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Tuesday, February 21, 2023
Malaysia to compensate swine farmers affected by African swine fever
Chan Foon Hin, Malaysia's Deputy Agriculture and Food Security Minister, said the government will finalise a compensation plan for swine farmers affected by the African swine fever (ASF) outbreak in the country, The Star reported.
Monday, February 20, 2023
Thirty commercial pig farms in Penang, Malaysia, hit by ASF
The veterinary department of Penang, Malaysia, confirmed on February 14 that 30 commercial pig farms in the state have been affected by African swine fever (ASF).
Friday, February 17, 2023
Malaysian authorities blame pollution from livestock waste on lax attitude of industry players
Environmental pollution originating from livestock waste has been a longstanding issue in Malaysia, with the Veterinary Services Department attributing this to the lackadaisical attitude of many industry players.
Friday, February 10, 2023
Malaysia issues new guidelines for interstate transfer of live swine amid ASF outbreak
Malaysia's Ministry of Agriculture and Food Security (MAFS) said Veterinary Services Departments (DVS) in each state can consider applications from relevant parties in states with African swine fever (ASF) cases to transfer live swine to sl ...
Friday, February 10, 2023
Malaysian butchers association urges government to lift ban on swine from Perak state
The Kuala Lumpur-Selangor Butchers' Association has urged the Malaysian government to lift a ban on the shipment of swine from Perak state, in order to address the current domestic pork shortage, Free Malaysia Today reported.
Thursday, January 26, 2023
Chicken supply in Malaysia unaffected by bird flu outbreak in the US and Europe
Mohamad Sabu, Malaysia's Agriculture and Food Security Minister, said the country's chicken supply for the domestic market is unaffected by the recent bird flu outbreaks in the US and Europe, Malay Mail reported.
Wednesday, January 25, 2023
Malaysian Palm Oil Board says palm kernel expeller safe for use in dairy cattle feed
The Malaysian Palm Oil Board (MPOB) said palm kernel expeller (PKE), also known as palm kernel cake (PKC) is safe to be used as feed material for dairy cattle, as studies have showed that it provides positive effects on the performance and ...
Wednesday, January 25, 2023
Malaysia's livestock industry needs government incentives to stay strong, say analysts
Government incentives are important to strengthen Malaysia's livestock industry as it plays a major role in sustainable food systems, according to analysts.
Friday, January 20, 2023
Pork supply remains sufficient in Penang state, Malaysia, despite African swine fever outbreak
Chow Kon Yeow, the Chief Minister of Penang state, Malaysia, said pork supply remains sufficient despite an outbreak of African swine fever (ASF) detected in 11 commercial swine farms in the state, Malay Mail reported.
Tuesday, January 17, 2023
Malaysia's import of eggs from India only temporary
Mohamad Sabu, Malaysia's Agriculture and Food Security Minister, said the government will only continue to import eggs from India until domestic supplies have stabilised, Malay Mail reported.
Tuesday, January 17, 2023
Terengganu, Malaysia, sets apart land for layer poultry production
The state government of Terengganu, Malaysia, has identified 120 hectares of land in the Setiu district to be developed as a hub for layer poultry farming to tackle the state's egg supply shortage and avoid dependence on imported food sourc ...
Tuesday, January 17, 2023
Malaysia will not implement ban on egg exports despite shortage
Datuk Seri Salahuddin Ayub, Malaysia's Domestic Trade and Cost of Living Minister, said the government will not impose a ban on egg exports, despite a shortage of eggs in the country, New Straits Times reported.
Tuesday, January 17, 2023
Malaysian cooperatives urged to explore chicken farming
Datuk Ewon Benedick, Malaysia's Entrepreneur Development and Cooperative Minister, has urged more local cooperatives to explore the potential of chicken farming to meet domestic demand for the meat, Daily Express reported.
Tuesday, January 17, 2023
Malaysia, the Philippines, and Vietnam to import Indonesian corn
Arief Prasetyo Adi, head of Indonesia's National Food Agency (Bapanas), said the country will export corn to Malaysia, the Philippines, and Vietnam this year, The Star reported.
Tuesday, January 10, 2023
Subsidies on chicken to remain in Malaysia
Malaysia's National Action Council on Cost of Living (Naccol) has proposed to maintain the current subsidies on chicken until policies to improve the mechanism are finalised, The Edge Markets reported.

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