Drone technology transforms farm management for Malaysian farmers
In agriculture, drones are being used to spray fertilisers and pesticides, speeding up processes and reducing reliance on manual labour.
Tue Nov 05 2024
Philippines' ex-mayor Alice Guo arrives in Manila after deportation from Indonesia
Alice Guo is accused of ties to Chinese criminal syndicates and laundering more than 100 million pesos ($1.79 million).
Fri Sep 06 2024
Potential of Russia-Malaysia relations not fully utilised: Peskov
Malaysia is our rather important trade and economic partner, says Kremlin spokesman.
Wed Sep 04 2024
[COLUMNIST] Work on concrete measures to improve our environment
According to Environmental Performance Index, Malaysia still rely heavily on pesticides in agricultural activities.
Mon Mar 18 2024
Cabinet paper being prepared on issues faced by rubber smallholders - DPM Zahid
Among issues to be raised in Cabinet paper are Pestalotiopsis leaf fall disease, lack of manpower and areas not being tapped nationwide.
Mon Mar 11 2024
Spain's paella rice could 'disappear', say farmers angry at EU rules
Bomba rice variety traditionally used to make paella is under threat from fungus after European Union banned a pesticide farmers said.
Thu Feb 08 2024
Four children and an adult injured in Pakistan blast
A spokesman said an improvised explosive device (IED) went off on a busy road in Peshawar.
Tue Dec 05 2023
South Korea ramps up pest control after reports of bedbugs
The wingless insects hide in mattresses and bedding and feed on blood, typically biting at night.
Wed Nov 08 2023
Jepak by-election: GPS candidate non-party member not an issue
Jepak Parti Pesaka Bumiputera Bersatu (PBB) Women chief Noriha Ali said the grassroots leaders and party supporters respect the decision made by GPS chairman Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg.
Mon Oct 23 2023
France races to stamp out bedbug 'scourge' before Olympics
French authorities want to make sure the bedbugs don't bite during the games and have started a drive to exterminate the pests.
Mon Oct 02 2023
Kremlin says Prigozhin plane may have been downed on purpose
Russia said it will not probe the crash of the Brazilian-made Embraer jet under international rules "at the moment".
Wed Aug 30 2023
Reviving dialogue a crucial step in overcoming US-China pessimism
Fluctuations in tension and cooperation are common between the US and China, but observers say the relationship is probably at its most fragile yet.
Mon Aug 07 2023
Russia halts grain deal in what UN calls blow to needy people everywhere
The Kremlin said there was no link between the attack and its decision to suspend the grain deal.
Tue Jul 18 2023
Use helicopters to handle bagworm threat - DPM Fadillah
Datuk Seri Fadillah Yusof said use of helicopters to spray bio-pesticides tackled the problem that causes RM100 mln in losses annually.
Mon Jun 26 2023
Unity Gov't wants to quickly resolve infrastructure problems in states - Anwar
PM Anwar Ibrahim said the govt would need the cooperation from states to ensure proper planning and smooth implementation of projects.
Wed May 31 2023
'No one will win a trade war,' China says after Trump tariff threat
Donald Trump says he would impose the tariffs until China stops the flow of illegal drugs, particularly fentanyl, into the United States.
Tue Nov 26 2024
What has caused Pakistan's deadly clashes between police and supporters of Imran Khan?
Topping the demands of Khan's Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) party is the release of all its leaders, including Khan, who has been jailed on a series of corruption charges since August 2023.
Tue Nov 26 2024
One woman or girl killed every 10 minutes by intimate partner or family member - UN
The report highlights that "60 per cent of all female homicides" are committed by "people closely related to them".
Tue Nov 26 2024
Sweden urges Chinese ship to return for undersea cable investigation
Two subsea cables, one linking Finland and Germany and the other connecting Sweden to Lithuania, were damaged in less than 24 hours.
Tue Nov 26 2024
[COLUMNIST] Building more highways won’t solve traffic congestion - reducing demand will
It is clear that adding more lanes and highways doesn't work, because we are still attempting the same approach to solve the issue.
Tue Nov 26 2024
Hyundai to invest RM2.16 bil in Malaysia through strategic partnership with INOKOM
This investment includes efforts to upgrade INOKOM's existing assembly capacity to meet Hyundai's automotive needs.
Tue Nov 26 2024
‘C4Cinta’ sets record as highest-grossing Malaysian Tamil film
'C4Cinta', directed by young filmmaker Karthik Shamalan, has set a new benchmark in Malaysian Tamil cinema.
Tue Nov 26 2024
Man charged with mother's murder, storing body in freezer
The court denied bail and scheduled case mention on Feb 7 for the submission of forensic, autopsy, and chemist reports.
Tue Nov 26 2024
Abolition of examination in schools to reduce pressure on pupils - Fadhlina
The classroom assessment approach offers a much more interesting learning ecosystem, says Fadhlina Sidek.
Tue Nov 26 2024
Google, Meta urge Australia to delay bill on social media ban for children
Google and Meta says the government should wait for the results of an age-verification trial before going ahead.
Tue Nov 26 2024