Strategic staple crops like rice, maize will remain prioritised to maintain stable food supply, says Izham

Selangor affordable sales programme brings lower-income groups relief, access to proper nutrition

State looks to become smart model for industry, pioneer hi-tech methods

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Local residents warmly welcome peace of mind, strengthened community bonds forged with food security initiative

Nearly 10ha farm to house 1,200 quality-bred cows imported from Australia

Regional grouping to bolster internal cooperation, boost agri-food innovation

Empowering rural economy via sustainable, modern agricultural approaches a fundamental part of strengthening food security.

KUALA LUMPUR, July 31 — The government is focusing on strengthening national food security in the 13th Malaysia Plan (13MP) through various initiatives touching on a more sustainable and resilient agrofood production, as well as the supply and distribution chain.

By Dewi Abdul Rahman SHAH ALAM, July 25 — The Selangor Agricultural Development Corporation (PKPS) today launched 12 frozen food products under the Ehsan brand to strengthen the state’s food supply chain and increase its revenue. State executive councillor for infrastructure and agriculture...

KLANG, July 10 — The agrofood sector contributed RM45.5 billion or 11 per cent to the gross domestic product in the first quarter of the year, said Agriculture and Food Security Minister Datuk Seri Mohamad Sabu.

By Yasmin Ramlan SHAH ALAM, July 10 — The Selangor government is developing underused land across the state through various agricultural initiatives to enhance food security, said state executive councillor for infrastructure and agriculture Dato’ Izham Hashim. He said Selangor secured...

KEPALA BATAS, June 17 — The Department of Statistics Malaysia (DOSM) will soon introduce a National Agricultural Production Index to strengthen food security by addressing critical data gaps in the agriculture sector.

KUALA LUMPUR, June 16 — The government will formulate an effective strategy to develop the local corn grain industry to reduce dependence on imported commodities, said Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim.

BAGAN SERAI, June 3 — The government has allocated RM7 million for infrastructure upgrades to minimise drought impact on key rice production areas of Malaysia.

SHAH ALAM, May 15 — Effective today, the price of imported white rice (BPI) at all Padiberas Nasional Bhd (Bernas) warehouses has been set at RM2,600 per metric tonne.

KUALA TERENGGANU, May 4 — The Agriculture and Food Security Ministry (MAFS) will increase the production of cheaper special grade chicken eggs following the government’s move to end egg subsidies from August 1, said its minister Datuk Seri Mohamad Sabu.

PUTRAJAYA, April 24 — Malaysia and Indonesia are looking into developing large-scale plantations in Central Kalimantan and South Papua.

PUTRAJAYA, April 22 — Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim today reaffirmed the government has approved an allocation of RM1 billion to boost padi production in Kedah.

PAPAR, April 20 — The government will establish a stockpile of 2,000 tonnes of refined white sugar for Sabah, Sarawak and Labuan in stages from May 1, to ensure stable supply, said Datuk Armizan Mohd Ali.