agriculture

Unprecedented effects: El Niño wreaks havoc on Malaysia’s agriculture, economy

Malaysia has been grappling with the 'unusual' effects of an atypical El Niño phenomenon in recent years, including heatwaves, haze, altered rainfall patterns, and significant repercussions on local agriculture, according to agronomists.

Budget 2024: farmers, fishermen get RM2.6 bil allocation in total

Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim said the increase of RM600 million from the previous year was in line with the government’s decision to increase the Rice Price Subsidy Scheme’s rate from RM360 to RM500 per metric tonne. 

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Mamak restaurants’ group to sue TikTok user for defaming industry

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Dangdut star Baby Shima, lampoonist Zunar unite to expose religious hypocrisy in new single

In an unexpected collaboration, local dangdut star Baby Shima and political cartoonist Zunar have teamed up for a new music single titled Cari-Cari Salah (Finding Faults).

Where is Sabah AG Nor Asiah on 40% grant revenue issue, ask state advocates

Former assemblyman says AG should be at the forefront in advocating for Sabah's rights