Sarena Che Omar

A policy researcher at PNB Research Institute with interests in plants, agriculture, and food security.

[Sarena Che Omar @SarenaCheOmar]

Are you a startup or MSME doing something related to food? If yes, come join the Khazanah Impact Innovation Challenge, themed around climate change and food security !

[Khazanah Nasional 🇲🇾 @Khazanah_MY]

We are pleased to announce the kick-off of Khazanah Impact Innovation Challenge (KIIC) 2023.

Stand a chance to win up to RM500,000 in grants and potential investments.

Visit https://t.co/dPM6zCip0Y today!

[Sarena Che Omar @SarenaCheOmar]

What a pleasure to have the agriculture counsellor for the Australian High Commission visiting us today with some very enlightening discussions on trade.

[Sanjay Boothalingam @SanjayBooth]

Really enjoyed my conversation with researchers from @KRInstitute on agriculture policy. Their recent paper "Deconstructing Malaysia's Food Import Bill: It is not the only measure of food security" is definitely worth a read. https://t.co/UTETq5EI3q

[Sarena Che Omar @SarenaCheOmar]

So nice to have Asia School of Business over!

[Zhai Gen @ZhaiGenT]

Joining in person for the rice industry report of Sabah and Sarawak with @SarenaCheOmar !

[Sarena Che Omar @SarenaCheOmar]

@KRInstitute @sabahtourism @SarawakTourism @theborneopost @SarawakTravel @JapenSarawak @irri @FAO @IFPRI @WFP @MalayFoodHunter @FoodNetwork @jamieoliver @WholeFoods #organicrice #artisanalrice

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Join me as we explore the barriers to breakdown and policies to consider if we want to see this product rise to the global arena
@mardimalaysia @mafsmalaysia @myDOA_HQ @sarawak @DailySabah @theborneopost @DailySabah

[Khazanah Research Institute @KRInstitute]

Heirloom paddy in Sabah and Sarawak can potentially spur Malaysia’s paddy and rice industry.

Join us as we launch our report 'The Paddy and Rice Industry of Sabah and Sarawak: Status and Potential' on 31 Jan 2023.

Register below:
https://t.co/e2Qp25Y4CD

[Sarena Che Omar @SarenaCheOmar]

Thank you @melisa_idris and @SharaadKuttan for having me on your show!

[Astro AWANI @501Awani]

“Short-term, stopgap measure: Financial assistance to vegetable & poultry producers but with an exit clause.” @melisa_idris & @sharaadkuttan ask @SarenaCheOmar @KRInstitute how to best address food prices hikes due to high fertiliser costs #ConsiderThis at https://t.co/6oMihRqLO5

[Astro AWANI @501Awani]

With global food prices at a 10-year high, pressure mounts on the Govt to do more to stem runaway prices. Is there a comprehensive plan? Tonight on #ConsiderThis @Melisa_Idris & @SharaadKuttan speak to @saifnasution @SarenaCheOmar & Carmelo Ferlito about necessary interventions.

[Melisa Melina Idris @melisa_idris]

Malaysia has pledged to become a carbon neutral country by 2050, alongside other environmental targets. Are they too ambitious, or do they not go far enough? Tonight on #ConsiderThis @SharaadKuttan & I ask @Eliwongg @yinshaoloong & @alizanmahadi about the green goals under #12MP.

[Khazanah Research Institute @KRInstitute]

Dear job seekers, join a forum this Saturday titled “Career Discovery Forum in Malaysia 2021” to listen to our researcher, @SarenaCheOmar talk about her career experience working within the agriculture industry and in a think tank. More info here https://t.co/BxZUDDhdVx

[Sarena Che Omar @SarenaCheOmar]

My interview with @Prestige__MY about how I manoeuvre my career in a male-dominated industry. Honoured to be listed alongside titans: @n_izzah @IzzanaSalleh @Ambiga_S @netraKL @hannahyeoh

[Khazanah Research Institute @KRInstitute]

In conjunction with International Women’s Day, our Senior Research Associate, @SarenaCheOmar was featured in Prestige’s special Women’s edition. Read about what inspires her and how she manoeuvres herself in a male-dominated Agriculture industry https://t.co/DYipifmjgu

[KEMENTERIAN PERTANIAN DAN KETERJAMINAN MAKANAN @kpkmmalaysia]

Meskipun industri agromakanan terjejas akibat pelaksanaan perintah kawalan pergerakan dilaksanakan pada tahun lalu. Namun MAFI tetap terus memastikan bekalan makanan buat rakyat berada dalam keadaan dijamin dan stabil dengan mewujudkan Dasar Agromakanan Negara (DAN 2.0) 2020-2030

[Sarena Che Omar @SarenaCheOmar]

Join me as i moderate a discussion on a recent KRI report on the oil palm industry. The report modelled the vulnerability of the oil palm industry against various shocks. This session hopes to discuss the findings in greater detail.

@mafimalaysia @mpic_my

[Khairy Jamaluddin 🇲🇾🌺 @Khairykj]

In principle, Cabinet has also agreed to provide the vaccines free for undocumented foreigners. @JKJAVMY will be discussing further on how this can be implemented. We will be reaching out to state governments, foreign embassies, NGOs to assist.

[Sarena Che Omar @SarenaCheOmar]

@KRInstitute @simedarby @tradewinds #PalmOil @mpob_tweets @lgm_mrb #cocoa

[Sarena Che Omar @SarenaCheOmar]

Check out our work on the cocoa, rubber and oil palm industries

[Khazanah Research Institute @KRInstitute]

To reach optimal production levels, estates need to replant 15 new oil palm trees for every 100 over-matured trees, while smallholders need to replant 17 new trees. Read more about it here: https://t.co/rk8IOpoCn4

[Khazanah Research Institute @KRInstitute]

Listen to our researcher @SarenaCheOmar on @BFMradio @NewsBFM discussing the state of food security in Malaysia and why more R&D and investments are needed in the agricultural sector. Listen here: https://t.co/SIf42Bq9FH

[Sarena Che Omar @SarenaCheOmar]

Join me at the @WorldBank Malaysia's virtual launch of the 23rd Malaysia Economic Monitor with a special focus on agriculture! This Thursday 9.15am Malaysia time.

@KRInstitute @mafimalaysia #foodsecurity #agriculture #worldbankMalaysia

[Sarena Che Omar @SarenaCheOmar]

@simtzetzin Thank you so much😊 🙏🙏

[Sarena Che Omar @SarenaCheOmar]

@jaacartoonist @Prestige__MY @KRInstitute @mafimalaysia Thank you!

[Sarena Che Omar @SarenaCheOmar]

Thank you @Prestige__MY for nominating me as one of 40 Women under 40, this year and for recognising my impact to the food and agriculture industry.

@KRInstitute @mafimalaysia

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