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NewsMalaysia targets 30% cut in imported seed dependence by 2040
Malaysia plans to cut imported seed reliance by 30% by 2040 through biotechnology, local seed production and improved breeds.
NewsMalaysia Farmiera posts RM3.48mil net profit in 2Q26 as poultry demand stays resilient
The recently listed Malaysian poultry producer says steady domestic chicken consumption is offsetting broader agriculture sector weakness from softer palm oil output.
NewsTeo Seng's net profit plunges 82.5% in 2Q26 as Malaysia's egg subsidy removal bites
The Malaysian poultry and egg producer's earnings fell sharply after subsidy removal, even as revenue rose on stronger poultry farming and animal health segment sales.
NewsMalaysia bets on tilapia and biofloc technology to boost aquaculture output
Malaysia's agriculture ministry says biofloc-based tilapia farming can strengthen protein supply and expand the aquaculture sector, citing new production data from the Department of Fisheries.
NewsMalaysia starts large-scale local grain maize production to cut full import dependence
Annual grain maize imports run at about 2.5 million tonnes worth RM3 billion (US$733 million), with local output initially targeting 3% to 4% of demand.
NewsMalaysia's Sabah advances Tongod modern pig farm with CP Group Malaysia as partner
The project, approved in 2022 and delayed by the pandemic and African swine fever, will use large-scale, fully enclosed production systems.
NewsMalaysia's Jemaluang Dairy Valley targets 5.5 million litres of milk output by end-2026
The Johor project is running 1,900 dairy cows and plans to expand the herd to 4,000 by 2027, with a milk processing plant due for completion this year.
NewsCAB Cakaran leases 414 hectares in Malaysia's Terengganu for RM105 million two-phase broiler project with two million-bird capacity
The 21-year state land leases cover three parcels across Setiu and Dungun districts, with Phase One targeting one million birds across 50 close-house facilities within two years.
NewsMalaysia's four feedmillers seek court stay on RM367 million MyCC price-fixing penalty, warning of poultry supply chain risks
Leong Hup, Gold Coin, FFM and Dindings told the High Court the penalty could force feed price increases and disrupt chicken supply, with a ruling on the stay application set for 29 September.
NewsChinese aquaculture firm Sheng Long to build RM140 million feed plant in Malaysia's Perak
The Taiping facility will be Sheng Long Aqua Technology's first production base in Malaysia, with a 150,000-tonne annual capacity across shrimp and fish feed lines.
NewsOnly 8% of Malaysia's poultry houses fully closed-house after three decades of promotion, DVS warns
High capital costs are blocking small and medium-scale farmers from converting, as Malaysia's Perak state faces a January 2027 enforcement deadline with 42.7% of its farms still on open-house systems.
NewsMalaysia's Huat Lai Group secures RM60 million financing to expand closed-house layer operations in Melaka
The Shariah-compliant facility from MBSB Bank will fund modern closed-house poultry houses and an egg grading facility in Kuala Linggi, Melaka, as part of a phased expansion programme.
NewsMalaysia's Sabah targets ruminant meat self-sufficiency ratio of 25% by 2030 with RM24.3 million farm upgrade programme
The state is investing in 16 government-owned ruminant farms across five districts as it seeks to more than triple local meat supply from a current self-sufficiency ratio of just over 7%.
NewsPenang produced most of Malaysia's seabass last year
Penang, Malaysia, produced 77% of Malaysia's aquaculture seabass output in 2025, with authorities urging strict compliance with Good Aquaculture Practices (MyGAP).
NewsThailand, Malaysia resolve seafood trade dispute, target special economic border zone
The resolution ends a months-long dispute over sea bass and shrimp restrictions that had disrupted seafood trade between the two countries.
NewsMalaysia's Penang plans district-level slaughterhouses to modernise livestock processing and halal compliance
The facilities will serve cattle, goats and buffaloes and are intended to standardise veterinary inspection, disease control and syariah-compliant slaughtering practices across the state.
NewsMalaysia's pig farm numbers drop 22% as pork output falls, minister says supply still adequate
Domestic pork supply is supported by import access as registered farms shrink and production declines due to ongoing disease pressure.
NewsThai Chamber of Commerce buys direct from shrimp farmers as Malaysia ban pushes prices down THB50-60/kg
Industry groups are purchasing more than 100 tonnes per day to stabilise domestic prices, while the Thai Shrimp Association warns farmers may reduce or suspend the upcoming production cycle.
