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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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National shuttlers demand RM2 million salaries: can BAM keep up financially?

Several top athletes aim for salaries that could outpace even the highest-earning footballers, raising questions about the sustainability of funding within Malaysian sports

Education Ministry scraps teacher training system to lighten workload

Minister Fadhlina Sidek vows to help teachers focus on what matters most – teaching – as new curriculum changes approach

What the pork!? – Rocky Bru

Rocky Bru reflects on a surprise in-flight warning about Malaysia’s pork import ban, tracing its public health roots and the politics of pig farming through a seasoned traveller’s lens