Malaysia is willing to expand its strategic partnership with the US in agriculture and food security, focusing on corn production, mechanisation and round cabbage cultivation.
PUTRAJAYA: Malaysia has expressed its willingness to expand its strategic partnership with the United States in the agriculture and food security sectors.
This includes cooperation in corn production for animal feed, improving agriculture mechanisation and automation, and developing round cabbage crops in low-lying areas.
The Agriculture and Food Security Ministry said secretary-general Datuk Seri Isham Ishak conveyed this during a courtesy call from US Embassy Deputy Chief of Mission David H Gamble.
Isham also welcomed US investments in Malaysia’s agriculture sector, particularly in technology like the Internet of Things and improving seed varieties.
“The ministry, with the cooperation of the Department of Veterinary Services and the Agricultural Department, are expected to conduct a working visit to the US soon,” the ministry said in a statement.
The visit aims to benchmark Malaysia’s food health and agriculture control systems under the Agreement on Reciprocal Trade framework.
It is intended to boost supervisory capabilities, strengthen international confidence and support the national agrofood transformation agenda.
The ministry said the courtesy call reflects both countries’ commitment to strengthening strategic relations in the agrofood sector.
This aligns with Malaysia’s efforts to boost food security and improve the national agricultural value chain.
Agriculture trade between Malaysia and the US exceeded RM14.68 billion as of September 2025.
Malaysian exports to the US include coffee, cocoa, tea, spices and processed agricultural goods.
