Sufficient food supply for Aidiladha, says Mat Sabu

KLANG: There is adequate supply of food, including meat, for the upcoming Hari Raya Aidiladha celebration, says Datuk Seri Mohamad Sabu.

The Agriculture and Food Security Minister said his ministry would monitor the supply from time to time to ensure it is sufficient.

He said the ministry - through the Federal Agricultural Marketing Authority (Fama) and the National Farmers’ Organisation (PPK) - will also intervene if there is a sudden price increase.

"Fama and PPK will interfere like they did last Ramadan. Alhamdulilah, we managed to control the price of meat,” he told reporters after launching the 89 Arena Sports Complex here today (June 25).

Mohamad also said that Fama is planning to open more branches nationwide as part of its efforts to ensure food security in the country.

"Food security has indeed become a global issue, affecting not only Malaysia, but the entire world,” he said. - Bernama