The Malaysia Global Business Forum will organize a series of food security event in conjunction with its food security initiative. To get more information about the upcoming events please contact us today. Upcoming Events : Launch of MGBF Food Security Initiative Stakeholder 1st Roundtable Stakeholder 2nd Roundtable Stakeholder 3rd Roundtable Conference Food Security Malaysia Looking forward to 2017 - Commentary Attribute this statement to: Nordin Abdullah Managing Director, Glenreagh Sdn. Bhd. The recent tabling of the 2017 budget themed “Budget 2017: Ensuring Unity and Economic Growth, Inclusive Prudent Spending, Wellbeing of the Rakyat”, the budget allocation of some RM260.8 Billion has balanced the immediate concerns of the people and the long term strategic goals of sustainable economic growth for the country. Key indicators of economic growth such as improved purchasing power, continued domestic demand and consistent external trade figures builds confidence in Malaysia’s economy.  Coupled with the government’s ability to [...]

"The need to balance spending on infrastructure projects and social well being programs remains a challenge for the government yet the current GDP growth and revenues from tax collection will ensure that the government's continued commitment to the people in both in the near future and over the long haul is fulfilled." "Continued spending on infrastructure that improves the investment environment for food production which will lead to higher levels of food security as a strategy to reduce food based inflation should also be a priority." "Affordable housing should be seen as key enablers for sustainable development and one that will have a lasting impact on the people in both rural and urban areas of the country." "Both these measures would be in line with the government's stated goal of poverty eradication, managing the cost of living and ultimately moving from a middle income nation to that of a high [...]