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Malaysian farmers, environmental groups call for rejection of GMO rice trial

  • Posted on August 11, 2026
  • By The Toronto Star
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Malaysian agricultural stakeholders have formed a united opposition against the introduction of genetically modified rice cultivation in the country. Farmers, consumer protection organizations, and environmental advocates are collectively petitioning the National Biosafety Board to block the experimental field trial, citing concerns about potential ecological impacts, food security implications, and long-term agricultural sustainability. This coordinated resistance reflects growing regional skepticism toward GMO crop adoption.

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Malaysian farmers, environmental groups call for rejection of GMO rice trial
Malaysian farmers, environmental groups call for rejection of GMO rice trial

KUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia (AP) — A coalition of farmers, consumer associations and environmental groups is urging Malaysia’s National Biosafety Board to reject a proposed field trial of genetically modified rice,
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