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The Sun
27-05-2025
- Business
- The Sun
Dr Wan Azizah, leaders' spouses visit ASEAN exhibition
KUALA LUMPUR: Datuk Seri Dr Wan Azizah Wan Ismail, wife of Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim, on Tuesday hosted a tour to an exhibition, held in conjunction with the 46th ASEAN Summit, for spouses of ASEAN leaders and ministers. Present were Philippine First Lady Louise Araneta-Marcos; Le Thi Bich Tran, spouse of Vietnam's Prime Minister; and Loo Tze Lui, spouse of Singapore's Prime Minister. Also participating in the programme were Raja Datin Seri Salbiah Tengku Nujumuddin, spouse of Malaysia's Foreign Minister; Joy Balakrishnan, spouse of Singapore's Foreign Minister; Datin Dr Rohamini Sibin, spouse of Malaysia's Deputy Foreign Minister; and Deputy Women, Family and Community Development Minister Datuk Seri Dr Noraini Ahmad. They spent about 90-minute at the exhibition, checking out various Malaysian-made products and displays such as batik, songket, handicrafts, lifestyle brands, agricultural produce and technological innovations. The programme was part of a special itinerary arranged for the spouses of ASEAN leaders attending the summit, held at the Kuala Lumpur Convention Centre. Themed 'The Heritech Malaysia' - a portmanteau of heritage and technology - the exhibition features 36 booths and 25 exhibitors from local companies and various industries. The exhibition aimed to highlight Malaysia's cultural diversity and the creativity of local entrepreneurs in producing high-quality products with global appeal. During the visit, the guests participated in a batik painting activity and watched a cultural performance by the Orang Asli community. They also tried on the traditional Tempok headgear, a ceremonial accessory unique to the indigenous community, and later enjoyed light refreshment. ASEAN comprises 10 member states: Brunei, Cambodia, Indonesia, Laos, Malaysia, Myanmar, the Philippines, Singapore, Thailand, and Vietnam. Malaysia, as the Chair of ASEAN for 2025 under the theme 'Inclusivity and Sustainability', is hosting the 46th ASEAN Summit.
Malaysian Reserve
24-05-2025
- Business
- Malaysian Reserve
KPKM rolls out tech, AI to strengthen food security
THE Ministry of Agriculture and Food Security (KPKM) is strengthening its core food production sectors by implementing initiatives powered by digital technology and artificial intelligence (AI). KPKM Agricultural Modernisation Division Secretary Azwa Affendi Bakhtiar said AI is being leveraged alongside advancements in genetic engineering to develop high-quality, resilient crop and livestock breeds. Citing an example, he said the Malaysian Agricultural Research and Development Institute (MARDI) has successfully produced several new varieties, including locally cultivated onions and MS16 pineapples. 'In collaboration with strategic partners such as Malaysia Digital Economy Corporation (MDEC) and Aerodyne, we are integrating the latest digital technologies, including AI, across our three primary sub-sectors—agriculture, livestock and fisheries,' he told Bernama at the KPKM sales and exhibition booth held at the Kuala Lumpur Convention Centre (KLCC) in conjunction with the 46th ASEAN Summit and Related Meetings. He added that AI adoption is expected to enhance the sustainability of the national food supply policy and support large-scale production at reduced costs. 'This can further boost the agricultural sector's role as a key export contributor while enhancing its attractiveness to foreign investors,' he said. Azwa Affendi said the ministry's participation in the exhibition offers a platform to highlight the success of locally developed technologies and export-oriented agricultural products, including those from entrepreneurs under the guidance of the Farmers' Organisations Board, the Federal Agricultural Marketing Authority (FAMA), and other related agencies. 'At the same time, we aim to share with our ASEAN counterparts how Malaysia is addressing food security challenges through home-grown technology,' he said. Themed 'The Heritech Malaysia' — a portmanteau of heritage and technology — the exhibition features 36 booths and 25 exhibitors from local companies and various industries. Open to the public until Sunday, the event includes live demonstrations of traditional handicrafts, as well as interactive digital displays and videos. In addition to hosting the 46th ASEAN Summit under the theme 'Inclusivity and Sustainability', Kuala Lumpur will also host the 2nd ASEAN-Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) Summit and the ASEAN-GCC-China Summit next week. — BERNAMA
The Sun
24-05-2025
- Business
- The Sun
KPKM rolls out tech, AI to strengthen food security
KUALA LUMPUR: The Ministry of Agriculture and Food Security (KPKM) is strengthening its core food production sectors by implementing initiatives powered by digital technology and artificial intelligence (AI). KPKM Agricultural Modernisation Division Secretary Azwa Affendi Bakhtiar said AI is being leveraged alongside advancements in genetic engineering to develop high-quality, resilient crop and livestock breeds. Citing an example, he said the Malaysian Agricultural Research and Development Institute (MARDI) has successfully produced several new varieties, including locally cultivated onions and MS16 pineapples. 'In collaboration with strategic partners such as Malaysia Digital Economy Corporation (MDEC) and Aerodyne, we are integrating the latest digital technologies, including AI, across our three primary sub-sectors—agriculture, livestock and fisheries,' he told Bernama at the KPKM sales and exhibition booth held at the Kuala Lumpur Convention Centre (KLCC) in conjunction with the 46th ASEAN Summit and Related Meetings. He added that AI adoption is expected to enhance the sustainability of the national food supply policy and support large-scale production at reduced costs. 'This can further boost the agricultural sector's role as a key export contributor while enhancing its attractiveness to foreign investors,' he said. Azwa Affendi said the ministry's participation in the exhibition offers a platform to highlight the success of locally developed technologies and export-oriented agricultural products, including those from entrepreneurs under the guidance of the Farmers' Organisations Board, the Federal Agricultural Marketing Authority (FAMA), and other related agencies. 'At the same time, we aim to share with our ASEAN counterparts how Malaysia is addressing food security challenges through home-grown technology,' he said. Themed 'The Heritech Malaysia'—a portmanteau of heritage and technology—the exhibition features 36 booths and 25 exhibitors from local companies and various industries. Open to the public until Sunday, the event includes live demonstrations of traditional handicrafts, as well as interactive digital displays and videos. In addition to hosting the 46th ASEAN Summit under the theme 'Inclusivity and Sustainability', Kuala Lumpur will also host the 2nd ASEAN-Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) Summit and the ASEAN-GCC-China Summit next week.
