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Cap rice purchase at 20,000 tonnes or last nine Bumiputera mills will face closure

Out of 250 Bumputera-owned rice mills in Malaysia, only nine are still operational due to monopolisation by large-scale millers

Differing views not a barrier to strengthening state-federal govt cooperation: Anwar

PM touched on morals and etiquette in dealing with differing views during a visit to Kedah

Unprecedented effects: El Niño wreaks havoc on Malaysia’s agriculture, economy

Malaysia has been grappling with the 'unusual' effects of an atypical El Niño phenomenon in recent years, including heatwaves, haze, altered rainfall patterns, and significant repercussions on local agriculture, according to agronomists.

Sarawak to set aside 1,500ha of land for rice planting to boost food security

The Sarawak government will provide 1,500ha of land for rice production to ensure food security in Malaysia, said Premier Tan Sri Abang Johari Openg.

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Port Klang breaks into world’s top 10 busiest ports with 4.1% growth

Malaysia’s largest port overtakes Hong Kong as container volumes climb to 14.64 million TEUs in 2024

Over 1,700 Malaysian products to enjoy zero tariffs under new US trade deal

Palm oil, rubber, cocoa and aerospace equipment among exports covered under the Reciprocal Trade Agreement signed between Malaysia and the United States

Malaysia bans ‘Hong Thai Inhaler’ after Thailand recall over bacterial contamination

Health Ministry blocks online sales and warns public to stop using the unregistered product, citing serious health risks

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