Addressing Food Security in Challenging Times

Rozhan Abu Dardak
ABSTRACT Food security is the concern of every nation including Malaysia. Despite of the country’s inability to produce its food domestically, food is available all-year round. In order to meet the demand from local consumers, Malaysia outsources its food supply, and thus, is a net importer of...
Country: Malaysia Topic: Food security and safety
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Philippine Biosafety Regulatory Gaps and Initiatives

Ryan Lawrence A. Polinag
ABSTRACT The Philippine Biosafety Regulations started out strong in biotechnology and leads the Southeast Asian Region. However, regulatory issues and concerns surfaced that slowed down the progress of the country. Initiatives are currently being done to answer and bridge the gaps. There is a...
Country: Philippines Topic: Food security and safetyOverview
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Supporting Sustainable Food Systems-Based Food Estate Development Policy Program in Indonesia

Iqbal Rafani , Tahlim Sudaryanto
ABSTRACT This article aims to discuss food estate development policy program to support sustainable food system in Indonesia. The food system-based food estate includes: (1) food availability, quality, and safety; (2) food industrialization; (3) food accessibility; (4) food distribution; and (5...
Country: Indonesia Topic: OverviewFood security and safety
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