Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has directed the Ministry of Agriculture and Food Security to urgently formulate mitigation measures to address the anticipated impact of the Super El Niño phenomenon, which is forecast to affect Malaysia from November.
Anwar said the measures were essential to minimise disruptions to national food production while safeguarding the livelihoods of the farming community.
In a Facebook post today, Anwar said the matter was among the key issues discussed when he chaired the National Food Security Council Meeting (No. 1/2026).
He also said the meeting discussed fisheries cooperation with the Thai government.
“I have instructed the ministry to expedite the finalisation of this matter through the appropriate channels, without compromising food safety and quality standards.
“Continuous engagement with the fishing community must also be carried out to ensure their products comply with the prescribed standards.”
Anwar said the council also reviewed efforts to strengthen the competitiveness of Malaysia’s agrifood sector to enhance national food security and improve the livelihoods of farmers, padi growers, livestock breeders and fishermen.
He added that the government would continue strengthening the sector through technology adoption, innovation and best practices to ensure local producers remain competitive and the country’s food supply remains secure for the benefit of the people.
Source: Bernama
