Dewan Rakyat Speaker Tan Sri Johari Abdul Johari stressed the importance of sharing ideas, experiences and expertise among member countries to bolster research and development efforts aimed at enhancing food security. — Picture by Shafwan ZaidonKUALA LUMPUR, April 19 — As Malaysia prepares to assume the Asean Chair, bolstering regional food security and tackling the pressing challenges of climate change have emerged as key agendas defining the nation’s leadership role in the regional bloc.
He said Asean should move away from silo approaches and combine its strengths — sizeable agricultural land, financial strength, manpower and technology — to create a food-secure region.Johari stressed the importance of sharing ideas, experiences and expertise among member countries to bolster research and development efforts aimed at enhancing food security.
He emphasised Malaysia’s interest in promoting renewable energy sources, such as hydrogen, hydro, and solar.