Writen by Ms Poonthalir Veeran,Technical Agriculture Director, ReXil Asia JSC

Agriculture remains the backbone of food security and economic sustainability in both Europe and Malaysia. Recently, the European Commission unveiled its policy framework, A Vision for Agriculture and Food: Shaping Together an Attractive Farming and Agri-Food Sector for Future Generations, which aims to modernise the sector, ensure food security, and make farming more attractive to younger generations. Similarly, Malaysia’s National Agrofood Policy 2021-2030 (NAP 2.0) is focused on transforming the agrifood sector into a high-tech, resilient, and sustainable industry. 

Article by Associate Professor Dr Petrick Periyasamy

Clinical Physician And Consultant In Infectious Diseases

Head Of Infectious Diseases

University Kebangsaan Malaysia Medical Centre

Imagine a future where a simple cut could lead to dire consequences, minor infections become untreatable, and routine medical procedures carry life-threatening risks. This isn’t just the storyline of a dystopian film; it’s the alarming reality we are facing due to antimicrobial resistance (AMR). The overuse and misuse of antibiotics are fuelling the rise of superbugs that are outsmarting modern medicine. In Malaysia, the situation is increasingly critical. Even common ailments, such as a sore throat, are contributing to this growing crisis, and the potential fallout could be catastrophic.

By Associate Prof. Dr. Sabariah binti Yaakub & Ms Aruna Raj Devarajoo

By the end of 2024, the business in Malaysia is flourishing; and the Malaysian economy has achieved a higher growth of 4.2% in the first quarter of 2024 while the inflation has remained moderate. The major economic sectors such as construction, service, manufacturing, and agriculture have grown modestly and are remarkable in comparison to those of 2023. In these sectors, Information and Communication Technology (ICT), E-commerce, and Healthcare and Biotechnology belong to the list of top sectors driving the Malaysian economy this year. The Industrial Production Index (IPI) has also indicated a rise of 5.3% year-on-year. The export trade is also expected to grow by 5% drawing advantage of the free trade agreements (FTAs) as outlined in the New Industrial Master Plan 2030 (NIMP 2030). A total of $9.7 billion in FDI has been announced to provide Malaysian businesses with access to new cloud computing and advanced AI infrastructure. This indicates that Malaysia has maintained a favorable investment climate.