Fourteen memorandums of understanding (MoUs) worth RM1.49 billion were signed on September 1 at the opening of MAHA Trade Days 2026 in Serdang, Malaysia [1, 2, 3, 4]. The agreements cover strategic agro-food sub-sectors such as agricultural inputs, production and processing, livestock, halal food products, pineapple, agricultural product development, technology, and capacity building [1, 2, 3, 4].
One of the largest deals is a RM1.03 billion project to develop a pineapple processing plant in Tukau, Miri, Sarawak [1, 2, 3, 4]. Other collaborations involve production and distribution of agricultural products, expanding high-tech broiler farm capacity, and the development of special fertilizers [2, 3, 4].
The Ministry of Agriculture and Food Security aims to secure RM8 billion in investment and trade commitments over the three days of the event, which runs from September 1 to 3 [1, 2, 3, 4]. Agriculture and Food Security Minister Datuk Seri Mohamad Sabu said, "Alhamdulillah, investor confidence in the food industry and those related to food (is getting better), we have reached RM1.49 billion of the target of RM8 billion," reflecting strong early interest [2].
Datuk Seri Mohamad Sabu added that the ministry hopes more Malaysian agro-food products will reach international markets in the future, highlighting a push to boost exports [2]. He said, "We want to highlight them again so that the marketing of Malaysian-made products, especially those related to food, to other countries is higher. This includes our attempt to foster better cooperation for Africa" [2].
He identified coffee, cocoa, pineapple, and durian products as items with significant global marketing potential. "I see that coffee processed in Malaysia is already widespread in the world and needs to be improved. That is one of them, the others are pineapple, durian and everything else that is already available," he said [2].
The MAHA Trade Days 2026 event featured around 2,000 exhibitors showcasing exportable products and attracted 40 international buyers, including wholesalers, distributors, and retailers [3, 4].
The event will continue through September 3, with the Ministry targeting further investment and trade commitments to reach RM8 billion over the full three days [1, 2, 3, 4].
