Atmospheric river pounds California but seen as only the beginning
Some Grammy awards attendees were forced to slog through heavy rain in glitzy cocktail attire, some with only a handbag for an umbrella.
Mon Feb 05 2024
Explainer: Storms in California: What are 'atmospheric rivers?'
Atmospheric rivers are storms akin to rivers in the sky that dump massive amounts of rain and can cause flooding.
Wed Mar 15 2023
Sarawak could overtake Johor as country's largest pineapple producer
Sarawak may soon overtake Johor as the largest pineapple-producing state in the country by the end of the 12th Malaysia Plan (12MP).
Sat Mar 26 2022
LPNM: 90 pct of pineapple entrepreneurs exit B40 group
A study conducted by LPNM found that 90 per cent of pineapple entrepreneurs, produced under the board's programmes, have obtained an average income of RM5,000 a month.
Tue Jan 11 2022
90 pineapple farmers lose RM5.4 mln due to floods
Ninety pineapple farmers in Selangor, Pahang, Perak and Negeri Sembilan have incurred losses estimated at RM5.4 million after their farms totalling 49 hectares were hit by floods.
Tue Jan 04 2022
Fruit galore: Thai monkey festival returns as tourists come back
Hundreds of macaques were seen climbing on people and stacks of fruit, munching away on bananas and pineapples.
Sun Nov 28 2021
Civil servant charged with making false claims
Hasren pleaded not guilty to the four counts of making false claims amounting to RM41,025, six years ago.
Sun Jul 25 2021
UMK graduate turns 'towkay', earns lucrative income
A Universiti Malaysia Kelantan (UMK) graduate is earning a five-figure income by cultivating pineapples, an endeavour that he started three years ago.
Sun Jul 04 2021
Sea goddess, air force C-130s called upon to fight Taiwan drought
Agriculture accounts for more than 70 pct of water consumption in Taiwan, to grow rice and fruit like mango and pineapple.
Fri Mar 19 2021
Prickly problem: Taiwan says won't be beaten by China pineapple ban
China last week stopped the import of Taiwanese pineapples, citing "harmful creatures" it said could come with the fruit.
Wed Mar 03 2021
Forbidden fruit: Taiwan urges people to eat more pineapples after China ban
China said on Friday that starting in March it would suspend imports of pineapples from sub-tropical Taiwan, citing "harmful creatures".
Sun Feb 28 2021
FAMA helps to sell Johor Moris pineapple for RM1 each
The Federal Agricultural Marketing Authority (FAMA) is helping to sell Moris pineapple from Johor for as low as RM1 each to overcome the problem of dumping the fruits.
Wed Feb 17 2021
'Coconut milik cocaine' tactic foiled by cops
Cops busts Nigerian drug syndicate found dissolving drugs believed to be cocaine with coconut milk in a can with pineapple pieces.
Mon Nov 19 2012
Japanese manicurist takes on plastic pollution, one nail at a time
Before global leaders address plastic pollution, a Japanese manicurist highlights the issue by incorporating it into her nail designs.
Sat Nov 23 2024
What to watch for ahead of US presidential inauguration
Here's a timeline of events between now and inauguration day.
Sat Nov 23 2024
The battle to reduce road deaths
In Malaysia, over half a million road accidents have been recorded so far this year.
Sat Nov 23 2024
Pro-Palestinian NGOs seek court order to stop Dutch arms exports to Israel
The Dutch state, as a signatory to the 1948 Genocide Convention, has a duty to take all reasonable measures at its disposal to prevent genocide.
Sat Nov 23 2024
How quickly can Trump's Musk-led efficiency panel slash US regulations?
Moves by Trump and his appointees to eliminate existing rules will be met with legal challenges, as many progressive groups and Democratic officials have made clear.
Sat Nov 23 2024
2TM: Consultations on PTPTN loans, admission to IPTA at MOHE booth
Consultations on PTPTN loans and admission to IPTA are among services provided at the Higher Education Ministry booth.
Sat Nov 23 2024
Kampung Tanjung Kala residents affected by flooded bridge every time it rains heavily
Almost 200 residents from 60 homes in Kampung Tanjung Kala have ended up stuck when their 200-metre (m) long concrete bridge flooded.
Sat Nov 23 2024
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