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  "id": 12076159,
  "title": "Govt tightens imports of vegetables from China",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/05/govt-tightens-imports-of-vegetables-from-china",
  "topic": "business",
  "section": "Business",
  "published": "2026-10-05T04:22:41.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Free Malaysia Today",
    "slug": "free-malaysia-today",
    "url": "https://www.freemalaysiatoday.com/category/nation/2026/10/05/govt-tightens-imports-of-vegetables-from-china"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "The Malaysian government has implemented stricter regulations on importing vegetables, particularly from China, to avoid an influx of low-cost produce that could harm local growers. Agriculture and food security minister Mohamad Sabu explained that Chinese vegetables often sell at much lower prices than locally produced ones, impacting sales and income for Malaysian farmers. Khoo Poay Tiong, a Kota Melaka MP, inquired about measures to decrease reliance on imported food items, which accounted for over RM90 billion in value in 2025. Moamad emphasized the importance of local producers holding a significant market share to motivate younger Malaysians to pursue agriculture. The federal government is collaborating with state governments to offer land to young farmers, aiming to enhance domestic food production.",
  "summary": "Minister says vegetables from China can be sold at much lower prices, affecting local producers.",
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        "outlet": "Free Malaysia Today",
        "title": "Govt tightens imports of vegetables from China",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/05/govt-tightens-imports-of-vegetables-from-china-12076886",
        "published": "2026-10-05T04:22:41.000Z"
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}