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Food June 2007
Food June 2007
Food June 2007
Immense Opportunities
Malaysian culture has grown from a potpourri of ethnic
mixes derived from some of the world’s oldest
civilizations. This fusion has created a rich diverse
society that gives a unique essence in everything
Malaysians do. Malaysia is a lush tropical land full of
natural resources that adds flavour and variety to the
research, cultivation and processing of foods. Thus,
Malaysia is poised to become one of the leading Asian
countries in food production and processing.
1 Food Industries
Fruits and Vegetables: A variety of fruits and vegetables
are produced for fresh consumption in the domestic and
export markets. The major activity in the downstream
processing of fruits is the canning of pineapple and pineapple
juice. Other fruits such as guava, passion fruit, jackfruit and
banana are also being processed into puree/juice, snacks,
pickles and jam. The processing of vegetables is confined to
Pepper and pepper products: the production of sauces and pickles.
Malaysia is the world’s 5th largest
producer of pepper, exporting RM 146 Malaysia remains a net importer of processed fruits and
million (USD 39 million). Value-added vegetables with net import amounting to RM 134 million
pepper and pepper products include (USD 36 million). The fruit and vegetable processing industry
specialty pepper and processed has tremendous potential for import substitution and export
pepper-based products such as spice opportunities. Investors are encouraged to undertake the
mixes and blends, seasonings and commercial cultivation of fruits and vegetables.
flavourings.
Food Industries 2
Malaysia’s current population of 26.13 million is growing
steadily at an annual growth rate of about 2.2%. The country
has seen a steady increase in the standard of living and with
it, its purchasing power (per capita income exceeds RM18,100
or USD4,781). Lifestyle changes have led to an increase in
the demand for convenience foods and health foods.
The same goes with ASEAN. With a population of 550 million, this
huge market still has a vast potential waiting to be tapped.
3 Food Industries
In the livestock industry, the country is self-
sufficient in poultry. Poultry meat is a major raw
material for further processing. The production
from the fishery sector includes 84% from marine
catchments and 16% from aquaculture, with
shrimp and brackish-water fish making up the bulk
of the production. Malaysia’s cocoa grinding
capacity of more than 200,000 tonnes provides
raw materials for further downstream processing.
Fruits in commercial cultivation include papaya,
pineapple, watermelon, banana, starfruit, mango,
durian, rambutan, guava and some citrus fruits.
4000
3000
1,133,300
2,071,000
2000
1,994,500
1,575,000
1,295,000
980,100
771,300
1000
2005
2010
0
Commodity Fruit Vegetable Fishery Poultry
production (broiler)
Food Industries 4
Malaysia’s skilled young workforce and training facilities enable the
country to be an excellent choice for nurturing and expanding the
growing food industry.
The government continues to upgrade and expand its workforce
through training programmes at the large number of public and private
training institutions such as technical schools, polytechnics and
industrial training institutes. Food processing courses and training are
widely offered in government and private institutions and there are
qualified food science and technology graduates to meet the
requirements of the industry. In addition, relevant agencies such as the
Malaysian Agricultural Research and Development Institute (MARDI),
Department of Fisheries, Department of Veterinary Services and the
Agriculture Institutes conduct courses on farm management and
production technology as well as food processing technology.
Companies can also employ expatriates where specialized skills are
required. The Malaysian lifestyle, with its comfortable social cultural
environment, is one of the reasons why companies are able to attract
the best brains for relocation.
5 Food Industries
The packaging sector and cold chain facilities in Malaysia have grown
to accommodate the rising requirements of the food industry.
The packaging industry provides products ranging from glass
containers, cans, paper, plastic, biodegradable and packaging.
Existing policies allow manufacturers to import duty-free direct
packaging materials that are not available locally.
Cold chain facilities are basically in place for processed, frozen and
chilled products. The government is encouraging the development of
this supporting industry in tandem with the growth of the chilled and
frozen food sector.
Malaysia’s multi-structured network of road,
sea and air links facilitates the expedient and
cost-competitive delivery of food products.
Marketing support is provided by agencies
such as the Malaysia External Trade
Development Corporation (MATRADE) and
FAMA (Federal Agricultural Marketing Authority)
through their wide network of local and
international offices.
Food Industries 6
The Malaysian Agricultural Research and Development Institute (MARDI)
focuses on genetic improvement and pest management using
biotechnology, post-harvest technology and mechanization. It is also
involved in the development of value-added products, with some of its
research projects ready for commercialisation.
The Malaysian Palm Oil Board (MPOB) also conducts R&D to enhance the
well-being of Malaysia’s palm oil industry. Many of the technologies and
products developed by MPOB have been commercialised, among them
red palm oil, healthful margarine and oil blends.