NewsMalaysia faces higher feed costs and rice shortfalls as El Nino threatens crop and grain supply
An agricultural economist warns that prolonged dry conditions could disrupt global feed grain supplies and push up poultry production costs, compounding existing pressure on Malaysia's heavily import-dependent food system.
NewsMalaysian government called upon to deliver strong measures against high pork prices in Sabah
The federal and state governments in Malaysia have been urged to provide concrete steps to address the steep price of pork in Sabah.
NewsMalaysia's Sabah urged to fast-track pig farming park amid import reliance
Assemblyman Samuel Wong said recently approved pork imports from Denmark and Norway offer only temporary relief, with Sabah's pig sector still recovering from a 2021 African Swine Fever outbreak.
NewsFarm Fresh margins stay under pressure from diesel and fertiliser costs, says CIMB Research
The Malaysian dairy producer's near-term earnings outlook remains capped by rising input costs, even as it pushes ahead with capacity expansion and brand diversification.
NewsMalaysian political party proposes studying Sarawak's pig farming practices through visit
Malaysia's Liberal Democratic Party (LDP) has proposed a study visit to Sarawak to examine its modern pig farming practices as part of efforts to strengthen Sabah's livestock industry and enhance food security.
NewsThai shrimp industry calls for government-level talks with Malaysia as 100-tonne daily export blockage mounts
The bilateral dispute, triggered by a disagreement over seabass residue testing rather than shrimp quality, has left cold storage operators absorbing excess stock amid already weak demand from the US and Japan.
NewsSelangor phases out 30 pig farms in Kuala Langat as royal directive ends licence renewals
Around 11,000 pigs are being removed in stages from Tanjung Sepat, with 87 affected farmers to receive state assistance.
NewsSabah targets commercial grain corn expansion to cut RM800 million annual feed import bill
State self-sufficiency in grain corn stands at just 2%, with a mechanised pilot project and new funding allocations aiming to change that.
NewsMalaysia to restrict five Thai shrimp species and tighten seabass import controls from 1 June
The measures will remain in force until Bangkok provides a full official response to Malaysia's food safety queries.
NewsProposed pig farming operation in Selangor, Malaysia, on hold, says country's PM
Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim said a proposed pig farming operation in Selangor had to be "put on hold first" in the wake of complaints over the location of pig farms arising from repeated excesses in the past.
NewsLeong Hup rides poultry demand to higher FY2025 profit as costs ease
Southeast Asia's integrated poultry major delivers stronger earnings on tighter margins, even as currency translation and softer livestock revenues weigh on its top line.
NewsMalaysia food prices may face pressure over next six months
Malaysia's food supply remains adequate and under control, but prices could face slight upward pressure over the next three to six months, Agriculture and Food Security Minister Datuk Seri Mohamad Sabu has warned, citing rising costs across key inputs including animal feed, fertiliser and fuel.
NewsMalaysia sees significant potential to grow agricultural market to Vietnam
Malaysia sees strong potential to expand its agricultural market to Vietnam, including value-added poultry products, pasteurised liquid eggs, duck products and edible bird's nest.
NewsLivestock main driver to Penang, Malaysia agriculture sector's income
The agriculture sector of Penang, Malaysia, generated RM4.01 billion (US$0.85 billion) in income in 2023, with livestock as the main driver, according to the Agriculture Census 2024 report.
NewsMalaysia's poultry farmers selling chickens below cost
Poultry farmers in Malaysia are selling their chickens below cost to keep stocks moving, said the Federation of Livestock Farmers Association.
NewsMalaysia should prepare for increased food prices due to affected global supply chain, expert cautions
Malaysians should brace for higher food prices as global supply chain disruptions intensify, with the country's heavy reliance on imports leaving it vulnerable to external shocks, an expert warned.
NewsMalaysia sees first export of locally produced fresh milk with delivery to Singapore
Malaysia-based Fraser & Neave Holdings Bhd has officially flagged off its inaugural bulk fresh milk export from F&N AgriValley in Gemas to Singapore, marking the country's first-ever export of locally produced bulk fresh milk.
NewsSarawak, Malaysia, set to grow fresh milk sector
Sarawak, Malaysia, is aiming to expand its fresh milk industry and raise public awareness of locally produced dairy products, said State Minister for Food Industry, Commodity and Regional Development Dato Sri Dr. Stephen Rundi Utom.
