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
Who is Prabowo Subianto, incoming president of Indonesia?
A wealthy ex-general with ties to Indonesia's popular outgoing president and its dictatorial past, looks set to be its next leader.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Iran's supreme leader says Hamas leader's death will not halt 'Axis of Resistance'
The "Axis of Resistance", built up with years of Iranian support, includes Hamas, the Lebanese Hezbollah group, the Houthi movement in Yemen, and various Shi'ite groups in Iraq and Syria.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Putin says Russia willing to seek compromises between Iran and Israel
Russia is ready to help seek compromises between arch-foes Israel and Iran, President Vladimir Putin said on Friday, saying these would be difficult but possible.
Sat Oct 19 2024
What proposals will Russia push at the BRICS summit?
The proposal is also to establish a BRICS reinsurance company to allow uninterrupted shipment of goods and key commodities between members.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Indonesia's free meals plan in the spotlight as Prabowo readies for office
Prabowo calls the programme one of the main drivers of economic growth, eventually set to add an estimated 2.5 million jobs.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Astro AWANI's revamped English news website, AWANI International, launches on Oct 21
Astro AWANI's revamped English platform delivers in-depth global news and expert analysis to keep you informed on key developments.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Israeli strikes kill 33 people in Jabalia refugee camp in Gaza, medics say
Residents of Jabalia said Israeli tanks had reached the heart of the camp after pushing through suburbs and residential districts.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Liam Payne's ex-partner calls for media restraint after 'painful' death
Cheryl Tweedy used her statement to urge the media to remember they had a seven-year-old son, Bear, who could read the reports.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Analysts: Indonesia's strong MoF leadership team to boost investor confidence
Sri Mulyani Indrawati as head of Indonesia's Ministry of Finance is expected to instil confidence among investors.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Biden offers both a carrot and a stick to Israel as his term nears an end
Israel has frequently resisted US advice and has caused political difficulties for the Biden administration.
Sat Oct 19 2024