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
MyCC says ready to discuss padi, rice competition concerns with ministry’s office
A meeting between MyCC and the Office of Paddy and Rice Monitoring is scheduled for Jan 19, 2024.
Wed Jan 10 2024
PM announces additional initiatives in 2023 budget
Anwar said the increase is the biggest aid the government has ever given to fishermen, paddy farmers and rubber smallholders.
Wed Mar 29 2023
Bali bombings survivor looks ahead as Australia marks 20th anniversary
A total of 202 people, including 88 Australians, were killed when a car bomb exploded on Oct 12, 2002 outside the Sari Club.
Tue Oct 11 2022
Sungai Burung paddy farmers suffer losses due to diseases
More than 50 rice farmers in the Sungai Burung area have to bear losses following an attack of bacterial panicle blight.
Wed Aug 10 2022
'Game of Thrones' prequel meets Targaryens at height of power
The new 10-episode series tells the story of a "generational war" among the Targaryens, executive producer Ryan Condal said.
Mon Jul 25 2022
'Game of Thrones' prequel 'House of the Dragon' to debut in August
The new 10-episode series will be based on George R.R. Martin's book "Fire & Blood" and will tell the story of House Targaryen, HBO said.
Thu Mar 31 2022
Smart SBB reduces farmers' dependence on middlemen
The Large-Scale Smart Paddy Field (Smart SBB) Programme implemented since last year could help reduce farmers' dependence on middlemen in the paddy and rice industry.
Sun Feb 13 2022
High availability of biomass to pave way for Malaysia's green circular economy - Dr Adham
It was estimated that Malaysia produced 168 million tonnes of biomass annually and these include paddy husks, timber, coconut oil and palm waste.
Wed Dec 15 2021
Gov't allocates RM262 mln to assist farmers hit by hike in price of fertilisers, pesticides - PM
Of the amount, RM62 million would be channeled through the NAFAS as an addition to the subsidy allocation and paddy incentive.
Fri Nov 26 2021
Groundwater storage system necessary to sustain paddy and rice production - MAFI
Azman Mahmood said the current irrigation system only depended on rainwater or existing dams.
Sun Nov 14 2021
Climate change putting national rice security at risk - Minister
Ronald Kiandee said Malaysia's food security has been affected by the increase in the average annual rainfall every decade.
Wed Oct 20 2021
Paddy: Staple food but not stable in Sabah
Sabah has huge land size for agriculture cultivation, particularly for paddy production but unable to attain self-sufficient level for domestic consumption.
Sun Sep 12 2021
Kedah gov't' requests additional allocation for farmers in Yan - MB
The Kedah government has requested the federal government to consider additional allocation, especially for farmers in Yan whose paddy fields were affected by the mudflow and floods on Aug 18.
Tue Aug 24 2021
MCO 3.0: Paddy, rice industry to operate 24 hours at full staff capacity
The operating hours for all activities related to the paddy and rice industry have been extended to 24 hours at full capacity.
Thu Jun 17 2021
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