April 21- Institute of Plantation Studies (IKP) organized Research Seminar Series 4/2022 entitled “Agricultural Transformation in Malaysia”. The seminar was delivered by the Director of IKP, Prof. Dr. Shaufique Fahmi Ahmad Sidique. This online seminar was moderated by Mrs. Farah Zeehan Mohd Nadzri and participated by 185 participants from various universities such as Universiti Putra Malaysia, Universiti Teknologi Mara, Universiti Malaysia Kelantan, University of Nottingham, Malaysia and Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia. In addition, staff from the government agencies such as Malaysia Palm Oil Board (MPOB), Malaysian Cocoa Board, Malaysia Rubber Board, and a few private companies also participated in this seminar.

This seminar highlighted the issue of current national food security after the economic growth shifted from agricultural to manufacturing. It was concluded that the food security issue must be overcome with a sustainable farming practice

Date of Input: 13/05/2022 | Updated: 14/02/2023 | ainzubaidah