Food Technology – Agriculture Food Processing

The Government promotes innovation and advanced technology adoption in operations, aiming to boost agricultural productivity, self-sufficiency, and profitability. These technologies also lead to safer, efficient, and environmentally friendly production processes.

The food processing sub-sector is crucial for Malaysia’s diversified economy, offering high-value food product manufacturing opportunities. It contributes about 11% of Malaysia’s manufacturing output in 2023. To stay competitive, food manufacturers pursue efficient, automated, and flexible approaches to meet consumer demands.

The animal feed industry is crucial to Malaysia’s agriculture and food production sectors. It is essential for the growth and productivity of livestock and poultry to provide the necessary nutrients to animals to grow faster and produce more meat, milk, and eggs. The industry directly impacts the country’s ability to meet its domestic food needs and contributes to food security. In 2023, 4 projects were approved toward the production and development of various animal feed products with an investment value of RM79.5 million.