The National Security Council held an emergency meeting recently to discuss the US-Israel war on Iran.
They warn that Malaysia may have to brace for the economic fallout of a prolonged conflict in West Asia, where rising oil prices and supply disruptions could translate into higher food costs at home.
So how exposed is Malaysia’s food system? Are we prepared for what’s coming? Astro Awani’s Melisa Idris speaks with Dr Sarena Che Omar, the CEO of PNB Research Institute, a policy research think tank funded by Permodalan Nasional Bhd, and Dr Shaufique Fahmi Sidique, a professor of agricultural economics at UPM and former director of the university’s Institute of Plantation Studies.
Produced by: Astro Awani
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Galakkan pembangunan saksama, lestari serta tangani krisis alam sekitar
Raikan kerencaman dan keterangkuman
Selamatkan demokrasi dan angkatkan keluhuran undang-undang
Lawan rasuah dan kronisme
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