GEORGE TOWN: Fifteen volunteers and RM100,000 from the federal government have given folks in Kampung Kastam here a community farm many would envy. Their modest greenhouse in Gelugor produces vegetables and tilapia for them, a small answer to rising food costs at risk of worsening due to soaring fuel prices. Lengkok Bawah village community management council chairman R. Gogeshwariy said the work is shared among volunteers who come in after work. Lorry driver Siva Subramaniam Servai, 47, said his experience in traditional farming and technical work helped him adapt to the work at the community farm. Seri Delima assemblyman Connie Tan said the project is the second aquaponics farm in her constituency and would improve access to fresh, affordable food for the local community.

Source: The Star April 03, 2026 12:29 UTC