Examines the changes in the pattern of life on the estates in Malaysia from 1960 to 1980. Imposition of the Sunday day of rest; Introduction of contour-planting; Implementation of immigration laws; Replacement of rubber with oil palm cultivation; Reawakening of religious awareness on the estates; Investment in expensive equipment to fake or counterfeit products coming … Read more
The purpose of this article is to analyze the limitations and contradictions of agrarian reforms. Basically two types of agrarian reforms are distinguished: reformist and radical. Both types are analysed by drawing on the Chilean experience. The aims and the implementation of each type of agrarian reform are presented before proceeding to their assessment. The … Read more
Tey, Yeong Sheng Shamsudin, Mad Nasir, Zainalabidin et al There has been a notable success in the Malaysian economy, with its countrymen getting wealthier and food consumption undergoing transitional changes. This study intends to analyze the complete demand system of food in Malaysia by using the Household Expenditure Survey 2004/2005 via the Linear Approximate Almost … Read more
The article explore the role of agriculture and rural development in Malaysia, and organic farming in the national context. Author: Ong, Khun Wai. Download
It is clear from the above that there are well founded reasons for Malaysia’s (re)emphasis on agriculture. The medium-term course charted in the 9MP holds great promise. Within this development, there is also a continuing interplay between agri-food supply chain management (SCM) and the rise of supermarkets. Whether countries benefit or lose from these developments … Read more
Now, whether Malaysia benefits from these interplay depends on the net benefits to producers and consumers through better prices, time costs, and food safety as well as on access to markets and on employment generated, skills and wage effects in the whole agrifood supply chain. It will also depend on how well Malaysia develop and … Read more
This paper examines the major factors leading to the recent revival of interest in agriculture in many Asian countries, Malaysia included, after a lull of almost two decades. It then underscores the increasing relevance and impact of the development and management of agri-food supply chains and international networks at the global, regional and Malaysian levels … Read more
The government should consider wholesale reforms of the paddy sub-sector to address problems of chronic inefficiency and persistent poverty. Sequenced liberalisation of the paddy sub-sector together with complimentary strategies should be a foremost consideration to address these issues and to improve national competitiveness. Publication:MIERScan, 25 June 2007. Download
The food industry is generally the least vulnerable to economic changes in the world. Food markets are constantly evolving, driven not only by changes in consumer preferences, but also by technology, linkages between members of the food supply chains, prevailing policies and business environments. Publication: MIERScan, 19 March 2007. [Download]
Policy alone is not enough to make the agricultural sector globally competitive; a vision needs to be put in place to push the country to the forefront as a major environmentally friendly food producer. Publication/Conference: MIERScan, 10 March 2008. Download