Malaysia’s Largest Pineapple Processing Factory to Be Based in Miri – Tukau Set to Become Sarawak’s New Pineapple Industry Hub and Future Agrotourism Attraction
Did you know? A major new agricultural development is taking shape in Tukau, Miri.
Ning Planters Sdn. Bhd. is developing a large-scale pineapple industrial park and processing factory that is set to become the largest pineapple processing facility in Malaysia.
More than just a processing plant, the project aims to establish a complete pineapple value chain—from cultivation and processing to research, product development, and marketing. It could also become one of Miri’s newest agrotourism attractions in the future.
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Ning Planters Pineapple Processing Factory – Project Highlights
Project Overview
* Location: Tukau, Miri, Sarawak
* Developer: Ning Planters Sdn. Bhd.
* Factory Size: Approximately 97,650 square feet
* Investment: Around RM70 million
* Expected Operations: End of 2026
* Processing Capacity: Approximately 11 tonnes of pineapples per hour
* Positioning: Malaysia’s largest pineapple processing factory
Future Products
* Pineapple juice
* Canned pineapples
* Fresh pineapple products
* Other value-added pineapple products
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Miri to Become Northern Sarawak’s Pineapple Industry Hub
The Sarawak Government is actively developing a complete pineapple supply chain by establishing three major processing hubs across the state.
Northern Sarawak – Miri
The Ning Planters processing factory in Tukau will serve as the northern hub, focusing on the state’s own pineapple variety:
Sarawak Gold 1 (SG1)
Central Sarawak – Mukah
A future processing facility is planned to support pineapple varieties best suited to the local environment.
Southern Sarawak – Kuching
Another processing centre is planned, focusing on commercially established varieties such as MD2 and N36.
Together, these three hubs will create an integrated pineapple industry that supports Sarawak’s high-value agricultural development.
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Sarawak Gold 1 (SG1) – Building a Homegrown Agricultural Brand
Northern Sarawak will focus on promoting Sarawak Gold 1 (SG1), a locally developed pineapple variety with Sarawak-owned intellectual property.
Key Advantages
* Well adapted to Sarawak’s climate and growing conditions
* Strengthens the competitiveness of the local pineapple industry
* Creates higher income opportunities for smallholders
* Supports rural economic development
* Builds a unique Sarawak agricultural brand
The Sarawak Government also plans to expand pineapple cultivation to around 20,000 hectares across the state through a contract farming model, encouraging more farmers to participate in the industry.
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From Farm to Factory – Building a Complete Value Chain
The pineapple industry is expected to evolve beyond cultivation by integrating:
* Pineapple farming
* Processing and manufacturing
* Variety research and development
* Farmer training
* Product packaging
* Branding and marketing
The government also plans to modernise the sector through agricultural technologies such as:
* Smart irrigation systems
* Improved drainage infrastructure
* Advanced farming techniques
* Increased production efficiency
These initiatives aim to transform traditional farming into a modern, high-value agricultural industry.
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A Future Agrotourism Destination for Miri?
Imagine visiting Tukau in the future:
Visitors could stroll through vast pineapple plantations, learn about the cultivation of Sarawak Gold 1 pineapples, and tour the processing factory to see how fresh fruit is transformed into juices, canned products, and other pineapple-based foods.
The area also has the potential to develop into:
* A pineapple-themed experience park
* An agricultural education centre
* A family-friendly tourism destination
* A showcase for Sarawak’s local agricultural products
This could add an entirely new tourism experience to Miri.
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Why This Project Matters
The Ning Planters pineapple project is expected to:
1. Establish Sarawak as a leading pineapple production hub.
2. Create new employment opportunities in agriculture and manufacturing.
3. Boost rural economic development.
4. Increase income opportunities for local farmers.
5. Strengthen Sarawak’s agricultural branding.
6. Attract further investment into the agri-food sector.
7. Stimulate development in surrounding communities.
8. Enhance Miri’s agrotourism potential.
9. Support the transformation towards high-value agriculture.
10. Build a fully integrated agricultural supply chain.
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The Ning Planters pineapple processing factory in Tukau is more than just another factory.
It represents a new direction for Sarawak’s agricultural future—where a single pineapple can drive an entire ecosystem encompassing farming, processing, innovation, branding, tourism, and economic growth.
Once Malaysia’s largest pineapple processing factory begins operations, Miri could well emerge as one of the country’s newest agricultural and tourism success stories.
Do you think this will become Miri’s next must-visit attraction?
