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The Sun
a day ago
- Business
- The Sun
KPKM proposes short-term agriculture censuses for better policy coordination
PUTRAJAYA: The Agriculture and Food Security Ministry (KPKM) has recommended that the Department of Statistics Malaysia (DOSM) conduct short-term agricultural censuses every two to four years to ensure timely data updates for improved policy coordination. KPKM secretary-general Datuk Seri Isham Ishak highlighted the importance of frequent data collection following the findings of the 2024 Agriculture Census, which provides detailed insights at both national and district levels. 'We have discussed with DOSM how future censuses can be implemented. For federal-level policymaking, we need long-term statistics over five to 10 years. However, for state and district-level execution, data must be refreshed more often. Smaller-scale censuses would be cost-effective,' he said during a press conference. The 2024 census offers granular data on farming demographics, crop types, land ownership, and mechanisation adoption. 'We now have hyperlocal data. In Senaling, Kuala Pilah, for instance, we know the number of farmers, their crops, and production levels. This helps state governments and village leaders make informed decisions to boost yields,' Isham explained. Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Fadillah Yusof previously announced that short-term agricultural surveys would begin in 2026 to enhance sector monitoring. Additionally, KPKM plans to introduce a cooperative-based farm management model to consolidate smallholders and landowners, improving productivity through collective government assistance. 'With over 220,000 padi farmers nationwide averaging two hectares each, grouping them could enhance efficiency and income,' Isham noted. The success of this model depends on accurate data and strong federal-state collaboration with local farming communities. - Bernama
Barnama
a day ago
- Business
- Barnama
KPKM Proposes Short-term Agriculture Censuses To Improve Policy Coordination
GENERAL PUTRAJAYA, July 28 (Bernama) -- The Agriculture and Food Security Ministry (KPKM) has proposed that the Department of Statistics Malaysia (DOSM) conduct short-term agricultural censuses every two to four years to ensure data is regularly updated, enabling more effective policy coordination. KPKM secretary-general Datuk Seri Isham Ishak said this follows the findings of the 2024 Agriculture Census, which provides comprehensive data not only at the national level but also at district levels nationwide. 'We have discussed with DOSM how future censuses can be implemented. For federal-level policymaking, we need long-term statistics over five to 10 years. 'However, for implementation at the state and district levels, data must be updated more frequently. Therefore, we hope DOSM can conduct smaller-scale censuses periodically, as large-scale surveys are costly,' he told a special press conference here today. Isham said the 2024 Agriculture Census offers a comprehensive picture of agricultural patterns, including the number of farmers, types of crops and land ownership at the district level. 'We now have hyperlocal data. For example, in Senaling, Kuala Pilah, we know how many farmers there are, what crops they grow and how much they produce. This allows the state government to conduct gap analysis, and village heads can help make better-informed decisions to increase yields,' he said. The 2024 census, conducted by DOSM, gathered data on agricultural holdings, including demographic profiles, crop yields, input costs, farm sizes, land use and ownership, mechanisation and technology adoption. This information is crucial for formulating both short- and long-term policies and programmes to improve food security, productivity and the promotion of sustainable agriculture. Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Fadillah Yusof previously said that short-term agricultural surveys would be carried out periodically starting in 2026 to improve data availability and support continuous monitoring of the sector.
The Star
16-07-2025
- Politics
- The Star
AGC appeals High Court's dismissal of committal bid against Isham Jalil
KUALA LUMPUR: The Attorney General's Chambers (AGC) has filed a notice of appeal against the High Court's decision to dismiss its committal proceedings against former Umno information chief Isham Jalil. The proceedings were related to Isham's public remarks under his full name, Hizatul Isham Abdul Jalil, on the 1Malaysia Development Berhad (1MDB) case involving former prime minister Datuk Seri Najib Tun Razak. Isham's lawyer, Jamie Wong, confirmed that her team received an email with the attached notice of appeal from the AGC on Tuesday (July 15) night. "We received the email along with a cover letter from the AGC at 7.28pm," she said. On July 8, judge K. Muniandy dismissed the committal proceedings, ruling that Isham's comments did not pose a real risk of undermining public confidence in the judiciary. The proceedings arose from statements made by Isham during an interview titled "Townhall for Justice: Keadilan Sebenarnya Untuk Siapa", in which he allegedly made remarks concerning the trial and appeal of Najib in the SRC International and 1MDB cases. The remarks were subsequently published on the Facebook page of The Malaya Post on Sept 30, 2023. The AG contended that Isham's remarks included a challenge to the recusal process involving Justice Datuk Collin Lawrence Sequerah (now a judge of the Court of Appeal), who had presided over the 1MDB trial in the High Court. The AG further asserted that the respondent's statements had the effect of scandalising the judiciary and were capable of eroding public confidence in the integrity and impartiality of the judicial institution. - Bernama
The Sun
16-07-2025
- Politics
- The Sun
AGC appeals dismissal of committal bid against Isham Jalil
KUALA LUMPUR: The Attorney General's Chambers (AGC) has lodged an appeal against the High Court's decision to reject its committal proceedings against former UMNO information chief Isham Jalil. The case stems from Isham's public statements regarding the 1Malaysia Development Berhad (1MDB) trial involving ex-prime minister Datuk Seri Najib Tun Razak. Isham's lawyer, Jamie Wong, confirmed receiving the notice of appeal from the AGC late yesterday. 'We were notified via email with the attached documents at 7.28 pm,' she said. On July 8, Judge K. Muniandy dismissed the proceedings, stating Isham's remarks did not threaten public confidence in the judiciary. The case originated from comments made during an interview titled 'Townhall for Justice: Keadilan Sebenarnya Untuk Siapa,' where Isham allegedly questioned the recusal process involving Justice Datuk Collin Lawrence Sequerah, who presided over Najib's 1MDB trial. The AGC argued Isham's statements risked undermining judicial integrity. The remarks were later published on The Malaya Post's Facebook page on September 30, 2023. - Bernama
Barnama
16-07-2025
- Politics
- Barnama
AGC Appeals High Court's Dismissal Of Committal Bid Against Isham Jalil
KUALA LUMPUR, July 16 (Bernama) -- The Attorney General's Chambers (AGC) has filed a notice of appeal against the High Court's decision to dismiss its committal proceedings against former UMNO information chief Isham Jalil. The proceedings were related to Isham's public remarks under his full name, Hizatul Isham Abdul Jalil, on the 1Malaysia Development Berhad (1MDB) case involving former prime minister Datuk Seri Najib Tun Razak. Isham's lawyer, Jamie Wong, confirmed to Bernama that her team received an email with the attached notice of appeal from the AGC last night. 'We received the email along with a cover letter from the AGC at 7.28 pm,' she said. On July 8, Judge K. Muniandy dismissed the committal proceedings, ruling that Isham's comments did not pose a real risk of undermining public confidence in the judiciary. The proceedings arose from statements made by Isham during an interview titled 'Townhall for Justice: Keadilan Sebenarnya Untuk Siapa', in which he allegedly made remarks concerning the trial and appeal of Najib in the SRC International and 1MDB cases. The remarks were subsequently published on the Facebook page of The Malaya Post on Sept 30, 2023. The AG contended that Isham's remarks included a challenge to the recusal process involving Justice Datuk Collin Lawrence Sequerah (now a judge of the Court of Appeal), who had presided over the 1MDB trial in the High Court. The AG further asserted that the respondent's statements had the effect of scandalising the judiciary and were capable of eroding public confidence in the integrity and impartiality of the judicial institution.