To achieve Malaysia’s vision of becoming a key centre for cocoa
processing in Asia, the Malaysian Cocoa Board (MCB) is continuously
intensifying its R&D programme for both the upstream and downstream
sectors particularly in widening the product-base of cocoa products . The
laboratory in the Downstream Research Centre of the MCB is accessible
to manufacturers for analytical support.
The Forest Research Institute of Malaysia (FRIM) is another major research
institution actively conducting research into the commercial cultivation of
herbs and medicinal plants. It provides research-based services for the
conservation, processing, management, development and utilisation of
these forest resources for commercialisation.
The Fisheries Research Institute (FRI) conducts
research in various fields including aquaculture,
aquatic ecology, fish diseases, fisheries products
and biotechnology.
7 Food Industries
Investment opportunities abound in the food-
processing sector. The three thrust areas
are:
Food Industries 8
Ministry of International Trade Department of Fisheries Malaysian Cocoa Board
and Industry (MITI) Wisma Tani, 5th-6th Floor, Wisma SEDCO
Block 10, Government Level 1-7, Lot 4G2, Precint 4 Lorong Plaza Wawasan, Off Coastal
Offices Complex Federal Government Highway, 88999 Kota Kinabalu
Jalan Duta Administration Centre Sabah
50622 Kuala Lumpur 62628 Putrajaya Tel: 6088 252 572
Tel: 603 6203 3022 Tel: 603 8870 4000 Fax: 6088 239 575
Fax: 603 6201 2337 Fax: 603 8888 2460 E-mail: mcb_enquiry@koko.gov.my
E-mail: webmiti@miti.gov.my E-mail: hqhelp@dof.gov.my Website: www.koko.gov.my
Website: www.miti.gov.my Website: agrolink.moa.my/dof
Forest Research Institute
Malaysia External Trade Federal Agricultural Marketing Malaysia
Development Corporation Authority (FAMA) Kepong, 52109 Selangor
(MATRADE) Bangunan FAMA Point, Lot 17304 Tel: 603 6279 7000
Menara MATRADE, Jalan Khidmat Jalan Persiaran 1 Fax: 603 6273 1314
Usaha, Off Jalan Duta, Bandar Baru Selayang E-mail: rahman@frim.gov.my
50480 Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia 68100 Batu Caves Website: www.frim.gov.my
Tel: 603 6207 7077 Selangor Darul Ehsan
Fax: 603 6203 7037 Tel: 603 6138 9622
E-mail: info@matrade.gov.my Fax: 603 6136 5610 Department of Public Health
Website: www.matrade.gov.my E-mail: fama@fama.net.my Ministry of Health
Website: www.famaxchange.org Food Safety and Quality Division
Small and Medium Industries Level 3,Blok E7, Parcel E, Precint 1
Development Corporation Malaysian Agricultural Research Federal Government
(SMIDEC) & Development Institute (MARDI) Administrative Centre
Aras 20, West Wing, Menara GPO Box 12301, 62518 Putrajaya
MATRADE, Jalan Khidmat Usaha, 50774 Kuala Lumpur Tel: 603 8883 3888
Off Jalan Duta Tel: 603 8943 7111 Fax: 603 8889 3815
50480 Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia Fax: 603 8948 3664 E-mail: fqc-division@moh.gov.my
Tel: 603 6207 6000 E-mail: dg@mardi.my Website: www.fsqd.com.my
Fax: 603 6201 6564 Website: www.mardi.my
E-mail: info@smidec.gov.my Department of Islamic
Website: www.smidec.gov.my Fisheries Research Institute (FRI) Development Malaysia (JAKIM)
11960 Batu Maung, Penang Level 4-9 Blok D7,
The Ministry of Agriculture & Tel: 604 626 3925/626 3926 Federal Government
Agro-Based Industry Fax: 604 6262210 Administrative Centre
Wisma Tani, E-mail: fripen@tm.net.my 62519 Putrajaya
Lot 4G1, Precint 4 Website: www.agrolink.moa.my/dof/fri Tel: 603 8886 4000
Federal Government Fax: 603 8889 2039
Administration Centre E-mail: webmaster@islam.gov.my
62624 Putrajaya Ministry of Plantation Industries Website: www.islam.gov.my
Tel: 603 8870 1000 and Commodities
Fax: 603 8870 1467 No. 15, Level 6-13, Lot 2G4, Precint 2 SIRIM Berhad
E-mail: admin@moa.my Federal Government No. 1, Persiaran Dato’ Menteri
Website: agrolink.moa.my Administrative Centre Section 2, P.O. Box 7035
62654 Putrajaya 40911 Shah Alam
Tel: 603 8880 3300 Selangor Darul Ehsan
Department of Agriculture Fax: 603 8880 3441 Tel: 603 5544 6000
Wisma Tani, E-mail: dzul@kppk.gov.my Fax: 603 5510 8095
Level 7-17, Lot 4G2, Precint 4 Website: www.kppk.gov.my E-mail: web@sirim.my
Federal Government Website: www.sirim.my
Administration Centre Malaysian Palm Oil Board (MPOB)
62632 Putrajaya No. 6, Persiaran Institusi SIRIM QAS International
Tel: 603 8870 3000 Bandar Baru Bangi Sdn. Bhd.
