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Central Spectrum Channels RM10,000 Into Pulau Indah Food Bank Initiative

Central Spectrum has donated RM10,000 in Food Bank vouchers to four mosques in Pulau Indah, Klang, as part of a corporate welfare programme aimed at supporting disadvantaged residents and strengthening community ties.

By Khairul Anuar · 31 Jul 2026 · 5 min read

MARDI's Homegrown Onion Seeds Aim to Slash Import Bills by RM300 Million Within a Decade

Malaysia's MARDI institute is developing local onion seed varieties to reduce the nation's reliance on Indian imports. The initiative targets cutting onion import expenses by RM300 million and achieving 30% self-sufficiency by 2030.

By Khairul Anuar · 31 Jul 2026 · 4 min read

Malaysia Targets 50% Cut in Food Imports by 2050, Says Ahmad Zahid

Deputy Prime Minister Ahmad Zahid Hamidi has unveiled an ambitious three-decade strategy to halve Malaysia's reliance on imported food, citing current annual import costs of RM80 billion as a key driver for domestic agricultural expansion.

By Khairul Anuar · 30 Jul 2026 · 5 min read

Act 522 Enforcement Will Spare Paddy Farmers, Says Deputy Agriculture Minister

Malaysia's amended Control of Padi and Rice Act will target wholesalers and millers rather than paddy farmers, Deputy Agriculture Minister Chan Foong Hin announced as the bill passed the upper house.

By Khairul Anuar · 29 Jul 2026 · 4 min read

Malaysia's Food & Drinks Expo 2026 Poised to Shatter RM1.081 Billion Sales Record

Malaysia's Food and Drinks expo is on track to surpass last year's RM1.081 billion sales figure, driven by robust international participation and growing demand for food products amid regional supply chain pressures.

By Khairul Anuar · 26 Jul 2026 · 4 min read

Global Tensions Underscore Malaysia's Food Security Imperative, Says Mohamad Sabu

Agriculture Minister Datuk Seri Mohamad Sabu has underscored the urgency of food security as a national strategic priority, citing geopolitical tensions, climate impacts and supply chain vulnerabilities threatening global food systems.

By Khairul Anuar · 25 Jul 2026 · 3 min read

MAHA Pahang 2026 Expected to Attract Over 100,000 Visitors, Generate RM1.3 Million in Sales

MAHA Pahang 2026 is projected to draw over 100,000 visitors and generate RM1.3 million in sales during its four-day run in late July. The event will showcase 100 entrepreneurs and offer prizes including a Wagyu cow and a Perodua Bezza.

By Khairul Anuar · 23 Jul 2026 · 4 min read

Agricultural TVET Graduates See Strong Employment Gains, Though Sector Still Lags National Average

Employment of agricultural TVET graduates in Malaysia has climbed to 76 per cent in 2024, up from 61 per cent six years earlier, though it still trails the broader TVET sector average of 95 per cent.

By Khairul Anuar · 23 Jul 2026 · 4 min read

Malaysia Pushes Thailand on Shrimp Exports and Livestock Market Access

Malaysia's cabinet is working to resolve longstanding trade barriers with Thailand affecting shrimp exports and livestock market access. The government is also formulating strategies to strengthen food security amid climate pressures.

By Khairul Anuar · 16 Jul 2026 · 4 min read

Parliament to Debate El Niño Readiness, Military Training Safety and Food Security

The Dewan Rakyat is set to examine the government's readiness for El Niño impacts on agriculture, investigate a recent grenade explosion during military training, and address rising non-communicable diseases among young Malaysians.

By Khairul Anuar · 16 Jul 2026 · 4 min read

Anwar Directs Urgent Action Plan to Shield Food Security From Looming Super El Niño

Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has instructed the Ministry of Agriculture and Food Security to rapidly implement protective measures against the anticipated Super El Niño phenomenon expected to impact Malaysia starting November, safeguarding domestic food production and farming livelihoods.

By Khairul Anuar · 15 Jul 2026 · 4 min read

Singapore and Malaysia Chart Course for Expanded Partnership Across Food, Energy and Regional Stability

Singapore's President Tharman Shanmugaratnam concluded his inaugural Malaysian state visit with pledges from Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim to strengthen bilateral ties across food security, energy, and shared strategic interests.

By Khairul Anuar · 14 Jul 2026 · 4 min read

Malaysia's Rice Stocks Secure for Six Months, Government Pledges Price Stability

Malaysia's rice supply remains secure with sufficient buffer stocks to meet domestic demand for six months, Economy Minister Akmal Nasrullah Mohd Nasir confirmed. The government has pledged to maintain Local White Rice prices without increases.

