SERDANG, Aug 29 (Bernama) — Padiberas Nasional Berhad (BERNAS) is bringing the untold story behind Malaysia’s national rice supply to life through an engaging showcase at the BERNAS Pavilion at the Malaysia Agriculture, Horticulture and Agrotourism Exhibition (MAHA) 2026. Ministry of Agriculture and Food Security (KPKM) secretary-general Datuk Seri Isham Ishak said the BERNAS Gallery and its suite of digital experiences offer visitors a chance to dive into interactive exhibits, AI-powered content and immersive storytelling. All of it is crafted to answer a single, compelling question: “Why is BERNAS important?” He added that the rebranding of the Padi Gallery to […]

TELUPID (April 10): Sabah is focussing on upgrading irrigation systems and reviving idle paddy fields to raise its rice self-sufficiency level (SSL). Agriculture, Fisheries and Food Industry Minister Datuk Jamawi Jaafar said this followed an engagement session to finalise the design concept for the construction and upgrading of irrigation and drainage infrastructure at the TrusanRead More

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KOTA KINABALU: The supply of rice in Sabah is reportedly sufficient despite there being a shortage of stock in several supermarket chains around Sepanggar recently. Minister in the Prime Minister’s Department (Sabah and Sarawak) Datuk Mustapha Sakmud, who is also the Sepanggar Member of Parliament, said he was aware of and concerned about the public’s concerns regarding the situation, but monitoring results found that the rice supply was still sufficient throughout the state. “I have obtained a detailed explanation from the Sabah Padiberas Nasional Berhad (BERNAS) Office and a representative from the Ministry of Agriculture and Food Security regarding the […]