- National Agricultural Policy 1
- National Agricultural Policy 2
- National Agricultural Policy 3
- National Agrofood Policy
2) Good Agriculture Practices
3) Organic farming
4) New agricultural sectors:
Fisheries involving deep sea fishing activities have commenced,with new fishing harbours in
Penang and Sarawak opened.
Aquaculture activities in inland water bodies have increased with cultivation of commercial
species. Mariculture has also expanded in islands such as Langkawi. Recreational fisheries
and aquariums are new business ventures.
Tourism industry has been given a new lease of life in the form of agrotourism involving tours
to forests, nature reserves, farms and homestays.
How to enhance food security?
A) Enhance Domestic food production
Focusing production on major food products that are cost competitive such as fishery products, selected fruits, vegetables and livestock.
B) Strategic sourcing
Facilitating joint venture with low-cost countries, for example in the ASEAN Growth Areas and Mekong River Basin.
C) Improving marketing efficiency
Reducing market intermediaries with direct marketing and contract farming
d) Increasing Productivity
New products and future industries
The ETP Transformation Story
The Economic Transformation Programme (ETP) is a comprehensive effort that will transform Malaysia into a high-income nation by 2020.
- See more at: http://etp.pemandu.gov.my/#sthash.5R65EL2b.dpuf
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