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MTEN studying diesel fleet card for paddy sector’s machinery service providers

Move to keep paddy production prices low part of efforts to face global supply chain crisis

The pig farm dilemma is a test of our diversity and tolerance – Ahmad Ibrahim

Malaysia’s proposed centralised pig farm sparks debate over religious sensitivities, environmental safeguards, and modernisation, highlighting the need for dialogue, transparency, and scientific guidance.

Egg supply not impacted by subsidy retargeting: Mohamad Sabu

Agriculture minister says supply stable and sufficient to meet demands despite subsidy reduced by five sen since May 1

Of chicken, rice, and onions: RM300 mil to boost food security

Putrajaya will work with private companies to put 3,500 hectares of wasteland to good use in implementing agricultural projects 

Projects amounting to RM5 bil for agriculture transformation being planned: Anwar

Prime minister says the several mega projects under planning will focus on increasing rice yield, improving farmers’ livelihoods

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Worrying number of youth spending 18 hours on social media daily: MCMC 

The Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission has drawn attention to the substantial number of young individuals who spend extended periods online, expressing concerns about harmful aspects of specific social media platforms. 

Penang’s shores in peril: a deadly mix of climate change and coastal development”

Rising sea levels, erratic weather, and unchecked development are driving coastal erosion to alarming new heights in Penang, threatening both nature and livelihoods.

PayNet confirms DuitNow QR code transaction fee for merchants starting Oct 1

In a statement on the matter, PayNet, the operator of DuitNow QR, clarified that the fee follows the lifting of a waiver on the merchant discount rate, which is charged based on a percentage of the payment transaction value.