[COLUMNIST] Malaysian food security: Building holistic farm-to-table food supply chain
One of the main reasons for food insecurity is that humanity has stopped producing food close to its consumption places.
Wed Dec 21 2022
Agong, Queen visit ACM, EGC in Singapore
Their Majesties, who are on a state visit to Singapore, visited a museum and an urban-farming concept garden in the republic today.
Tue Oct 25 2022
Cooperatives encouraged to carry out urban farming - Noh Omar
Cooperatives are encouraged to carry out urban farming, especially on idle or abandoned land as one of the ways to generate additional income.
Sun Aug 21 2022
Hong Kong's urban farms sprout gardens in the sky
A group of office workers are busy harvesting the fruits of their labour on the roof of a Hong Kong skyscraper.
Sun Jul 11 2021
Meaningful Aidilfitri for participants of "Hijrah Warrior" Urban Farming Programme
This year's Aidilfitri opens a new chapter for the homeless who participated in the "Hijrah Warrior" Urban Farming Programme.
Mon May 17 2021
PENJANA: Urban farming project can generate 8,800 tonnes of produce by 2025
The Ministry of Agriculture and Food Industry (MOA) has assured that the supply of essential goods is sufficient during the Movement Control Order (MCO) period.
Sun Mar 07 2021
Ministry to strengthen urban farming programme - Annuar Musa
The Federal Territories Ministry will strengthen the urban farming programme to allow the farm produce to be commercialised and sustain the activity for a long time.
Sat Feb 13 2021
Urban farming opportunities for the homeless soon - Annuar
This approach is being taken to offer employment opportunities to the homeless so that they can generate their own income.
Tue Feb 02 2021
PN govt to continue working with private sector, financial institutions to reduce COVID-19 impacts
On top of combating and monitoring cases, every nation, including Malaysia, is forced to re-assess all that has been done and is to be done.
Mon Sep 28 2020
Putrajaya to have mega urban farm - Annuar Musa
The Federal Territories Ministry plans to expand mega-urban farming in Putrajaya, especially in idle lands, Minister Tan Sri Annuar Musa said today.
Sat Jul 25 2020
120,000 urban farmers nurtured since 2014 - Ronald Kiandee
throughout the 11th Malaysia Plan between 2016 and last year, 93,937 people in 3,815 locations had been involved in urban farming programme.
Sat Jul 04 2020
PPPNP allocates RM64.8 mln for agropreneur scheme
PPPNP said the allocation is needed to cover the cost of agricultural inputs and subsistence allowance as part of its efforts to produce more agropreneurs and to create jobs for Perakians.
Tue Jun 23 2020
CityFarm's Jayden Koay: Let The Lettuce Bloom, Even When There's Little Room
Urban sprawl and tight space leaves little room for farming. CityFarm co-founder Jayden Koay has the modern solution to grow vegetables in shop lots, on rooftops or balcony spots.
Tue Oct 16 2018
Urban farming in Brooklyn
"Entrepreneurial farmers" are selected by Square Roots, an indoor urban farming company, to grow kale, mini-head lettuce and other.
Wed Jun 07 2017
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
Former New Zealand PM Jacinda Ardern receives UN leadership award
Former New Zealand prime minister Jacinda Ardern was given a global leadership award by the United Nations Foundation.
Fri Nov 22 2024
ICC'S arrest warrants for Netanyahu, Gallant an apt decision - PM
The decision of the ICC to issue arrest warrants against Benjamin Netanyahu and Yoav Gallant is apt, said Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim.
Fri Nov 22 2024
KTMB provides two additional ETS trains for Christmas, school holidays
KTMB will provide two additional ETS trains for the KL Sentral-Padang Besar route and return trips in conjunction with the holidays.
Fri Nov 22 2024
BNM'S international reserves rise to USD118 bil as at Nov 15, 2024
Malaysia's international reserves rose to US$118.0 billion as at Nov 15, 2024, up from US$117.6 billion on Oct 30, 2024.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Findings by dark energy researchers back Einstein's conception of gravity
The findings announced are part of a years-long study of the history of the cosmos focusing upon dark energy.
Fri Nov 22 2024
NRES responds to Rimbawatch press release on COP29
The Ministry of Natural Resources and Environmental Sustainability (NRES) wishes to offer the following clarifications to the issues raised.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Online Safety Bill and Anti-Cyberbullying Laws must carefully balance rights and protections
The Online Safety Advocacy Group (OSAG) stands united with people in Malaysia in the fight against serious online harms.
Fri Nov 22 2024