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A Strategic Proposal for Enhancing Malaysia's Economy through National Food Security Initiatives

Year: 2025

Type: article

Abstract: Food security is essential for economic growth and stability. However, Malaysia struggles to feed its growing population as agriculture has contributed less to GDP. Climate change, food supply chain disruptions, and global economic uncertainty worsen them. This paper aims to analyse Malaysia's food security's current state through qualitative research methods, identify key challenges, and propose innovative strategies to enhance food production and distribution in enhancing the economy of the country. The results imply that Malaysia may strengthen its economy to withstand global economic swings by prioritising food security. The research suggests that to increase food security, smart agriculture, local food production, and resilient supply networks should be used.

Source: Environment-Behaviour Proceedings Journal

DOI: 10.21834/e-bpj.v10isi28.6965

Authors: Rahmawati Mohd Yusoff, Sharifah Zubaidah Syed Abdul Kader, Azhani Arshad, Akmal Hidayah Halim, Mohd Rilizam Rosli, Siti Mahfudzoh Mohd Hafiz

Institutions: Universiti Teknologi MARA, International Islamic University Malaysia, Universiti Teknologi MARA System, National University of Malaysia

Language: English

Topic: Food Security and Socioeconomic Dynamics

Subfield: General Agricultural and Biological Sciences

Field: Agricultural and Biological Sciences

Domain: Life Sciences

SDGs: Zero hunger, No poverty, Decent work and economic growth, Industry, innovation and infrastructure

Open Access status: diamond

OpenAlex ID: W4411265768

FWCI: 1.826

Cites: 23

Cited by: 1

Related to: 10