Dr. Syahrin Suhaimee is currently Deputy Director at Socio-economic, Market Intelligence, and Agribusiness Research Centre. He received his PhD in Development Economics from Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia, and M.Sc. from University of Minnesota, USA.
He leads the Sociology Program to conduct sociological studies focusing on the agricultural and food industry. His research areas include household income gap, farm economics, rice supply chain, and social capital. He is involved in research studies with United Nations Environment Program (UNEP) and COMCEC.
He serves an editorial board for Economic and Technology Management Review, and a technical committee for Socio-economic Studies in the Ministry of Agriculture and Food Security, Malaysia.
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Socio-Economy, Market Intelligence, and Agribusiness Research Centre, Malaysia
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The agricultural sector in Malaysia faces numerous challenges that impede productivity, including low yields, post-harvest losses, limited arable land, increasing demand, and the impacts of climate change. The rise of smart farming technologies, such as precision agriculture and...
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The Malaysian tea industry, historically vibrant since its inception in 1929, has faced a significant transformation over the years, adapting to local and global market demands. This paper explores the shifts in tea production, trade, and consumption patterns within Malaysia and in the...
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The agricultural sector plays a significant role in climate change as a major contributor to greenhouse gas emissions. Given agriculture's vulnerability to climate variations, shifts in seasons, and extreme weather, global productivity and yields are at risk. To address both climate...
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Rice is the staple food of Malaysian people. Malaysia produces more than 1.55 million tons of rice yearly, equivalent to 73% of the local requirement. The demand for rice is projected to increase due to the increase in population. However, rice production is decreasing every year. Rice...
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Rural communities are always associated with backward economic activities and traditional ways of life. Despite representing around 25% of its population, the rural community is essential to Malaysia’s economic development. The rural areas are a source of food through its agrofood...
Syahrin Suhaimee
Dr. Syahrin Suhaimee is currently Deputy Director at Socio-economic, Market Intelligence, and Agribusiness Research Centre. He received his PhD in Development Economics from Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia, and M.Sc. from University of Minnesota, USA.
He leads the Sociology Program to conduct sociological studies focusing on the agricultural and food industry. His research areas include household income gap, farm economics, rice supply chain, and social capital. He is involved in research studies with United Nations Environment Program (UNEP) and COMCEC.
He serves an editorial board for Economic and Technology Management Review, and a technical committee for Socio-economic Studies in the Ministry of Agriculture and Food Security, Malaysia.
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Socio-Economy, Market Intelligence, and Agribusiness Research Centre, MalaysiaJob Title
Deputy DirectorE-mail
syahrin@mardi.gov.myLatest Submission from Malaysia
The Smart Agriculture Revolution Transforming Controlled Environment Farming in Malaysia
Transformation of The Tea Industry in Malaysia
Exploring the Possible Practices of Low-Carbon Farming in Mitigating Climate Change in Malaysia
Sociological Issues and Challenges of Rice Production in Malaysia
Transformation of Rural Community in Malaysia through Development Programs, and Modern Technology
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