PUCHONG, June 5 — The Federal Agricultural Marketing Authority (Fama) is targeting sales of RM750,000 during the June 27-30 Fama Fest @ Selangor.
Fama Selangor director Aiada Abdul Rashid said the body is expecting 50,000 visitors to the event, which will be held in the parking lot of Aeon Mall Bukit Tinggi, Klang.
“The Fruit & Food Fiesta, or Fama Fest, is an annual event organised to promote and introduce local agricultural and food products to the public.
“This year, eight series of Fama Fest have been planned, starting at the Urban Transformation Centre in Gopeng in Perak, Miri in Sarawak, and Nilai in Negeri Sembilan, with further events in Kelantan, Pahang, Kuala Lumpur, and Sabah,” she said at a press conference at the Fama office here today.
Aiada added that the programme (in Klang) will be officiated by Agriculture and Food Security Minister Datuk Seri Mohamad Sabu on June 29, and will feature 200 entrepreneurs.
“Among the attractions at the event will be 150 traditional Malay dishes and 150 trendy dishes available at 100 sales lots.
“In addition, there will be an Agro Madani Sale offering savings of 5 to 30 per cent, and 1,000 Madani combo sets worth RM10 each containing vegetables, onions, oil, and eggs,” she said.
Since its inception in 2017, Fama Fest has received enthusiastic response, with total sales of RM24 million to date and involving 2,180 entrepreneurs and 2.2 million visitors.
— Bernama
