SHAH ALAM, 1 June: The Agro-Based Industry Products Collection and Marketing Centre (IAT) had been branded to Vetmart D’Bernam for the development of products by farmers and entrepreneurs.
The Selangor State Veterinary Services Director, Dr Akma Ngah Hamid, said that Vetmart D’Bernam is the first IAT product centre that was established by Veterinary Selangor around 2012.
According to him, the centre was first run by Ahmad Zawawi Jurimi, who is also a cowhide businessman , after he gained approval by the DVS to use the Sungai Nibong Small Veterinary Centre.
“As of 10 November 2012, Ahmad Zawawi started operations at a premises called D’Bernam Kiosk.
“What’s more commendable is that he took out personal capital amounting to RM36,000 for renovations so that it became a more suitable sales collection centre.
“Later on, DVS upgraded in two stages in 2013 and 2014 at a cost of nearly RM100,000,” he said on May 30.
The Vetmart D’Bernam opening ceremony was officiated by the Exco for Infrastructure and Public Amenities, Agricultural Modernisation and Agro-Based Industries, Zaidy Abdul Talib.
So far, over 30 types of products are being marketed including cowhide, animal-based frozen products, crisps and kuih, as well as ready to eat products.
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