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The Malaysia Social Innovation Programme has reached more than 6,700 community members through 67 projects worth RM13.97 million since 2021, with a new aquaponics initiative launched in Port Dickson combining fish farming and hydroponics.
Authorities apprehended a Thai national attempting to illegally transport petai and pomelos valued at RM8,000 through an unregistered waterfront access point in Kampung Lubok Gong
Malaysia's amended rice control law will spare paddy farmers from enforcement action, focusing instead on supply chain intermediaries and those engaged in smuggling and hoarding, the Deputy Minister assures.
The inaugural Road to MAHA Labuan 2026 has exceeded expectations, attracting 30,837 visitors in its opening two days and generating nearly RM800,000 in sales, putting the five-day event well on track to achieve its RM1.6 million revenue goal.
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.
Brunei's Foreign Minister Prince Abdul Mateen has called for enhanced regional cooperation on food and energy security at major Asean-led forums in Manila, proposing new mechanisms to address supply chain vulnerabilities.
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 Dunia Melayu Dunia Islam Foundation is rolling out an ambitious food bank scheme in Melaka, aiming to provide monthly food parcels for 12 months to 2,000 disadvantaged families including those in poverty, persons with disabilities, and single-income households.
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 government is channelling savings from its targeted RON95 petrol subsidy mechanism into expanded social assistance programmes and food security initiatives rather than retaining them as fiscal surplus, the Ministry of Finance has clarified.
A leading economist has cautioned that Malaysia's proposed petroleum reserve should form part of a comprehensive economic security framework rather than standing alone, encompassing food security, critical minerals, semiconductors and digital infrastructure.
Malaysia's government has opened a regularisation pathway for unlicensed fishermen to obtain legal operating licences through periodic applications administered by the Fisheries Department, addressing enforcement concerns among traditional coastal operators.
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.
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.
Malaysia's Parliament is focusing on the country's readiness for El Niño, investigating a military training explosion, and addressing food security threats as lawmakers debate critical governance issues.
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.
Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim has tasked the agriculture ministry with developing immediate strategies to protect Malaysia's food security ahead of a predicted Super El Niño phenomenon expected to strike the country from November.
Singapore and Malaysia have committed to strengthening cooperation in food security, energy, and other strategic areas during President Tharman Shanmugaratnam's inaugural state visit, with both nations emphasizing adherence to international maritime law.
Malaysia's agriculture ministry is achieving measurable gains in food self-sufficiency through incentive-based programmes, with beef and dairy production climbing significantly in 2025 despite global input cost pressures.
Indonesia's state logistics agency Bulog is negotiating rice export deals with Malaysia and Singapore, with 200,000 tonnes destined for Malaysia and 10,000 for Singapore, while ensuring protections for Indonesian farmers.
Malaysia's Parliament has passed legislation strengthening oversight of the rice industry, raising penalties for violations to RM250,000 for individuals and RM1 million for companies. The amendments aim to protect food security and prevent market manipulation.
Malaysia's rice buffer stock can sustain domestic demand for six months, the Economy Minister confirmed. The government pledges price stability for Local White Rice and has distributed RM45.98 million to nearly 119,000 paddy farmers to ease production pressures.
Malaysia's Parliament opens debate on UN system reform and government readiness for food supply shortages, as lawmakers question defence supply vulnerabilities and green hydrogen development strategy.
Malaysia's parliament advanced competition law reforms and examined human rights records during its third week sitting. Key discussions ranged from press freedom to 1MDB's RM51.4 billion debt.
Malaysia and Thailand have strengthened agricultural cooperation through a memorandum of understanding focusing on food security, technology transfer, and human resource development, while resolving outstanding trade issues.
Malaysia and Thailand have settled long-standing fisheries market access disagreements and committed to activating their Agricultural Cooperation Memorandum within seven days, signalling strengthened bilateral food security ties.
Malaysia has maintained relatively stable food prices despite Middle East geopolitical tensions disrupting global supply chains, thanks to targeted agricultural subsidies, strategic food reserves, and government intervention programmes that have bolstered the sector's resilience.
Malaysia's government has introduced legislative amendments to fortify its control over domestic rice pricing and enforcement mechanisms, reflecting growing concerns over food security and market stability in the crucial agricultural sector.
Malaysia is negotiating with Thailand and China's customs administration to open an overland route for durian shipments, seeking to lower transportation expenses and tap smaller Chinese markets during a regional supply surplus.
A Johor oil palm smallholder has turned a RM15,000 government grant into nearly RM126,000 gross income in under three years by combining duck farming with plantation management, demonstrating the viability of agricultural integration schemes.
Indonesia faces accelerating water shortages as El Niño intensifies the dry season, with authorities adding three new regions to the drought-affected list and warning of potential food security threats in coming months.
Malaysia's government has committed to slashing food imports by half within three decades, targeting 15% reduction by 2030 and 30% by 2040, as it seeks to ease the nation's RM80 billion annual import burden.
Malaysia's agricultural research agency MARDI is developing indigenous onion seed varieties to slash the country's RM300 million annual import dependence by 2030, aiming for 30 per cent domestic production capacity as part of broader food security strategy.
Cambodian Prime Minister Hun Manet has ordered a broad enforcement campaign against illegal fishing, particularly in critical breeding grounds. The move reflects growing concerns about resource depletion affecting thousands of local fishermen and national food security.
A suspected lightning strike sparked a major fire at floating fish farms near Singapore's Pulau Ubin on June 24, damaging at least two operations and leaving one owner facing estimated losses of S$120,000 with no insurance coverage.
Malaysia and Uzbekistan are strengthening agricultural cooperation by combining Malaysian technological expertise with Uzbek agricultural experience, targeting smart farming, aquaculture, and doubling bilateral agri-food trade within five to ten years.
Malaysia has begun exporting its premium MD2 pineapples to New Zealand, with projections of RM4.3 million in annual revenue. The initiative marks the country's entry into Pacific markets and demonstrates efforts to strengthen agricultural exports.