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Local shrimp price steady over last six months

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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
COP29 climate summit draft proposes rich countries pay $250 billion per year

COP29 climate summit draft proposes rich countries pay $250 billion per year

The draft finance deal criticised by both developed and developing nations.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Bomb squad sent to London's Gatwick Airport after terminal evacuation

Bomb squad sent to London's Gatwick Airport after terminal evacuation

This was following the discovery of a suspected prohibited item in luggage.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Kelantan urges caution amidst northeast monsoon rains

Kelantan urges caution amidst northeast monsoon rains

Kelantan has reminded the public in the state to refrain from outdoor activities with the arrival of the Northeast Monsoon season.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Former New Zealand PM Jacinda Ardern receives UN leadership award

Former New Zealand PM Jacinda Ardern receives UN leadership award

Former New Zealand prime minister Jacinda Ardern was given a global leadership award by the United Nations Foundation.
Fri Nov 22 2024
ICC'S arrest warrants for Netanyahu, Gallant an apt decision - PM

ICC'S arrest warrants for Netanyahu, Gallant an apt decision - PM

The decision of the ICC to issue arrest warrants against Benjamin Netanyahu and Yoav Gallant is apt, said Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim.
Fri Nov 22 2024
KTMB provides two additional ETS trains for Christmas, school holidays

KTMB provides two additional ETS trains for Christmas, school holidays

KTMB will provide two additional ETS trains for the KL Sentral-Padang Besar route and return trips in conjunction with the holidays.
Fri Nov 22 2024
BNM'S international reserves rise to USD118 bil as at Nov 15, 2024

BNM'S international reserves rise to USD118 bil as at Nov 15, 2024

Malaysia's international reserves rose to US$118.0 billion as at Nov 15, 2024, up from US$117.6 billion on Oct 30, 2024.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Findings by dark energy researchers back Einstein's conception of gravity

Findings by dark energy researchers back Einstein's conception of gravity

The findings announced are part of a years-long study of the history of the cosmos focusing upon dark energy.
Fri Nov 22 2024
NRES responds to Rimbawatch press release on COP29

NRES responds to Rimbawatch press release on COP29

The Ministry of Natural Resources and Environmental Sustainability (NRES) wishes to offer the following clarifications to the issues raised.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Online Safety Bill and Anti-Cyberbullying Laws must carefully balance rights and protections

Online Safety Bill and Anti-Cyberbullying Laws must carefully balance rights and protections

The Online Safety Advocacy Group (OSAG) stands united with people in Malaysia in the fight against serious online harms.
Fri Nov 22 2024