![Subsidised rice worth RM2.1mil seized from unlicensed warehouse in Sibu Subsidised rice worth RM2.1mil seized from unlicensed warehouse in Sibu](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-05/71716367172_Beras.jpg)
Subsidised rice worth RM2.1mil seized from unlicensed warehouse in Sibu
KPKM said various grades of rice including imported white rice were seized during the operation which was found not issued with a license.
Wed May 22 2024
![India imported 285,829 tonnes of palm oil from Malaysia in April India imported 285,829 tonnes of palm oil from Malaysia in April](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-12/41671777659_kelapasawit.jpg)
India imported 285,829 tonnes of palm oil from Malaysia in April
The imports from Malaysia comprised 50,181 tonnes of refined, bleached, and deodorised palmolein and 227,649 tonnes of crude palm oil.
Wed May 15 2024
![Malaysia on track to reduce dependency on imported red onions Malaysia on track to reduce dependency on imported red onions](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-02/51706966887_Onions.jpg)
Malaysia on track to reduce dependency on imported red onions
Datuk Seri Mohamad Sabu said "the year 2024 is the time for us to take steps towards large-scale cultivation".
Mon Feb 05 2024
![Malaysia can save RM7 billion by using biomass pellets as energy source - DPM Fadillah Malaysia can save RM7 billion by using biomass pellets as energy source - DPM Fadillah](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-12/81701931666_TBFADILLAHYUSOF.jpg)
Malaysia can save RM7 billion by using biomass pellets as energy source - DPM Fadillah
Datuk Seri Fadillah Yusof said the use of biomass pellets produced from recycled organic waste can reduce dependence on imported coal.
Thu Dec 07 2023
![National food security threats likely as El Nino returns National food security threats likely as El Nino returns](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-05/71683284660_pesawah.jpg)
National food security threats likely as El Nino returns
Malaysia currently produces 63 per cent of rice for local consumption, with the balance imported from India, Thailand Vietnam.
Thu Oct 12 2023
![No restrictions on importing fish from Japan - Mat Sabu No restrictions on importing fish from Japan - Mat Sabu](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-10/81696406553_matsabu.jpg)
No restrictions on importing fish from Japan - Mat Sabu
Datuk Seri Mohamad Sabu said MOH confirmed that fish products imported from Japan were safe for consumption.
Wed Oct 04 2023
![Uncertain weather, disease, among factors cited for local white rice shortage Uncertain weather, disease, among factors cited for local white rice shortage](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-09/51695210348_TBberas.jpg)
Uncertain weather, disease, among factors cited for local white rice shortage
The lack of local white rice became more apparent after the increase in the price of imported rice.
Thu Sep 21 2023
![UN Report: Myanmar Junta imported US$1 billion in weapons since 2021 coup UN Report: Myanmar Junta imported US$1 billion in weapons since 2021 coup](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-05/61684382599_TomAndrews.jpg)
UN Report: Myanmar Junta imported US$1 billion in weapons since 2021 coup
Since the military junta seized power in Myanmar in a coup in early 2021, at least US$1 billion worth of foreign arms and weapons-making material have entered the country
Thu May 18 2023
![Imports cut egg supply shortfall to one million Iin December Imports cut egg supply shortfall to one million Iin December](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-01/61673962048_MohamadSabuKotaB.jpg)
Imports cut egg supply shortfall to one million Iin December
The shortfall in egg supply in the country was reduced to just one million in December last year after the government allowed eggs to be imported as a temporary measure.
Tue Jan 17 2023
![COVID variants BA.5.2 detected in Malaysia since March 16, BF.2 since Aug 21 last year COVID variants BA.5.2 detected in Malaysia since March 16, BF.2 since Aug 21 last year](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-01/61672656081_TBHISHAMABDULLAH.jpg)
COVID variants BA.5.2 detected in Malaysia since March 16, BF.2 since Aug 21 last year
The first case detected on Aug 21 was of local infection, while the second on Sept 6 was a case of imported infection from Turkiye.
Tue Jan 03 2023
![China regulator says Tesla recalls more than 80,000 cars China regulator says Tesla recalls more than 80,000 cars](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2016-12/81483155954_TeslaMotors.jpg)
China regulator says Tesla recalls more than 80,000 cars
Tesla is recalling the China-made and imported cars produced from as early as 2013, for software and seat belt issues.
Fri Nov 25 2022
![APEC host Thailand's budding marijuana industry faces backlash APEC host Thailand's budding marijuana industry faces backlash](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-11/61668676519_marijuana.jpg)
APEC host Thailand's budding marijuana industry faces backlash
Since Thailand decriminalised cannabis this year, shops selling homegrown and imported strains, pre-rolled joints and gummies sprang up.
Thu Nov 17 2022
!['Cah keting' a nightmare for imported candidates 'Cah keting' a nightmare for imported candidates](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-11/71668488400_TBMASHUPORANGc.jpg)
'Cah keting' a nightmare for imported candidates
'Cah keting' is seen as imported candidates being given an easy path to contest in the seat set by the party leadership.
Tue Nov 15 2022
![GE15: Local political parties shine brighter than national parties in Sarawak GE15: Local political parties shine brighter than national parties in Sarawak](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-11/61667876101_GPS.jpg)
GE15: Local political parties shine brighter than national parties in Sarawak
It's always a conundrum to choose between a local brand and an imported label when it comes to choosing a product.
Tue Nov 08 2022
![India's palm oil imports from Malaysia up 49 pct in August 2022 India's palm oil imports from Malaysia up 49 pct in August 2022](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2021-03/41616138767_PalmOil.jpg)
India's palm oil imports from Malaysia up 49 pct in August 2022
India imported 353,556 tonnes of palm oil from Malaysia last month.
Wed Sep 14 2022