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Malaysia's Agriculture Minister Datuk Seri Mohamad Sabu has inaugurated MAHA 2026, signalling a transformative shift towards sustainable farming practices and strengthened food security for the nation.
Over 100 UK organizations have written to Prime Minister Andy Burnham, warning that another major food disruption is inevitable without treating food security as a strategic national priority equivalent to defence and energy.
Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has instructed relevant government agencies to urgently implement seven previously announced support initiatives for Felda settlers, with monthly progress reports to ensure accountability and timely delivery of assistance.
Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim is pressing for faster execution of seven Felda development initiatives, responding to mounting discontent among plantation settlers who remain dissatisfied with the pace of reforms and improvements to their livelihoods.
Nearly 145,000 smallholders have been approved for agricultural assistance in Malaysia, though many remain unaware of the programme. The government is expanding outreach to help farmers access financial support and training.