Two ministries are to discuss ways to overcome a reported shortage of chicken in the country, which has pushed up prices.

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Malaysia Competition Commission (MyCC) has concluded that there is no conclusive evidence of any forms of anti-competitive conduct in the Domestic Broiler Market for Peninsular Malaysia.

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Multidrug-resistant strains of Listeria monocytogenes have ben discovered in frozen burger patties taken from supermarkets and other retail shops in Malaysia, according to research recently published in the Pertanika Journal of Tropical Agricultural Science.

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Amalina Holding Sdn Bhd has signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with India's Misha Exports Pvt Ltd on the appointment of exclusive distributorship of meat, poultry, milk, eggs and products in the east coast of Peninsular Malaysia.

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ISLAMABAD: Pakistan and Malaysia have decided to further enhance bilateral cooperation in the field of agriculture.

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At a time of economic challenge in Asia, the Ross Asia Association focused its annual meeting on ‘maximizing profit through customers’ success’ as a relevant and important theme for selecting speakers and subjects that would be interesting for attendees at the event.

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Arbor Acres technical teams for the Middle East, Africa and Asia shared the same venue in Malaysia to have their annual meeting in early October. The common venue was host to around 50 customer representatives along with Aviagen regional management teams and technical specialists.

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According to Bernama.com, Mr Baharom said the Veterinary Department and the Ministry of Domestic Trade, Cooperatives and Consumerism Ministry were currently monitoring the supply of meat, chicken and egg, as well as other daily essentials, and also to ensure they were sold at reasonable prices.

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The drought in the United States is hurting the livestock industry in Malaysia and may push up chicken and pork prices.

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The newly-formed Malaysian Competition Commission (MyCC) said it would look into the workings of the entire broiler supply chain and price movement from ex-farm level to retailers, to ensure fair competition among traders and reasonable pricing for the benefit of consumers, reports TheStar.

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The Malaysian Anti Corruption Commission (MACC) was accused today of whitewashing Datuk Seri Shahrizat Jalil's National Feedlot Centre (NFC) graft investigation , with PKR's Rafiz Ramli pointing out that he had not even been questioned by investigators despite being responsible for most of the allegations against the minister and her family.

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The Johor government has embarked on a programme to produce more cattle and goat meat and milk for local consumption and export.

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DAP lawmaker Tony Pua revealed test results showing that some of the cattle raised under the scandal-ridden National Feedlot Centre (NFC) scheme had died from copper poisoning, raising health concerns about meat from the scheme, reports The Malaysian Insider.

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Shoppers in the Bukit Bintang area here were left gawking at the sight of four “mermaids” sprawled across a fishing net, their silver bodies glittering in the hot midday sun.

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A Malaysian minister embroiled in a scandal over government funds meant for a cattle project says she will resign.

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American Consortium Corporation (ACC) is a company incorporated in the offshore centre of Labuan, Malaysia. It is a joint venture company that brings together a focused effort in project execution from concept to commercialisation or realisation, through the creation of a platform where ACC members are able to synergise.

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The World Halal Forum (WHF) 2012 happening this 2 – 3 April at the Kuala Lumpur Convention Centre will focus on cultivating a universal appeal on Halal lifestyle, which represents values for both Muslim and non-Muslim consumers.

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There are no live birds import from China and chicken products sold at markets are free of the H5N1 virus, said Veterinary Services Department director-general Datuk Dr Abdul Aziz Jamaluddin.

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The Federation of Livestock Farmers’ Associations of Malaysia (FLFAM) has pledged not to sell low-quality or "rubbish pork" with the handing over of a letter of commitment to the Agriculture and Agro-based In­­dustries Ministry.

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Mr Hussin said the suspension from February to October this year, was the result of the plants not adhering to import conditions, including the halal status, specified by the Malaysian government. "During the suspension, the import of chicken pieces, could only be from the United States, at a higher price.

