ISSUE OF DELAYED PADDY PLANTING, CLIMATE IMPACTS, AND FARMERS’ WELFARE
The current delay in paddy cultivation is not merely a disruption to the agricultural calendar; it represents a broader challenge affecting the availability, stability, and sustainability of Malaysia’s food system. The National Food Security Policy Action Plan (DSMN) recognizes climate change, natural disasters, water resource management, and the resilience of domestic production as critical determinants of the nation’s food security.