IPOH, Nov 11 — The National Farmers, Breeders, and Fishermen's Day (HPPNK) 2023 has been met with an overwhelming response, with over 200,000 attending the second day of the event at the Sultan Azlan Shah Roundabout today.

IPOH, Nov 11 — The country’s agrofood sector growth is positive despite facing uncertain global and domestic economic markets, said Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim.

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 8 — The Agro Madani Sales organised nationwide since October 29 this year recorded over RM60 million in sales, which has benefitted more than seven million households.

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 3 — The Special Integrated Task Force on White Rice Operations Enforcement (Op BPT), launched in early October, has been extended until November 17.

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 2 — Chicken supplies and prices remain under control despite the government's announcement of subsidy removal effective yesterday, said the Malaysian Competition Commission (MyCC).

PUTRAJAYA, Nov 1 — The highest price for chicken, recorded during today's inspections after being floated, was RM11 per kg, while the lowest price was RM6.49 per kg, as of 1pm.

SERDANG, Oct 31 — The price of chicken can be much lower than the previously set controlled price of RM9.40 per kilogramme (kg), even after subsidies and price controls are discontinued from Nov 1.

PUTRAJAYA, Oct 20 — The Agriculture and Food Security Ministry (MAFS) has implemented the new ceiling price for the Certified Padi Seed Incentive programme in Peninsular Malaysia effective today, said its minister Datuk Seri Mohamad Sabu.

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 19 — The Ministry of Agriculture and Food Security will discuss the Indian government's approval to export 170,000 tonnes of non-Basmati white rice to Malaysia.

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 19 — The date for chicken and egg prices to be floated in the market is expected to be announced during a press conference on October 30, said Agriculture and Food Security (MAFS) Minister Datuk Seri Mohamad Sabu.

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 19 — The government has spent RM622.88 million on subsistence allowance for fishermen from 2018 to 2022 to alleviate their financial burden due to the rising living costs.

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 19 — The project to upgrade the Muda Agricultural Development Authority (Mada) region's irrigation system to implement the five-season in two years padi cultivation is expected to commence in 2024.

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 17 — A total of 31,100 premises nationwide were inspected under the Ops Jamin between July 7 and yesterday, involving various levels of the rice distribution chain.

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 17 — The government’s move to float the price of chicken and eggs in the market ensures only eligible citizens, and not foreigners or super-rich groups, benefit from the subsidies provided.

By Norrasyidah Arshad SHAH ALAM, Oct 14 — The food security programme, including choosing the state as a pilot project, aligns with the Selangor Agricultural Transformation Plan (PeTA) launched last year. Consequently, the state government is prepared to collaborate with the Agriculture and...

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 13 — The temporary price controls for eggs and chicken will be lifted so the local market can function freely in ensuring a sufficient supply of these food items.

TELUK INTAN, Oct 13 — The Federal Agricultural Marketing Authority (Fama) is looking to distribute 2,000 tonnes of local white rice (BPT) nationwide every month.

By Selangor Journal Team SHAH ALAM, Oct 11 — Padiberas Nasional Bhd (Bernas) has failed to make RM25 million in payments to its social obligation fund for 2021, the Public Accounts Committee (PAC) revealed in its latest report. This includes RM20 million for the national nutrient development...

ALOR SETAR, Oct 10 — Authorities confiscated 180 metric tonnes of local white rice hidden in a rice mill in Kedah worth an estimated RM405,000 during Op Beras Putih Tempatan (Op BPT) yesterday.

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 10 — The government recognises the need to expand rice cultivation areas in Sabah and Sarawak to boost the rice supply and ensure national food security.