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Budget 2026 plants the seeds of Malaysia’ s next green revolution. Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim’ s fourth MADANI Budget turns fiscal reform into rural empowerment— directing record funding to farmers, fishermen, and food producers. With RM 2.62 billion in agricultural subsidies, modern irrigation systems in Kedah and Perlis, and youth-driven agrientrepreneurship nationwide, Malaysia is steering toward a smarter, self-sufficient food system. p08-09

Beneath the waves Octopus farming, despite its technological appeal, poses serious ecological and ethical risks— consuming more wild fish than it produces. p10-11

NEKMAT expands to shrimp farming The initiative also uplifts coastal communities by creating better income opportunities for small-scale fishermen. p17

All eyes on bamboo Bamboo is increasingly viewed not just as a traditional raw material but as a competitive modern commodity with high-value applications. p19