![Cut in gov't subsidies only affects T20 group - PM Anwar Cut in gov't subsidies only affects T20 group - PM Anwar](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-06/81686029978_AnwarIbrahim.jpg)
Cut in gov't subsidies only affects T20 group - PM Anwar
PM Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim said the gov't has also not increased electricity tariffs for SMEs as well as the food industry.
Tue Jun 06 2023
![Rahmah initiative might be expanded to involve corporate, banking sectors Rahmah initiative might be expanded to involve corporate, banking sectors](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-02/81675359253_MenuRahmah.jpg)
Rahmah initiative might be expanded to involve corporate, banking sectors
The government is considering to expand the Rahmah Menu initiative not only in the food industry but also to involve the corporate and banking sectors.
Mon Feb 13 2023
![LPNM dan PFI meterai MoU, perluas penanaman nanas LPNM dan PFI meterai MoU, perluas penanaman nanas](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-08/71660048457_TBmou.jpg)
LPNM dan PFI meterai MoU, perluas penanaman nanas
MoU akan menyaksikan kerjasama dua pihak membangun dan mempromosi produk berasaskan nanas melalui teknologi dan kaedah yang terkini.
Wed Aug 10 2022
![PM announces RM100 mln allocation to help cooperatives develop agro-food industry PM announces RM100 mln allocation to help cooperatives develop agro-food industry](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-07/41656762100_DatukSeriIsmailSa.jpg)
PM announces RM100 mln allocation to help cooperatives develop agro-food industry
Ismail Sabri today announced an allocation of RM100 million from the Agro-Food Fund to be placed under the SKM to help cooperatives develop the agro-food industry, especially poultry farming.
Sat Jul 02 2022
![Local shrimp price steady over last six months Local shrimp price steady over last six months](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-06/41654689500_Udangputih.jpg)
Local shrimp price steady over last six months
The price of local vannamei shrimps has remained steady at RM60 per kilogram (kg) over the past six months, said Agriculture and Food Industry Deputy Minister Datuk Seri Ahmad Hamzah.
Wed Jun 08 2022
![Food manufacturers urged to display salt content in food, drink product labels - Health DG Food manufacturers urged to display salt content in food, drink product labels - Health DG](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-03/81647260824_TBGENERIC.jpg)
Food manufacturers urged to display salt content in food, drink product labels - Health DG
Food industry players have been advised to comply with the Food Act 1983 and the Food (Amendment) Regulation 2020 that makes the labelling of salt content in food and drink products mandatory.
Mon Mar 14 2022
![US sets new lower salt target for food industry US sets new lower salt target for food industry](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2021-10/71634290506_salt.jpg)
US sets new lower salt target for food industry
The change would translate to consuming roughly 60 teaspoons less salt every year.
Fri Oct 15 2021
![Malaysia continues to explore agricultural collaboration with Uzbekistan Malaysia continues to explore agricultural collaboration with Uzbekistan](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2021-04/51619558628_TBRonaldKiandee.jpg)
Malaysia continues to explore agricultural collaboration with Uzbekistan
Uzbekistan is Malaysia's trading partner in Central Asia with high market potential.
Tue Apr 27 2021
![Akta 446: Gagal sediakan penginapan pekerja yang diperakukan JTK, syarikat didenda RM20,000 Akta 446: Gagal sediakan penginapan pekerja yang diperakukan JTK, syarikat didenda RM20,000](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2021-03/71615360539_JudgeHammer.jpg)
Akta 446: Gagal sediakan penginapan pekerja yang diperakukan JTK, syarikat didenda RM20,000
Syarikat berkenaan juga didapati tidak memohon perakuan penginapan daripada JTK untuk penginapan pekerja yang terletak di belakang kilang pemprosesan makanan itu.
Wed Mar 10 2021
![PENJANA: Urban farming project can generate 8,800 tonnes of produce by 2025 PENJANA: Urban farming project can generate 8,800 tonnes of produce by 2025](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2020-03/41585466389_CheAbdullahMatNaw.jpg)
PENJANA: Urban farming project can generate 8,800 tonnes of produce by 2025
The Ministry of Agriculture and Food Industry (MOA) has assured that the supply of essential goods is sufficient during the Movement Control Order (MCO) period.
Sun Mar 07 2021
![MAQIS hopes Act 728 can be amended to expand enforcement powers MAQIS hopes Act 728 can be amended to expand enforcement powers](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2020-12/61609194099_SaifulYazanAlwi.jpg)
MAQIS hopes Act 728 can be amended to expand enforcement powers
The amendment to the Act had already been approved by the Ministry of Agriculture and Food Industry.
Tue Dec 29 2020
![Smallholders will continue to be poor, expecting government subsidy - Tun Mahathir Smallholders will continue to be poor, expecting government subsidy - Tun Mahathir](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2020-10/61603972189_sidangmedia.jpg)
Smallholders will continue to be poor, expecting government subsidy - Tun Mahathir
Langkawi Member of Parliament Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad said no specific effort had been made by the government to promote modern agricultural methods among smallholders.
Wed Dec 02 2020
![Government to focus on increasing food production from next year Government to focus on increasing food production from next year](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2020-06/41593166965_AhmadHamzah.jpg)
Government to focus on increasing food production from next year
The effort is aimed at guaranteeing food security so that the country could cease to be dependent on imports and is capable of producing its own products.
Sat Nov 28 2020
![No need for panic buying, enough food available during EMCO - Che Abdullah No need for panic buying, enough food available during EMCO - Che Abdullah](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2020-10/51603940767_TBCheAbdullahMatNaw.jpg)
No need for panic buying, enough food available during EMCO - Che Abdullah
The government had no problem in supplying food essentials to people in areas under EMCO.
Thu Oct 29 2020
![Eating as a citizen: How consumer values are shaping the food industry Eating as a citizen: How consumer values are shaping the food industry](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2020-10/41603333689_FOOD.jpg)
Eating as a citizen: How consumer values are shaping the food industry
Eating is an act of civic duty.
Thu Oct 22 2020