BELURAN (Bernama): The Agriculture and Food Industries Ministry is set to establish the fourth Pasar Tamu (Weekly Market) for Sabah in Beluran, about 235 kilometres from Kota Kinabalu.
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11 Mar 2021 / 21:24 H.
PUTRAJAYA: Ensuring adequate food supply during the Covid-19 pandemic, especially during the Movement Control Order (MCO) since March 18 last year, has been a big challenge for the Agriculture and Food Industries Ministry (MAFI) but it was successfully implemented.
Its Minister, Datuk Seri Dr Ronald Kiandee (
pix) said the implementation of the MCO had disrupted the smooth running of the food chain, including production, distribution and retailing of agricultural products, and the food industry.
However, he said MAFI, with the cooperation of all parties responsible, had ensured that the situation was always under control and that the food supply was adequate and stable because the agriculture sector and food industry were necessary services.
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