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Sarawak's Pride · Malaysia's Gold

The Future of
Pineapple Cultivation
Starts in Sarawak

Sarawak Gold 1 (SG1) is Malaysia's premier pineapple variety — uniquely developed and commercially pioneered in Miri, Sarawak. Faster growth. Higher yield. World-class quality.

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8–9 mo
Harvest Cycle
22K
Plants per Acre
200
Acres in Production
2021
First Planted
Majlis Pelancaran Varieti Nanas Sarawak Gold
Officially Launched
14 February 2023
What Is SG1?

Sarawak Gold 1 —
A Breakthrough Variety

Sarawak Gold 1 (SG1) is a hybrid pineapple variety uniquely developed and introduced in Sarawak, Malaysia. The result of intensive research and a dedicated breeding program, SG1 combines the finest qualities of existing pineapple varieties into one exceptional fruit.

Officially launched on 14 February 2023 at the TG Agro Fruits plantation in Sungai Tukau, Miri — in the presence of Sarawak's Minister of Food Industries, Commodities and Regional Development — SG1 has since become a symbol of Sarawak's agricultural innovation.

With its golden-orange skin, sweet and juicy flesh, and zero residual fibre, SG1 is ideal for fresh consumption, juice processing, and export. Its cylindrical shape meets global packaging and export standards.

🏅 Officially Registered 🌱 Sandy Soil Grown 📦 Export-Ready 🧃 Processing-Grade 🍍 Zero Fibre
Competitive Advantages

What Makes SG1 Exceptional

SG1 outperforms conventional pineapple varieties on every measurable dimension — from farm productivity to market appeal.

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Rapid Maturation

SG1 reaches harvest in just 8–9 months — significantly faster than Moris (12 months) and MD2 (14–16 months). Two harvest rounds in two years is achievable, dramatically increasing farmer income.

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Ultra-High Density Planting

Compact plant size allows up to 22,000 plants per acre — more than double conventional varieties. This translates directly into higher yields per hectare and superior returns on land investment.

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Premium Market Quality

Golden-orange in colour with sweet, juicy, crunchy flesh and absolutely no residual fibre or pulp. The cylindrical fruit shape is perfectly suited for canning, processing, and international export standards.

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Robust Sucker Production

SG1 produces an abundance of suckers (pups) per plant, enabling rapid scaling of cultivation across Sarawak and Peninsular Malaysia. LPNM projects 11.9 million certified suckers available by 2026.

8–9 mo
Harvest Maturity
(vs 12–16 mo for others)
22K
Plants per Acre
(2× conventional)
200
Acres of Active
SG1 Plantation
59K
Hectares of Idle Land
Available in Sarawak
Group of Companies

The Pioneers Behind SG1

A cohesive group of companies leading every stage of the SG1 value chain — from cultivation and propagation to distribution, contract farming, and market development.

Flagship Cultivator

TG Agro Fruits Sdn Bhd

The first and foremost commercial cultivator of SG1 pineapples in Malaysia. TG Agro Fruits broke ground in 2021 at Sungai Tukau, Miri — transforming 10 initial hectares into a 200-acre flagship SG1 plantation. The farm's official opening in August 2024 was graced by Malaysia's Minister of Agriculture and Food Security, cementing its status as the nation's SG1 centre of excellence.

Location: Kampung Sungai Tukau, Miri, Sarawak  ·  GM: Dato Yap Foot Loy
Agribusiness & Supply

TG Agribusiness

The agribusiness arm of the group, TG Agribusiness specialises in supplying premium SG1 planting materials, agricultural consultation, and plantation development support. Registered since 2006 and based in Kampung Riam Jaya, Miri, TG Agribusiness provides the technical backbone enabling rapid and successful SG1 expansion across the region.

Location: Lot 1609, Kampung Riam Jaya, 98000 Miri, Sarawak  ·  Est. 2006
Anchor Company

Ning Planters Sdn Bhd

Ning Planters serves as the anchor company for SG1 contract farming in Sarawak. In November 2024, Ning Planters signed a landmark MoU with Agrobank and Sarawak Incorporated Sdn Bhd to drive pineapple industry growth — financing infrastructure, recruiting smallholders, and providing a guaranteed buyback scheme to empower B40 agropreneurs with monthly incomes of RM 4,000–RM 7,000.

Location: Lot 189, Jalan Sze Chuan 1, Miri, Sarawak  ·  GM: Dato Yap Foot Loy
Joint Venture

Peladang Ning Sdn Bhd

A strategic joint venture between Ning Planters Sdn Bhd and PPNS (Sarawak State Farmers' Organisation), Peladang Ning was established to accelerate SG1 adoption among Sarawak's smallholder farming community. Its primary mission is to supply certified SG1 suckers (pups) to smallholders, with a 100-acre planting agreement at Jalan Tukau, Bakam signed in June 2023.

