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This study examines how the COVID-19 pandemic has impacted five developing Asian countries in terms of food security policies, particularly in Malaysia, Thailand, Saudi Arabia, Nepal, and Indonesia. These five countries have several differences, such as population, the quantity of main imported foods, food self-sufficiency policies, and natural resource conditions. This research uses a qualitative approach with literature study methods. The study shows that each country's initial policies in response to COVID-19, especially in terms of transportation mobility restriction, has impacted on food distribution. Domestic food stocks, subsidies, and government financial assistance are considered capable of maintaining food security temporarily. Nevertheless, domestic policies alone will not be sufficient to maintain and ensure long-term availability, affordability, and safety of food products. This study concludes that the optimization of local food production and imported food products is essential to maintain the balance of the supply chain of food in the country.

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food security COVID-19 import Asia food policy

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Author Biographies

Silvia Dian Anggraeni, Universitas Pertamina

Department of International Relations, Faculty of Communication and Diplomacy

Ahmad Haris Hasanuddin Slamet, Politeknik Negeri Jember

Department of Agrobusiness Management

Ali Muhyidin, Universitas Indonesia

Department of Political Science, Faculty of Social and Political Sciences

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