Local shrimp price steady over last six months
The price of local vannamei shrimps has remained steady at RM60 per kilogram (kg) over the past six months, said Agriculture and Food Industry Deputy Minister Datuk Seri Ahmad Hamzah.
Wed Jun 08 2022
Malaysia continues to explore agricultural collaboration with Uzbekistan
Uzbekistan is Malaysia's trading partner in Central Asia with high market potential.
Tue Apr 27 2021
PENJANA: Urban farming project can generate 8,800 tonnes of produce by 2025
The Ministry of Agriculture and Food Industry (MOA) has assured that the supply of essential goods is sufficient during the Movement Control Order (MCO) period.
Sun Mar 07 2021
MAQIS hopes Act 728 can be amended to expand enforcement powers
The amendment to the Act had already been approved by the Ministry of Agriculture and Food Industry.
Tue Dec 29 2020
Smallholders will continue to be poor, expecting government subsidy - Tun Mahathir
Langkawi Member of Parliament Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad said no specific effort had been made by the government to promote modern agricultural methods among smallholders.
Wed Dec 02 2020
Government to focus on increasing food production from next year
The effort is aimed at guaranteeing food security so that the country could cease to be dependent on imports and is capable of producing its own products.
Sat Nov 28 2020
No need for panic buying, enough food available during EMCO - Che Abdullah
The government had no problem in supplying food essentials to people in areas under EMCO.
Thu Oct 29 2020
MAFI offers financing to 82 entrepreneurs nationwide
The Ministry of Agriculture and Food Industry (MAFI) has offered financing amounting to RM5 million to 82 entrepreneurs nationwide this year through the Farmers Organisation Authority (LPP).
Mon Sep 21 2020
Malaysia's durian production to hit 443,000 metric tonnes by 2030 - MAFI
National durian production is expected to increase to 443,000 metric tonnes by 2030, said Ministry of Agriculture and Food Industry (MAFI) marketing and export division secretary, Khalid Ibrahim.
Sun Sep 13 2020
Self-sufficiency level of fish resources at 92 per cent - Kiandee
The self-sufficiency level of fish resources in the country is currently high at 92.09 per cent, said Agriculture and Food Industry Minister Datuk Seri Dr Ronald Kiandee.
Tue Jul 28 2020
One million fish seeds for Kenyir Lake annually - Ronald Kiandee
As many as one million fish seeds will be released at the Kenyir Lake every year, said Agriculture and Food Industry Minister Datuk Seri Dr Ronald Kiandee.
Sat Jul 18 2020
Chicken price will not exceed RM9 per kg by August - Rosol Wahid
MDTCA today gave the assurance that the retail price of chicken nationwide will not exceed RM9 per kg by August.
Sun Jul 12 2020
Govt allocates RM200 million to increase fresh milk production
The government allocates RM200 million in an effort to increase fresh milk production in the country, said Deputy Agriculture and Food Industry Minister Datuk Che Abdullah Mat Nawi.
Fri Jul 10 2020
Government spends over RM42 million to help fishermen in five months
The government has spent more than RM42 million on cost of living aid for fishermen nationwide in the first five months of this year.
Sat Jul 04 2020
COVID-19 teaches Malaysia to raise meat self-sufficiency level
The COVID-19 pandemic that has paralysed nearly every industry in the world has taught Malaysia to work hard to raise the level of self-sufficiency in local meat production.
Fri Jul 03 2020
One woman or girl killed every 10 minutes by intimate partner or family member - UN
The report highlights that "60 per cent of all female homicides" are committed by "people closely related to them".
Tue Nov 26 2024
Sweden urges Chinese ship to return for undersea cable investigation
Two subsea cables, one linking Finland and Germany and the other connecting Sweden to Lithuania, were damaged in less than 24 hours.
Tue Nov 26 2024
[COLUMNIST] Building more highways won’t solve traffic congestion - reducing demand will
It is clear that adding more lanes and highways doesn't work, because we are still attempting the same approach to solve the issue.
Tue Nov 26 2024
Hyundai to invest RM2.16 bil in Malaysia through strategic partnership with INOKOM
This investment includes efforts to upgrade INOKOM's existing assembly capacity to meet Hyundai's automotive needs.
Tue Nov 26 2024
‘C4Cinta’ sets record as highest-grossing Malaysian Tamil film
'C4Cinta', directed by young filmmaker Karthik Shamalan, has set a new benchmark in Malaysian Tamil cinema.
Tue Nov 26 2024
Man charged with mother's murder, storing body in freezer
The court denied bail and scheduled case mention on Feb 7 for the submission of forensic, autopsy, and chemist reports.
Tue Nov 26 2024
Abolition of examination in schools to reduce pressure on pupils - Fadhlina
The classroom assessment approach offers a much more interesting learning ecosystem, says Fadhlina Sidek.
Tue Nov 26 2024
Google, Meta urge Australia to delay bill on social media ban for children
Google and Meta says the government should wait for the results of an age-verification trial before going ahead.
Tue Nov 26 2024
Judge tosses Trump 2020 election case after prosecutors' request
It represents a big legal victory for Donald Trump, who won the Nov. 5 US election and is set to return to office on Jan. 20.
Tue Nov 26 2024
DHL plane crash in Lithuania leaves authorities searching for answers
Rescue services said the plane hit the ground, split into pieces and slid over 100 metres (110 yards).
Tue Nov 26 2024