The Malaysian Food Sovereignty Forum has raised the alarm over proposed changes to two key agricultural laws: the Protection of New Plant Varieties Act and the Plant Seed Quality Bill. These two important laws affecting agriculture are set for debate in Parliament, but are the right people being heard? The Malaysian Food Sovereignty Forum says no, pointing to a lack of engagement with farmers and civil society. We speak to FKMM Coordinator Nurfitri Amir Bin Muhammad about the implications of the proposed changes, and their call for greater transparency and consultation before any legislative changes move forward. Amir is also a paddy farmer himself, and the Secretary of Pertubuhan Persaudaraan Pesawah Malaysia (PeSAWAH).

Image Credit: Malaysian Food Sovereignty Forum’s Facebook

Produced by: Juliet Jacobs

Presented by: Juliet Jacobs

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Categories:  environment,  Law/Activism

Tags:  Plant Seed Quality Bill,  Malaysian Food Sovereignty Forum,  the bigger picture,  earth matters,  Protection of New Plant Varieties Act,  food sovereignty,  farmer's rights,  UPOV 91,  food security,  native seed protection,  biodiversity,  malaysian indigenous communities,  Pertubuhan Persaudaraan Pesawah Malaysia,  Pertubuhan Peladang Kebangsaan,  Forum Kedaulatan Makanan Malaysia,