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Former Agriculture Minister Abdul Manan Othman dies
His eldest son, Nadzrin, 53, said his father was admitted to the hospital on Monday after falling unconscious.
Wed Jan 18 2017
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Boycott issue: More support for Ismail Sabri's statement
Several quarters in UMNO say the Agriculture minister was speaking from experience through his previous portfolio as the Domestic Trade minister.
Tue Feb 03 2015
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Boycott issue: Ismail Sabri prepared to cooperate with cops
The Agriculture minister says he will give his statement to the police once they contact him.
Tue Feb 03 2015
![MCA: Ismail Sabri's racial rhetoric uncalled for MCA: Ismail Sabri's racial rhetoric uncalled for](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2014-09/61411139677_295x200.jpg)
MCA: Ismail Sabri's racial rhetoric uncalled for
Party president Liow Tiong Lai says MCA ministers will raise the issue surrounding the Agriculture minister's statement at the Cabinet meeting.
Tue Feb 03 2015
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New regulations for pig farm owners to curb JE
We want to have a safe 'buffer zone' between pig farms and residential areas, agriculture minister Ismail Sabri Yaakob says.
Sun Jul 13 2014
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JE: No need to destroy pig farms, says minister
Tests on 181 blood samples collected from 20 pig farms were found to be negative of the virus, Agriculture Minister Ismail Sabri Yaakob says.
Mon Jul 07 2014
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Effendi Norwawi and Mahmud Abu Bekir for Balingian?
Datuk Seri Mahmud Abu Bekir and former agriculture minister Datuk Seri Mohd Effendi Norwawi as the main contenders for the seat are seen as the main contenders for the Balingian seat.
Mon Feb 10 2014
Ghana reduces rice imports 30%, raises local output
Ghana has been able to cut rice imports by 30 per cent and increase local production of cereals by 59 per cent, says Food and Agriculture Minister Kwesi Ahwoi.
Tue Oct 30 2012