2024 Agricultural Census to accelerate Malaysia's Agriculture-based economy - Rafizi
The 2024 Agricultural Census, which concluded on Oct 10, is expected to play a pivotal role in accelerating efforts to develop Malaysia's agriculture-based economy.
Sat Nov 02 2024
[COLUMNIST] Sowing change: Why agricultural modernisation is key to profound national progress
Modernising agriculture will boost food security and create opportunities to enhance our nation's economic growth.
Fri Jul 05 2024
[COLUMNIST] Agriculture sector need more than subsidies to boost productivity and food security
To increase agricultural productivity, a combination of financial, logistical, and technological supportsisneeded.
Thu Jun 20 2024
[COLUMNIST] Work on concrete measures to improve our environment
According to Environmental Performance Index, Malaysia still rely heavily on pesticides in agricultural activities.
Mon Mar 18 2024
[COLUMNIST] Sail along global agritech trends and empower smallholder farmers at scale
The application of the 4IR in the agricultural sector underscores its role as more than just technological progression.
Fri Mar 15 2024
Hong Kong will ban seafood imports if Japan releases nuclear water
Hong Kong is Japan's second-largest market for agricultural and fisheries exports.
Wed Jul 12 2023
Malaysia, Turkiye to strenghthen bilateral cooperation in agriculture
Turkiye has expresse willingness to share its expertise in the field of modern agricultural technology and mechanisation.
Wed Mar 01 2023
186,000 foreign workers needed in agricultural sector - Chan
Chan said so far a total of 3,000 foreign workers have been registered through the Labour Recalibration Programme 2.0 to fill in the vacancies.
Wed Feb 15 2023
Malaysia, Indonesia strengthen bilateral cooperation in food security, agriculture
Malaysia and Indonesia will strengthen bilateral cooperation in food security through agrofood trade and agricultural technical collaboration.
Tue Feb 14 2023
Federal govt plans to implement modern agriculture projects on idle state land - Ahmad Maslan
The federal government through GLCs under the MoF is looking to rent or lease idle state land to implement modern agricultural projects.
Wed Feb 01 2023
Malaysia, Iran agree to cooperate in field of agricultural R&D
MAFS said Iran hopes to tap into Malaysia's expertise and knowledge in the field of aquaculture to develop the aquaculture sector in Iran.
Thu Jan 19 2023
Six dead in California home shooting, including 6-month-old baby and her mother
Six people including a six-month-old baby cradled in the arms of her 17-year-old mother were shot dead at a home in California's main agricultural valley on Monday.
Tue Jan 17 2023
Reeling from floods, Pakistan seeks climate compensation, debt relief
There are hundreds of broken bridges across the country, as well as stagnant lake water now fouling Pakistan's southern agricultural landscape.
Tue Nov 08 2022
Is Switzerland preparing to ban intensive livestock farming?
It will then be a matter of enshrining the principle of animal dignity in the constitution within the agricultural sector.
Sat Sep 24 2022
Pulau Bunting integrated development project will boost Yan's economic landscape - PM
The RM14.4 billion Pulau Bunting gas supply centre and power plant integrated development project will help change the economic landscape of Yan district which is dependent on the agricultural sector.
Thu Sep 01 2022
KTMB provides two additional ETS trains for Christmas, school holidays
KTMB will provide two additional ETS trains for the KL Sentral-Padang Besar route and return trips in conjunction with the holidays.
Fri Nov 22 2024
BNM'S international reserves rise to USD118 bil as at Nov 15, 2024
Malaysia's international reserves rose to US$118.0 billion as at Nov 15, 2024, up from US$117.6 billion on Oct 30, 2024.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Findings by dark energy researchers back Einstein's conception of gravity
The findings announced are part of a years-long study of the history of the cosmos focusing upon dark energy.
Fri Nov 22 2024
NRES responds to Rimbawatch press release on COP29
The Ministry of Natural Resources and Environmental Sustainability (NRES) wishes to offer the following clarifications to the issues raised.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Online Safety Bill and Anti-Cyberbullying Laws must carefully balance rights and protections
The Online Safety Advocacy Group (OSAG) stands united with people in Malaysia in the fight against serious online harms.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Malaysia's inflation at 1.9 pct in Oct 2024 - DOSM
Malaysia's inflation rate for October 2024 has increased to 1.9 per cent, up from 1.8 per cent in September this year.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Saudi Arabia showcases Vision 2030 goals at Airshow China 2024
For the first time, Saudi Arabia is participating in the China International Aviation & Aerospace Exhibition held recently in Zhuhai.
Fri Nov 22 2024
King Charles' coronation cost GBP 71mil, govt accounts show
The coronation of Britain's King Charles cost taxpayers GBP72 million (US$90 million), official accounts have revealed.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Couple and associate charged with trafficking 51.9 kg of meth
A married couple and a man were charged in the Magistrate's Court here today with trafficking 51.974 kilogrammes of Methamphetamine.
Fri Nov 22 2024
PDRM to consult AGC in completing Teoh Beng Hock investigation
The police may seek new testimony from existing witnesses for additional insights into the investigation of Teoh Beng Hock's death.
Fri Nov 22 2024