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Jag Vasant, an Indian-flagged tanker carrying liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) that transited through the Strait of Hormuz amid the Middle East war, remains docked at an offloading terminal along the coast in Mumbai on April 1. - (Photo by Punit Paranjpe / AFP)

Economy Minister Akmal Nasrullah Mohd Nasir - BERNAMA FILE PIX

IMF Managing Director Kristalina Georgieva speaks during a television interview during the 2026 IMF and World Bank Group Spring Meetings in Washington, DC, on April 15, 2026. - (Photo by KENT NISHIMURA / AFP)

The government assures that the supply of essential food items remains stable and is not expected to face disruptions in the near future despite the global energy crisis. Photo for illustrative purposes only - Pixabay

A 20 per cent rise in global food prices could push an additional five million middle and low-income people in Arab countries into food insecurity, United Nations Economic and Social Commission for Western Asia (ESCWA) warned on Thursday. Photo for illustrative purposes only - Canva

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Technological innovations such as precision farming and climate-resilient crops would be key to improving long-term food security. - Canva

Fruit and vegetables such as tomatoes, chilies, and cucumbers were also at risk as they require higher fertiliser input, affecting both yield and quality. Photo for illustrative purposes only - Canva

Malaysians may soon find their grocery baskets lighter as the West Asia conflict begins to squeeze the nation’s poultry, vegetables and essential food supplies, with experts warning that availability no longer guarantees affordability. Photo for illustrative purposes only - Pixabay

Experts said that responsible purchasing and staying calm are the best ways to ensure stability in the supply of goods for everyone. Bernama photo