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Aviagen puts hatchery work in sharp focus

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Sozo Global Ltd, of which Khazanah Nasional Bhd controls a 10.43 per cent stake via Agro Treasures Sdn Bhd, is investing RM15 million to set up a halal processing plant in Penang.

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Malaysian healthcare company TDM is to sell its wholly-owned poultry unit, TD Poultry Sdn Bhd, to Vision Poultry Sdn Bhd for RM4 million.

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Beef imports into Malaysia during August increased 3% year-on-year to 9,976 tonnes swt, lifting total imports for the first eight months of 2011 by 11%, to 76,644 tonnes swt. Beef imports into Malaysia from major countries all increased during January to August, including India (up 12%), Australia (up 41%) and New Zealand (up 29%).

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TDM is to sell its poultry unit for four million ringgit (MYR).

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All parties involved in the proposed takeover of Leong Hup Holdings Bhd have been meeting several times, executive director, Tan Sri Francis Lau Tuang Nguang, has told The Star of Malaysia.

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A poultry wholesaler in the Bera district has been fined MYR10,000 for selling chicken higher than the ceiling price of MYR6.35 per kg for the festive season, according to The Star of Malayisa, citing a report in Bernama.

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Malaysia's beef imports during 2010-11 increased 11 per cent on the previous year, to a six-year high of 117,797 tonnes swt, reports Meat and Livestock Australia (MLA).

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Malaysia has lifted a ban on imports of live cattle and other livestock from Australia imposed amid a virus scare, but will maintain a ban on horse imports, a top veterinary official said Thursday. "Since yesterday, we have opened up the import of cattle, sheep and goats," said Ibrahim Che Embong, deputy director-general of Malaysia's veterinary services department.

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Malaysia's beef imports during 2010-11 increased 11% on the previous year, to a six-year high of 117,797 tonnes swt. There was a rise in volumes from India, Australia, New Zealand (NZ) and China which more than offset falls in imports from Brazil and Argentina due to restricted market access.

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The government has given assurance that the supply of food, especially chicken and beef, is sufficient to meet the demand during Ramadan and Aidilfitri next month.

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A secretariat has been set up to monitor chicken prices and ensure adequate supply ahead of the coming festivities, reports The Star.

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Low-cost and abundant meat grown in laboratories may soon be on your table. Growing muscle tissue from stem cells taken from healthy cows may soon be possible, as early in a year’s time, scientists say. The "test tube" beef, lamb and chicken meat will not require livestock, poultry, pasture and even feed.

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International Islamic University Malaysia (IIUM) initiated a move to encourage all of its foodservice operators and providers to obtain Halal certification from JAKIM by holding an exclusive “Seminar Panduan Restoran Halal” which was attended by over 60 participants in its premise today. Tuan Noordin Ibrahim, the Deputy Director of [English term for Dasar] from JAKIM officially launched the programme held in collaboration with IIUM.

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UK retailer Tesco wants to nearly double the number of products made by Malaysian small businesses that can be sold at its stores in China.

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State Islamic religious councils have been advised to set up their own abattoirs to ensure confidence among Muslims that meat and poultry slaughter processes were truly halal.

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Three smoked pork (bak kwa) products have been recalled after tests found they have too much nitrate, a preservative that can cause cancer if consumed excessively, said Health Minister Datuk Seri Liow Tiong Lai.

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Malaysian beef imports during April increased 15% year-on-year, to 9,994 tonnes swt, lifting volumes during the first four months of 2011 by 20%, totalling 40,074 tonnes swt - the highest level since 2006.

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New regulations will be implemented to stop pig farmers from sending livestock to illegal abattoirs, resulting in low quality pork, according to Malaysian Deputy Agriculture and Agro-based Industry Minister Chua Tee Yong.

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According to Bernama.com, she said the ministry took a serious view of the report and if proved unfounded, the parties involved can be hauled up under Section 13A of Food Act 1983.

