India allows non-basmati white rice exports in boost for global supplies
The world's biggest exporter of the grain surge and farmers prepare to harvest a new crop in the coming weeks.
Mon Sep 30 2024
[COLUMNIST] Harvesting genius: Unravelling the complex dance of brain drain
Malaysia's most brilliant minds persist in "vibrating and shaking" other countries, leaving a palpable void in their homeland.
Mon Jun 03 2024
Indonesia to import 1.6 mln tons of rice due to delayed harvest
The harvest season should have been in March-April, but now it's pushed back to April, May, and June, resulting in reduced production.
Thu Feb 15 2024
PM wishes Tamil community Happy Ponggal
Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim said the four-day harvest festival is one of the most significant cultural celebrations for the Tamil community.
Mon Jan 15 2024
Indonesia calls in army to help farmers plant rice as drought curbs output
Drought has delayed Indonesia's planting for the 2024 harvest, after the country's output this year dropped.
Thu Dec 14 2023
Grey oyster mushroom farming helps Mendriq Orang Asli generate extra income
The Mendriq Orang Asli community can harvest 10 kilogrammes of mushrooms every day, or more than 300 kilogrammes in a month.
Thu Oct 05 2023
China's Mekong dams turn Thai fishing villages into 'ghost towns'
Those who live by the Mekong collecting river weed for decades, but their harvest has fallen since China built nearly a dozen dams upstream.
Wed Mar 22 2023
Indian farmers march to demand higher prices for onions
Farmers fear the cost incurred on harvesting the onion crop and taking it to the market was much higher than return on its sale.
Fri Mar 17 2023
PM Anwar extends Ponggal greetings to Tamil community
The Tamil community celebrates the Ponggal festival as a sign of gratitude for increased sustenance, PM Anwar said.
Sun Jan 15 2023
Viral message on abduction of children for their organs untrue - Bukit Aman
A viral message being shared on social media about the abduction of six children for the purpose of harvesting their organs is fake.
Mon Sep 26 2022
Thai pop-up wins fans with crunchless cricket burgers
The process is carefully controlled, with the insects chilled to sleep, washed, and then harvested for meal prep.
Thu Sep 15 2022
Ukraine designer evokes the pain of war at NY fashion show
The ample cut of some of Svitlana Bevza's skirts also recalls the fit of Ukrainian farm women harvesting wheat.
Thu Sep 15 2022
Agong, Permaisuri wish happy Onam to Malayalee community
Onam is the harvest festival of the Malayalee community to welcome the legendary emperor who is believed to bring about a bountiful harvest.
Thu Sep 08 2022
Labour shortages set up Malaysia for third year of palm oil losses
Palm oil planters are letting thousands of tonnes of fruits rot as worker shortage has left companies unable to harvest during peak season.
Thu Sep 08 2022
Russian 'McDonald's' runs short of French fries
Former McDonald's restaurants in Russia are facing a shortage of French fries due to a poor harvest and Western sanctions.
Mon Jul 11 2022
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
This was following the discovery of a suspected prohibited item in luggage.
Fri Nov 22 2024
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 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
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 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
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
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
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
The Online Safety Advocacy Group (OSAG) stands united with people in Malaysia in the fight against serious online harms.
Fri Nov 22 2024