Cut in gov't subsidies only affects T20 group - PM Anwar
PM Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim said the gov't has also not increased electricity tariffs for SMEs as well as the food industry.
Tue Jun 06 2023
Rahmah initiative might be expanded to involve corporate, banking sectors
The government is considering to expand the Rahmah Menu initiative not only in the food industry but also to involve the corporate and banking sectors.
Mon Feb 13 2023
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
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
Food manufacturers urged to display salt content in food, drink product labels - Health DG
Food industry players have been advised to comply with the Food Act 1983 and the Food (Amendment) Regulation 2020 that makes the labelling of salt content in food and drink products mandatory.
Mon Mar 14 2022
US sets new lower salt target for food industry
The change would translate to consuming roughly 60 teaspoons less salt every year.
Fri Oct 15 2021
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
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
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
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
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
The government had no problem in supplying food essentials to people in areas under EMCO.
Thu Oct 29 2020
Eating as a citizen: How consumer values are shaping the food industry
Eating is an act of civic duty.
Thu Oct 22 2020
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
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
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
This was following the discovery of a suspected prohibited item in luggage.
Fri Nov 22 2024
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 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
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 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
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
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
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
The Online Safety Advocacy Group (OSAG) stands united with people in Malaysia in the fight against serious online harms.
Fri Nov 22 2024