Kuala lumpur: The current US-Iran conflict in the Middle East has not yet affected the security of the country's food supply as most of Malaysia's food import sources do not involve those countries, said Minister of Agriculture and Food Security Datuk Seri Mohamad Sabu. He stated that Malaysia's food imports are primarily sourced from countries such as India, Pakistan, ASEAN countries, Australia, New Zealand, Brazil, and Argentina.

According to BERNAMA News Agency, Mohamad emphasized that the Middle East conflict has not impacted Malaysia's food security. He noted that Malaysia's involvement in the region is mostly related to exports, particularly in Dubai. While the situation remains stable for now, he cautioned that prolonged conflict could lead to increased prices of imported goods.

Mohamad reassured the public about the nation's rice supply, stating that the current physical stock can meet the country's needs for five to seven months. "In terms of rice supply, we do have a buffer stock, which if anything happens, God willing, we have enough supply for five months, and if we take into account the stock in the shops, it is enough for seven months," he explained. He also mentioned that crisis management measures are prepared should the situation change.

Additionally, Mohamad mentioned that Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim chaired a Joint Meeting of the Ministry of Agriculture and Food Security Top Management. The discussions included governance issues, infrastructure development to support the five-season padi planting programme within two years, national food security, and administrative ethics.