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Despite the success, startup dairies like those operated by Savannah faced setbacks during the COVID-19 pandemic when restrictions forced milk to be discarded due to logistic disruptions. Now, with restrictions easing, farmers hope to restart their operations, seeking additional financing and government support. Malaysia’s National Agro-Food Policy 2.0 aims for self-sufficiency in milk by 2025; yet, current local production covers less than half of the nearly 80 million liters consumed yearly, leading to reliance on imports.