Cloud seeding over Bukit Merah catchment area as dam levels dip
The government will carry out cloud seeding operations in the catchment area of the Bukit Merah dam in what is hoped to be a solution to overcome dry conditions in the area.
Sat Jun 11 2022
Penang DOE seizes illegal dumpsite on padi field
The Penang Department of Environment (DOE) has confiscated an illegal dumpsite on the padi field behind the Desa Bukit Merah housing area in Jalan Kubang Semang, Bukit Mertajam.
Wed Mar 09 2022
RM1.1 mln allocated for restoration of padi fields in Yan - MAFI
RM1.1 million has been allocated for the restoration of 34 hectares of padi fields in Kampung Titi Bakong and Kampung Rendang Pasir, Yan which were destroyed due to the Gunung Jerai mudflow and floods
Sat Aug 28 2021
Climbing perch fishing season in Perlis
The climbing perches caught in the padi fields were tasty and sweet compared to those sold in the market.
Sat Oct 03 2020
Brown hoppers threaten 1,062 hectares of MADA padi field
1,062 hectares of padi fields situated within the Muda Agricultural Development Authority have been threatened by brown hoppers.
Mon Jan 21 2013
Like dictators before him, Trump threatens international peace and security
Trump's threats are no way to treat an ally, but unfortunately for him, international law is on Canada's side.
Sun Feb 16 2025
Why is there an increase in lung cancer among women who have never smoked?
Study suggests that environmental factors, particularly air pollution may be driving the rise in non-smoking-related lung cancer.
Sun Feb 16 2025
UN refugee agency says Congo fighting leaves 350,000 with no shelter
Hundreds of thousands of people are now living in makeshift accommodation, including churches and hospitals, according to UNHCR.
Sun Feb 16 2025
How will Canada's next prime minister be chosen?
The result is due to be announced on March 9.
Sun Feb 16 2025
Trump says he backs Ukraine, but early concessions to Russia spark concerns
Trump says US troops would not be part of any security presence in Ukraine.
Sun Feb 16 2025
AI is about job transformation, not job displacement, CoachHub says
Over the next decade, AI is expected to redefine job roles rather than eliminate them.
Sun Feb 16 2025
OpenAI’s new ‘deep research’ agent is still just a fallible tool - not a human level expert
While OpenAI claims its tool rivals human analysts, AI inevitably lacks judgement, scrutiny and expertise that make good research valuable.
Sun Feb 16 2025
Different songs for different days: Why it’s important to actively chose the music for your mood
The power of music comes from our choices in what to listen to and the human agency we express in this act.
Sun Feb 16 2025
Britain wants to smash the gangs - but what gangs?
Nearly 700 boats carrying more than 36,800 people crossed the Channel between France and Britain in 2024.
Sun Feb 16 2025
US sovereign wealth fund: A feasible idea to invest strategically, or a giant opportunity for waste?
Sovereign wealth funds are usually associated with great wealth - Norway's 'oil fund' is estimated to be worth US$1.7 trillion.
Sat Feb 15 2025