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21 January 2026

Animal health

‘Malaysia Agreed To Recognise That US Food System Is Safe’, Says USDA

After meeting KPKM Minister Mat Sabu and Miti’s sec-gen in Malaysia last week, USDA Under Secretary Luke Lindberg says ART shows that "Malaysia agreed to recognise that the US food system is safe". A KPKM delegation is visiting the US now during winter.

20 January 2026

Malaysia

Nutritionists: Follow Malaysia’s Scientific Food Pyramid, Not US Inverted Pyramid

Nutritionists advise Malaysians to follow Malaysia's 2020 food pyramid instead of the US' new inverted pyramid, saying one shouldn't overeat animal proteins or rice. MOH says its food pyramid is based on local science. KPKM wants a Farm-to-Plate campaign.

9 January 2026

Animal health

Malaysia Delegation To Inspect US Food Safety Systems Under ART

Malaysia will send a delegation to the US to benchmark food safety and agricultural control systems under commitments linked to the Malaysia-US trade deal. The move comes amid concerns over regulatory autonomy, biosecurity, and halal oversight under ART.

19 December 2025

Animal health

Miti Denies ART Undermines Malaysia’s Food Safety Sovereignty

Miti Minister Johari Abdul Ghani says ART doesn't undermine national sovereignty over food safety and agricultural standards, asserting that Malaysia retains the right to reject entry of agricultural products that pose risks to food safety, public health.

27 November 2025

Animal health

Food Safety And Halal Oversight Fears Unite MPs Against ART

MPs from both sides warn the Malaysia-US ART may erode Malaysia’s control over food safety, biosecurity and halal standards. Wan Fayhsal (PN-Machang) wants the deal scrapped; Tan Kar Hing (PH-Gopeng) calls for safeguards, hearings, selective renegotiation.

26 November 2025

Animal health

ART Puts US Dairy On Par With Australia, NZ In Malaysian Market

US dairy exporters say ART will boost US dairy sales to Malaysia by putting American products on par with Australian and New Zealand imports. The US shipped US$118 million in dairy last year and says its safety and halal systems meet Malaysia’s standards.

25 November 2025

Animal health

US Poultry Group Admits Potential Difficulty Meeting Malaysia’s Halal Standards

US poultry exporters say ART eases entry into Malaysia by ending blanket HPAI bans and accepting FSIS-approved plants, though “not all” may meet halal standards. USAPEEC cites strict oversight and chlorine use under 5% to assure safety of chicken products.

24 November 2025

Animal health

US Meat Industry Poised For Major Gains In Malaysia Under Trade Deal

The US Meat Export Federation (USMEF) says ART can unlock US$50m-US$60m in beef exports, giving the US an 8%-10% share of Malaysia’s import market. USMEF welcomes the trade pact's removal of "onerous" facility registration requirements by Malaysia's DVS.

12 November 2025

Animal health

AEON, Jaya Grocer Lead The Way In Cage-Free, Free-Range Eggs

Cage-free and free-range eggs are now available in AEON and Jaya Grocer, offering consumers easy access to ethically produced food. To meet the growing demand for ethically sourced eggs, Malaysia’s leading producers have rapidly expanded their capacity.

12 November 2025

Animal health

France Pitches ‘Farm-To-Fork’ Nutrition Model As Malaysia Confronts Diet-Related Diseases

France urges Malaysia to link diet policy with farming practices, as changing livestock feed can improve animal and human health. MOH says healthy diets must be made affordable. DVS says Malaysia’s livestock sector still depends on imports and costly feed.

Tag: food safety

‘Malaysia Agreed To Recognise That US Food System Is Safe’, Says USDA

Nutritionists: Follow Malaysia’s Scientific Food Pyramid, Not US Inverted Pyramid

Malaysia Delegation To Inspect US Food Safety Systems Under ART

Miti Denies ART Undermines Malaysia’s Food Safety Sovereignty

Food Safety And Halal Oversight Fears Unite MPs Against ART

ART Puts US Dairy On Par With Australia, NZ In Malaysian Market

US Poultry Group Admits Potential Difficulty Meeting Malaysia’s Halal Standards

US Meat Industry Poised For Major Gains In Malaysia Under Trade Deal

AEON, Jaya Grocer Lead The Way In Cage-Free, Free-Range Eggs

France Pitches ‘Farm-To-Fork’ Nutrition Model As Malaysia Confronts Diet-Related Diseases

HSAJB Probes Doctor’s Sexual Harassment Complaint Against Anaesthesiologist

Malaysian Medical Negligence Damages Still Too Low: Lawyer

Universiti Malaya’s Nirmala Appointed To WHO Science Council

Why Malaysia’s Health Care Financing Model Is Mathematically Unsustainable

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