Harumanis: Perlis Developing E-Commerce Portal, Grade Tracking System

KANGAR, June 5 (Bernama) -- The Perlis government is developing an international-standard e-commerce portal and special-grade tracking system to enable farmers to market Harumanis mangoes, the state's iconic premium product, directly to global buyers through a smart platform.

State Youth and Sports, Communications and Digital, Transport, Science, Technology and Innovation Committee chairman Wan Zikri Afthar Ishak said the initiative is also expected to help address the issue of online fraud involving the sale of the fruit.

“We have seen complaints on social media from people who purchased Harumanis online only to receive fake fruit. Some were even deceived when buying from roadside sellers. With facilities and business spaces such as these, we can better support Harumanis growers.

“We can also ensure that online fraud involving the sale of Harumanis is minimised,” he said when winding up the debate on the motion of thanks for the Royal Address by the Raja of Perlis, Tuanku Syed Sirajuddin Jamalullail, at the Perlis State Legislative Assembly sitting at Kompleks Seri Putra here today.

Wan Zikri Afthar added that his committee submitted an official application to the Malaysian Innovation Foundation (YIM) on April 20 to procure 15 units of the AI-based Smart Agriculture innovation device, HabaQQQ NPK.

He said the devices would be strategically placed in each of Perlis' 15 state constituencies as a pilot project to enable farmers to monitor soil nutrient content in real time and optimise Harumanis yields.

-- BERNAMA