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Barnama
5 days ago
- Business
- Barnama
Govt To Modernise Fisheries Sector For B40 Fishermen
KUALA LUMPUR, June 16 (Bernama) -- The government will implement various new initiatives to elevate the dignity of the country's fisheries sector to a more modern and competitive level, said Agriculture and Food Security Minister Datuk Seri Mohamad Sabu. He said that among the initiatives involved were the upgrading of technology and facilities, strengthening the entrepreneurial ecosystem and comprehensive support for industry players. "This is important so that the fisheries sector is not only able to generate sustainable income, but also guarantees a more dignified, more sustainable and more prosperous future, especially for fishermen among the B40," Mohamad said via his Facebook page.
The Star
5 days ago
- Business
- The Star
‘Iran situation won't impact food supply'
All smiles: Mohamad (centre) visiting a Perak Farmers' Organisation cattle rearing project in Kampung Tengah, Beruas, Perak. — Bernama BERUAS: Malaysia is not heavily dependent on food imports from Iran, and as such, the situation does not impact the country's food supply, says Agriculture and Food Security Minister Datuk Seri Mohamad Sabu. He explained that Malaysia's food import requirements from Iran are limited to dates and legume products, which are not among the country's primary food commodities. 'Most of our food imports from Iran are not high. Most of our imports are from India, Pakistan, the Middle East, China and Asean countries,' he told a press conference after visiting a Perak Farmers' Organisation cattle rearing project yesterday, Bernama reported. Asked about the impact of the current hot weather on padi crops, Mohamad said that so far, 60% of the country's padi production remain unaffected. However, he said, adjustments to the padi planting schedule may be necessary based on discussions with the Muda Agricultural Development Authority and the Kemubu Agricultural Development Authority. 'Sometimes we need to change the schedule a little, depending on weather conditions and suitability,' he said. Mohamad also said the ministry will assist the livestock farm, which he visited yesterday, in building a slaughterhouse to help increase the farm's productivity. It currently houses about 500 animals. 'We have set a target to achieve a meat self-sufficiency level of more than 30% by 2030, compared to 20% currently. 'With the developments we are seeing now, we are confident about reaching the goal,' he said.
Malay Mail
6 days ago
- Business
- Malay Mail
Mat Sabu: Iran impact on Malaysia's food supply low as key imports are from India, China and Asean
BERUAS, June 15 — Malaysia is not heavily dependent on food imports from Iran, and as such, the situation does not impact the country's food supply, said Agriculture and Food Security Minister Datuk Seri Mohamad Sabu. He explained that Malaysia's food import requirements from Iran are limited to dates and legume products, which are not among the country's primary food commodities. 'Most of our food imports (requirements) from Iran are not high (from Iran), Most of our imports are from India, Pakistan, the Middle East, China and Asean countries,' he told a press conference after visiting the Perak State Farmers' Organisation (PPN) cattle rearing project at PPN Perak Kampung Tengah here today. Meanwhile, when asked about the impact of the current hot weather on padi crops, Mohamad said that so far, 60 per cent of the country's padi production remains unaffected. However, he said, adjustments to the padi planting schedule may be necessary based on discussions with the Muda Agricultural Development Authority (MADA) and the Kemubu Agricultural Development Authority (KADA). 'Sometimes we need to change the (planting) schedule a little and so on, depending on weather conditions and suitability,' he said. Agriculture and Food Security Minister Datuk Seri Mohamad Sabu says paddy planting adjustments may be necessary if the current heatwave prolongs. — Unsplash pic Regarding today's visit, Mohamad said the ministry would assist the livestock farm, which currently houses about 500 animals, in building a slaughterhouse to help increase the farm's productivity. 'We have set a target to achieve a meat self-sufficiency level (SSL) of more than 30 per cent by 2030, compared to 20 per cent currently. With the developments we are seeing now, we are confident of reaching the goal,' he said. — Bernama
Malay Mail
6 days ago
- Business
- Malay Mail
Mat Sabu: Iran impact on Malaysia's food supply low as key imports from India, China and Asean
BERUAS, June 15 — Malaysia is not heavily dependent on food imports from Iran, and as such, the situation does not impact the country's food supply, said Agriculture and Food Security Minister Datuk Seri Mohamad Sabu. He explained that Malaysia's food import requirements from Iran are limited to dates and legume products, which are not among the country's primary food commodities. 'Most of our food imports (requirements) from Iran are not high (from Iran), Most of our imports are from India, Pakistan, the Middle East, China and Asean countries,' he told a press conference after visiting the Perak State Farmers' Organisation (PPN) cattle rearing project at PPN Perak Kampung Tengah here today. Meanwhile, when asked about the impact of the current hot weather on padi crops, Mohamad said that so far, 60 per cent of the country's padi production remains unaffected. However, he said, adjustments to the padi planting schedule may be necessary based on discussions with the Muda Agricultural Development Authority (MADA) and the Kemubu Agricultural Development Authority (KADA). 'Sometimes we need to change the (planting) schedule a little and so on, depending on weather conditions and suitability,' he said. Agriculture and Food Security Minister Datuk Seri Mohamad Sabu says paddy planting adjustments may be necessary if the current heatwave prolongs. — Unsplash pic Regarding today's visit, Mohamad said the ministry would assist the livestock farm, which currently houses about 500 animals, in building a slaughterhouse to help increase the farm's productivity. 'We have set a target to achieve a meat self-sufficiency level (SSL) of more than 30 per cent by 2030, compared to 20 per cent currently. With the developments we are seeing now, we are confident of reaching the goal,' he said. — Bernama
The Star
6 days ago
- Business
- The Star
Malaysia's food supply not impacted by confict in Iran, says Mat Sabu
BERUAS: Malaysia is not heavily dependent on food imports from Iran, and as such, the situation does not impact the country's food supply, says Agriculture and Food Security Minister Datuk Seri Mohamad Sabu. He explained that Malaysia's food import requirements from Iran are limited to dates and legume products, which are not among the country's primary food commodities. "Most of our food imports from Iran are not high. Most of our imports are from India, Pakistan, the Middle East, China and Asean countries," he told a press conference after visiting the Perak State Farmers' Organisation (PPN) cattle rearing project at PPN Perak Kampung Tengah here on Sunday (June 15). Meanwhile, when asked about the impact of the current hot weather on padi crops, Mohamad said that so far, 60% of the country's padi production remains unaffected. However, he said, adjustments to the padi planting schedule may be necessary based on discussions with the Muda Agricultural Development Authority (MADA) and the Kemubu Agricultural Development Authority (Kada). "Sometimes we need to change the (planting) schedule a little and so on, depending on weather conditions and suitability," he said. Regarding Sunday's visit, Mohamad said the ministry would assist the livestock farm, which currently houses about 500 animals, in building a slaughterhouse to help increase the farm's productivity. "We have set a target to achieve a meat self-sufficiency level (SSL) of more than 30 per cent by 2030, compared to 20 per cent currently. With the developments we are seeing now, we are confident of reaching the goal," he said. - Bernama
