[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
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
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
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
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 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
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
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
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
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'
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 drugs, pesticides detected in Nora Anne's body - Chemist
The three specimens obtained from the body of the Franco-Irish teenager Nora Anne Quoirin, including her liver, on Aug 19 last year, found no trace of common drugs.
Wed Sep 02 2020
Malaysian activist, Sarojeni Rengam to the fore
Malaysian activist, Sarojeni Rengam has joined the ranks of nominees for an international award for her work in mainstreaming gender issues and displaying women leadership in battling pesticides.
Fri Mar 24 2017
Bayer buys Monsanto for US$66 bn after months-long pursuit
German chemicals giant Bayer said Wednesday it had agreed to buy the controversial US seeds and pesticides firm Monsanto for US$66 billion.
Wed Sep 14 2016
23 dead in Pakistan after eating poisoned sweets: officials
At least 23 people have died and dozens of others fell ill in central Pakistan after eating sweets which police suspect were tainted with pesticides, officials said Monday.
Mon Apr 25 2016
Who is Prabowo Subianto, incoming president of Indonesia?
A wealthy ex-general with ties to Indonesia's popular outgoing president and its dictatorial past, looks set to be its next leader.
Sat Oct 19 2024
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