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7 April 2026

Animal health

Malaysia Part Of New Asean Fertiliser Alliance For Food Security

Indonesia, Malaysia, and Brunei have formed a new Southeast Asia Fertiliser Association (Seafa) to boost food security, with Indonesia serving as the inaugural chairman and Malaysia (represented by Petronas Chemicals Group Berhad) as co-chairman.

27 March 2026

Animal health

Malaysia Looking For Alternative Fertiliser Supplies: Plantation Minister

Plantation Minister Noraini Ahmad says Malaysia, which imports 4-5 mil tonnes of fertiliser annually, is sourcing alternative fertiliser supplies amid global export restrictions. It's unclear if Malaysia will prioritise fertilisers for palm oil or food crops.

27 March 2026

Opinion

Mat Sabu Must Step Up At Critical Moment

Mat Sabu must step up at this critical moment when food security is a key concern in the West Asia conflict. While countries are racing to secure enough fertilisers to prevent a food crisis, like the previous scramble for Covid vaccines, Malaysia is inert.

20 March 2026

Animal health

China Curbs Fertiliser Exports, Chinese Supplies Comprise Third Of Malaysia’s Imported Fertilisers

China has severely curbed fertiliser exports. China, which is the 2nd highest origin of Malaysia's fertiliser imports, reportedly supplied a third of Malaysia's fertiliser imports in 2025. Malaysia's local fertiliser market is also warning of disruptions.

19 March 2026

Animal health

Malaysian Fertiliser Producers Pause New Orders Amid Soaring Prices

Malaysian fertiliser makers Union Harvest and FGV Fertiliser have suspended new orders due to increased prices of raw materials by some 100% to 150% in just a fortnight. Experts previously warned of food price hikes in Malaysia due to fertiliser costs.

18 March 2026

Animal health

Experts Warn Of Food Price Hikes In Malaysia From Fertiliser Cost Surge

Fertiliser shocks from the Iran war may push up prices of vegetables, rice, chicken and eggs in Malaysia, as well as flour-based foods. Experts warn that lower yields, higher feed/fuel costs, and import reliance may worsen inflation if disruptions persist.

18 March 2026

Animal health

Forward Buying, Strong Feed Supply Buffer Malaysia’s Food Costs For Now: Importer

Malaysian livestock producers have secured feed supply months in advance, while global corn and soybean stocks remain high, limiting immediate cost pressures despite rising diesel prices, says a commodities importer.

17 March 2026

Animal health

Malaysians May Face More Expensive Chicken And Eggs, Reduced Supply, Producers Warn

Producers warn that the Iran war may raise chicken and egg prices in Malaysia because the country relies heavily on imported feed ingredients, especially corn and soybean meal. Sustained high feed/fuel costs may affect supply if producers cut production.

16 March 2026

Malaysia

Iran War May Raise Food Prices In Malaysia, Warns MCA

MCA has warned that the Iran conflict may lead to rising food prices in Malaysia that's dependent on food imports. Shifting the responsibility for resolving food supply issues onto ordinary citizens won't ease the current pressure of rising food prices.

12 March 2026

Animal health

Government Studying Pig Farming Industry Reform To Secure Pork Supply: Minister

KPKM Minister Mat Sabu says the government is studying Malaysia’s pig farming industry to strengthen policy and sustain pork supply. The review comes as pork self-sufficiency has fallen below 70 per cent and amid debate over pig farming bans in Selangor.

Tag: food production

Malaysia Part Of New Asean Fertiliser Alliance For Food Security

Malaysia Looking For Alternative Fertiliser Supplies: Plantation Minister

Mat Sabu Must Step Up At Critical Moment

China Curbs Fertiliser Exports, Chinese Supplies Comprise Third Of Malaysia’s Imported Fertilisers

Malaysian Fertiliser Producers Pause New Orders Amid Soaring Prices

Experts Warn Of Food Price Hikes In Malaysia From Fertiliser Cost Surge

Forward Buying, Strong Feed Supply Buffer Malaysia’s Food Costs For Now: Importer

Malaysians May Face More Expensive Chicken And Eggs, Reduced Supply, Producers Warn

Iran War May Raise Food Prices In Malaysia, Warns MCA

Government Studying Pig Farming Industry Reform To Secure Pork Supply: Minister

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New Alzheimer’s Drug In Malaysia May Slow Disease Progression By Eight Years

‘First-Come, First-Served’, Pharma Company Tells MOH Hospitals As Supply Tightens