Malaysia has enough food supplies for six months, says Zahid

Malaysia's Deputy Prime Minister, Dr Ahmad Zahid Hamidi, has stated that the country possesses sufficient food supplies to sustain its population for at least six months. Zahid, who also heads the National Disaster Management Committee, dismissed the notion that Malaysians should stockpile food, water, and other essentials following advisories from 33 nations.

At a press conference following the Malaysia-China Cooperation Meeting, Zahid emphasized that Malaysia currently has ample food supplies to last six months. He was responding to media reports indicating that countries like France, the United Kingdom, and Japan had urged citizens to maintain supplies for a minimum of three days, primarily due to geopolitical tensions, severe weather conditions, and potential disruptions to essential services.

Zahid affirmed that the Malaysian government has diligently ensured the provision of basic necessities for its citizens and residents. In June, Economy Minister Akmal Nasrullah Mohd Nasir had previously affirmed that Malaysia's stockpiles of essential food items, encompassing chicken, eggs, fish, milk, and fruits, were sufficient for a month, despite global disruptions in the supply chain.