ACCORDING to the United Nations, the world’s population is projected to reach eight billion on November 15, this year. What this means is that up to 811 million people or about 10% of the world’s population will go to bed hungry this year, according to World Vision International.
Together with the ongoing Covid-19 pandemic which imposed lockdowns in various countries and disruptions to international logistics, food security has been affected to the point that it is now top-of-mind for global leaders.
Malaysia has not been spared either as food security is a hot topic in the country, propelled by food shortages and rising prices of daily necessities and essentials.
However, all is not lost as the National Food Security Policy Action Plan 2021-2025 calls for the strengthening of national food security.
The plan also takes stock of issues and challenges prompted by the food supply chain that covers five core strategies, 15 strategies and 96 initiatives to sustain the country’s food supply at all times, especially in the face of unexpected situations.
