KUALA LUMPUR, June 13 — Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has emphasised the need to ease doing business in the agricultural sector.
When chairing the Cabinet committee meeting on the National Food Security Policy today, he highlighted the immediate need to address critical issues, including the approval and facilitation of investment and business operation.
The prime minister reaffirmed the government’s commitment to cultivating the plant industry, integrating technology and exploring future food sources such as cultured meat and cell-based food.
“As such, these initiatives must be preceded by thorough studies to ensure food quality and safety are assured.
“Initiatives like modernising agriculture through the development of plant factories will bolster the agricultural technology sector, providing sustainable food alternatives to current crops,” he said in a Facebook post today.
Anwar said the committee was informed of the positive impact of increased performance and productivity in the agricultural and agro-food sectors, with good growth over the past year.
He said the committee agreed to develop food security indicators using information on food prices and availability across all levels.
“I am confident the decisions made in this meeting will propel the development of our agricultural and agro-food sectors, making them vital contributors to our national economy and continuing to benefit our citizens,” Anwar said.
— Bernama
