Recognising the Deep Plight of Our Farmers and the Key Role They Play
By Nisha Kumaravel
November 2024 FEATURE
FARMERS PARTICULARLY SMALL HOLDERS are integral to Malaysia’s agricultural sector as they account for approximately 76% of Malaysia’s food and agricultural production. [1] Despite their substantial contribution, they encounter numerous challenges, including markedly lower incomes compared to the national average. [2] In 2022, the average household income in Malaysia was at approximately RM8,500 per month. [3] How ever, the Auditor General’s Report for that year revealed that nearly a quarter of the 77,275 rice farmers earned an average of less...
Nisha Kumaravel
is a licensed counselor, communications specialist and project coordinator, advocating for labour and farmer's rights, as well as agricultural and political reform. In her spare time, she enjoys reading and caring for her 13 unruly cats.
