A Strategic Proposal for Enhancing Malaysia's Economy through National Food Security Initiatives

Rahmawati Mohd Yusoff; Sharifah Zubaidah Syed Abdul Kader; Azhani Arshad; Akmal Hidayah Halim; Mohd Rilizam Rosli; Siti Mahfudzoh Mohd Hafiz

doi:10.21834/e-bpj.v10iSI28.6965

Authors

Rahmawati Mohd Yusoff Department of Law, Universiti Teknologi MARA, Cawangan Johor, Kampus Segamat, 85000 Segamat, Johor, Malaysia
Sharifah Zubaidah Syed Abdul Kader Ahmad Ibrahim Kulliyyah of Laws, International Islamic University Malaysia, Jln Gombak, 53100 Kuala Lumpur, Selangor, Malaysia
Azhani Arshad Faculty of Law, Universiti Teknologi MARA Shah Alam, 40450 Shah Alam, Selangor, Malaysia
Akmal Hidayah Halim Ahmad Ibrahim Kulliyyah of Laws, International Islamic University Malaysia, Jln Gombak, 53100 Kuala Lumpur, Selangor, Malaysia,
Mohd Rilizam Rosli Academy of Contemporary Islamic Studies, Universiti Teknologi MARA, Cawangan Johor, Kampus Pasir Gudang, Jalan Purnama Bandar Seri Alam 81750 Masai, Malaysia
Siti Mahfudzoh Mohd Hafiz Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia, 43600 UKM Bangi, Selangor, Malaysia, Malaysia

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.21834/e-bpj.v10iSI28.6965

Keywords:

National Food Security, Malaysia, Economic Development, Resilience and Innovation

Abstract

Food security is essential for economic growth and stability. However, Malaysia struggles to feed its growing population as agriculture has contributed less to GDP. Climate change, food supply chain disruptions, and global economic uncertainty worsen them. This paper aims to analyse Malaysia's food security's current state through qualitative research methods, identify key challenges, and propose innovative strategies to enhance food production and distribution in enhancing the economy of the country. The results imply that Malaysia may strengthen its economy to withstand global economic swings by prioritising food security. The research suggests that to increase food security, smart agriculture, local food production, and resilient supply networks should be used.

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