MAFS budget allocation likely to be increased in line with commendable performance – Anwar
SERDANG: Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has hinted that the allocation for the Ministry of Agriculture and Food Security (MAFS) is likely to be increased in Budget 2027, in line with the ministry’s commendable performance this year.
In a recent address at the closing ceremony of the Malaysia Agriculture, Horticulture and Agrotourism Exhibition (MAHA) 2026, Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim indicated that the budget allocation for the Ministry of Agriculture and Food Security (MAFS) may see an increase in the upcoming Budget 2027. This decision stems from the ministry's commendable performance throughout the year, highlighting its crucial role in bolstering the agricultural sector's growth.
Anwar emphasized that this increase aligns with the Madani government's emphasis on the ministry's initiatives and programs. During the event, Anwar also commended MAHA 2026 for its record-breaking success, with over 4.3 million visitors and total sales of RM66.88 million, underscoring the public's strong interest in the country's agricultural development.
He expressed confidence that new pillars and initiatives within the ministry would further strengthen the allocation, provided that the financial management remains strict, prudent, and free from any form of misappropriation.
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