KUALA LUMPUR, March 7 -- PLS Plantations Bhd has signed a memorandum of business exploration with China-based Guangzhou Jiangnan Agriculture Development Co Ltd to build a regional one-stop wholesale market in Johor to process and market Malaysian agricultural produce.

In a statement today, PLS Plantations said the regional wholesale market, which will be built in Pasir Gudang in Johor, was a significant step towards boosting Malaysia's food security programme.

PLS Plantations executive vice-chairman Tan Sri Lim Kang Hoo said the one-stop centre in Pasir Gudang would serve as a hub for farmers and other food producers seeking support services, market access and logistical assistance.

"The aim is to streamline the supply chain process, p...