- NSTP/MOHD FADLI HAMZAHKUALA LUMPUR: The Agriculture and Food Security Ministry is developing a dedicated National Food Security Indicator and Index to provide a more holistic, Malaysia-specific assessment of the country's food security status. Wee Jeck Seng (BN–Tanjung Piai) had asked about national strategies to boost domestic food production, reduce reliance on imports of critical raw food commodities, and outline production targets and food security benchmarks. Mohamad said the framework would measure four key dimensions of food security — availability, accessibility, utilisation and stability. Mohamad added that the system would enable rapid and orderly food distribution to safeguard continuity of supply for the people. "This will support increased domestic food production and reduce import dependency, ensuring sustainable national food security," he said.

Source: New Strait Times February 26, 2026 01:07 UTC