Govt to develop specific indicators to measure food security level - DPM Fadillah
The government agreed to develop indicators to measure the country's food security level, among other initiatives.
Tue Apr 02 2024
M'sia needs to cultivate 1,447 hectares of onions to cut import dependency by 2030
MARDI has initiated small-scale cultivation of three varieties of onions for this year and next, focusing on red onions.
Tue Feb 06 2024
Malaysia on track to reduce dependency on imported red onions
Datuk Seri Mohamad Sabu said "the year 2024 is the time for us to take steps towards large-scale cultivation".
Mon Feb 05 2024
A real gem: in Bahrain, only natural pearls will do
Bahrain is the sole country worldwide to have banned the cultivation of artificial pearls.
Fri Apr 28 2023
Mountain forests disappearing at alarming rate - Study
Key drivers of the loss are commercial logging, wildfires, "slash-and-burn" cultivation and commodity agriculture, study reveals.
Mon Mar 20 2023
Myanmar opium cultivation surging under military rule - UN report
The growth was "directly connected" to the political and economic turmoil in Myanmar since the military took power nearly two years ago.
Thu Jan 26 2023
Govt allocates RM70 million to improve palm oil industry's sustainability - Tengku Zafrul
Tengku Zafrul said the Malaysian Sustainable Palm Oil certification has covered 98 per cent of palm oil cultivation.
Fri Oct 07 2022
Farm mechanisation, fertilisation package for sweet potato cultivation can increase crop yield
Farm mechanisation and fertilisation package for sweet potato cultivation is capable of improving productivity, saving labour cost, increasing farm-scale crop yield and reducing dependence on imports.
Thu Sep 29 2022
Zuraida asks Sarawak govt to give more land for pepper cultivation
Zuraida said Sarawak is indeed suitable for the cultivation of the commodity, thus meeting the growing demand for pepper.
Thu Aug 25 2022
Malaysia aims to learn from Thailand in push for medical use of cannabis
Thailand is the first Asian nation to decriminalise cultivation of marijuana and its consumption in food and drink for medical purposes.
Thu Aug 18 2022
Cannabis cultivation charge against singer Yasin maintained
Muhammad Yasin was charged with cultivating 17 cannabis plants in plastic pots at his residence at Casa Indah Condominium.
Wed Jun 22 2022
Remand of ex-diplomats son extended by five days over ganja cultivation
Supt Zaiham said the first remand order on the suspect expired today and police got it extended from May 31 until June 4.
Mon May 30 2022
Laws need to be amended to allow cultivation of ketum - Bukit Aman
Some Acts and procedures need to be amended if the government wants to allow the cultivation of ketum and hemp in the country.
Mon Apr 25 2022
ePemula will help drive cultivation of cashless transactions in Malaysia - Tengku Zafrul
The RM300 million ePemula programme, launched today, is expected to contribute to the cultivation of cashless transactions in the country, especially among the youth and students of IPT.
Fri Apr 15 2022
Federal govt urged to place ketum under Dangerous Drugs Act
The federal government has been asked to place ketum cultivation under the Dangerous Drugs Act 1952 if the plants are found to bring more harm than good.
Mon Mar 21 2022
Putin says Russia willing to seek compromises between Iran and Israel
Russia is ready to help seek compromises between arch-foes Israel and Iran, President Vladimir Putin said on Friday, saying these would be difficult but possible.
Sat Oct 19 2024
What proposals will Russia push at the BRICS summit?
The proposal is also to establish a BRICS reinsurance company to allow uninterrupted shipment of goods and key commodities between members.
Sat Oct 19 2024
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