SEPANG, Aug 24 — Malaysia began exporting fresh durians to China today, two months after signing the Protocol on Phytosanitary Requirements for the Export of Fresh Durian from Malaysia to China, said Deputy Agriculture and Food Security Minister Datuk Arthur Joseph Kurup.

PUTRAJAYA, Aug 15 — The implementation of the Precision Fertilisation Pilot Project in paddy fields is expected to boost yields in 20,371 hectares of selected paddy fields in Penang, Selangor, Terengganu, and Kelantan.

PUTRAJAYA, Aug 15 — The Department of Veterinary Services (DVS) has developed an animal welfare resource pack (PSKH) to be used as a teaching and learning support material at all preschools under the Education Ministry (MOE) nationwide.

By Ufairah Tarmidzi SHAH ALAM, Aug 6 — Six farmers in the state have been selected to receive grants totalling RM970,000 from the Selangor Agricultural Development Corporation (PKPS) to implement the High-Value Cash Crop Project. Its chief executive officer Mohamad Khairil Mohamad Razi said...

KUALA LUMPUR, July 11 — The agro-food sector, which includes agriculture, manufacturing and services, grew by 0.3 per cent to RM43.3 billion in the first quarter of 2024, attributed to effective strategies in managing the country's food supply system.

KUALA LUMPUR, July 4 — Malaysia’s new padi varieties, designed to be more resilient to unpredictable weather changes such as drought and floods, are expected to be cultivated in 2025 and 2026 as part of a food security measure, the Dewan Rakyat was told today.

KUALA LUMPUR, June 25 — The Agriculture and Food Security Ministry (MAFS) has, thus far, produced 24,800 graduates of Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) in the field of agriculture.

PUTRAJAYA, June 19 — Fresh durians from Malaysia can now be exported to China following the signing of the Protocol on Phytosanitary Requirements for the Export of Fresh Durian from Malaysia today.

PUTRAJAYA, June 10 — The National Farmers Organisation (Nafas) announced a dividend of nine per cent for its National Farmers Fund (DPK) for the financial year ending December 31, 2023, under the Farmers Special Investment Scheme (SPKP).

PUTRAJAYA, May 8 — Malaysia and Saudi Arabia held bilateral talks focusing on the agriculture sector, research, and efforts to improve market access between the two countries, according to the Agriculture and Food Security Ministry (MAFS).

SHAH ALAM, May 4 — There is sufficient beef and mutton to meet the Hari Raya Aidiladha festive demands, although the country is expected to face the El Nino phenomena until July.

PUTRAJAYA, May 3 — Malaysia and Japan have discussed bilateral trade cooperation, the agricultural sector, and Malaysia's role as a halal hub that can be beneficial to Japan, said the Agriculture and Food Security Ministry (MAFS).

KLANG, April 29 — The Agriculture and Food Security Ministry (MAFS) has asked government departments and agencies related to border control to intensify enforcement and control at Malaysia's entry points to deal with the entry of cheap goats and cattle with questionable health status, ahead of the Hari Raya Aidiladha celebration.

SERDANG, April 27 — Malaysia needs at least 6,000 veterinarians to meet industry demands, including improving animal husbandry methods, compared to the current 2,300 veterinarians.

KUALA SELANGOR, April 21 — Datuk Seri Mohamad Sabu has called on all quarters to refrain from storing rice in large quantities to avoid wasting this essential food source.

PUTRAJAYA, April 16 — The Agriculture and Food Security Ministry (MAFS) has assured sufficient basic food supplies throughout Syawal, in line with the domestic production capacity of Malaysia's main food commodities by farmers, livestock breeders, and fishermen.

PUTRAJAYA, April 8 — The country's physical stock of rice to date is 1,096,964 tonnes, including 290,000 tonnes of rice buffer stock, which is a stable quantity, able to cover the people’s needs for 5.48 months, said the Agriculture and Food Security Ministry (MAFS).

NILAI, April 2 — The Domestic Trade and Cost of Living Ministry (KPDN) has listed 22 items under the Festive Season Maximum Price Scheme (SHMMP) for Hari Raya Aidilfitri, which will be implemented from April 5 to April 19.

PADANG BESAR, April 1 — The government has decided that its institutions like the military, police, schools, hostels, and hospitals will use imported white rice from today onwards so the people can obtain local rice.

PUTRAJAYA, March 27 — Malaysia has requested for an additional 500,000 tonnes of white rice from India, said Agriculture and Food Security Minister Datuk Seri Mohamad Sabu.