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Anti-corruption authorities have apprehended a former plantation manager working for a rubber seedling supplier in the Klang Valley region. The arrest relates to allegations of misappropriation tied to contracts valued at approximately RM8 million.
The inaugural Road to MAHA Labuan 2026 has attracted 30,837 visitors in its opening two days, exceeding the 30,000 target and generating nearly RM800,000 in sales.
The Malaysian government has approved 144,894 smallholders for assistance programmes as part of efforts to strengthen the agri-commodity sector. A new nationwide outreach initiative aims to boost farmer engagement and income.
Agriculture and Food Security Minister Datuk Seri Mohamad Sabu has underscored the urgent need to elevate food security to a national strategic priority, citing ongoing Middle East conflicts and climate disruptions threatening global supply chains.
Pahang's MAHA 2026 agricultural showcase aims to attract 100,000 visitors and RM1.3 million in sales across a four-day event featuring 100 entrepreneurs, with lucrative prizes including a Wagyu cow and Perodua Bezza.
Universiti Sultan Zainal Abidin's community kitchen initiative addresses agricultural oversupply in Terengganu by converting unsaleable produce into value-added products, providing farmers with training and creating sustainable income opportunities.
Malaysia is actively negotiating with Thailand to lift a nine-year ban on Malaysian shrimp exports and secure approval for livestock products market access, Agriculture Minister Datuk Seri Mohamad Sabu said.
Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim has instructed the Ministry of Agriculture and Food Security to rapidly implement countermeasures against the anticipated Super El Niño phenomenon, which is expected to disrupt Malaysia's farming sector beginning November.
The Dewan Rakyat has passed the Control of Padi and Rice (Amendment) Bill 2026, significantly increasing penalties for rice industry violations to protect food security and farmer livelihoods.
Authorities in Kelantan arrested two elderly women caught smuggling plant seedlings from Thailand through an unlicensed waterway near Tanah Merah, signalling ongoing challenges in border enforcement.
Malaysia and Thailand have resolved longstanding fisheries market access issues and agreed to activate a comprehensive agricultural cooperation framework within one week, signalling strengthened regional trade and food security ties.
Santorini's winemakers are experimenting with wastewater irrigation, atmospheric water harvesting, and revised planting methods to survive prolonged droughts and record heat that have devastated vineyards and threatened the island's wine heritage.
Deputy Prime Minister Ahmad Zahid Hamidi has recognised FELDA settlers as the cornerstone of Malaysia's land development success, honouring their sacrifices during celebrations marking the organisation's 70th anniversary.
FELCRA Bhd has unveiled its first interim profit distribution for 2026 totalling RM126.9 million, reaching 72,000 participants through 747 projects across Malaysia. The payout represents a 7.6 per cent increase year-on-year.
A Johor oil palm smallholder has generated nearly RM126,000 in gross income from a RM15,000 government grant in under three years by raising egg-laying ducks on his plantation, demonstrating the potential of integrated farming to boost rural incomes.
Malaysia's Agricultural Research Institute has successfully cultivated approximately 25,000 MS88 hybrid durian trees across the country, with plans to introduce three new premium varieties to meet growing consumer demand.
FAMA's Agro MADANI Sales programme has generated RM46.72 million through 1,833 events nationwide between January and May, showcasing the authority's commitment to strengthening Malaysia's agricultural marketing infrastructure.