Kula urges government to reveal plans on food security

Failure to do so may see lower-income group suffer tremendously, DAP lawmaker says.

By Ravin Palanisamy · 1 year ago

Kula urges government to reveal plans on food security

Sarawak, federal govt to set up special committee for food security

Involvement at both levels necessary in facing challenges linked to move, says Ronald Kiandee.

· 2 years ago

Sarawak, federal govt to set up special committee for food security

Russia-Ukraine crisis won’t affect national food security, deputy minister says

Nik Muhammad Zawawi Salleh says both nations not Malaysia’s import, export targets.

· 2 years ago

Russia-Ukraine crisis won’t affect national food security, deputy minister says

Return our focus to food security 

Commentary by Emmanuel Joseph · 2 years ago

Return our focus to food security 

Nafas inks MOUs with Chinese companies to modernise farming industry

Association says deal includes mechanisation, cements food security with high yield produce.

· 2 years ago

Nafas inks MOUs with Chinese companies to modernise farming industry


Agriculture Ministry wants Asean to embrace tech, digital economy

Region should prioritise improving resilience of food systems, ensuring sustainable food resources, ministry says.

· 2 years ago

Agriculture Ministry wants Asean to embrace tech, digital economy

Climate change putting national rice security at risk, Kiandee says

Prolonged dry spells from El Niño phenomenon leave farms at risk of pests and disease.

· 2 years ago

Climate change putting national rice security at risk, Kiandee says

We are 30,000 farmhands short, vegetable farmers say

Country will be forced to import more produce if manpower, land issues not resolved.

By Khoo Gek San · 2 years ago · 1 comment

We are 30,000 farmhands short, vegetable farmers say

Ageing farmers, old techniques among agri-challenges, says official

Climate change to also have big impact on local food production.

By Hailey Chung Wee Kye · 2 years ago

Mafi admits logistical headaches forcing producers to dump food

64% of producers unable to sell goods during MCO, with only 17% able to operate as normal.

By Hailey Chung Wee Kye · 2 years ago

Mafi admits logistical headaches forcing producers to dump food

A bankable food security system

· 3 years ago

Self-sufficiency Malaysia’s key challenge in post-pandemic era

Survival in a more selfish global climate hinges on achieving food security, minimal foreign labour, say experts.

By Sheridan Mahavera · 3 years ago

Self-sufficiency Malaysia’s key challenge in post-pandemic era

Cabinet committee on food security soon, says minister

It will look into strengthening supply chain, improving support services, enhancing tech knowledge, explains Ronald Kiandee.

· 4 years ago

Govt to ensure stable food supply

This is in view of the rationalisation of diesel prices next year, Economy Minister Rafizi Ramli says.

· 6 months ago

Govt to ensure stable food supply

Asean members to help Malaysia tackle rice shortage

Minister Mohamad Sabu says bloc vows internal assistance over food issues.

· 6 months ago

Asean members to help Malaysia tackle rice shortage