Fax: 603 8888 3376 43000 Kajang Building 4, SIRIM Complex
E-mail: webmaster@doa.gov.my P.O. Box 10620 1, Persiaran Dato’ Menteri
Website: agrolink.moa.my/doa 50720 Kuala Lumpur P. O. Box 7035
Tel: 603 8769 4400 40911 Shah Alam
Department of Veterinary Services Fax: 603 8925 9446 Tel: 603 5544 6400
Wisma Tani, Podium Block E-mail: mjohari@mpob.gov.my Fax: 603 5544 6466
Lot 4G1, Precint 4 Website: www.mpob.gov.my E-mail: qas_marketing@sirim.my
Federal Government Website: www.sirim-qas.com.my
Administration Centre
62630 Putrajaya
Tel: 603 8870 2000
Fax: 603 8888 6021
E-mail: webmaster@jph.gov.my
Website: agrolink.moa.my/jph
9 Food Industries
Malaysian Industrial Development Authority
MIDA’s State Offices
MIDA Johor MIDA Pahang MIDA Sabah
Room 15.03, Level 15, Wisma LKN Suite 3, 11th Fl., Kompleks Teruntum Lot D9.4 & D9.5, Tingkat 9
49, Jalan Wong Ah Fook P.O. Box 178, 25720 Kuantan, Pahang Block D, Bangunan KWSP
80000 Johor Bahru, Johor Tel: (609) 513 7334 Karamunsing
Tel: (607) 224 2550/224 5500 Fax: (609) 513 7333 88100 Kota Kinabalu, Sabah
Fax: (607) 224 2360 E-mail: midaphg@po.jaring.my Tel: (6088) 211 411
E-mail: midajb@tm.net.my Fax: (6088) 211 412
MIDA Perak E-mail: midasbh@tm.net.my
MIDA Kedah & Perlis Level 4, Perak Techno Trade Centre
4th Floor, East Wing, No. 88, Menara Bina (PTTC) MIDA Sarawak
Darulaman Berhad, Lebuhraya Darulaman, Bandar Meru Raya Room 404, 4th Fl.,
05100 Alor Setar , Kedah Off Jalan Jelapang, Bangunan Bank Negara,
Tel: (604) 731 3978 P.O.Box 210, 30720 Ipoh, Perak No. 147, Jalan Satok, P.O. Box 716
Fax: (604) 731 2439 Tel: (605) 526 9962/526 9961 93714 Kuching, Sarawak
E-mail: midaas@po.jaring.my Fax: (605) 527 9960 Tel: (6082) 254 251/237 484
E-mail: midaprk@po.jaring.my Fax: (6082) 252 375
MIDA Kelantan E-mail: mida_kch@tm.net.my
5th Fl.,Bangunan PKINK MIDA Pulau Pinang
Jalan Tengku Maharani Puteri 4.03, 4th Floor, Menara PSCI MIDA Terengganu
15000 Kota Bharu, Kelantan 39, Jalan Sultan Ahmad Shah 5th Floor, Menara Yayasan Islam
Tel: (609) 748 3151 10050, Pulau Pinang Terengganu
Fax: (609) 744 7294 Tel: (604) 228 0575 Jalan Sultan Omar
E-mail: midakb@po.jaring.my Fax: (604) 228 0327 20300 Kuala Terengganu, Terengganu
E-mail: midapg@po.jaring.my Tel: (609) 622 7200
MIDA Melaka Fax: (609) 623 2260
3th Fl., Menara MITC E-mail: midakt@pd.jaring.my
Kompleks MITC, Jalan Konvensyen
75450 Ayer Keroh, Melaka
Tel: (606) 232 2876/78
Fax: (606) 232 2875
E-mail: midamel@po.jaring.my
MIDA Shanghai
Units 807-809, Level 8, Shanghai Kerry
Centre, No. 1515, Nanjing Road (West)
Shanghai, 200040, China
Tel: (8621) 6289 4547
Fax: (8621) 6279 4009
E-mail: midash@online.sh.cn
For more information on investment opportunities,
please contact:
June 2007