Malaysia’s food supply stable despite Middle East tensions, says agriculture minister
The Straits Times
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PUTRAJAYA – Malaysia’s food supply remains stable despite escalating tensions between Iran and the United States as most imports are sourced from other regions, said Agriculture and Food Security Minister Mohamad Sabu.
He said the ongoing Middle East conflict has not yet affected Malaysia’s food security, with most key imports coming from other Asean nations, as well as India, Pakistan, Australia, New Zealand, Brazil and Argentina.
“In that region (the Middle East), our involvement is mostly in exports, especially to Dubai and nearby countries.
“So far, our food security has not been affected,” he told reporters after attending the Ihya Ramadan programme with Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim and the ministry’s staff on Feb 5.
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