In Malaysia, farmers and communities across generations have engaged in the age-old practice of preserving seeds as a means of protecting traditional agricultural heritage.

However, the practice of seed saving has slowly been fading in Malaysia over the years.

For one, intellectual property protection regulations from trade agreements may pose more constraints on traditional seed-saving practices.

The prevalence of commercial seeds, combined with a lack of awareness among farmers about the benefits of seed saving, compounds the issue. Furthermore, a dependence on imported or foreign vegetable varieties has diverted attention from preserving and utilising locally adapted varieties.