The Star
24-05-2025
- Business
- The Star
Agriculture Ministry rolls out tech, AI to strengthen food security
KUALA LUMPUR: The Agriculture and Food Security Ministry is strengthening its core food production sectors by implementing initiatives powered by digital technology and artificial intelligence (AI). Its Agricultural Modernisation Division Secretary Azwa Affendi Bakhtiar said AI is being leveraged alongside advancements in genetic engineering to develop high-quality, resilient crop and livestock breeds. Citing an example, he said the Malaysian Agricultural Research and Development Institute (Mardi) has successfully produced several new varieties, including locally cultivated onions and MS16 pineapples. "In collaboration with strategic partners such as Malaysia Digital Economy Corporation (MDEC) and Aerodyne, we are integrating the latest digital technologies, including AI, across our three primary sub-sectors-agriculture, livestock and fisheries," he told Bernama. Azwa Affendi said this at the sales and exhibition booth held at the Kuala Lumpur Convention Centre in conjunction with the 46th Asean Summit and Related Meetings on Saturday (May 24). He added that AI adoption is expected to enhance the sustainability of the national food supply policy and support large-scale production at reduced costs. "This can further boost the agricultural sector's role as a key export contributor while enhancing its attractiveness to foreign investors," he said. Azwa Affendi said the ministry's participation in the exhibition offers a platform to highlight the success of locally developed technologies and export-oriented agricultural products, including those from entrepreneurs under the guidance of the Farmers' Organisations Board, the Federal Agricultural Marketing Authority (FAMA), and other related agencies. "At the same time, we aim to share with our Asean counterparts how Malaysia is addressing food security challenges through home-grown technology," he said. Themed 'The Heritech Malaysia'-a portmanteau of heritage and technology-the exhibition features 36 booths and 25 exhibitors from local companies and various industries. Open to the public until Sunday, the event includes live demonstrations of traditional handicrafts, as well as interactive digital displays and videos. In addition to hosting the 46th Asean Summit under the theme 'Inclusivity and Sustainability', Kuala Lumpur will also host the 2nd Asean-Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) Summit and the Asean-GCC-China Summit next week. - Bernama
Malaysian Reserve
23-05-2025
- Business
- Malaysian Reserve
Malaysia sees opportunity to expand local products to Gulf countries
by HIDAYATH HISHAM MALAYSIA has the potential to expand the reach of its local products to Gulf nations through engagements during the 46th ASEAN Summit. ASEAN Logistics, Media and Publicity Subcommittee head Zamshari Shaharan said the participation of Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) countries presents an opportunity to introduce Malaysian products to new markets. 'At this ASEAN Summit, the GCC could be a new market opportunity alongside other ASEAN countries. Other ASEAN countries may already be familiar with our products, but the Gulf nations represent an opportunity to introduce local products. 'For example, we can bring local fruits to those countries for marketing, which in turn helps promote Malaysian brands abroad,' Zamshari told The Malaysian Reserve (TMR) when met at the exhibition and sales pavilion held in conjunction with the 46th ASEAN Summit. The GCC — comprising Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates (UAE), Qatar, Kuwait, Oman and Bahrain — has been accorded a special role at this year's ASEAN gathering. The exhibition area is open to the public from May 23 to 25 and to ASEAN delegates from May 26 to 27 at Hall 2, Ground Level, Kuala Lumpur Convention Centre (KLCC). The 2025 ASEAN Summit exhibition, themed The Heritech Malaysia, blends heritage and technology by showcasing local crafts, food and beverages (F&B), government-backed services and offerings from Malaysian companies. Highlights include gold-thread embroidery demonstrations, live digital wallet showcases, interactive games, craft exhibits, digital installations, product launches and lucky draws. Other activities feature batik drawing, weaving demonstrations, Orang Asli interactive sessions, giveaways, local product sales, F&B tastings and drone simulations. Malaysia assumed the ASEAN chairmanship this year from Laos, carrying the theme of Inclusion and Sustainability. This the country's fifth time chairing ASEAN, after previous terms in 1977, 1997, 2005 and 2015.
