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27MarMarch 27, 2024

Iceland prime minister pledges renewable energy shift from Bitcoin mining to agriculture

Iceland Prime Minister Katrín Jakobsdóttir unveiled plans to pivot the country’s renewable energy efforts from crypto mining to agricultural development. In an interview with the Financial Times, Prime Minister Jakobsdóttir outlined her vision, emphasizing the importance of enhancing food independence and establishing a broader grid for renewable energy distribution across households and industries. The country is known for producing...

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06FebFebruary 6, 2024

Managing director remanded in RM25mil graft probe

KUALA LUMPUR: A managing director of a tractor distribution company has been detained in connection with a suspected graft involving a RM25mil agriculture tractor supply project. The woman, in her 50s, was remanded until Feb 8. She was brought to Putrajaya Magistrate's Court on Tuesday (Feb 6), where Magistrate Irza Zulaikha Rohanuddin issued the remand order. Sources said...

By Stephanie Chanmalaysia, NewsAgriculture, Bribe, MACC, Project, Remanded, Tractor0 CommentsRead more...

12NovNovember 12, 2023

Inter-ministerial talk to be held to discuss ceiling price for rice

IPOH: Discussions will be held among ministries on the call to raise the ceiling price for rice, says Datuk Mohamad Sabu. The Agriculture and Food Security Minister said the discussion would take into consideration all parties involved in the rice supply chain, especially farmers. “The current ceiling price was last reviewed in 2008 and there have been...

By Stephanie Chanmalaysia, NewsAgriculture, Farmers, Food Security, Mohamad Sabu, Perak, Price Hike, Rice0 CommentsRead more...

13OctOctober 13, 2023

Joint task forces with Thailand a boon for Malaysia’s agriculture, tourism sectors

KUALA LUMPUR: The formation of several task forces between Malaysia and Thailand is a timely move to boost agricultural cooperation and promote tourism in both countries. Malaysian Padi Farmers Brotherhood Organisation (PeSawah) special functions exco Abdul Rashid Yob said through the task forces, Malaysia would be able to gain knowledge and new ideas, learn from Thai...

By Stephanie Chanmalaysia, NewsAgriculture, Anwar Ibrahim, Joint Task Force, Malaysia, Prime Minister, Srettha Thavisin, Thailand, Tourism0 CommentsRead more...

06SepSeptember 6, 2023

Sabah should manage its own rice imports, says Jeffrey Kitingan

KOTA KINABALU: Datuk Seri Dr Jeffrey Kitingan has called on Sabah to manage its own rice imports following the price hike on imported white rice. The Deputy Chief Minister said the state’s unique geographical and social landscape warrants a more tailored approach to managing the essential commodity. “The time has come for Sabah to break free from...

By Stephanie Chanmalaysia, NewsAgriculture, Bernas, Jeffrey Kitingan, Rice Imports, Self-Sufficiency0 CommentsRead more...

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