October 25, 2010
US-based Darden develops shrimp farming in Malaysia
Aquaculture companies from US-based Darden Aquafarm, have expressed desire to develop a shrimp farming project in Pulau Banggi, Kudat, Malaysia.
Chief Executive Officer of Darden Aquafarm, Bill Herzig, said that the first breeding projects undertaken in this country will be implemented in collaboration with Malaysia's Yayasan Sabah, a foundation group based in the state of Sabah.
The agricultural sector in Sabah, especially farming, has potential to generate economic growth. ''When executed later, it can benefit the people of Banggi Island itself,'' Herzig said.
Meanwhile, Tan Sri Datu Khalil Datu Jamalul, the director of Yayasan Sabah, said that he was proud to be selected as a business partner by Darden Aquafarm. ''We hope this cooperation will become a reality and success in the future," he said.
