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The long history of humanity and grains continues to be written

The long history of humanity and grains continues to be written

In this era of global warming, the role in our daily lives takes on new forms - an opportunity to look at some lesser known varieties.
Sat Oct 15 2022
Businesses have a role to play in achieving global food security. This is what they can do

Businesses have a role to play in achieving global food security. This is what they can do

Almost half of the world's calorie intake is derived from essential crops such as maize, rice and wheat.
Sat Aug 20 2022
[COLUMNIST] Cultivate community farming culture into the current production ecosystem

[COLUMNIST] Cultivate community farming culture into the current production ecosystem

Community farming would be the ideal way of promoting climate resilient soil regeneration and sustainable livelihoods among Malaysians.
Thu May 26 2022
[COLUMNIST] Malaysia is entering a serious food security conundrum

[COLUMNIST] Malaysia is entering a serious food security "conundrum"

60 per cent of Malaysia's food is imported.
Fri May 20 2022
In Texas, driverless trucks are set to take over roads

In Texas, driverless trucks are set to take over roads

The futuristic idea may seem surreal but Texas has become the epicentre of a rapidly developing self-driving vehicle industry.
Sun Jan 23 2022
Diet-related illness increases with availability of red meat: Study

Diet-related illness increases with availability of red meat: Study

Researchers focused on illness and death rates from three diseases strongly linked to red and processed meat consumption.
Fri Nov 19 2021
Lab-grown meats may not be the best alternative to traditional meat, says a report

Lab-grown meats may not be the best alternative to traditional meat, says a report

Cellular meat could, on the contrary, present sustainability problems, according to the Meat Atlas report.
Sat Sep 18 2021
Rats, drought and labour shortages eat into global edible oil recovery

Rats, drought and labour shortages eat into global edible oil recovery

Malaysia is facing a perfect storm of production headwinds that will likely drag global stocks to their lowest level in five years.
Sun Sep 05 2021
Malaysia emphasises national food security agenda at 42nd FAO - MAFI

Malaysia emphasises national food security agenda at 42nd FAO - MAFI

Dr Ronald Kiandee has emphasised the national food security assurance agenda aimed at ensuring food supply is not only adequate but also affordable, safe and of good quality.
Sat Jun 19 2021
Swelled by rain and COVID curbs, locust swarms ravage Ethiopia

Swelled by rain and COVID curbs, locust swarms ravage Ethiopia

The locust invasion is Ethiopia's worst in 25 years.
Tue Oct 20 2020
World Food Programme: Five things to know

World Food Programme: Five things to know

Latin America has seen an almost three-fold rise in the numbers of people requiring food assistance due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Fri Oct 09 2020
Panic buying, lockdowns may drive world food inflation: FAO, analysts

Panic buying, lockdowns may drive world food inflation: FAO, analysts

Lockdowns and panic food buying due to the coronavirus pandemic could ignite world food inflation even though there are ample supplies of staple grains and oil seeds in key exporting nations.
Sun Mar 22 2020
Nearly 1 million people face food insecurity risk in Nepal: UN agency

Nearly 1 million people face food insecurity risk in Nepal: UN agency

Food and Agriculture Organization called for urgent help for farmers in earthquake-hit Nepal, where one million people face the risk of prolonged food insecurity.
Sat Jun 20 2015
COP29 climate summit draft proposes rich countries pay $250 billion per year

COP29 climate summit draft proposes rich countries pay $250 billion per year

The draft finance deal criticised by both developed and developing nations.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Bomb squad sent to London's Gatwick Airport after terminal evacuation

Bomb squad sent to London's Gatwick Airport after terminal evacuation

This was following the discovery of a suspected prohibited item in luggage.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Kelantan urges caution amidst northeast monsoon rains

Kelantan urges caution amidst northeast monsoon rains

Kelantan has reminded the public in the state to refrain from outdoor activities with the arrival of the Northeast Monsoon season.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Former New Zealand PM Jacinda Ardern receives UN leadership award

Former New Zealand PM Jacinda Ardern receives UN leadership award

Former New Zealand prime minister Jacinda Ardern was given a global leadership award by the United Nations Foundation.
Fri Nov 22 2024
ICC'S arrest warrants for Netanyahu, Gallant an apt decision - PM

ICC'S arrest warrants for Netanyahu, Gallant an apt decision - PM

The decision of the ICC to issue arrest warrants against Benjamin Netanyahu and Yoav Gallant is apt, said Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim.
Fri Nov 22 2024
KTMB provides two additional ETS trains for Christmas, school holidays

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

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

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

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

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