Mat Sabu: Food security system must be strengthened to ensure stable supply

 

The national food security system must be further strengthened to safeguard farmers and ensure a stable food supply amid the ongoing global energy crisis, Agriculture and Food Security Minister Datuk Seri Mohamad Sabu said. Pic from Mohamad Sabu FB

KUALA LUMPUR: The national food security system must be further strengthened to safeguard farmers and ensure a stable food supply amid the ongoing global energy crisis, Agriculture and Food Security Minister Datuk Seri Mohamad Sabu said.

In a Facebook post in conjunction with his visit to the Vietnam Academy of Fishery Sciences (Vafis) in Vietnam today, he stressed the need to enhance the agricultural sector to ensure a more secure food supply amid global supply disruptions.

Mohamad said the visit gave him the opportunity to observe first-hand the significant role of Vafis, which places strong emphasis on research and innovation, particularly in aquaculture, in developing Vietnam's fisheries sector.

-Advertisement-

"This is a very good initiative, and Malaysia is also giving serious attention to efforts to strengthen this sector.

"We can learn a great deal from one another. I see strong potential for Malaysia and Vietnam to enhance cooperation, particularly in aquaculture development, sustainable fisheries, and the sharing of knowledge and expertise," he said.

Mohamad expressed hope that the visit would mark the beginning of stronger institutional cooperation between both countries.

He said the existing strong ties between Malaysia and Vietnam would continue to be reinforced, enabling both nations to address global supply challenges while ensuring food security. -NST