Budget 2023: Govt targets 800 acres of idle land to help strengthen food security - Tengku Zafrul
The government will continue to strengthen food security so that it will no longer be dependent on imports in order to be resilient against any shocks in the future.
Fri Oct 07 2022
More than 1,000 hectares of idle land rehabilitated in Terengganu
Terengganu is the only state that has its own allocation, of RM1 million a year, for programme to develop idle land, Azman Ibrahim said.
Thu Apr 07 2022
Budget 2022: Idle Fed Gov't, Malay reserve land could be leased for agro, business projects
There are proposals to lease out idle land owned by the Federal Government and Malay reserve land for agriculture or business projects under Budget 2022.
Fri Oct 29 2021
236 hectares of idle land developed last year - Aminuddin
The RM1 mln allocated for the land development programme included provision of areas, irrigation systems and agricultural input materials.
Mon Mar 08 2021
Putrajaya to have mega urban farm - Annuar Musa
The Federal Territories Ministry plans to expand mega-urban farming in Putrajaya, especially in idle lands, Minister Tan Sri Annuar Musa said today.
Sat Jul 25 2020
Who is Prabowo Subianto, incoming president of Indonesia?
A wealthy ex-general with ties to Indonesia's popular outgoing president and its dictatorial past, looks set to be its next leader.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Iran's supreme leader says Hamas leader's death will not halt 'Axis of Resistance'
The "Axis of Resistance", built up with years of Iranian support, includes Hamas, the Lebanese Hezbollah group, the Houthi movement in Yemen, and various Shi'ite groups in Iraq and Syria.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Putin says Russia willing to seek compromises between Iran and Israel
Russia is ready to help seek compromises between arch-foes Israel and Iran, President Vladimir Putin said on Friday, saying these would be difficult but possible.
Sat Oct 19 2024
What proposals will Russia push at the BRICS summit?
The proposal is also to establish a BRICS reinsurance company to allow uninterrupted shipment of goods and key commodities between members.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Indonesia's free meals plan in the spotlight as Prabowo readies for office
Prabowo calls the programme one of the main drivers of economic growth, eventually set to add an estimated 2.5 million jobs.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Astro AWANI's revamped English news website, AWANI International, launches on Oct 21
Astro AWANI's revamped English platform delivers in-depth global news and expert analysis to keep you informed on key developments.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Israeli strikes kill 33 people in Jabalia refugee camp in Gaza, medics say
Residents of Jabalia said Israeli tanks had reached the heart of the camp after pushing through suburbs and residential districts.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Liam Payne's ex-partner calls for media restraint after 'painful' death
Cheryl Tweedy used her statement to urge the media to remember they had a seven-year-old son, Bear, who could read the reports.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Analysts: Indonesia's strong MoF leadership team to boost investor confidence
Sri Mulyani Indrawati as head of Indonesia's Ministry of Finance is expected to instil confidence among investors.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Biden offers both a carrot and a stick to Israel as his term nears an end
Israel has frequently resisted US advice and has caused political difficulties for the Biden administration.
Sat Oct 19 2024