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Cap rice purchase at 20,000 tonnes or last nine Bumiputera mills will face closure

Out of 250 Bumputera-owned rice mills in Malaysia, only nine are still operational due to monopolisation by large-scale millers

Differing views not a barrier to strengthening state-federal govt cooperation: Anwar

PM touched on morals and etiquette in dealing with differing views during a visit to Kedah

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.

Sarawak to set aside 1,500ha of land for rice planting to boost food security

The Sarawak government will provide 1,500ha of land for rice production to ensure food security in Malaysia, said Premier Tan Sri Abang Johari Openg.

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Cleared for layoffs? AirAsia to retrench 20% of workforce in major cost-cutting move

This allegedly involves cabin services, cargo and logistics, engineering and maintenance, as well as the commercial division, according to Scoop’s source

Apad confirms inDrive licence revoked effective July 24, but company can appeal

Russian-based company can file appeal through the agency for the Transport Ministry's consideration

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