
Former Agriculture Minister Abdul Manan Othman dies
His eldest son, Nadzrin, 53, said his father was admitted to the hospital on Monday after falling unconscious.
Wed Jan 18 2017

Boycott issue: More support for Ismail Sabri's statement
Several quarters in UMNO say the Agriculture minister was speaking from experience through his previous portfolio as the Domestic Trade minister.
Tue Feb 03 2015

Boycott issue: Ismail Sabri prepared to cooperate with cops
The Agriculture minister says he will give his statement to the police once they contact him.
Tue Feb 03 2015

MCA: Ismail Sabri's racial rhetoric uncalled for
Party president Liow Tiong Lai says MCA ministers will raise the issue surrounding the Agriculture minister's statement at the Cabinet meeting.
Tue Feb 03 2015

New regulations for pig farm owners to curb JE
We want to have a safe 'buffer zone' between pig farms and residential areas, agriculture minister Ismail Sabri Yaakob says.
Sun Jul 13 2014

JE: No need to destroy pig farms, says minister
Tests on 181 blood samples collected from 20 pig farms were found to be negative of the virus, Agriculture Minister Ismail Sabri Yaakob says.
Mon Jul 07 2014

Effendi Norwawi and Mahmud Abu Bekir for Balingian?
Datuk Seri Mahmud Abu Bekir and former agriculture minister Datuk Seri Mohd Effendi Norwawi as the main contenders for the seat are seen as the main contenders for the Balingian seat.
Mon Feb 10 2014
Ghana reduces rice imports 30%, raises local output
Ghana has been able to cut rice imports by 30 per cent and increase local production of cereals by 59 per cent, says Food and Agriculture Minister Kwesi Ahwoi.
Tue Oct 30 2012

Floods recede in Beaufort, but residents remain wary of downstream water flow
While floods in Beaufort are receding, residents remain on alert for downstream water flow that could bring floodwaters from inland areas.
Wed Mar 12 2025

Govt to ensure establishment of SEGiM aligns with introduction of Gig Workers Bill
The government intends to ensure that the establishment of the Malaysian Gig Economy Commission (SEGiM) is in line with the introduction of the Gig Workers Bill.
Wed Mar 12 2025

UK steel industry warns of damage as Trump tariffs come into force
US President Donald Trump's tariffs on UK steel "couldn't come at a worse time," the industry has warned as the levy on US imports is introduced, reported PA Media/dpa news.
Wed Mar 12 2025

Penang allocates RM49.45 million for Phase 1 of i-Sejahtera Programme
The Penang government has allocated RM49.45 million for 274,151 recipients under Phase 1 of the i-Sejahtera Programme this year.
Wed Mar 12 2025

PM Anwar calls on all parties to be agents of unity, help unite people of different races
Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has called on all Malaysians to join hands to become agents of unity and assist the MADANI Government in its efforts to unite all Malaysians
Wed Mar 12 2025

Women representation in senior management fall to 36.2 pct in 2025
The Grant Thornton Women in Business Report reveals a concerning decline in the representation of women in senior management positions in Malaysia.
Wed Mar 12 2025

Singapore Airlines prohibits usage, charging of power banks from April 1
Singapore Airlines (SIA) passengers will not be allowed to use power banks or charge them throughout their flight effective April 1.
Wed Mar 12 2025

Captain of cargo ship arrested over fatal collision in North Sea
The cargo ship captain involved in the North Sea's deadly collision has been arrested on suspicion of gross negligence manslaughter.
Wed Mar 12 2025

No plans to follow us in repatriating illegal immigrants - KDN
For the period up to March 9 this year, the total number of deportations from Immigration depots was 9,199 people.
Wed Mar 12 2025

Air pollution responsible for nearly 7 million deaths annually worldwide
A report by the World Air Quality Index indicated that only 17 per cent of cities worldwide meet the recommended air quality standards.
Wed Mar 12 2025