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New Straits Times
10-07-2025
- Business
- New Straits Times
Seed law to be tabled in parliament next year
KLANG: The Crop Seed Quality Bill is expected to be tabled in Parliament next year, said Agriculture Department director-general Datuk Nor Sam Alwi. He said the process of drafting the bill was still at the engagement stage to gather feedback from industry players before being finalised to ensure that farmers' rights to quality seed supplies were protected. "This act is a good initiative to ensure that farmers only purchase quality seeds, as currently, they have no proper channel to lodge a complaint if they get seeds that are of poor quality or not as specified. "So far, we do not have a specific act that allows us to act against those selling poor-quality seeds," he told a press conference after the opening of the Department of Agriculture's Plant Subsector Development Symposium 2025 here today. Also present was Agriculture and Food Security Minister Datuk Seri Mohamad Sabu. Earlier, in his speech at the event, Mohamad said the government was streamlining laws related to seeds to prevent farmers from being deceived or incurring losses from fake or poor-quality seeds. "Although some farmers have raised concerns over this seed law, rest assured that the changes are not meant to pressure them, but rather to protect and safeguard their interests, in line with the ministry's ongoing efforts," he said.–BERNAMA Nation Apr 11, 2025 @ 9:31pm Padi farmers urge price cut for subsidised seeds ahead of new season Nation Apr 17, 2025 @ 1:35am Govt addressing padi seed pricing concerns - Mohamad Sabu Nation Mar 1, 2025 @ 4:30am Farmers laud PM's call to improve subsidised padi seeds quality Nation May 6, 2025 @ 3:27am Perak certified padi seed centre to produce 5,000 metric tonnes annually
The Sun
10-07-2025
- Business
- The Sun
Crop seed quality bill to protect farmers tabled next year
KLANG: The Crop Seed Quality Bill is set to be presented in Parliament next year, according to Agriculture Department director-general Datuk Nor Sam Alwi. The bill aims to protect farmers by ensuring they receive high-quality seeds and have a proper channel to address complaints if substandard seeds are supplied. Currently, the drafting process is in the engagement phase, where feedback from industry stakeholders is being collected to refine the legislation. Nor Sam Alwi highlighted the absence of a specific law to penalise sellers of poor-quality seeds, making this bill a crucial step in safeguarding farmers' interests. Agriculture and Food Security Minister Datuk Seri Mohamad Sabu, who attended the Plant Subsector Development Symposium 2025, reassured farmers that the proposed law is designed to protect them rather than impose undue pressure. He emphasised the government's commitment to preventing farmers from falling victim to fake or low-quality seeds. The bill is part of broader efforts to modernise agricultural regulations and enhance transparency in seed distribution. Once enacted, it will provide a legal framework to hold suppliers accountable, ensuring farmers receive seeds that meet quality standards. – Bernama
Malay Mail
10-07-2025
- Business
- Malay Mail
Crop Seed Quality Bill set for Parliament next year, says Agriculture Dept
KLANG, July 10 — The Crop Seed Quality Bill is expected to be tabled in Parliament next year, said Agriculture Department director-general Datuk Nor Sam Alwi. He said the process of drafting the bill was still at the engagement stage to gather feedback from industry players before being finalised to ensure that farmers' rights to quality seed supplies were protected. 'This act is a good initiative to ensure that farmers only purchase quality seeds, as currently, they have no proper channel to lodge a complaint if they get seeds that are of poor quality or not as specified. 'So far, we do not have a specific act that allows us to act against those selling poor-quality seeds,' he told a press conference after the opening of the Department of Agriculture's Plant Subsector Development Symposium 2025 here today. Also present was Agriculture and Food Security Minister Datuk Seri Mohamad Sabu. Earlier, in his speech at the event, Mohamad said the government was streamlining laws related to seeds to prevent farmers from being deceived or incurring losses from fake or poor-quality seeds. 'Although some farmers have raised concerns over this seed law, rest assured that the changes are not meant to pressure them, but rather to protect and safeguard their interests, in line with the ministry's ongoing efforts,' he said. — Bernama
