Addressing food security
KUCHING: A special task force to look into matters relating to food security will be set up following an agreement between the Ministry of Agriculture and Food Industries (MAFI) and Ministry of Modernisation of Agriculture and Regional Development (MANRED). MAFI Minister Datuk Seri Dr Ronald Kiandee said the special task force will consist of officers […]
Addressing food security in challenging times
When people were hungry, Jesus didn’t say, “Now is that political, or social?” He said, “I feed you.” Because the good news to a hungry person is bread. — Desmond Tutu I am sure many would have heard of the mid-17th century proverb which says that “a hungry man is an angry man” — meaning […]
Ministry issues over 100,000 travel permits to ensure sufficient food supply
PUTATAN: The Ministry of Agriculture and Food Industries (Mafi) has issued over 100,000 travel permits to fishermen, farmers and livestock breeders throughout the movement control order (MCO) and under the National Recovery Plan (NRP). Minister Datuk Seri Dr Ronald Kiandee said the move was to ensure there is sufficient food supply for the people and […]
Aspirasi shifts focus to vegetable gardening
KUCHING: The Sarawak People’s Aspiration Party (Aspirasi) is embarking on a container vegetable gardening project in response to the challenging food predicament experienced by the needy. Aspirasi president Lina Soo said the pandemic which resulted in lockdowns all over the world had seen a vigorous revival of vegetable gardening at home. She noted that container […]
Technopreneurs can strengthen food security
KUCHING: The Ministry of Entrepreneur Development and Cooperatives (Medac) is committed to producing technopreneurs to help the country address issues of unemployment and food security. Minister Datuk Seri Dr Wan Junaidi Tuanku Jaafar said his ministry had begun working with the Ministry of Agriculture and Food Industries (Mafi) to encourage participation in agriculture, particularly among […]
Co-ops needed to expand modern agriculture
KUALA LUMPUR: The Ministry of Entrepreneur Development and Cooperatives, through the Cooperative Commission of Malaysia (SKM), wants the cooperative involvement to be expanded into various activities, particularly in modern agriculture to address the issue of food security in the country. Its minister, Datuk Seri Dr Wan Junaidi Tuanku Jaafar said the cooperative movement, which was […]
Ministry mulls participating in agro industry
KUCHING: The Ministry of Entrepreneur Development and Cooperatives is looking to participate in the state’s agricultural development. Its Minister Datuk Seri Wan Junaidi Tuanku Jaafar said the initiative would enhance the nation’s food security through increased agricultural production involving entrepreneurs. “I have discussed with the state government through Deputy Chief Minister Datuk Amar Douglas Uggah […]
Higher Education Ministry offers post Covid-19 research grants
PUTRAJAYA: Lecturers at public universities and private institutions of higher learning are invited to bid for the Higher Education Ministry’s (KPT) special grants to conduct research on critical areas that are in close association with the community in dealing with the aftermath of the Covid-19 pandemic. KPT, in a statement issued today, said at least RM20,000 would […]
