Government considering terminating egg subsidy - Mohamad
Datuk Seri Mohamad Sabu said the government may end the egg subsidy to save RM100 million monthly for other critical agro-food sector needs.
Wed Oct 09 2024
MAHA 2022: Agrofood sector provides business opportunities for young people
Aminuddin said since the demand for agro-food products is high, involvement of the young people in the sector is important.
Thu Aug 11 2022
Commitment of farmers, breeders, fishermen strengthens food supply chain
Ronald Kiandee said that without their contribution and sacrifices, it would not be possible to stabilise the country's food supply.
Fri Aug 05 2022
Challenges to ensure food supply chain remains stable among focus of Dewan Rakyat Wednesday
The focus is also expected to be on how far Islamic tourism has been highlighted in developing the tourism sector in Malaysia.
Wed Jul 20 2022
PM announces RM100 mln allocation to help cooperatives develop agro-food industry
Ismail Sabri today announced an allocation of RM100 million from the Agro-Food Fund to be placed under the SKM to help cooperatives develop the agro-food industry, especially poultry farming.
Sat Jul 02 2022
APs abolished for certain agrofood commodities, still enforced for rice
APs to import certain agro-food commodities such as cabbage, old coconut, chicken and liquid milk are no longer required with immediate effect.
Thu May 19 2022
DAN 2.0, DSMN enhances food security, supply - MAFI
The ministry is confident that the strategy will be able to contribute to efforts towards strengthening the country's food security.
Wed Sep 29 2021
Govt approves RM65.26 mln for Agro Food Scheme
In just four months, the government has approved an allocation of RM65.26 million for Agro Food Scheme to help micro-entrepreneurs and the B40 community affected by the COVID-19 pandemic.
Fri Oct 30 2020
6,057 young agropreneurs have benefitted from gov't grants since 2016
A total of 6,057 youths in the country have benefitted from the Young Agropreneur Programme under the 11th Malaysia Plan from 2016 till May this year, with grants totalling RM107.65 million.
Sun Jul 12 2020
Agrobank supports MOA's initiatives on women empowerment
The initiatives by MOA to focus on the role of women empowerment particularly in agro-food sector are indeed timely.
Wed Mar 07 2018
Agro-food sector needs to be more dynamic, modern, innovative - Najib
Incorporating technology and innovation into the sector can propel Malaysia to become leading world agricultural product exporters, the Prime Minister says.
Sat Nov 28 2015
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
Putin says BRICS will generate most of global economic growth
Russian President Vladimir Putin will host a summit of the group in the city of Kazan on Oct. 22-24.
Sat Oct 19 2024