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Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim has brought together federal and state leaders to tackle pressing challenges including economic resilience, water management, and food security in the face of mounting global uncertainties.
Malaysia's Ministry of Agriculture and Food Security is finalising legislation to regulate fertiliser quality, distribution and domestic market stability. The bill addresses farmer concerns over unsuitable supplies during global disruptions.
Agriculture Minister Datuk Seri Mohamad Sabu has announced that MAHA 2026 will attract international exhibitors from seven countries, marking the first time foreign participants join the biennial show.
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Malaysia's Agriculture Minister Datuk Seri Mohamad Sabu announced that the National Food Security Act will be tabled in Parliament next year, aiming to safeguard the country's food supply against climate change and El Niño impacts.
Malaysia's agricultural TVET sector achieved an 81% graduate marketability rate in 2024, up from 78% the previous year. The Ministry of Agriculture and Food Security honoured 750 graduates at its 14th convocation ceremony, addressing skills gaps in food security.
Malaysia's Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim has urged Asean and Russia to strengthen bilateral cooperation across critical sectors including food security, energy, manufacturing, digital technology and education.
Thailand's Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul has assumed direct control of the Eastern Economic Corridor, marking a strategic shift away from heavy industry towards food security and data centre development as new investment pillars.
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Indonesia is pushing to reduce its reliance on dairy imports, which currently supply 80% of the nation's milk demand. The government plans an integrated approach across production, processing and distribution.
Malaysia's Fisheries Development Authority is reviving plans to import fish from Sabah to the Peninsula, capitalising on oversupply in the eastern state to address pricing and availability concerns on the mainland.
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Malaysia's Agriculture Minister has urged the government to introduce a National Food Security Act to protect the country's food supply from climate-related disruptions and safeguard local production.
The Food and Agriculture Organisation has cautioned that any closure of the Strait of Hormuz would constitute a worldwide food security emergency rather than a localized issue, given the waterway's critical role in transporting fertilisers and energy.
Agriculture Minister Datuk Seri Mohamad Sabu has urged Malaysians to prioritise environmental sustainability to safeguard the nation's food security for coming generations, citing climate change as an immediate challenge.
Southeast Asia confronts mounting food inflation risks from a predicted super El Niño weather pattern and geopolitical turmoil in the Middle East, which together threaten harvests and inflate agricultural input costs.
Industry observers question whether Malaysia should pursue feed self-sufficiency, citing higher costs and the need to focus on competitive advantages like palm oil production instead.
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Agriculture Minister Datuk Seri Mohamad Sabu reports that 65 per cent of paddy cultivation areas under MADA are ready for planting, with farmers expected to begin sowing after Aidiladha as water supplies improve across fields.
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The Agriculture and Food Security Ministry will seek an urgent briefing from FAMA after vegetable prices in Kelantan jumped by as much as RM2 per kilogramme, attributed to prolonged heat and diesel expenses.
Muhammad Nazirullah Mohamad Nazlan has transformed a small onion farming pilot into a commercial operation across three plots in Negeri Sembilan, with expansion plans in Tanjung Ipoh. The venture aligns with Malaysia's goal to cut imported onion reliance by 30 percent by 2030.
Agrobank and the Federal Agricultural Marketing Authority have unveiled a micro-financing initiative targeting 1,000 agri-entrepreneurs. The scheme provides funding up to RM100,000 per applicant with competitive rates and complimentary business training.
Malaysia and New Zealand have pledged to expand agricultural cooperation to tackle global fuel and food supply uncertainties. The commitment covers critical inputs including fertilisers, dairy products and grains, with both nations working under existing free trade frameworks.
The Fisheries Development Authority of Malaysia has launched a direct-sales campaign offering discounted seafood and agro-food products, targeting RM70,000 in revenue as part of efforts to stabilise food supply and reduce living costs for consumers.
Malaysia's Agro MADANI Sales Programme delivered RM30.3 million in consumer savings last year through nearly 4,700 events nationwide, reaching over 27 million households and supporting local agricultural entrepreneurs.
The UN Food and Agriculture Organisation has cautioned that a sustained closure of the Strait of Hormuz could spark a severe worldwide food price crisis within six to 12 months, urging governments to act swiftly on alternative trade routes and strategic reserves.
The Ministry of Agriculture and Food Security has launched the FTV Fomalhaut, a RM9.29 million training vessel, to prepare workers for Malaysia's evolving fisheries industry through hands-on experience and modern techniques.
Malaysia has welcomed Brazil's proposal to strengthen ties in fisheries, aquaculture and agriculture through technology sharing and training programmes, with discussions also covering fruit exports and research collaboration.
ASEAN should create a dedicated supply chain war room to help small and medium enterprises prepare for economic disruptions, according to CARI ASEAN Research and Advocacy chairman Tan Sri Munir Majid at the ASEAN Leadership and Partnership Forum 2026.
The government has approved a RM200 per hectare upfront plowing incentive for rice farmers to help manage soaring fuel and agricultural input costs. The assistance, confirmed by KADA, will support farmers preparing for the 1/2026 season.