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In Malaysia, about 25% of the total land area, or 8 million hectares, is used for agriculture. Of that amount, more than 80% of land is used for commodity crops (e.g. oil palm and rubber). Only 0.4 million of the 8 million hectares is used for production of vegetables, fruits, freshwater fish and dairy products. 

State assemblies nationwide should establish select committees to ensure check and balance measures are implemented, a think-tank said.

Anwar said Syahir’s remarks were not made based on facts because the unity government has actually channeled more allocation to Kelantan compared to the previous governments when PAS and Bersatu were part of the ruling parties.