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Malaysia's rice reserves totalling 1.237 million tonnes can sustain domestic consumption for at least six months, shielding the nation from geopolitical shocks in West Asia, according to parliamentary testimony.
The MACC has detained a former plantation manager from a Klang Valley rubber seedling supplier over suspected financial misconduct tied to approximately RM8 million in contracts.
More than 100 British organisations have written to new UK Prime Minister Andy Burnham, warning that another food crisis looms and demanding he elevate food security to the same strategic level as defence and national energy policy.
Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has indicated that the special task force report on the Federal Land Development Authority (Felda) will be completed within the next few months, signalling progress in the government's efforts to address longstanding issues at the agency.
MAHA Pahang 2026 significantly surpassed expectations during its four-day run at Dataran Raub, welcoming 212,374 visitors and generating RM2.33 million in sales—more than double initial projections.
Malaysia has approved 144,894 smallholders for agricultural assistance as the government launches the Salam Agrikomoditi MADANI programme to bridge gaps between policymakers and farming communities.
Agriculture Minister Datuk Seri Mohamad Sabu has stressed that food security is now a strategic necessity rather than optional, citing ongoing geopolitical tensions and climate impacts threatening global supply chains.
Employment among agricultural TVET graduates has grown to 76% in 2024 from 61% six years earlier, though the sector still trails the broader TVET employment benchmark of 95%, according to a new government study.
The Pahang state government is preparing MAHA Pahang 2026, a four-day agricultural showcase targeting 100,000 visitors and RM1.3 million in sales. The event runs July 30 to August 2 at Dataran Raub with attractive prizes including a Wagyu cow and Perodua Bezza.
Malaysia's agriculture minister says the government will announce the results of trade negotiations with Thailand by end of July, focusing on resolving a long-standing ban on Malaysian shrimp exports and opening market access for livestock products.
Border security forces have apprehended a young driver and confiscated 350 kilogrammes of contraband durians valued alongside a vehicle at over RM50,000 during an enforcement operation at a known smuggling point near the Thai frontier.
Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim has stressed the importance of continuing to strengthen FELDA as an institution dedicated to improving settler welfare and economic competitiveness, with particular focus on addressing younger generation concerns.
Universiti Sultan Zainal Abidin's Dapur Komuniti initiative transforms surplus agricultural produce into processed goods, tackling farmer income losses and food waste while providing skills training to local communities.
Malaysia is ramping up defences against El Niño through enhanced water management, drought-resistant rice varieties, and substantial financial support for affected farmers as the country seeks to maintain food security.
Cropmate Bhd announced that the Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission has fully released all frozen bank accounts belonging to the fertiliser manufacturer and its subsidiary, with no arrests or forfeiture proceedings initiated.
Malaysia's government is actively negotiating with Thailand to lift long-standing restrictions on Malaysian shrimp exports dating back to 2017 and to secure market access for livestock products, Agriculture Minister Datuk Seri Mohamad Sabu announced.
Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has instructed the Ministry of Agriculture and Food Security to implement immediate protective measures for Malaysia's food sector, anticipating potential disruptions from an anticipated super El Niño weather phenomenon.
Authorities apprehended two elderly women attempting to bring undeclared plant seedlings across the Thailand-Malaysia border through an unauthorised landing point in Kelantan's Tanah Merah district.
A 22-year-old part-time driver earning RM60-70 daily was arrested at Rantau Panjang with 700kg of suspected smuggled durians, revealing the scale of cross-border fruit trafficking operations.
Santorini's winemakers are adopting unconventional water management strategies including wastewater recycling and solar-powered moisture extraction to combat severe drought and rising temperatures threatening the island's centuries-old wine heritage.
The Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission has arrested three people, including two company directors in the rice industry, for allegedly submitting fraudulent documents to obtain approximately RM20 million in trade working capital financing.
Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim is officiating FELDA's 70th anniversary celebration at Jengka, Pahang, honouring the contributions of settlers who have shaped the organisation since its 1956 establishment.
FELCRA Bhd has announced its first interim profit distribution of RM126.9 million for 2026, reaching more than 72,000 participants nationwide. The distribution marks a 7.6 per cent increase from last year's RM117 million.
Malaysia is targeting RM932.3 million in annual durian exports to China by 2030, riding a wave of explosive growth since securing market access in August 2024. Fresh durian shipments have surged over 500%, with premium varieties like Black Thorn and Musang King driving demand.
Police in Jasin have apprehended four men suspected of carrying out an organised robbery at a durian orchard near Bemban, resulting in losses exceeding RM9,000 from stolen fruit and a motorcycle.