JAKARTA Minister of Agriculture Amran Sulaiman said Malaysia wants to import rice from Indonesia because rice prices there are soaring.
This was related to Amran after receiving a visit from the Minister of Agriculture and Food Insurance, Datuk Seri Mohammad bin Sabu at his office, Tuesday, April 22.
There is a demand for rice from Malaysia to us. However, in the meantime, we must maintain the availability and security of domestic stocks first. National food security is a top priority. After that is achieved, then we can consider further support for friendly countries," explained Amran through a press release received by VOI, Tuesday.
Arman admitted that Indonesia's success in increasing rice production in a number of areas was the result of the adoption of digital technology, mechanization, use of superior varieties, and strategic policies that were fully supported by President Prabowo Subianto.
"We are open to sharing experiences and technology with friendly countries like Malaysia. We believe that the stronger the country in the food sector, the more resilient our region is in facing the global crisis," Amran said.
During the bilateral meeting, the Minister of Agriculture and Malaysian Food Guarantee, Datuk Seri Mohammad bin Sabu praised the progress of the Indonesian agricultural sector, especially in rice production which was considered very rapid and successful.
This cannot be separated from the application of modern and efficient agricultural technology.
Thus, Malaysia wants to exchange technology.
"I am amazed by the progress of the Indonesian agricultural sector, especially the significant increase in rice production to meet national needs and have the potential for exports," said Datuk Seri Mohammad.
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He admitted that Malaysia's rice production is currently still far behind with a low planting index so that national demand is still very dependent on imports. Malaysia is also facing a surge in rice prices due to limited domestic supply.
"Because Indonesia and Malaysia are two neighboring countries that are very close, such as brothers and sisters, we feel the need to learn from Indonesia. There are many advantages that we see here and we need to learn," he said.
Malaysia through its agricultural research institute, Mardi, also expressed readiness to strengthen cooperation with the Indonesian Ministry of Agriculture, especially in the fields of research, innovation, and human resource capacity development.
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