New ceiling prices for chicken, eggs to help curb big rise in food inflation - MIDF
The move to set new ceiling prices for chicken and eggs will help to limit potentially larger adjustment.
Thu Jun 30 2022
PELADANG-i Smart Card benefits almost 3,000 LPP members, surpasses MAFI's 100-day AKM target
The Farmers' Family Smart Card Initiative (PELADANG-i) has benefitted 2,877 members of Farmers' Organisation Authority (LPP) nationwide.
Thu Nov 25 2021
Two individuals, including civil servant remanded to assist in corruption probes
The Shah Alam Magistrate's Court issued a remand order for four days beginning today, to facilitate investigations into a bribery case.
Fri Sep 10 2021
Agri-tech Malaysia onward and upward
The IoT devices perform functions of a cloud, server and data centre but on local and customised scale.
Thu Apr 15 2021
MAFI offers financing to 82 entrepreneurs nationwide
The Ministry of Agriculture and Food Industry (MAFI) has offered financing amounting to RM5 million to 82 entrepreneurs nationwide this year through the Farmers Organisation Authority (LPP).
Mon Sep 21 2020
Ex-NAFAS finance manager charged with corruption
A former senior finance manager of the National Farmers Organisation (NAFAS) was charged in the Sessions Court today with three counts of accepting gratification, totaling RM6,000.
Thu Aug 27 2020
RM62 million to help farmers affected by COVID-19 - Kiandee
A total of RM62 million has been allocated to farmers' organisations through the Prihatin Rakyat Economic Stimulus Package (PRIHATIN) to help its members affected by the COVID-19 outbreak.
Thu Aug 06 2020
COVID-19 impact: Young blood needed in agriculture for continuity
The implementation of the Movement Control Order (MCO) since March 18 had made an impact on the importance of sufficient food supply and why it must be made a priority.
Sat Jun 27 2020
Ministry satisfied with NAFAS' handling of subsidised fertilisers - Kiandee
The Agriculture and Food Industry Ministry is satisfied with the performance of the National Farmers' Organisation (NAFAS) in managing the supply of subsidised fertilisers to farmers.
Mon Jun 22 2020
Shabery dares FOA to create 'World Champion' product
The Farmers Organisation Authority (FOA) has been challenged to create a 'world champion' product to pave the way for local products to penetrate global markets.
Tue Feb 14 2017
Tajuddin: Tun M changing tactics to achieve his own political agenda
Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad is seen to be changing his tactics often in attempting to achieve his own political agenda, said UMNO Supreme Council member Datuk Seri Tajuddin Abdul Rahman.
Fri Nov 18 2016
Special formula for farmers, breeders and fishermen needed in Budget 2015
The farming, breeding and fishery economy needs to be uplifted with incentives, funding and improved marketing channels, the Sabah Farmers Organisation Authority says.
Thu Jun 26 2014
Rais: Sabah farmers can earn higher income
Farmers in Sabah have the capabilities to earn higher income with the assistance of the State Farmers' Organisation, says Tan Sri Dr Rais Yatim.
Thu Oct 17 2013
FOA Terengganu to invest RM500,000 in broiler chicken project
FOA Terengganu has invested RM500,000 in a broiler chicken project under its "azam tani" programme at Kampung Ranggon Kerteh.
Sun Aug 11 2013
Ismail Sabri calls on PPK to increase food production
Datuk Seri Ismail Sabri Yaakob called on Area Farmers Organisations (PPK) to increase agro-based food production to accommodate growing local demand.
Sun Jun 30 2013
'No one will win a trade war,' China says after Trump tariff threat
Donald Trump says he would impose the tariffs until China stops the flow of illegal drugs, particularly fentanyl, into the United States.
Tue Nov 26 2024
What has caused Pakistan's deadly clashes between police and supporters of Imran Khan?
Topping the demands of Khan's Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) party is the release of all its leaders, including Khan, who has been jailed on a series of corruption charges since August 2023.
Tue Nov 26 2024
One woman or girl killed every 10 minutes by intimate partner or family member - UN
The report highlights that "60 per cent of all female homicides" are committed by "people closely related to them".
Tue Nov 26 2024
Sweden urges Chinese ship to return for undersea cable investigation
Two subsea cables, one linking Finland and Germany and the other connecting Sweden to Lithuania, were damaged in less than 24 hours.
Tue Nov 26 2024
[COLUMNIST] Building more highways won’t solve traffic congestion - reducing demand will
It is clear that adding more lanes and highways doesn't work, because we are still attempting the same approach to solve the issue.
Tue Nov 26 2024
Hyundai to invest RM2.16 bil in Malaysia through strategic partnership with INOKOM
This investment includes efforts to upgrade INOKOM's existing assembly capacity to meet Hyundai's automotive needs.
Tue Nov 26 2024
‘C4Cinta’ sets record as highest-grossing Malaysian Tamil film
'C4Cinta', directed by young filmmaker Karthik Shamalan, has set a new benchmark in Malaysian Tamil cinema.
Tue Nov 26 2024
Man charged with mother's murder, storing body in freezer
The court denied bail and scheduled case mention on Feb 7 for the submission of forensic, autopsy, and chemist reports.
Tue Nov 26 2024
Abolition of examination in schools to reduce pressure on pupils - Fadhlina
The classroom assessment approach offers a much more interesting learning ecosystem, says Fadhlina Sidek.
Tue Nov 26 2024
Google, Meta urge Australia to delay bill on social media ban for children
Google and Meta says the government should wait for the results of an age-verification trial before going ahead.
Tue Nov 26 2024