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Is Malaysia Food Insecure? And What Are We Doing About It?

Dr Sarena Che Omar, Deputy Director of Research, Khazanah Research Institute

07-Jun-22 14:00

Is Malaysia Food Insecure? And What Are We Doing About It?

Rising food prices. Shortage of food supplies. Food security is becoming an increasingly apparent issue for the average Malaysian. With climate change, the Russia-Ukraine war, and unsustainable agricultural practices , how are all of these affecting food security for Malaysia? And are we doing anything about it? Dr Sarena Che Omar, Deputy Director of Research at Khazanah Research Institute weighs in. 

Produced by: Lim Sue Ann

Presented by: Lim Sue Ann


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Categories:  economyenvironmentfood

Tags:  food exportsdirect cash transferfood securityfood insecurityfood shortagecost of livingfood importsclimate changesubsidies





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