Mukim Labi Fast Emerging As Brunei’s Rice Bowl

Kuala Belait – Mukim Labi is fast becoming Brunei’s rice bowl producing nearly 261,000 kilogrammes of paddy this year.

More than 100 farmers with a total area of 550 hectares are developing the paddy field in Mukim Labi. They are now planning to widen their paddy plantation project in the future.

Awang Haji Kamarhan, Penghulu of Mukim Labi, the Mukim Consultative Council has registered more than 100 new applicants to take part in the padi scheme project at Lot Sengkuang for the next season with a total area of 700 hectares.

The main paddy area, which is being communally developed, is situated at Lot Sengkuang.

The highest paddy production ever recorded at Lot Sengkuang was nearly 100,000 kilogrammes.

There are two types of commercially-potential paddy planted here. They are pusu and bario.

Awang Haji Kamarhan said the production of padi is expected to increase from time to time.

To mark the completion of the harvesting season this year, the Mukim Labi Consultative Council held a thanksgiving ceremony yesterday.

Awang Haji Mohammad Yusof, Belait District Officer, attended the function.

In his speech, the Belait District Officer urged residents of Mukim Labi to continue to work together and respect one another in order to push for greater social and economic development in the Mukim. -- Courtesy of Radio Television Brunei

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