GUA MUSANG: The Mendriq Orang Asli community in Kampung Kuala Lah here has harvested more than 300 kilogrammes of grey oyster mushrooms that they have been cultivating since two months ago.
A 61-year-old Cedong Kapit said she and fellow villagers no longer need to look for forest produce because their daily routine has shifted to tending two mushroom blocks.
She said through the mushroom planting project, which is an initiative of the Ministry of Economy's Hardcore Poverty Eradication (BMT) programme, 10 participants were selected to carry out the pioneer project in the village to help them earn extra income.
"We started planting mushrooms on Aug 6 and harvested the first crop on Aug 28.
"We can harvest 10 kilogrammes of mushrooms every day, or more than 300 kilogrammes in a month. These mushrooms are sold for between RM10 and RM12 per kilogramme," she said when met by reporters in Kampung Kuala Lah, here, recently.
Johar Keladi, 48, said participating in the programme has provided him with a wealth of new knowledge about mushroom farming.
"My 36-year-old friend Hassan Jusoh and I are in charge of making sure that the right amount of ingredients are used and the blocks are steamed first before planting the mushrooms.
"It might seem easy to grow oyster mushroom blocks, but there are some strenuous tasks that need to be done by the men, like mixing sawdust with limestone paste and rice bran," he said.
Siti Adis, 40, hopes that government agencies will continue to help the Orang Asli community in the country, generate additional income, and elevate the economic status of the local residents.
"I thank the Orang Asli Development Department (JAKOA) and the government agencies involved for providing me with the opportunity and support to raise my family's standard of living," she said.
--BERNAMA
Bernama
Thu Oct 05 2023
The Mendriq Orang Asli community in Kampung Kuala Lah here has harvested more than 300 kilogramme of grey oyster mushrooms that they have been cultivating since two months ago. - BERNAMA
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