Rising Food Prices (Part 1) — What Can Be Done?

The National Security Council held an emergency meeting this week to discuss the war on Iran. They warn that Malaysia may have to brace for the economic fallout of a prolonged conflict in West Asia, where rising oil prices and supply disruptions could translate into higher food costs at home. So how exposed is Malaysia’s food system? Are we prepared for what’s coming? On this episode of #ConsiderThis Melisa Idris speaks with Dr Sarena Che Omar, CEO of PNB Research Institute, a policy research think tank funded by Permodalan Nasional Berhad. She has long researched policies related to food, agriculture, and sustainability.