Agriculture and agro-based industry staff need to get ready for TN50
There would be greater challenge facing the ministry by 2050 as the population was expected to reach 50 million people and the demand for food would also increase.
Wed Aug 02 2017
H5N1: Ministry to send representative to China to explain situation
The agriculture and agro-based industry ministry will send its representative to China next week to explain the current outbreak of bird flu or Avian Influenza Virus (H5N1) in Kelantan.
Sat Mar 18 2017
Govt to set up National Dairy Board early next year
The board, which would be headed by the agriculture and agro-based industry ministry, would among others be aimed at encouraging the people to drink fresh milk.
Sat Mar 11 2017
Ministry mulls using 'PadiU Putra' padi seeds to raise output - Tajuddin
The Agriculture and Agro-based Industry Ministry is mulling over the possibility of using high technology padi seeds produced by Universiti Putra Malaysia (UPM) to raise padi output.
Sat Feb 11 2017
Datuk Seri Najib Tun Razak launches 'Begin Your Day with Honey' campaign
Prime Minister Datuk Seri Najib Tun Razak today launched the "Begin Your Day with Honey" campaign to encourage consumption of local honey daily as health food for Malaysians.
Sun Sep 18 2016
RM100 million embezzlement: 2 more suspects nabbed
An Agriculture and Agro-based Industry Ministry officer and a company director are the latest suspects to be detained to facilitate investigations.
Thu Mar 24 2016
RM10 million fund for retrenched MAS staff - Ismail Sabri
The government has set aside the funds through the Agriculture and Agro-based Industry Ministry.
Fri Jun 05 2015
Government proposes seaweed processing factory in Semporna
The Agriculture and Agro-based Industry Ministry is proposing to build a seaweed processing factory in this district.
Mon Apr 13 2015
EC gets new Deputy Chairman
Datuk Seri Mohd Hashim Abdullah had been appointed the new deputy chairman of EC.
Wed Sep 03 2014
Mustapa wants Kelantan government to help padi farmers
The Kelantan government has been urged to work together with the Agriculture and Agro-Based Industry Ministry to help padi farmers hit by the drought.
Sat Feb 15 2014
Najib lauds effort to place MACC officers at ministry
Datuk Seri Najib Tun Razak has commended the Agriculture and Agro-based Industry Ministry over its plan to place Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) officers at the ministry
Tue Feb 11 2014
Malaysia to submit amended bird's nest certs to China
This is in order to facilitate and expedite the resumption of the Malaysia's birds nest trade with China.
Thu Jan 24 2013
Indonesia's free meals plan in the spotlight as Prabowo readies for office
Prabowo calls the programme one of the main drivers of economic growth, eventually set to add an estimated 2.5 million jobs.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Astro AWANI's revamped English news website, AWANI International, launches on Oct 21
Astro AWANI's revamped English platform delivers in-depth global news and expert analysis to keep you informed on key developments.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Israeli strikes kill 33 people in Jabalia refugee camp in Gaza, medics say
Residents of Jabalia said Israeli tanks had reached the heart of the camp after pushing through suburbs and residential districts.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Liam Payne's ex-partner calls for media restraint after 'painful' death
Cheryl Tweedy used her statement to urge the media to remember they had a seven-year-old son, Bear, who could read the reports.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Analysts: Indonesia's strong MoF leadership team to boost investor confidence
Sri Mulyani Indrawati as head of Indonesia's Ministry of Finance is expected to instil confidence among investors.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Biden offers both a carrot and a stick to Israel as his term nears an end
Israel has frequently resisted US advice and has caused political difficulties for the Biden administration.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Putin says BRICS will generate most of global economic growth
Russian President Vladimir Putin will host a summit of the group in the city of Kazan on Oct. 22-24.
Sat Oct 19 2024
ISIS Malaysia's perspective of Budget 2025
An excellent rakyat-centric budget under the overarching principle of a caring and humane economy.
Fri Oct 18 2024
Budget 2025: Record increase in STR, SARA aid initiatives
The government will provide a significant boost to the Sumbangan Tunai Rahmah (STR) and Sumbangan Asas Rahmah (SARA) initiatives next year.
Fri Oct 18 2024
Budget 2025: EPF contributions to be made mandatory for foreign workers – PM Anwar
The government plans to make it compulsory for all non-citizen workers to contribute to the Employees Provident Fund (EPF).
Fri Oct 18 2024