He said the health ministry and environmental experts were studying whether there was any potential danger before the government made any decision on the issue.

“No decision has been reached at this point, and we will take a stance if the study reveals any threats to the global population,” he told reporters after attending the Mardi Show-Tech organised by the Malaysian Agricultural Research and Development Institute (Mardi) here.

It was reported that several countries, such as China, have suspended seafood imports from Japan as Tokyo began discharging treated radioactive water into the sea from yesterday.

Meanwhile, Mohamad said the government is focused on the security of food supply, especially rice, in response to early warnings from countries like India and Vietnam, which may increase prices or stop exporting altogether.

The Amanah president, who is popularly known as Mat Sabu, said early preparations must be made to ensure an adequate supply of rice through new technology and research, as Malaysia currently imports 35% of its rice.