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
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
Asia feels the sting of India's onion export ban
The world's biggest onion exporter banned shipments after domestic prices more than doubled in three months following a drop in production.
Sat Dec 30 2023
Indian police retain carrier pigeons as backstop against disasters
The pigeons usually carry messages written on lightweight onion paper, inserted into a capsule and then tied to a leg.
Sun Jun 25 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
Many tricks promise to stop tears when chopping onions, but do they work?
From a slice of bread or a match in the mouth, here's a look at some of these tricks and how effective they really are.
Sun Feb 19 2023
List of key Golden Globe nominees
"The Banshees of Inisherin" leads all films with eight nominations.
Tue Jan 10 2023
Forget tears in the kitchen, Sunions are onions that won't make you cry!
It is natural crossbreeding that has apparently made it possible to grow and harvest these onions of a new kind.
Fri Jan 14 2022
Vietnam police summon noodle seller after 'Salt Bae' parody video
Police in Vietnam have summoned a beef noodle seller who filmed himself imitating Nusret Gokce.
Fri Nov 19 2021
Chili, red onion prices return to normal - Rosol
The prices of chillies and red onions, which went through the roof recently, have dropped significantly and returned to normal since last week.
Sun Feb 07 2021
Malaysia imports onions from various countries to avoid supply disruptions - Nanta
Malaysia imports onions from various countries and does not rely on a single source to ensure there is enough supply in the local market.
Mon Nov 23 2020
Monsoon: Hike in price of Indian onions unavoidable
Rosol said those consumers who were using Indian onions must exercise patience and fall back on unions from other countries first.
Sat Nov 21 2020
Source of odour pollution suspected to be from industrial area - Zaini Ujang
The odour pollution caused the water at the IWK sewage treatment plant GBLK 225 at Taman Velox to turn red and release a rotten onion smell.
Wed Nov 11 2020
Ministry assures public of adequate supply of onion
A total of 121 importing companies began to increase the volume of imports from other countries to meet the domestic needs.
Thu Oct 29 2020
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
Putin says BRICS will generate most of global economic growth
Russian President Vladimir Putin will host a summit of the group in the city of Kazan on Oct. 22-24.
Sat Oct 19 2024