food security

Local rice shortage: solutions to an ongoing crisis – Ravindran Raman Kutty 

There are multiple examples from other countries to improve our food security 

Of chicken, rice, and onions: RM300 mil to boost food security

Putrajaya will work with private companies to put 3,500 hectares of wasteland to good use in implementing agricultural projects 

Sarawak to set aside 1,500ha of land for rice planting to boost food security

The Sarawak government will provide 1,500ha of land for rice production to ensure food security in Malaysia, said Premier Tan Sri Abang Johari Openg.

Agrofood sector growth on the rise despite uncertain economy: Anwar

The country’s agrofood sector growth is positive despite facing uncertain global and domestic economic markets, according to Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim. 

Govt to ensure food prices stable in light of diesel price rationalisation: Rafizi

The government will ensure that food prices remain stable in view of the rationalisation of diesel prices next year, said Economy Minister Rafizi Ramli.

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Zahid denies resigning, prostate cancer rumours

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Why is there a monopoly of rice in Malaysia ? — Remy Majangkim

Before the formation of Malaysia, rice was basically state affairs, but as times went on, the rice industry in Malaysia was hijacked by the federal government as it saw fit and included in a federal act that ultimately disbanded the Sabah Padi Board, paving the way for a capitalist corporation to have a complete monopoly.

Khazanah, KRI, WEF launch clean energy report

Khazanah Nasional Bhd and Khazanah Research Institute (KRI), in collaboration with the World Economic Forum (WEF), supported by Accenture, today launched a community report titled ‘Mobilising Investments for Clean Energy in Malaysia’.