![Malaysia, Indonesia strengthen bilateral cooperation in food security, agriculture Malaysia, Indonesia strengthen bilateral cooperation in food security, agriculture](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-02/81676419077_TBMDSABU.jpg)
Malaysia, Indonesia strengthen bilateral cooperation in food security, agriculture
Malaysia and Indonesia will strengthen bilateral cooperation in food security through agrofood trade and agricultural technical collaboration.
Tue Feb 14 2023
![[COLUMNIST] Youth as the future of food security in Malaysia [COLUMNIST] Youth as the future of food security in Malaysia](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2021-06/61622629083_950x600.jpg)
[COLUMNIST] Youth as the future of food security in Malaysia
The lack of clearly set Input-Output-Outcome-Impact links and metrics renders programmes for youth involvement in agriculture inefficient.
Mon Oct 17 2022
![Adoption of IoT will help boost agricultural output Adoption of IoT will help boost agricultural output](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-03/41646623893_TBmodernagriculture.jpg)
Adoption of IoT will help boost agricultural output
Roshidi said the use of IoT can create precision agriculture thus increasing productivity and farming output.
Fri Aug 12 2022
![MAHA 2022: Agrofood sector provides business opportunities for young people MAHA 2022: Agrofood sector provides business opportunities for young people](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-08/61659838004_MAHAMAEPS.jpg)
MAHA 2022: Agrofood sector provides business opportunities for young people
Aminuddin said since the demand for agro-food products is high, involvement of the young people in the sector is important.
Thu Aug 11 2022
![4IR towards national food security: Alignment with National Agrofood Policy 2.0 - Rais Hussin 4IR towards national food security: Alignment with National Agrofood Policy 2.0 - Rais Hussin](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2016-06/51464756776_950x600.jpg)
4IR towards national food security: Alignment with National Agrofood Policy 2.0 - Rais Hussin
A global crisis such as the COVID-19 outbreak has shown Malaysia's vulnerability in food security.
Thu May 26 2022
![APs abolished for certain agrofood commodities, still enforced for rice APs abolished for certain agrofood commodities, still enforced for rice](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-05/51652959325_950x600.jpg)
APs abolished for certain agrofood commodities, still enforced for rice
APs to import certain agro-food commodities such as cabbage, old coconut, chicken and liquid milk are no longer required with immediate effect.
Thu May 19 2022
![MAFI to improve agrofood policy to ensure food sustainability MAFI to improve agrofood policy to ensure food sustainability](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-04/41650209636_TBRONALDKIANDEE.jpg)
MAFI to improve agrofood policy to ensure food sustainability
MAFI will improve the existing agrofood policy to ensure a sustainable supply of food for the country, Minister Datuk Seri Dr Ronald Kiandee said.
Sun Apr 17 2022
![MAFI to evaluate losses involving agrofood sector in flood-hit Kelantan, Terengganu MAFI to evaluate losses involving agrofood sector in flood-hit Kelantan, Terengganu](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-03/61646308941_KonvokesyenPertania.jpg)
MAFI to evaluate losses involving agrofood sector in flood-hit Kelantan, Terengganu
MAFI is in the process of evaluating losses involving the agrofood sector in flood-hit Kelantan and Terengganu, said its minister Datuk Seri Dr Ronald Kiandee.
Thu Mar 03 2022
![MAFI to launch agrofood insurance and takaful scheme in Q2 2022 MAFI to launch agrofood insurance and takaful scheme in Q2 2022](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-02/61644486629_TBRONALDKIANDEE.jpg)
MAFI to launch agrofood insurance and takaful scheme in Q2 2022
The agrofood insurance and takaful scheme, which among others provides income protection to farmers whose crops are damaged due to natural disasters or diseases, will be launched in Q2 2022.
Thu Feb 10 2022
![Johor to develop digital wholesale market next year Johor to develop digital wholesale market next year](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2021-12/41638707264_SambutanHariPeranc.jpg)
Johor to develop digital wholesale market next year
The Johor government, through JCorp, plans to develop a digital wholesale market next year to bring all local businesses' agrofood products together to be marketed online.
Sun Dec 05 2021
![Bajet 2022: Wujudkan Tabung Pinjaman Agrofood dengan peruntukan RM5 bilion - Jawatankuasa Pertanian PH Bajet 2022: Wujudkan Tabung Pinjaman Agrofood dengan peruntukan RM5 bilion - Jawatankuasa Pertanian PH](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2021-09/41632122403_TBAyubjpg.jpg)
Bajet 2022: Wujudkan Tabung Pinjaman Agrofood dengan peruntukan RM5 bilion - Jawatankuasa Pertanian PH
Jawatankuasa Pertanian Pakatan Harapan (PH) yang mengemukakan cadangan itu berpandangan ia wajar disenaraikan dalam Bajet 2022 yang akan dibentangkan tidak lama lagi.
Mon Sep 20 2021
![Vaccination for agrofood industry to be implemented soon - Ronald Vaccination for agrofood industry to be implemented soon - Ronald](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2021-03/71616117221_RonaldKiandee.jpg)
Vaccination for agrofood industry to be implemented soon - Ronald
The Agrofood Industry Vaccination Programme (AiVAC) will be implemented soon to cater to farmers, breeders and fishermen.
Fri Aug 06 2021
![RM21 million funding for Agro-YES agricultural entrepreneurship RM21 million funding for Agro-YES agricultural entrepreneurship](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2021-03/71616117221_RonaldKiandee.jpg)
RM21 million funding for Agro-YES agricultural entrepreneurship
The allocation for Agro-YES offers financing of up to RM500,000 for young people in the field of agricultural entrepreneurship.
Fri Mar 19 2021
![MAFI confident insurance scheme for agriculture industry will be realised soon MAFI confident insurance scheme for agriculture industry will be realised soon](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2020-07/81595721843_DATUKSERIDRRONALD.jpg)
MAFI confident insurance scheme for agriculture industry will be realised soon
The insurance policy model was being developed by Bank Pertanian Malaysia Berhad (Agrobank) in collaboration with insurance providers.
Mon Mar 15 2021
![Agricultural insurance to be introduced for farmers, livestock breeders, fishermen - MAFI Agricultural insurance to be introduced for farmers, livestock breeders, fishermen - MAFI](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2021-03/51615474502_TBRonaldKiandee.jpg)
Agricultural insurance to be introduced for farmers, livestock breeders, fishermen - MAFI
Ronald Kiandee said this included getting Agrobank to spearhead efforts to introduce farming or agrofood insurance protection schemes to the target groups nationwide.
Thu Mar 11 2021