KUANTAN: The Rural Development Ministry has allocated RM80mil to implement food supply programmes in the livestock and plantation industries to ensure the country's food security. Its Deputy Minister Datuk Seri Abdul Rahman Mohamad said the allocation would be given to the Rubber Industry Smallholders Development Authority (Risda) and FELCRA Berhad to expand and strengthen … [Read more...] about Rural Development Ministry allocates RM80mil for food security
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Govt to send chicken stocks to states that have supply issues
HULU TERENGGANU: The government through the Domestic Trade and Consumer Affairs Ministry will send chicken stocks to states that have supply problems. Its Deputy Minister Datuk Rosol Wahid said this was a short-term solution following the closure of a livestock farm that was hit by production problems. "The ministry will identify areas that are severely affected and will … [Read more...] about Govt to send chicken stocks to states that have supply issues
Malaysia is entering a serious food security conundrum
ARABLE land is defined by the United Nations Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) as land currently used, or potentially capable of being used, to grow seasonal crops. This definition excludes land used for pasturing, tree-farming (or “silviculture”), or for more durable agricultural products such as vineyards, orchards, and coffee and rubber plantations. In turn, … [Read more...] about Malaysia is entering a serious food security conundrum
Positive growth for Malaysia’s economy since transition to endemic phase, says PM
KUALA TERENGGANU: The Malaysian economy has shown positive growth since the country entered the transition to endemic phase, in turn bringing much relief to all sectors, including tourism. Prime Minister Datuk Seri Ismail Sabri Yaakob said tourism was one of the main contributing sectors to the country's Gross Domestic Product (GDP). Immigration Department statistics showed … [Read more...] about Positive growth for Malaysia’s economy since transition to endemic phase, says PM
US companies agree to invest RM16.52bil in Malaysia, says Azmin after trade mission
KUALA LUMPUR: Several US companies have agreed to invest RM16.52bil in Malaysia by the third quarter of this year, says Senior Minister Datuk Seri Mohamed Azmin Ali. The International Trade and Industry (Miti) Minister announced this following a successful trade and investment mission to the US. "We hope that all these commitments to investments can be finalised in the … [Read more...] about US companies agree to invest RM16.52bil in Malaysia, says Azmin after trade mission