August 30, 2023

Involving farmers organisation can help ensure Malaysia's broiler supply, according to ministry

Malaysia's Ministry of Agriculture and Food Security (KPKM) is confident that the involvement of the National Farmers' Organisation (NAFAS) in the chicken value chain, through its subsidiary Medan Juara Sdn Bhd (MJSB), can help to guarantee the country's food security in broiler supply.

KPKM minister Datuk Seri Mohamad Sabu said that although the amount is not large, it is seen to be helpful for small entrepreneurs in the sector.

"NAFAS continues to be involved in the broiler chicken industry. The price of chicken has now started to stabilise and even if it rises, it does not reach the ceiling price," Sabu said. "So, I am grateful to all parties involved, the large breeders and small breeders, who have brought the price of chicken and eggs under control.

"We want NAFAS, the Board of Farmers' Organisations (LPP) and the Federal Agricultural Marketing Board (FAMA) to work hand in hand to ensure food security in the future."

Earlier, Sabu had handed over an allocation of RM2.35 million (US$506,251) from LPP to NAFAS for the project to upgrade the Hatchery Complex building operated by MJSB.

MJSB, which breeds broiler day-old chicks (DOC), is the main joint venture company of NAFAS, the Johor State Farmers' Association and several other state farmers' associations.

- Bernama