Drone technology transforms farm management for Malaysian farmers
In agriculture, drones are being used to spray fertilisers and pesticides, speeding up processes and reducing reliance on manual labour.
Tue Nov 05 2024
Odour pollution: Ammonia gas detected at Sungai Pandan - Johor DOE
According to DOE, ammonia gas is commonly used by industries such as fertiliser factories and ice manufacturing plants.
Wed Sep 04 2024
33,000kg of surplus food worth RM416,000 collected at Ramadan bazaars - Fuziah
Fuziah Salleh says the team also makes compost from food waste using compost machine, which can produce fertilisers within 48 hours.
Thu Mar 28 2024
Use of chicken manure is discouraged, says Mohamad Sabu
Datuk Seri Mohamad Sabu said the use of chicken manure can also cause disease to humans.
Wed Dec 13 2023
Putin promises further efforts to unblock more Russian fertiliser exports
Putin said Russian officials would work to unblock Russian fertilisers stuck in European ports and to resume ammonia exports.
Wed Nov 23 2022
Man died afer falling into canal in Bagan Tiang
The suspect admitted having a fight with the victim which ended with both of them falling into the drainage canal, police said.
Tue Oct 25 2022
Selangor LKIM director charged with bribery
Khusairi Husain is accused of accepting RM5,000 bribe in cash, allegedly in return for appointing a supplier for seeds, fertilisers and pesticides.
Wed Jul 20 2022
Exclusive - World faces food crisis due to Ukraine war, Russian billionaire Melnichenko says
Fertiliser prices are soaring so fast that many farmers can no longer afford soil nutrients, Andrei Melnichenko said.
Mon Mar 14 2022
Factory owner fined RM100,000 for bribing KPDNHEP enforcement assistant
A fertiliser factory owner was fined RM100,000 by the Ipoh Sessions Court today after he pleaded guilty to bribing a Domestic Trade and Consumer Affairs Ministry enforcement assistant, four years ago.
Wed Feb 16 2022
Govt to come up with laws to control price of pesticides, fertilisers - Willie Mongin
The government will come up with a policy to control the price of fertilisers and pesticides in order to help farmers and smallholders.
Fri Dec 10 2021
MAFI proposes additional incentives to farmers to address fertiliser, pesticide price hikes
MAFI has submitted a proposal to the Finance Ministry (MOF) to offer additional incentives to farmers who have been affected by the increasing costs of fertilisers and pesticides.
Thu Dec 02 2021
Govt seeks solution for farmers, breeders facing higher pesticide, fertiliser prices
MAFI is working to find the best solution to help farmers and livestock breeders who are affected by the rising costs of fertilisers and pesticides.
Sun Nov 28 2021
Gov't allocates RM262 mln to assist farmers hit by hike in price of fertilisers, pesticides - PM
Of the amount, RM62 million would be channeled through the NAFAS as an addition to the subsidy allocation and paddy incentive.
Fri Nov 26 2021
Fertiliser, pesticide price hike: Govt to help alleviate burdens of farmers - PM
The MoF had been instructed to solve the problems by ensuring that the prices be reduced and providing necessary aid to the farmers.
Sat Nov 20 2021
MAFI mulls targeted subsidies, incentives to address rising input costs
MAFI and KPDNHEP have always been concerned over the increase in prices for fertilisers and pesticides.
Tue Nov 16 2021
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
Judge tosses Trump 2020 election case after prosecutors' request
It represents a big legal victory for Donald Trump, who won the Nov. 5 US election and is set to return to office on Jan. 20.
Tue Nov 26 2024
DHL plane crash in Lithuania leaves authorities searching for answers
Rescue services said the plane hit the ground, split into pieces and slid over 100 metres (110 yards).
Tue Nov 26 2024
National squad to hold friendly matches for 2025 Indoor Hockey World Cup
The warm-up matches will involve matches against better ranked teams in the world, namely Austria (first) and Belgium (third).
Tue Nov 26 2024
G7 seeks unity on ICC arrest warrant for Netanyahu
The United States, part of the G7, has rejected the ICC decision, with President Joe Biden describing it as outrageous.
Tue Nov 26 2024
Francissca Peter remembers Tan Sri Ahmad Nawab: A tribute to a musical legend
A legend who has influenced our music for decades, was one of the highlights of my career, says Francissca Peter.
Tue Nov 26 2024