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Minister welcomes feedback on food security

KUCHING: Minister of Agriculture and Food Security Datuk Seri Mohamad Sabu welcomes the suggestions made by Deputy Minister of Transport (Road and Aviation) Datuk Dr Jerip Susil to address food security issues. In a Facebook post, Mohamad said that the issue was discussed during a courtesy call from Dr Jerip and his delegation at the […]

Focus on food security; hybrid rice seeds promising

THE Sarawak government will set aside RM22.65 million under the 2024 State Budget to step up measures to enhance food security. Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg said a sum of RM1.15 million will be allocated next year to continue the rehabilitation and upgrading of the paddy planting drainage and irrigation infrastructures at […]

A tale of restoration

‘The charm of fishing is that it is the pursuit of what is elusive but attainable, a perpetual series of occasions for hope.’ – John Buchan (1875-1940); a Scottish novelist, historian, and politician best known for his adventure and spy novels. In remote areas where access to markets and alternative food sources is limited, fishing […]

Govt to ensure food security remains stable: Rafizi

KUALA LUMPUR: The government will ensure that food security remains stable in view of the rationalisation of diesel prices next year, said Economy Minister Rafizi Ramli. According to him, targeted subsidies are important to ensure that only those who are truly in need would receive them, while strengthening the government’s fiscal position at the same […]

Ministry to boost crop yields with programmes, initiatives

KUALA LUMPUR: The Agriculture and Food Security Ministry (KPKM) will plan new programmes and improve existing initiatives under the ministry to boost the country’s crop yields, especially rice. Its minister, Datuk Seri Mohamad Sabu said it would include using the latest technology and exploring new rice planting areas, and will be implemented with allocations under the Budget […]

Intervention measures able to restabilise rice supply in the country

By Muhammad Saufee Rosman & Nur Natasha Aida Ismail KUALA LUMPUR: Four additional intervention measures implemented by the government to address the issue of rice supply in the country are believed to be able to re-stabilize the supply of the staple food. EMIR Research president and chief executive officer Datuk Dr Rais Hussin Mohamed Ariff […]

Rundi sets sights on shrimp belt next

LUNDU: Food Industry, Commodity and Regional Development Minister Datuk Seri Dr Stephen Rundi Utom has set his sights on transforming Loba Stoh Rambungan into a thriving shrimp belt. He stated that downstream products, processing, and more need to be created through this industry to make it a primary shrimp farming area, similar to the Empurau belt […]

Sunway organic farm targets production of 150,000 kg of vegetables a year by 2030

IPOH: Sunway Group (Sunway) is committed to addressing food security through its  20-acre organic farm at Sunway City here with a target production of at least 150,000 kilogrammes of vegetables per year by 2030. Its founder and chairman Tan Sri Dr. Jeffrey Cheah said the Sunway Organic Farm produces chemical and pesticide-free fruits and vegetables […]

Move to ensure food security, realise 12MPR goals

KUALA LUMPUR: The high-growth, high-value (HGHV) initiative for the agriculture sector through the 12th Malaysia Plan Mid-Term Review is one of the government’s efforts to address the issue of food security in the country. Director of the Agriculture Division, Ministry of Economy Datin Zaeidah Mohamed Esa said several programmes would be implemented under the HGHV […]

Farming indoors for a bountiful yield

WHEN Kelvin Teo decided to set up a small vertical farm in his apartment room about five years ago, some joked about it, saying it was a silly idea. They were wondering why someone would venture into indoor farming, growing greens using LED lights,  especially in Sarawak, where there is plenty of land, natural sunlight […]