Rice blockchain technology as a new strategy in ensuring food security in Malaysia

Serinnah Van Buerle (2020) Rice blockchain technology as a new strategy in ensuring food security in Malaysia. Project Report. Universiti Teknikal Malaysia Melaka, Melaka, Malaysia. (Submitted)

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Abstract

The staple food of Malaysia is rice and it represents the main dish or ingredient is almost every meal. As the population of Malaysia grows at a positive rate, the demand for rice also increases. However, over the past years, local production has only been able to supply about 60% to 70% of the demand. The remaining is imported from neighbouring countries such as Thainland, Myanmar and Vietnam. While the Malaysian population grows and local production remains constant, the gap between demand and supply continues to grow. Malaysia’s inability to feed local consumption is displayed by the self-sufficiency level (SSL). The rice industry is faced with several challenges including poor management. In order to improve the SSL, Malaysia must look to innovate methods to better monitor and respond in the industry. Previous research has highlighted that the integration of the various elements within the supply chain will result in a more competitive, efficient and sustainable rice industry. This study brings attention to the role of Blockchain Technology in improving the Malaysia rice supply chain. Interviews are carried out with industry players and government officers to understand the current rice supply chain and the interactions of each member. This will then lead to the designing of the blocks in the digital ledger and the pioneer framework of the Malaysia rice Blockchain supply chain. The framework represents the foundation for future Blockchain Technology research and application in the local rice industry.

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