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Drone technology transforms farm management for Malaysian farmers

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
[COLUMNIST] Work on concrete measures to improve our environment

[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
Spain's paella rice could 'disappear', say farmers angry at EU rules

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
Use helicopters to handle bagworm threat - DPM Fadillah

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
Illegal golden apple snail poison worth over RM50,000 seized in Perak

Illegal golden apple snail poison worth over RM50,000 seized in Perak

Initial investigation revealed that the pesticide which originated from China, was sold at RM5 per sachet, and it is also available online.
Fri Feb 17 2023
Selangor LKIM director charged with bribery

Selangor LKIM director charged with bribery

Khusairi Husain is accused of accepting RM5,000 bribe in cash, allegedly in return for appointing a supplier for seeds, fertilisers and pesticides.
Wed Jul 20 2022
This sensor could detect pesticides in fruits and vegetables within minutes

This sensor could detect pesticides in fruits and vegetables within minutes

To better detect the presence of pesticide residue in food products, researchers have developed an inexpensive and reproducible solution!
Sat Jun 11 2022
Govt to come up with laws to control price of pesticides, fertilisers - Willie Mongin

Govt to come up with laws to control price of pesticides, fertilisers - Willie Mongin

The government will come up with a policy to control the price of fertilisers and pesticides in order to help farmers and smallholders.
Fri Dec 10 2021
MAFI proposes additional incentives to farmers to address fertiliser, pesticide price hikes

MAFI proposes additional incentives to farmers to address fertiliser, pesticide price hikes

MAFI has submitted a proposal to the Finance Ministry (MOF) to offer additional incentives to farmers who have been affected by the increasing costs of fertilisers and pesticides.
Thu Dec 02 2021
Govt seeks solution for farmers, breeders facing higher pesticide, fertiliser prices

Govt seeks solution for farmers, breeders facing higher pesticide, fertiliser prices

MAFI is working to find the best solution to help farmers and livestock breeders who are affected by the rising costs of fertilisers and pesticides.
Sun Nov 28 2021
Gov't allocates RM262 mln to assist farmers hit by hike in price of fertilisers, pesticides - PM

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
Fertiliser, pesticide price hike: Govt to help alleviate burdens of farmers - PM

Fertiliser, pesticide price hike: Govt to help alleviate burdens of farmers - PM

The MoF had been instructed to solve the problems by ensuring that the prices be reduced and providing necessary aid to the farmers.
Sat Nov 20 2021
MAFI mulls targeted subsidies, incentives to address rising input costs

MAFI mulls targeted subsidies, incentives to address rising input costs

MAFI and KPDNHEP have always been concerned over the increase in prices for fertilisers and pesticides.
Tue Nov 16 2021
The oranges and grapes we eat are infested with pesticides

The oranges and grapes we eat are infested with pesticides

Scientists found pesticide residues, toxic to human health and the environment, some of them carcinogenic on both the fruits.
Sat Oct 02 2021
California sea lions face 'unprecedented rate of cancer'

California sea lions face 'unprecedented rate of cancer'

The study found two leading culprits behind the high cancer rates - long-banned chemical pesticides and cancer-causing herpes virus.
Tue Jun 08 2021
'No one will win a trade war,' China says after Trump tariff threat

'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?

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

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

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

[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

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’ 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

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

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, 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