Perak: Malaysia is not heavily dependent on food imports from Iran, and as such, the situation does not impact the country's food supply, said Agriculture and Food Security Minister Datuk Seri Mohamad Sabu. He explained that Malaysia's food import requirements from Iran are limited to dates and legume products, which are not among the country's primary food commodities.

According to BERNAMA News Agency, Mohamad Sabu emphasized that most of Malaysia's food imports come from countries such as India, Pakistan, the Middle East, China, and ASEAN nations. He addressed these points during a press conference after visiting the Perak State Farmers' Organisation (PPN) cattle rearing project at PPN Perak Kampung Tengah.

Meanwhile, when asked about the impact of the current hot weather on padi crops, Mohamad mentioned that 60 percent of the country's padi production remains unaffected. However, he noted that adjustments to the padi planting schedule might be necessary based on discussions with the Muda Agricultural Development Authority (MADA) and the Kemubu Agricultural Development Authority (KADA), suggesting potential changes depending on weather conditions and suitability.

Regarding his visit to the livestock farm, Mohamad stated that the ministry would assist in building a slaughterhouse to boost the farm's productivity. He revealed a target for Malaysia to achieve a meat self-sufficiency level (SSL) of more than 30 percent by 2030, an increase from the current 20 percent, expressing confidence in reaching this goal with ongoing developments.