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PM Anwar to Lead MAHA 2026 Closing Ceremony as Deals Hit RM12.6 Bil

Camila Sanchez·September 5, 2026·2 min read

Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim is scheduled to officiate the closing ceremony of MAHA 2026, according to BusinessToday Malaysia. The event marks the end of the national agriculture exposition, which has drawn significant attention from industry players and government officials.

The announcement comes as organizers report that memorandums of understanding signed during the event have reached RM12.6 billion, surpassing the initial RM8 billion target. Agriculture and Food Security Minister Mohamad Sabu confirmed the figure, as reported by The Star. Earlier reports from The Edge Malaysia had indicated RM9.3 billion in deals, suggesting the final tally grew substantially as the event progressed.

MAHA 2026, formally known as the Malaysian Agriculture, Horticulture and Agrotourism Exhibition, serves as a key platform for showcasing the country’s agricultural capabilities and forging business partnerships. The event has featured participation from various state governments and industry stakeholders, with memorandums spanning food security, technology adoption, and supply chain development.

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Among the notable participants, Padiberas Nasional Berhad (BERNAS) used the exhibition to present its food security initiatives to the public, according to The Malaysian Reserve. The state of Sarawak was named overall champion and won the best state pavilion award at MAHA 2026, as reported by DayakDaily.

The closing ceremony, officiated by the prime minister, is expected to underscore the government’s commitment to strengthening the agricultural sector. With deal values exceeding expectations, organizers and policymakers will likely assess how to translate these memorandums into concrete projects that boost domestic food production and rural economic growth in the coming year.

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