Partners: Ning Planters × PPNS  ·  Focus: Smallholder sucker supply
Sabah Operations

Turns Green Agriculture Sdn Bhd

Turns Green Agriculture extends the SG1 movement into Sabah, bringing the same high-yield cultivation model to the east Malaysian state. Based in Papar, Sabah, the company is dedicated to SG1 pineapple cultivation, expanding the variety's footprint beyond Sarawak and strengthening the group's position as the leading SG1 cultivator across Borneo.

Location: Papar, Sabah  ·  Focus: SG1 cultivation in Sabah
Our Journey

Milestones of the SG1 Movement

From first planting to national exports — the SG1 story is one of vision, persistence, and growing momentum.

2021
Commercial Planting Begins
TG Agro Fruits Sdn Bhd pioneers SG1 commercial cultivation at Sungai Tukau, Miri — starting with 10 hectares of sandy soil uniquely suited to the variety.
February 2023
Official SG1 Launch
Sarawak Gold 1 is officially launched by the Minister of Food Industries, Commodities and Regional Development at TG Agro Fruits' Collection Centre, Sungai Tukau, Miri. Malaysia's MPIB Director confirms SG1 as a game-changer.
June 2023
Peladang Ning JV & 100-Acre Deal
PPNS and Ning Planters sign a 100-acre SG1 planting agreement at Jalan Tukau, Bakam. The Peladang Ning Sdn Bhd joint venture is established to supply certified suckers to smallholders.
April 2024
First National Export
7,000 SG1 pineapples (10.5 metric tonnes) are shipped to Peninsular Malaysia from Sungai Tukau — the first export of SG1 to the peninsula, marking a historic milestone for Sarawak agriculture.
August 2024
200-Acre Farm Officially Opened
The expanded 200-acre TG Agro Fruits SG1 farm is officially opened by Malaysia's Minister of Agriculture and Food Security. Malaysia's MPIB sets Sarawak's target at 20,000 hectares by 2030.
November 2024
Agrobank MoU Signed
Ning Planters Sdn Bhd signs a landmark MoU with Agrobank and Sarawak Incorporated Sdn Bhd, unlocking financing for contract farming, infrastructure development, and B40 agropreneur empowerment.
Market Opportunity

A RM Billion Industry Waiting to be Unlocked

Malaysia's pineapple industry faces a structural supply-demand gap that SG1 is uniquely positioned to close. Global demand for Malaysian pineapples stands at 4,000 containers — yet the country supplies only 800, just one-fifth of the market need.

  • Sarawak has 59,000 hectares of idle land suitable for SG1 pineapple cultivation
  • Sarawak targets 20,000 hectares of pineapple cultivation by 2030, with SG1 as the primary driver
  • 700 existing pineapple farmers in Sarawak (Samarahan, Betong, Mukah, Miri) ready for SG1 transition
  • Export markets include Singapore, China, Europe, Japan, and Germany — primarily as juice
  • LPNM projects 11.9 million certified SG1 suckers available by 2026 to support national expansion
  • Sarawak is positioned to overtake Johor as Malaysia's top pineapple-producing region

Malaysia Pineapple Export Gap

Current Supply
0800 containers
Global Demand
04,000 containers
5×
Production gap — opportunity for SG1 to fill
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20,000 Hectares by 2030 Sarawak's pineapple cultivation target set by MPIB
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RM 4,000 – RM 7,000 / month Proven income for contract farming participants
Media Coverage

SG1 in the News

Recognised nationally — from Bernama to Borneo Post, SG1's journey has been closely followed by Malaysia's leading media.

Farm in Miri Leads SG1
Bernama

Farm in Miri Leads SG1 Pineapple Cultivation

TG Agro Fruit's 200-acre plantation in Sungai Tukau recognised as a frontrunner in cultivating the SG1 variety. Agriculture Minister attends official opening.

August 2024
Sarawak Launches Own Pineapple Variety
Borneo Post

Sarawak Launches Its Own Pineapple Variety

Sarawak Gold (SG1) officially launched at TG Agro Fruits' Collection Centre in Sungai Tukau. MPIB Director confirms superior yields and faster harvest cycles.

February 2023
7,000 SG1 Exported to Peninsula
Borneo Post

7,000 Sarawak Gold 1 Pineapples Exported to Peninsula

Historic first shipment of 10.5 metric tonnes of SG1 fruits from Sungai Tukau to Peninsular Malaysia, distributed to fresh markets and processing industries.

April 2024
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Partner With Malaysia's
SG1 Pioneers

Whether you are a government agency, investor, distributor, or aspiring pineapple farmer — we welcome partnerships that grow the SG1 story. Let's build Sarawak's agricultural future together.

Contact Us Our Companies
Ning Planters Sdn Bhd
Lot 189, Jalan Sze Chuan 1, Miri, Sarawak
TG Agro Fruits Sdn Bhd
Kampung Sungai Tukau, Miri, Sarawak