
Local white rice shortage: PM Anwar wants frequent monitoring, enforcement
Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim said monitoring and enforcement approaches also required changes to ensure a more effective distribution of BPT.
Thu Mar 21 2024

Rice issue: Authority extension to KPDN only suitable if situation is critical - Mohamad Sabu
Datuk Seri Mohamad Sabu ordered local white rice supply to be immediately delivered to all supermarkets, not just to FAMA and LPP branches.
Thu Sep 21 2023

Local white rice supply expected to stabilise within a month - Mohamad
MAFS expects shortage of local white rice supply to stabilise following various intervention measures and continuous monitoring from govt.
Wed Sep 20 2023

Enough rice supply in Johor, no need for panic buying - Exco
Datuk Zahari Sarip said the state's monthly consumption of rice amounted to 21,000 metric tons, while the supply is 23,000 metric tonnes.
Wed Sep 20 2023

LPP and FAMA directed to intervene quickly to overcome vegetable shortage
LPP and FAMA have been instructed to take immediate intervention measures to overcome the vegetable shortage in the market.
Sat Feb 04 2023

FAMA optimistic of achieving RM11 mln sales target through JTDL
FAMA is optimistic about achieving its RM11 million sales target for this year via direct sales from farms (JTDL).
Sat Sep 03 2022

MAFI, FAMA committed to hold JMKM nationwide
MAFI, through the Federal Agriculture Marketing Authority (FAMA), is committed to continuing with the JMKM throughout the country.
Sat Sep 03 2022

MAHA 2022: 'Castle Of Fruits' offers sale of 11,111 products
Mohamad Mustahapa said the Castle Of Fruits, which has 99 lots, involved the participation of 82 entrepreneurs.
Fri Aug 05 2022

Melaka FAMA targets RM1.5 mln in Semarak Syawal sales
The Melaka FAMA is targeting sales of RM1.5 million at the Semarak Syawal sales programme, being held since last April 24 until this Monday (May 2).
Sat Apr 30 2022

FAMA Act amendments on livestock marketing to be tabled in July - Ronald
Amendments to the FAMA Act 1965 to enable FAMA to manage the marketing of livestock commodities will be tabled in Parliament in July.
Sun Apr 24 2022

FAMA expects vegetable prices to stabilise in one to two months
Vegetable prices are expected to stabilise in the next one to two months following various efforts carried out by FAMA together with MAFI.
Mon Jan 10 2022

Floods destroy food allocated for MAFI Prihatin programme
The food items allocated for the MAFI Prihatin programme stored at a FAMA Operations Centre warehouse in Dengkil have been destroyed after being hit by floods last week.
Fri Dec 24 2021

FAMA sets up CDERT to assist in future disasters
The Federal Agricultural Marketing Authority (FAMA) has set up a Civil Defence Emergency Response Team (CDERT) today to increase staff awareness and readiness for disasters.
Sun Dec 05 2021

Farmers strikes big with Lohan guava after poor veggie sales during MCO
Growing vegetables and growing Lohan guava is different especially in terms of capital, workload and burden of risk, Abd Halim said.
Sun Oct 31 2021

FAMA buys RM375,000 worth of village durians to avoid glut
FAMA has spent RM375,000 for the purchase of about 150 tonnes of "kampung" durian variety to prevent a glut and drop in the price of the king of fruits.
Wed Aug 04 2021

Gaza Arab plan may involve up to $20 billion regional contribution, sources say
Arab states plan a Gaza post-war strategy to oppose Trumps proposal for US control and Palestinian displacement.
Thu Feb 20 2025

Lebanese search for dead in devastated villages as Israel withdraws
Hezbollah says Israel was still occupying Lebanese territory and put the onus on the Lebanese state to get Israeli forces out.
Thu Feb 20 2025

China promises Latin America 'trustworthy' ties as Trump lays out demands
Beijing looks to improve its foothold in a region historically under the US sphere of influence.
Thu Feb 20 2025

Major risks loom as Trump upends US Russia policy
Washington's approach changes dramatically with the initial meeting between US and Russian negotiators.
Thu Feb 20 2025

Pope Francis has double pneumonia, complicating his treatment, Vatican says
Doctors say a polymicrobial infection occurs when two or more micro-organisms are involved and can be caused by bacteria, viruses, or fungi.
Thu Feb 20 2025

Philippines' VP Duterte challenges impeachment before Supreme Court
Sara Duterte makes her first legal move to fight the case that could lead to her removal and lead to a lifetime ban from public office.
Wed Feb 19 2025

Motor racing - Hamilton steps out in red at unprecedented 10 team F1 launch
I feel so full of life, so much energy, because everything's new and I'm just focused on what is up ahead, Hamilton says.
Wed Feb 19 2025

UAE tells US' Rubio it rejects displacement of Palestinians
The UAE's stance matters as its one of four Arab nations that normalised ties with Israel during Trumps first term.
Wed Feb 19 2025

Taylor Swift wins recording artist of the year crown for fifth time
The megastar's "The Tortured Poets Department" record also topped four IFPI charts, the IFPI says.
Wed Feb 19 2025

More than $50 billion needed to rebuild Gaza, World Bank joint assessment says
Years of rebuilding work, including clearing unexploded ordinance and millions of tonnes of rubble lie ahead.
Wed Feb 19 2025