NewsMalaysia to boost number of meat inspectors
Malaysia's Department of Veterinary Services (DVS) will increase the number of meat inspectors nationwide as it seeks a four-star rating in an audit under Australia's Exporter Supply Chain Assurance System (ESCAS) scheduled for June.
NewsMalaysia-based Mag Holdings still optimistic about aquaculture sector's long-term prospects
Mag Holdings Bhd, an integrated aquaculture group in Malaysia, remains confident in the long-term prospects of the aquaculture sector.
NewsSarawak, Malaysia, prepared to expand live pig exports to Selangor following pig farming ban
Sarawak, Malaysia, is ready to scale up its export of live pigs to Selangor following the recent decision by the Sultan of Selangor to prohibit pig farming in the state.
NewsDemand for eggs to help keep Malaysia's poultry sector robust in near term, according to Teo Seng Capital
Teo Seng Capital Bhd said the Malaysian poultry sector is expected to remain robust in the near term, supported by steady consumer demand for eggs, which continue to be a budget-friendly and essential protein staple in daily diets.
NewsMalaysian aquaculture operators welcome government's move to exclude tax on feed
Aquaculture operators in Malaysia have welcomed the government's move to exempt Sales and Service Tax (SST) on animal feed, calling it a timely measure to help reduce rising operating expenses in the sector.
NewsOpinions of Malaysian pork import associations differ on safety of pork from Thailand
Two associations representing Malaysian pork importers have expressed contradictory views over the safety of pork imports from Thailand recently authorised by Malaysia's Department of Veterinary Services (DVS).
NewsMalaysian government not against pig farming and pork consumption, country's PM clarifies
The government of Malaysia is not opposed to pig farming or pork consumption, but the rearing of such livestock should not take place in areas that could cause public concern, said Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim.
NewsMalaysia allows four Thai exporters to deliver chilled and frozen pork to country
Malaysia has approved four Thai exporters to ship chilled and frozen pork and cuts to the country, with exports expected to reach ฿4 billion (US$128 million) in 2026, helping absorb Thailand's rising surplus output.
NewsSelangor, Malaysia, shuts down 80 pig farms
The government of Selangor, Malaysia, is actively carrying out the clearing of pig farms and has closed 80 farms, with only just over 30 currently still operating in Kuala Langat compared to the 115 previously reported, said state executive councillor Izham Hashim.
NewsMalaysian agriculture official assures no shortage of pork as Chinese New Year nears
There will be no shortage of pork in Malaysia for the upcoming Chinese New Year festive season, said the country's Deputy Agriculture and Food Security Minister Chan Foong Hin.
NewsMalaysia's fisheries authority calls on fisherman organisations to actively participate in aquaculture
The Fisheries Development Authority of Malaysia (LKIM) is encouraging Area Fishermen's Associations (PNK) and State Fishermen's Associations (PNN) to actively participate in aquaculture as part of efforts to strengthen national food security and raise the income of fishing communities.
NewsMalaysia's Hock Soon looks to direct future IPO proceeds to developing poultry farm in Perak
Malaysia's Hock Soon Capital Bhd plans to allocate the bulk of its future initial public offering (IPO) proceeds to develop a new poultry farm in Teluk Intan, Perak, aimed at expanding egg production capacity in line with its growth strategy.
NewsSelangor, Malaysia sultan against choice of location for centralisation of state's pig farming industry
The Sultan of Selangor, Malaysia, Sultan Sharafuddin Idris Shah, has disagreed with the state government's plan to centralise Selangor's pig farming industry in Bukit Tagar, Hulu Selangor.
NewsM&A Securities to underwrite initial IPO of Malaysia's Hock Soon Capital
Hock Soon Capital Bhd, a Malaysia-based poultry farming firm, said on January 7 M&A Securities has agreed to underwrite its initial public offering (IPO) on the Main Market.
NewsMalaysia keen on expanding partnership with US in corn production for animal feed
Malaysia has expressed its willingness to expand its strategic partnership with the United States in the agriculture and food security sectors, including the production of corn for animal feed, improving agriculture mechanisation and automation as well as developing round cabbage crops in low-lying areas.
NewsSabah, Malaysia, to continue developing livestock farming, crop production through high-impact programmes
The Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food Industry (MAFFI) of Sabah, Malaysia, will continue developing food crop cultivation and livestock farming through the implementation of high-impact programmes aimed at increasing people's income and strengthening the state's food security.