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Climate change is making temperatures deadlier, food less reliable, experts warn

Climate change is making temperatures deadlier, food less reliable, experts warn

Climate change is raising temperatures to dangerous new heights, while also worsening drought and food security.
Thu Oct 31 2024
Preparing for a Chinese blockade, Taiwan maps out wartime food plans

Preparing for a Chinese blockade, Taiwan maps out wartime food plans

Taiwan says it was planning to set up task force to ensure food supply safety by taking a monthly inventory of the island's food resources.
Wed Oct 23 2024
Malaysia expects greater trade growth with India following PM's official visit to India

Malaysia expects greater trade growth with India following PM's official visit to India

Tengku Zafrul said the cooperation covers investment, trade, manufacturing, semiconductors, the digital economy, and food security.
Thu Aug 22 2024
Can palm oil help us eat our way to a greener future?

Can palm oil help us eat our way to a greener future?

The world faces a daunting challenge - how to feed a growing population without destroying the planet.
Sun Aug 11 2024
Global food monitor says famine has taken hold in Sudan's Darfur

Global food monitor says famine has taken hold in Sudan's Darfur

The war in Sudan and restrictions on aid deliveries have caused famine in at least one site in North Darfur.
Sun Aug 04 2024
Crickets get crunchy as Singapore approves edible insects amid food security push

Crickets get crunchy as Singapore approves edible insects amid food security push

S'pore approved for human consumption 16 species ranging from crickets to grasshoppers, grubs and mealworms after two years of deliberation.
Sat Aug 03 2024
[COLUMNIST] Sowing change: Why agricultural modernisation is key to profound national progress

[COLUMNIST] Sowing change: Why agricultural modernisation is key to profound national progress

Modernising agriculture will boost food security and create opportunities to enhance our nation's economic growth.
Fri Jul 05 2024
[COLUMNIST] Agriculture sector need more than subsidies to boost productivity and food security

[COLUMNIST] Agriculture sector need more than subsidies to boost productivity and food security

To increase agricultural productivity, a combination of financial, logistical, and technological supportsisneeded.
Thu Jun 20 2024
Thailand to cooperate with Muslim countries to boost economic competitiveness

Thailand to cooperate with Muslim countries to boost economic competitiveness

Thailand is committed to cooperating with Muslim countries on food security, energy, and climate change issues to enhance the country's economic competitiveness.
Wed Jun 12 2024
[COLUMNIST] How Qatar flourished in food security despite geographical and geopolitical challenges

[COLUMNIST] How Qatar flourished in food security despite geographical and geopolitical challenges

As Malaysia has growing concerns over our food security status, should we then be following Qatar's path in improving food security?
Fri Jun 07 2024
Subsidised rice worth RM2.1mil seized from unlicensed warehouse in Sibu

Subsidised rice worth RM2.1mil seized from unlicensed warehouse in Sibu

KPKM said various grades of rice including imported white rice were seized during the operation which was found not issued with a license.
Wed May 22 2024
Move to cultivate paddy using underground water aimed at tackling effects of drought

Move to cultivate paddy using underground water aimed at tackling effects of drought

The government will implement a paddy planting method using an underground water system in preparation for the expected worse hot weather next year.
Wed May 08 2024
Govt to develop specific indicators to measure food security level - DPM Fadillah

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
Russia affirms commitment to ASEAN, offers its expertise on food security

Russia affirms commitment to ASEAN, offers its expertise on food security

Russia has reaffirmed its steadfast commitment to fostering robust relations with the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN)
Sat Mar 30 2024
[COLUMNIST] Sail along global agritech trends and empower smallholder farmers at scale

[COLUMNIST] Sail along global agritech trends and empower smallholder farmers at scale

The application of the 4IR in the agricultural sector underscores its role as more than just technological progression.
Fri Mar 15 2024
Selangor records 1,354 out-of-wedlock teen pregnancies from 2023 to Sept 2024

Selangor records 1,354 out-of-wedlock teen pregnancies from 2023 to Sept 2024

Anfaal Saari emphasises the seriousness of the issue, especially involving children and teenagers under 18 years old.
Thu Nov 21 2024
ICC issues arrest warrants for Netanyahu and Gallant

ICC issues arrest warrants for Netanyahu and Gallant

The International Criminal Court (ICC) has issued arrest warrants for Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and former Defense Minister Yoav Gallant.
Thu Nov 21 2024
Elon Musk's Neuralink receives Canadian approval for brain chip trial

Elon Musk's Neuralink receives Canadian approval for brain chip trial

The study aims to assess the safety and initial functionality of its implant which enables people with quadriplegia.
Thu Nov 21 2024
Guitar bought by Beatles' teenage Harrison for GBP58 sells for more than GBP1 million

Guitar bought by Beatles' teenage Harrison for GBP58 sells for more than GBP1 million

A guitar bought by George Harrison for about GBP58 has sold at auction for more than GBP1 million (US$1.27 million), the PA Media news agenc
Thu Nov 21 2024
Duct-taped banana goes for $6.2 mln in Sotheby's art auction

Duct-taped banana goes for $6.2 mln in Sotheby's art auction

A piece of art that is little more than a banana duct-taped to a wall sold at auction to cryptocurrency entrepreneur.
Thu Nov 21 2024
Australian teen dies from tainted liquor in Laos; fourth suspected victim

Australian teen dies from tainted liquor in Laos; fourth suspected victim

Spurious liquor is a problem in Laos, with the govts of Australia and Britain warning citizens to be cautious when taking drinks there.
Thu Nov 21 2024
Woman found in freezer died from chest injuries - Police

Woman found in freezer died from chest injuries - Police

Preliminary post-mortem report reveals that the victim died from chest injuries caused by blunt trauma.
Thu Nov 21 2024
Malaysia, Vietnam to further cooperate in multiple sectors - PM

Malaysia, Vietnam to further cooperate in multiple sectors - PM

Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim says the collaboration will also leverage the ASEAN Energy Grid to foster regional growth.
Thu Nov 21 2024
Australia launches 'landmark' bill to ban social media for children under 16

Australia launches 'landmark' bill to ban social media for children under 16

Australia plans to trial an age-verification system that may include biometrics or govt identification to enforce social media age cut-off.
Thu Nov 21 2024
Court orders PDRM to complete investigations into Beng Hock's death within six months

Court orders PDRM to complete investigations into Beng Hock's death within six months

Judge says the claims and reliefs sought by the applicants are within the domain of public law both in pith and substance.
Thu Nov 21 2024