Politics · Malaysia Bureau
Malaysia inks RM1.49 billion in trade deals as Maha 2026 opens
Agriculture and food security minister Mohamad Sabu is targeting RM8 billion in total investment and trade commitments during the three-day event, with 14 memoranda of understanding signed on the opening day.
LSN Malaysia ·
Fourteen memoranda of understanding worth RM1.49 billion were inked on the opening day of Maha Trade Days 2026, signalling strong market interest in Malaysia's agricultural and food security sectors. The deals were announced as Agriculture, Agro-based Industry and Food Security Minister Mohamad Sabu officially launched the event, which is expected to draw participants and investors from across the region and beyond. The opening-day agreements represent significant progress towards the ministry's broader target of securing RM8 billion in investment and trade commitments throughout the three-day programme. Maha Trade Days serves as a key platform for Malaysia to showcase its agricultural capabilities and establish new partnerships in the food security space. The event continues to demonstrate the country's strategic importance in regional agriculture and food supply chains, with both local and international stakeholders seeking to strengthen their presence in the Malaysian market.