The stories shaping Malaysia, in focus.
The Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission has arrested a former plantation manager of a rubber seedling supplier in the Klang Valley region, following allegations of financial misconduct involving approximately RM8 million worth of contracts.
Authorities in Tumpat have arrested a 55-year-old man following the seizure of 52 durian saplings suspected of being illegally brought in from Thailand during a General Operations Force operation.
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Agriculture Minister Mohamad Sabu has rejected blame-focused politics, arguing that Malay advancement depends on entrepreneurship, farm development, and youth business support rather than resentment of other communities' achievements.
MAHA Pahang 2026 concluded with remarkable success, drawing 212,374 visitors to Dataran Raub and generating RM2.33 million in sales, far surpassing initial projections and showcasing the sector's growth potential.
A fire destroyed three shoplots at Selangor Wholesale Market overnight, but operations continue normally. State plans to replace the facility with a modern supermarket beginning construction next year.
Winemakers on the Greek island of Santorini are implementing innovative adaptation strategies as extreme heat and severe drought threaten their ancient vineyards and wine production, with some experimenting with wastewater recycling and modern irrigation techniques.
UniSZA's community kitchen initiative tackles agricultural oversupply in Besut by converting surplus produce into value-added products, while providing food processing training to strengthen local farm economies.
Malaysia is escalating efforts to shield its agro-food sector from El Niño effects through enhanced water management, drought-resistant crop research, and targeted financial assistance to affected farmers, Agriculture Minister Datuk Seri Mohamad Sabu announced.
Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim has instructed the Agriculture Ministry to implement emergency protocols to fortify Malaysia's food security as a potential super El Niño event threatens regional crop yields and supplies.
Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim has instructed the Ministry of Agriculture and Food Security to develop emergency strategies to counter the predicted Super El Niño phenomenon, which threatens Malaysia's food production starting November.
The Federal Land Development Authority has appointed Tan Sri Ahmad Badri Mohd Zahir as chairman, citing his 30-plus years in public and corporate sectors, previous roles at EPF and Treasury, and expertise in strategic governance.
Malaysia is making progress toward agricultural self-sufficiency through targeted incentive schemes, with beef and dairy production ratios rising significantly in 2025 despite global input cost pressures.
Malaysia's rice buffer stocks remain sufficient to meet domestic consumption for six months, with the government committing to stable pricing for Local White Rice despite mounting global supply pressures.
Authorities in Tanah Merah apprehended two elderly women attempting to bring assorted plant seedlings across the Thai border through an unauthorised waterway entry point, underscoring ongoing challenges in managing illegal commerce between Malaysia and neighbouring Thailand.
The Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission has arrested three individuals, including two directors of rice and padi companies, for allegedly using forged paperwork to secure approximately RM20 million in trade financing.
Malaysia's Deputy Prime Minister has unveiled an ambitious three-decade plan to halve the country's food imports, targeting incremental reductions of 15% by 2030 and 30% by 2040 as part of a broader food security initiative.