Agriculture and Food Security Minister Datuk Seri Mohamad Sabu stated that Malaysia's rice self-sufficiency ratio (SSR) must be raised to at least 80 percent to ensure a comfortable supply level. He made the remarks in Serdang.
The Veterinary Services Department (DVS) recognised 167 artificial insemination technicians nationwide for their commitment to strengthening livestock breeding services at the field level. The recognition ceremony was held in Serdang.
The Ministry of Entrepreneur Development and Cooperatives (Kuskop) will expedite the disbursement of the additional RM1 billion microcredit pledge announced by the Prime Minister. Minister Datuk Ewon Benedick stated that the ministry is committed to ensuring the funds reach entrepreneurs quickly to support business recovery and growth.
BN chairman Ahmad Zahid Hamidi announced that Melaka's Ab Rauf will lead formal negotiations with Pakatan Harapan, with the timing of talks depending on the dissolution of state assemblies. The statement was made in Serdang on August 30.