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
Couple and associate charged with trafficking 51.9 kg of meth
A married couple and a man were charged in the Magistrate's Court here today with trafficking 51.974 kilogrammes of Methamphetamine.
Fri Nov 22 2024
PDRM to consult AGC in completing Teoh Beng Hock investigation
The police may seek new testimony from existing witnesses for additional insights into the investigation of Teoh Beng Hock's death.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Thai court rejects petition over ex-PM Thaksin's political influence
Thailand's Constitutional Court rejects a petition seeking to stop Thaksin Shinawatra from interfering in the running the Pheu Thai party.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Abidin takes oath of office as Sungai Bakap assemblyman
The State Assemblyman for Sungai Bakap, Abidin Ismail, was sworn in today at the State Assembly building, Lebuh Light.
Fri Nov 22 2024
UPNM cadet officer charged with injuring junior, stomping on him with spike boots
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.
Fri Nov 22 2024
How Indian billionaire Gautam Adani's alleged bribery scheme took off and unraveled
The indictment was unsealed on Nov. 20, prompting a $27 billion plunge in Adani Group companies' market value.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Elon Musk blasts Australia's planned ban on social media for children
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.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Trump picks Pam Bondi for US Attorney General after Gaetz withdraws
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.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Ringgit extends uptrend against greenback in early trade
At 8 am, the local currency climbed to 4.4600/4700 against the greenback.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Lebanon's only burn unit treats toddlers after Israeli strikes
The hospital hallways echo with the screams of children as anxious parents await news from doctors.
Fri Nov 22 2024