Economist: Let public grow veggies, rear cattle to tackle food crisis

An economist today suggested the government reintroduce former prime minister Abdul Razak Hussein's Green Book Programme to address the country’s food crisis.

Speaking at a forum this afternoon, Manokaran Mottain said the programme, also known as Rancangan Buku Hijau, will allow ordinary citizens to do farming without many restrictions and will help the poor generate extra income.

"Have you heard of the green book system? Rancangan Buku Hijau. At that time...