By Khairul Anuar · 13 Jul 2026 · 3 min read

UN Reform and Food Security Top Parliamentary Agenda as Dewan Rakyat Convenes

Malaysia's Parliament will debate UN reform, food security preparedness, and military supply chain vulnerabilities as lawmakers raise concerns over global governance structures and domestic agricultural resilience.

By Khairul Anuar · 13 Jul 2026 · 4 min read

Malaysia and Thailand Chart Ambitious Agricultural and Trade Partnership

Thailand and Malaysia have formalised expanded agricultural cooperation through a comprehensive memorandum of understanding, while resolving longstanding market access disputes in fisheries trade.

By Khairul Anuar · 12 Jul 2026 · 5 min read

Malaysia and Thailand Unlock Agricultural Trade with Expedited Cooperation Framework

Malaysia and Thailand have settled longstanding fisheries disputes and agreed to activate a comprehensive agricultural cooperation framework within one week, signalling renewed commitment to regional food security and trade expansion.

By Khairul Anuar · 10 Jul 2026 · 4 min read

Parliament's Third Week: Competition Bills Passed Amid Debates on Press Freedom, Food Security and Defence

Malaysia's Parliament advanced competition law reforms and examined press freedom policies during its third week of sitting, with debates spanning healthcare, food security and defence modernisation.

By Khairul Anuar · 10 Jul 2026 · 6 min read

Malaysia and Uzbekistan to Deepen Agricultural Ties Through Smart Farming and Food Security

Malaysia and Uzbekistan are strengthening their agricultural partnership by combining Malaysian expertise in smart farming and aquaculture with Uzbekistan's irrigation technologies and horticulture capabilities, aiming to double bilateral agri-food trade within five to ten years.

By Lim Wei Jie · 25 Jun 2026 · 5 min read

Malaysia Eyes Pacific Markets as MD2 Pineapple Exports to New Zealand Commence

Malaysia has begun exporting MD2 pineapples to New Zealand, projected to generate RM4.3 million annually. The shipment marks entry into a new Pacific market and reflects government efforts to strengthen agricultural exports and narrow the country's food trade gap.

By Lim Wei Jie · 24 Jun 2026 · 5 min read

#food-security

Central Spectrum Channels RM10,000 Into Pulau Indah Food Bank Initiative

MARDI's Homegrown Onion Seeds Aim to Slash Import Bills by RM300 Million Within a Decade

Malaysia Targets 50% Cut in Food Imports by 2050, Says Ahmad Zahid

Act 522 Enforcement Will Spare Paddy Farmers, Says Deputy Agriculture Minister

Malaysia's Food & Drinks Expo 2026 Poised to Shatter RM1.081 Billion Sales Record

Global Tensions Underscore Malaysia's Food Security Imperative, Says Mohamad Sabu

MAHA Pahang 2026 Expected to Attract Over 100,000 Visitors, Generate RM1.3 Million in Sales

Agricultural TVET Graduates See Strong Employment Gains, Though Sector Still Lags National Average

Malaysia Pushes Thailand on Shrimp Exports and Livestock Market Access

Parliament to Debate El Niño Readiness, Military Training Safety and Food Security

Anwar Directs Urgent Action Plan to Shield Food Security From Looming Super El Niño

Singapore and Malaysia Chart Course for Expanded Partnership Across Food, Energy and Regional Stability

Malaysia's Rice Stocks Secure for Six Months, Government Pledges Price Stability

UN Reform and Food Security Top Parliamentary Agenda as Dewan Rakyat Convenes

Malaysia and Thailand Chart Ambitious Agricultural and Trade Partnership

Malaysia and Thailand Unlock Agricultural Trade with Expedited Cooperation Framework

Parliament's Third Week: Competition Bills Passed Amid Debates on Press Freedom, Food Security and Defence

Malaysia and Uzbekistan to Deepen Agricultural Ties Through Smart Farming and Food Security

Malaysia Eyes Pacific Markets as MD2 Pineapple Exports to New Zealand Commence

Anwar convenes federal and state leaders to tackle economy, water and food amid global volatility

Sabah's Pig Prices Surge by RM16, Straining Traders and Households, Deputy Minister Warns

Fertiliser Bill Nears Completion as Malaysia Tackles Agricultural Supply Chain Risks

Parliament Set to Debate Hormuz Strait Impact and Digital Governance as Session Opens

MAHA 2026 To Welcome International Exhibitors, Boost Local Agricultural Sector

Malaysia to Table National Food Security Act in Parliament Next Year

Malaysia and Thailand in Intensive Negotiations Over Shrimp Import Restrictions

Agricultural TVET Graduates Achieve Strong 81% Job Placement Rate

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