Ahmad Hamzah

Farm mechanisation and fertilisation package for sweet potato cultivation is capable of improving productivity, saving labour cost, increasing farm-scale crop yield and reducing dependence on imports.

MAFI, through the Federal Agriculture Marketing Authority (FAMA), is committed to continuing with the JMKM throughout the country.

Ahmad Hamzah said MAFI is now moving in that direction so as to meet the SSL and reduce our dependence on imported goods.

The government has given approval and incentives to NAFAS to import chickens from abroad to create a stockpile to ensure consumer needs are always met.

Starting today, the govt has set a ceiling price of RM9.40 and to provide RM1.20 subsidies to breeders for each kilogramme of chicken.

There has been no durian glut currently in Penang even with a bumper crop this year as they are being sold at affordable prices.

MAFI has assured adequate food supply including meat in conjunction with the upcoming Aidiladha celebration.

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.

The government will continue to issue Approved Permits (AP) for local producers to import frozen whole chicken despite the subsidies given to poultry farmers.

Illegal fishing methods that use poison, bombs or electric shocks to haul in large catches would damage the ecosystem of marine life.

The ministry is confident that the strategy will be able to contribute to efforts towards strengthening the country's food security.

The Federal Agricultural Marketing Authority (FAMA) will provide rent exemption to farmers' market traders nationwide.

The supply of livestock is still sufficient to meet the demand for Hari Raya Aidiladha sacrificial slaughter, even though the import of cattle from Thailand has been suspended.

MAFI through the Malaysian Quarantine and Inspection Services Department (MAQIS) has tightened checks on the entry of imported cattle at the country's border.

Deputy Minister I Datuk Seri Ahmad Hamzah said the move would protect the interests of chili farmers and consumers, especially in terms of price.

For the first time, Saudi Arabia is participating in the China International Aviation & Aerospace Exhibition held recently in Zhuhai.

The coronation of Britain's King Charles cost taxpayers GBP72 million (US$90 million), official accounts have revealed.

A married couple and a man were charged in the Magistrate's Court here today with trafficking 51.974 kilogrammes of Methamphetamine.

The police may seek new testimony from existing witnesses for additional insights into the investigation of Teoh Beng Hock's death.

Thailand's Constitutional Court rejects a petition seeking to stop Thaksin Shinawatra from interfering in the running the Pheu Thai party.

The State Assemblyman for Sungai Bakap, Abidin Ismail, was sworn in today at the State Assembly building, Lebuh Light.

A cadet officer at UPNM pleaded not guilty to a charge of injuring his junior by stomping on the victim's stomach with spike boots.

The indictment was unsealed on Nov. 20, prompting a $27 billion plunge in Adani Group companies' market value.

Several countries have already vowed to curb social media use by children through legislation, but Australia's policy could become one of the most stringent.

Bondi was the top law enforcement officer of the country's third most populous state from 2011 to 2019, and served on Trump's Opioid and Drug Abuse Commission during his first administration.