food production Archives

8 May 2026

Animal health

Humane Cage-Free Farming Practices Growing In Malaysia: Advocates

Malaysia is moving toward a more responsible and sustainable food production ecosystem. The rising adoption of cage-free systems reflects a growing understanding that animal welfare, sustainability, food safety, and business resilience are interconnected.

8 May 2026

Animal health

Farmland Shrinks As Data Centres Expand, Raising Food Security Concerns

KPKM warns that farmland is being converted for data centres and other industrial purposes, raising food security risks. Livestock land shrank 48% since 2017 due to development pressures. Data centre investments reached RM144 bil from 2021 to March 2025.

7 May 2026

Animal health

‘Godzilla’ El Niño May Slash Malaysia’s Rice Output

Extreme weather projections could slash local rice production from ~40% contribution in key granary states to as low as 20%, says a KPKM official. Malaysia only produces 52% of its rice needs, leaving it exposed if exporting countries restrict supply.

5 May 2026

Animal health

Agriculture Ministry Braces For Potential Development Spending Cuts

A senior KPKM official warns of potential cuts to agricultural development expenditure, such as irrigation systems, saying the money may be redirected to fund the country's mounting fuel subsidies.

29 April 2026

Animal health

Ascott Makes Full Switch To Cage-Free Eggs In Malaysia Amid Cost, Supply Concerns

Ascott has fully switched to cage-free eggs across its Malaysian properties, positioning the move as scalable despite industry concerns over cost and supply. Stakeholders say it shows that large-scale adoption is feasible and could support wider industry uptake.

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.

Tag: food production

Humane Cage-Free Farming Practices Growing In Malaysia: Advocates

Farmland Shrinks As Data Centres Expand, Raising Food Security Concerns

‘Godzilla’ El Niño May Slash Malaysia’s Rice Output

Agriculture Ministry Braces For Potential Development Spending Cuts

Ascott Makes Full Switch To Cage-Free Eggs In Malaysia Amid Cost, Supply Concerns

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

High Court Rules Liquid Nicotine Was Delisted Unlawfully

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