KUCHING: Sarawak has once again proven its capability in penetrating the China market when about 700 boxes of the local ‘banaBee’ banana chips were packed for export to Ghuangzhou, China.
“This is another milestone for the state’s agriculture which augurs well for our goal to become a net exporter by 2030,” said Deputy Chief Minister Datuk Amar Douglas Uggah Embas after launching the export of ‘banaBee’ banana chips to Guangzhou, China at the Senari Port here, yesterday.
Banana Tree Sdn Bhd’s ‘banaBee’ brand is heading to China for the second time thus far. Its first was last year.
“I must congratulate this company, who has been able to build a factory that meets the standard food requirements of China.
“Most importantly, they are able to penetrate the market, which shows that they are competitive enough and thus, can be a role model for future entrepreneurs in Sarawak.
“We (Sarawak) can do it and we can compete at the international stage but local entrepreneurs must understand that in each country, they have their own standard food requirements to be met especially in health and good manufacturing practices.”
Uggah who is also Agriculture, Native Land and Regional Development Minister, noted that apart from China, the ‘banaBee’ products are also being exported to Malaya.
“They will also be exporting their products to Singapore soon, following the opening of Sarawak Trade and Tourism Office Singapore (Statos).”
Also present at the event were Agriculture, Native Land and Regional Development Assistant Ministers Datuk Roland Sagah Wee Inn and Dr Abdul Rahman Ismail, Banana Tree Sdn Bhd chairman Tho Tze Bing and Kuching Port Authority (KPA) chairman Datuk Awang Bemee Pengiran Ali Basah.
