Food Security in Malaysia?

Is food security existing in Malaysia? According to WHO, The World Food Summit of 1996 defined food security as existing “when all people at all times have access to sufficient, safe, nutritious food to maintain a healthy and active life” .

As mentioned by the reporter Mani Ramakrishnan at the start of the video, he claimed that there are at least 850 million people in the world today that are considered as being chronically hungry due to extreme poverty. There is another 2 billion others that are considered as lacking in food security from time to time due to a varying degree of poverty. There are various reasons for that from the environmental, economic as well as social all the way up to outright political ones and governments throughout the world are dealing with this in their own ways but mostly through preparation if not prevention.

The embedded video is a cut from the TV program, Reporter's File which is regarding to the current Malaysia Food Security Issue.

Malaysia is said to be one of the richest in South East Asia (SEA), with a creditable record of economic development and also shown a significant decline in poverty over the years. Despite being blessed with rich natural source, Malaysia's economic is still vulnerable. Looking back to year 2008, the citizens of Malaysia were severely affected by the Fuel and Food Crisis.

In 2011, prices of fuel and many essential items have been increased. Malaysia could possibly face another food crisis where the government needs to work seriously to ensure sufficient food production as well as boosting the food security. This is especially crucial when the world suffers climate change now, which might possibly affect the yield of rice in Malaysia.

Malaysia government has got to work on this issue!! SAY NO TO FOOD CRISIS ~~~ My tummy is still in need of all these treats!