KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 29 (Bernama) -- A total of 3,598 hectares of land within Malaysia’s rice granary areas were converted for development between 2021 and 2025, contributing to the loss of agricultural land and potentially affecting the country’s padi and rice production.
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3,598 hectares of rice granary land were converted for development from 2021 to 2025, affecting padi production.
- Land conversions included housing, railways, and commercial areas, reducing agricultural land.
- State zoning measures were insufficient to prevent loss of padi fields, especially on private land.
- Protecting padi areas is seen as crucial for food security and agrifood sector growth.
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