According to Zaobao, ThemalaysianReserve and other websites on May 20, 22, 2022, Malaysia's Prime Minister Ismail Sabri announced on May 18, to ensure adequate food supply in Malaysia, the import of food will not need an import permit, which will enable all parties to import any food into the country.  Every year, Malaysia has recorded over RM50 billion in imports of basic foodstuffs such as rice (about 30% of imports, same below), beef (78%), mutton (almost 90%) and cabbage (60%).  However, it should be noted that although import permits are not required for the above agricultural products, import permits are still required to ensure food safety.