Kuala Lampur, Sept. 4 -- In 2023, the world went through a rice panic. India's abrupt export restrictions and unpredictable weather patterns sent rice prices to 15-year highs. Malaysia, which relies heavily on imports for its staple grain, watched anxiously as food security once again became headline news. By 2025, the story has shifted. Thanks to record harvests and relaxed trade restrictions, rice prices have now fallen to their lowest point in eight years (Financial Times, 2025). Consumers have enjoyed relief from inflationary pressures. Yet, beneath the surface, the downturn presents a deeper problem: are Malaysia's policymakers and agribusinesses preparing for long-term resilience, or merely reacting to temporary swings in the market...