No need to stockpile food, Malaysia has at least six months of supply, says Zahid

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 2 — Malaysia has sufficient food supply capacity for at least six months and sees no need for emergency stockpiling measures despite concerns over potential disruptions to essential supplies, Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Dr Ahmad Zahid Hamidi said.

He said the government continued to ensure national food security and adequate supplies of essential goods for Malaysians and others residing in the country.

“We see no need for such measures because our food security and stock levels are sufficient.

“We know that we have the capacity to sustain food security for at least six months,” he told reporters after attending the Malaysia-China Cooperation Meeting on Investment, Trade and Economic Empowerment here today.