KUALA LUMPUR, March 30 — Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim is scheduled to chair the National Economic Action Council (MTEN) meeting tomorrow to discuss strategies to address the geopolitical conflict in West Asia's impact on Malaysia's food security.
Agriculture and Food Security Deputy Minister Datuk Chan Foong Hin hopes the discussions will provide relief to agricultural industry players, particularly in the fisheries and crop cultivation sectors, which are currently facing major challenges due to current developments.
The geopolitical conflict in West Asia is not merely a regional issue but has sparked a global chain reaction, including an energy crisis and a surge in oil prices, putting direct pressure on the economies of countries in Asia.
"The disruption in the Strait of Hormuz is a clear indication that stability of the world's fuel supply can no longer be taken for granted. Its implications are also felt in the food supply chain, which ultimately affects people's cost of living.
"Although our country is still resilient towards this global crisis, we cannot be complacent. The government remains committed to being prepared by taking proactive measures to face any eventuality, including the worst-case scenario,” he said in a Facebook post.
Earlier, Chan attended a briefing session on presenting the MTEN paper to Agriculture and Food Security Minister Datuk Seri Mohamad Sabu, which focused on the current state of the nation's food supply and the measures needed to strengthen mitigation efforts.