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Two ministries have assured pork consumers that they are conducting a thorough investigation to ensure the safety of pork-related products in the market.

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In a media briefing, Agriculture Secretary Proceso Alcala said they are in talks with a Malaysian group, citing the growing demand for meat products from tourists visiting the Muslim country.

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The 6th World Halal Forum (WHF) provided the platform for fundamental change within the global Halal industry yet again, with several important announcements and launches held over the two days, from 4th to 5th April. Based on feedback from over 600 delegates who came from over 40 countries, this year’s WHF hit the right note by converging Islamic Finance and the Halal Industry, into one integrated Halal Economy.

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Melaka raked in 1.55 billion ringgit (MYR) last year from the poultry industry with the export of chicken and chicken-based products, accounting for 86 per cent of earnings.

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State Veterinary Services Department director, Dr Quaza Nizamuddin Hassan Nizam, said since the implementation of the enactment in January this year, only 473 of the 805 farms in the state had applied to be licensed.

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World Halal Forum, the Halal industry’s premier event opened with over 600 delegates from over 40 countries at Kuala Lumpur Convention Centre today. This international forum which is held in Malaysia annually marked the start of “Halal Malaysia Week”, a week-long series of Halal industry events.

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A selection of images taken at the World Halal Forum 2011 Opening Ceremony.

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Today, at the World Halal Forum 2011 in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, history was made with the launch of the world’s first Halal Food Index confirming the strong convergence between the Halal Industry and Islamic Finance.

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The World Halal Forum (WHF) is expected to see the unveiling of “Halal 2.0″ at this year’s event to be held on April 4-5 at the Kuala Lumpur Convention Centre.

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Goats are usually kept on a small scale either as a hobby to meet the leisure time, subsistence farming, weed control and also to the source of protein for the family

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This measure is welcomed by the EU as by the lifting the ban, Malaysia shows that it recognises that EU beef and beef products are safe. In 2001 Malaysia introduced an import ban on beef of EU origin, citing a risk of Bovine Spongiform Encephalopathy (BSE) without providing any scientific justification for the measure.

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The controversy was triggered on Tuesday when a local Chinese daily carried a report stating that consumers would only be allowed to purchase pork from butchers between 11pm to 5am beginning 2 January

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The Johor (South) Butcher Association chairman Foo Ow Chek said pork prices had gone up by RM3, with a kilo priced at RM17. “There is no fixed or regulated price and the prices differ depending on the sellers and butchers,” he said.

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A traveller mauled to death by dogs in Malaysia ran a furniture restoration business before leaving for the Asian country three months ago. Maurice Sullivan died when he was attacked by the animals at an organic farm on the northern island of Penang on Sunday.

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Milk cattle farms in five Malaysian states have been affected by the foot-and-mouth disease (FMD), the Malaysian Veterinary Services Department said on Wednesday.

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The National Meat and Livestock Corporation (NMLC) was among the 120 local companies awarded the veterinary health mark (VHM) certification from the Veterinary Services Department (VSD) at the Malaysia Agriculture, Horticulture and Agrotourism (Maha) International Show 2010 here yesterday.

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Kinta District Pork Sellers and Butchers Association chairman Kew Mook Choy said pork sellers were already suffering from poor business because of high prices.

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Unlike other birds in the poultry industry, ducks like water but the current rainy season is a bane rather than a boon for duck farmers because their egg-laying capacity drops as much as 40 per cent, reports New Straits Times. Instead of laying eggs, ducks use the bulk of their food to grow an additional layer of feathers to keep their body warm and dry as they frolic in the rain.

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According to The Star Online, Perak veterinary services director Dr Quaza Nizamuddin Hassan Nizam told the Kinta District Pork Sellers and Butchers Association not to twist facts on the issue as Perak had adequate supply to meet the needs of the local market. Association chairman Kew Mook Choy recently warned that the price of pork in Ipoh would escalate if the ban was not lifted.

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