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Malaysia maintains sufficient rice stocks to cover six months of national consumption, comprising 200,000 tonnes of strategic reserves and 1.037 million tonnes of commercial supplies, according to the Deputy Agriculture and Food Security Minister.
The Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission has arrested a former plantation manager from a Klang Valley rubber seedling supplier in connection with alleged misappropriation of approximately RM8 million in contract values.
Malaysian authorities have arrested a 55-year-old man and seized 52 durian saplings suspected of being smuggled from Thailand during a border enforcement operation in Kelantan.
Vietnam has detained its deputy agriculture minister and three other officials on corruption charges related to durian exports to China, in what marks an escalation of a wider investigation into illicit certification practices.
Malaysia's agriculture ministry has proposed a national census to scientifically determine which fruit should represent the country, following competing bids from the durian and pineapple industries.
The inaugural Road to MAHA Labuan 2026 has attracted 30,837 visitors within its first two days, exceeding the 30,000-visitor target. Sales have reached nearly RM800,000, putting the event on track to surpass its RM1.6 million goal.
Malaysia has approved 144,894 smallholders for agricultural assistance. The Plantation and Commodities Ministry launched the Salam Agrikomoditi programme to expand outreach and help farmers access financial aid, training, and market opportunities.
MAHA Pahang 2026 aims to draw over 100,000 visitors and generate RM1.3 million in sales during a four-day agricultural exhibition at Dataran Raub, with Wagyu cow and Perodua Bezza as major raffle prizes.
The General Operations Force has detained a 20-year-old man following an operation at an illegal jetty in Rantau Panjang. Officers seized 350 kilogrammes of contraband durians and a four-wheel-drive vehicle valued at over RM50,000.
Universiti Sultan Zainal Abidin has established Dapur Komuniti to address agricultural oversupply in Besut by creating value-added products, training farmers, and strengthening local economies while reducing food waste.
Malaysia is intensifying efforts to mitigate El Niño's impact on food production through advanced water management systems, drought-resistant crop development, and direct financial support to affected rice farmers.
Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim has tasked the Ministry of Agriculture and Food Security with developing urgent measures to counter the Super El Niño expected to arrive in November, prioritising farmer livelihoods and national food production stability.
Border enforcement officers apprehended two elderly women at an illegal jetty in Tanah Merah, Kelantan, following discovery of various plant seedlings they were attempting to smuggle across from Thailand.
Santorini's winemakers are experimenting with wastewater irrigation, solar-powered water harvesting, and new planting techniques to survive intensifying heat and drought that have devastated vineyards and threatened the island's wine heritage.
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The Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission has arrested three individuals in Kedah, including two company directors, over a suspected RM20 million financing scheme tied to paddy and rice purchases that authorities say never took place.
Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim will officiate FELDA's 70th anniversary celebration at Stadium Tun Abdul Razak, Jengka, recognising the contributions of settlers and showcasing the organisation's achievements in rural development and innovation.
Malaysia's Agricultural Research and Development Institute has successfully established 25,000 MS88 hybrid durian trees nationwide, covering 242 hectares. The institute is now developing three new premium durian varieties to meet growing industry and consumer demand.
MARDI aims to develop local onion seeds to achieve 30 per cent self-sufficiency by 2030, potentially saving RM300 million in annual imports and strengthening Malaysia's food security.
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Police in Jasin have arrested four men suspected of orchestrating an organised robbery targeting durian traders. The arrests follow an incident where a victim was threatened at knifepoint during the theft.