Malaysia’s food supply stable, but cost pressures may push prices higher, says Mat Sabu

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Malaysia’s food supply remains stable, however, rising costs may lead to higher prices in the coming months, says Datuk Seri Mohamad Sabu.   The Agriculture and Food Security Minister said that the food prices may come under some pressure over the next three to six months.  Read more at https://tinyurl.com/33c496ay  WATCH MORE: https://thestartv.com/c/news SUBSCRIBE: https://cutt.ly/TheStar LIKE: https://fb.com/TheStarOnline

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00:02Datuk Seri Mohammad Sabu said Malaysia's food supply remains stable, but prices may

00:07rise over the next three to six months due to higher input costs.

00:11The Agriculture and Food Security Minister said on Sunday that increases in fertiliser,

00:16animal feed and fuel could push up prices.

00:20Animal feed makes up about 70 per cent of chicken production costs, while fertiliser

00:26accounts for 40 to 50 per cent of vegetable production.

00:30He said the government has taken early steps, including setting up the National Economic

00:35Action Council to stabilise supply and control prices.

00:40He also urged the public to spend prudently and avoid waste, expressing confidence that

00:45the situation can be managed through collective effort.

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