Strategic staple crops like rice, maize will remain prioritised to maintain stable food supply, says Izham

PUTRAJAYA, May 13 — Malaysia is free of Streptococcus suis bacterial infections linked to pigs, said the Veterinary Services Department (DVS).

PUTRAJAYA, May 11 — Malaysia has remained free of anthrax since the last reported case to the World Organisation for Animal Health in 1976.

By Selangor Journal Team SHAH ALAM, March 11 — The Selangor Veterinary Services Department (DVS) has drastically tightened regulations on pig transport in the state to curb the spread of African swine fever (ASF) and enhance biosecurity. Following a recent outbreak in Selangor, state...

SHAH ALAM, Dec 18 — SD Guthrie will issue an official notice directing cattle farmers unlawfully occupying its land to relocate their livestock from the company’s plantation in Sabak Bernam by January 31.

By Suhaila Shahrul Annuar SHAH ALAM, Dec 11 — Selangor is focusing on the development of seed production and new breeds in the agricultural sector to ensure sustainable food resources for the state. State executive councillor for infrastructure and agriculture Izham Hashim said some of the...

SHAH ALAM, July 10 — All cattle and buffaloes in Selangor will be tagged for easy owner identification and legal action in the event of accidents involving wandering livestock.

SHAH ALAM, June 14 — The Selangor government has donated 700 cows and 1,000 goats for sacrifice during Aidiladha.

BACHOK, June 11— Bigger is better for Aidiladha, with “lembu sado”, or gigantic cattle, being the preferred choice for sacrifice during Aidiladha — even when the price of one can easily reach five digits.

KLANG, April 29 — The Agriculture and Food Security Ministry (MAFS) has asked government departments and agencies related to border control to intensify enforcement and control at Malaysia's entry points to deal with the entry of cheap goats and cattle with questionable health status, ahead of the Hari Raya Aidiladha celebration.

By Danial Dzulkifly SHAH ALAM, March 1 — Cattle breeders whose livestock are found roaming away from their farms could soon face a fine that is up to ten times more than the current amount.  State executive councillor for local government Dato’ Ng Suee Lim said the Selangor government is...

GUA MUSANG, Nov 19 —  More than 1,000 residents of the Kesedar Sejahtera Local Community Settlement Project (PPMS) here are living in fear of a tiger suspected to be on the prowl in the oil palm plantation area over the last few days.

KUALA TERENGGANU, Nov 9 — The removing of chicken subsidy and price control that officially came into force on November 1 will bring positive returns to the people, according to experts.

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 11 — The Ministry of Economy said the focus in the agriculture sector will be on strengthening food security and improving the competitiveness of the agricommodity subsector, by intensifying smart farming activities and the adoption of technologies.

PUTRAJAYA, June 27 — The carcass or meat of buffaloes or cattle infected with Lumpy Skin Disease (LSD) are safe, said the Department of Veterinary Services (DVS).

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 10 — Industries have been urged to embark on circular economy (CE) initiatives as initiated by the Malaysia Productivity Corporation (MPC) to facilitate the transition of industry towards a more sustainable business environment.