20th July 2023. IDS delegation led by Mr. Richard T. Koh (Chief Research Officer), together with Mr. Azharuddin Hassanuddin (Chief Strategy Officer), Mr. Mansalasah Musa (Head of Agriculture Cluster), and senior researchers of IDS paid a courtesy visit to the Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries, and Food Industry (MAFFI). The delegations had the privilege of engaging with the Ministry’s Permanent Secretary, Mr Robert Stidi together with other key representatives from various agencies under the ministry. The focus centred on the pivotal goal of achieving food security and promoting sustainable agricultural development. Both entities look forward for potential collaboration in ensuring a more secure and prosperous future for Sabah’s agriculture and food industry.