The MADANI Government’s Commitment to Listening to the People
KUALA LUMPUR: The MADANI government will always listen to the people and ensure that every policy implemented is based on the needs and welfare of the people, said Agriculture and Food Security Minister Datuk Seri Mohamad Sabu.
Building a Better Malaysia
"Two years may seem short, but it is a period full of challenges, learning, and success. The MADANI government was built on the foundation of unity, justice, transparency, and caring for the people. During this period, we have worked together to ensure that this agenda is implemented with empathy and trust. Our journey is still long. The MADANI government is not just a slogan, but a struggle to create a better Malaysia for the present and future generations," he said in a statement here today.
Commitment to Learning and Improvement
Mohamad, who is also the president of AMANAH, called on all parties to work together to make the Malaysia MADANI agenda under the leadership of Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim a success, which seeks to make Malaysia a prosperous, competitive and respected country in the eyes of the world.
Efforts to Support Farmers and Fishermen
Through the statement, Mohamad also expressed his gratitude to those involved with the Ministry of Agriculture and Food Security (KPKM) such as farmers, fishermen, breeders, food industry entrepreneurs and civil servants, for their support, criticism and suggestions, which have enabled them to face various challenges throughout these two years.
Review of KPKM’s Efforts
Reviewing the efforts of KPKM in these two years, Mohamad said 11 measures have been taken, including large-scale onion planting efforts to reduce onion imports by up to 30 per cent by 2030, increasing pineapple production by more than 100 per cent from 800 containers in January to 1,727 containers in October this year.
Key Achievements
Some of the key achievements include:
- The export of fresh durian to China, which is expected to add to the country’s export value by up to RM1.8 billion in 2030
- Restructuring chicken subsidies, which can save the people almost RM100 million a month and the supply and price of chicken has remained stable to this day
- Increasing and expanding the MADANI Agro Sales programme to ensure the people have access to food supplies with savings of up to 30 per cent from market prices
- Providing subsistence allowances and diesel subsidies to fishermen as well as monthly cash assistance through the MADANI Agro Commodity Scheme to farmers
- Increasing the amount of assistance under the Padi Price Subsidy Scheme from RM360 per tonne to RM500 per tonne
- Increasing the padi purchase floor price from RM1,200 per tonne to RM1,300 per tonne
- Providing imported rice subsidies to the residents of Sabah, Sarawak and Labuan worth RM23 million per month to help them absorb the effects of rising world rice prices
Conclusion
The MADANI government is committed to listening to the people and ensuring that every policy implemented is based on the needs and welfare of the people. The government has made significant progress in its efforts to support farmers and fishermen, and is committed to continuing this work in the future.
FAQs
Q: What is the MADANI government’s commitment to the people?
A: The MADANI government is committed to listening to the people and ensuring that every policy implemented is based on the needs and welfare of the people.
Q: What are some of the key achievements of the Ministry of Agriculture and Food Security (KPKM)?
A: Some of the key achievements include the export of fresh durian to China, restructuring chicken subsidies, increasing pineapple production, and providing subsistence allowances and diesel subsidies to fishermen and farmers.
Q: What is the goal of the MADANI government’s agenda?
A: The goal of the MADANI government’s agenda is to make Malaysia a prosperous, competitive and respected country in the eyes of the world.