The issue of food security, which has been talked about for a long time, became much more critical during the global covid-19 pandemic. The target rice self-sufficiency level set by the government has never been achieved. And despite its expansive land and favorable climate, Sarawak continues to face challenges in ensuring food security. “”Decimal Point”” host, Lakshmi Baker, reaches out to Emeritus Professor Datuk M Nasir Shamsudin from the Faculty of Agriculture, Putra Business School, Universiti Putra Malaysia, an expert in food security and sustainable paddy production, to gain valuable insights on how Sarawak could achieve its broader goal in achieving rice self-sufficiency.