M'sia needs to cultivate 1,447 hectares of onions to cut import dependency by 2030
MARDI has initiated small-scale cultivation of three varieties of onions for this year and next, focusing on red onions.
Tue Feb 06 2024
Malaysia on track to reduce dependency on imported red onions
Datuk Seri Mohamad Sabu said "the year 2024 is the time for us to take steps towards large-scale cultivation".
Mon Feb 05 2024
Modern technology used to meet high demand for lemang
With the development in technology and innovation, lemang can now be cooked in just an hour and a half to two hours using a special oven.
Fri Apr 22 2022
MAFI committed to boosting country's food security
MAFI and its agencies including MARDI are committed to boosting research on the country's food security to ensure its sustainability in whatever situation.
Tue Oct 12 2021
Court rejects Siti Bainun's bid to regain custody of adopted child
The Magistrate's Court today rejected the application filed by the founder of welfare home Rumah Bonda Siti Bainun Ahd Razali to annul the temporary custody order of one of her five adopted children.
Tue Sep 14 2021
Four men plead not guilty to murdering former Mardi director in robbery
Four men pleaded not guilty in the High Court here today to charges of killing former Mardi information technology division director Dr Wan Hassan Wan Embong in a robbery incident last year.
Tue Jul 06 2021
Weeding out unsustainable kelulut honey harvesting practices
Experts caution that harvesting of the honey must be carried out in a sustainable manner to maintain bee populations.
Thu Jun 03 2021
MARDI sets up centre of excellence for green agriculture
The centre was set up to strengthen research and development in green technology, upland crops and technology transfer.
Thu Apr 29 2021
A decade of conflict, Syrians paid heavy price - ICRC
Mardini says the survey is a sombre snapshot of a generation who lost their adolescence and young adulthood to the conflict.
Wed Mar 10 2021
MARDI launches four agricultural pollution detection kits
The kits, developed by MARDI through a five-year research, are equipped with Android-based mobile biosensor device with 4G network, GPS and mobile application for field detection.
Fri Dec 11 2020
[PODCAST] Daily Dose @ 5: Four charged with murder of former MARDI director, India willing to amend some provisions of new farm bills 2020
A rundown of the most important stories you need to know for the day, from the newsroom of Astro AWANI.
Wed Dec 09 2020
Four men charged with murder of former MARDI director
The four men, all unrepresented, were jointly charged with murdering Wan Hassan in a robbery at his residence two weeks ago.
Wed Dec 09 2020
Killing of ex-MARDI researcher: Main suspect among three nabbed - Bukit Aman
A main suspect was among three detained over alleged involvement in the robbery and killing of a former researcher of the Malaysian Agricultural Research and Development Institute (MARDI).
Tue Dec 01 2020
Suspect in robbery, murder of former Mardi director identified based on facial recognition
Police said the victim's wife who was at the scene recognised the suspect's face, thus facilitating the police investigation.
Mon Nov 30 2020
Police detain 10 people over robbery-cum-murder of ex-MARDI researcher
Brickfields Police chief ACP Anuar Omar confirmed the arrest which was made last night.
Mon Nov 30 2020
Abidin takes oath of office as Sungai Bakap assemblyman
The State Assemblyman for Sungai Bakap, Abidin Ismail, was sworn in today at the State Assembly building, Lebuh Light.
Fri Nov 22 2024
UPNM cadet officer charged with injuring junior, stomping on him with spike boots
A cadet officer at UPNM pleaded not guilty to a charge of injuring his junior by stomping on the victim's stomach with spike boots.
Fri Nov 22 2024
How Indian billionaire Gautam Adani's alleged bribery scheme took off and unraveled
The indictment was unsealed on Nov. 20, prompting a $27 billion plunge in Adani Group companies' market value.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Elon Musk blasts Australia's planned ban on social media for children
Several countries have already vowed to curb social media use by children through legislation, but Australia's policy could become one of the most stringent.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Trump picks Pam Bondi for US Attorney General after Gaetz withdraws
Bondi was the top law enforcement officer of the country's third most populous state from 2011 to 2019, and served on Trump's Opioid and Drug Abuse Commission during his first administration.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Ringgit extends uptrend against greenback in early trade
At 8 am, the local currency climbed to 4.4600/4700 against the greenback.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Lebanon's only burn unit treats toddlers after Israeli strikes
The hospital hallways echo with the screams of children as anxious parents await news from doctors.
Fri Nov 22 2024
AI revolutionising sports to develop world-class athletes
Can a young Orang Asli child from Gua Musang, Kelantan be turned into an Olympic champion in 2036?
Fri Nov 22 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
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