With a global pandemic disrupting supply chains and triggering economic crises around the world, governments are taking steps to ensure they do not also end up with a food crisis on their hands. In Malaysia, we measure rice self-sufficiency levels, but is this a good gauge of our food security? On the Breakfast Grille, we speak to Professor Sayed Azam-Ali, until recently, CEO of Crops for the Future Research Centre, to find out more.

Produced by: Arleen Webber

Presented by: Lyn Mak

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Tags:  food,  sustainability,  pandemic,  supply chains,  economy,  markets,