MPIB To Utilise Pineapple Waste to Boost Farmers’ Income and Malaysia’s Sustainability Goals
- The Last Straw
- Aug 22
- 2 min read
The Malaysian Pineapple Industry Board (MPIB) is spearheading an initiative to transform pineapple agricultural waste into valuable economic assets, aiming to boost environmental sustainability and farmer incomes across the nation.
Under the 13th Malaysia Plan (13MP), MPIB plans to establish five Pineapple Waste Processing Centres (PPSN) and 50 waste collection kiosks strategically placed nationwide, including in Peninsular Malaysia and Sarawak. These facilities will repurpose pineapple leaves, stems, and other residues into useful products such as animal feed, planting media, paper pulp, and composite materials.
“We’re not just reducing waste, we’re creating a whole new income stream for growers. This initiative supports our zero-waste goals and aligns with both the National Agrofood Policy and the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals”
Mohd Khairuzamri M. Salleh,MPIB Director General, in a statement to Bernama.
The first pilot PPSN is already operational in Rompin, Pahang. This centre is equipped with harvesters, crushers, and extruders capable of processing up to three tonnes of pineapple waste daily.
The 50 collection kiosks will function at community and smallholder levels to facilitate waste collection and directly connect farmers to these processing centres, enhancing the pineapple industry’s value chain.
With Malaysia producing approximately two million tonnes of pineapple waste annually, the MPIB sees a significant untapped resource. By adopting a three-stage harvesting model—capturing fruit, seedlings, and waste—the board estimates potential added value of RM30 to RM50 per plant.
The move positions pineapple waste not only as an environmental challenge but also as an opportunity for economic growth and sustainability in Malaysia’s agriculture sector.
This article contains information originally published by Business Today.
