Consider This: Ketum (Part 2) - Rehab Perspectives on Ketum Classification
Despite its long history in Malaysian culture, ketum remains a divisive issue, with conflicting opinions on how to address its classification and regulation. The general lack of understanding surrounding ketum also makes meaningful public discourse a daunting task. How can we navigate this to shed light on the realities of ketum use? On this episode of #ConsiderThis Melisa Idris speaks to Raja Azizan Raja Suhami, Secretary-General of Malaysian Substance Abuse Council (MASAC).
Tue May 14 2024
Govt to develop specific indicators to measure food security level - DPM Fadillah
The government agreed to develop indicators to measure the country's food security level, among other initiatives.
Tue Apr 02 2024
M'sia needs to cultivate 1,447 hectares of onions to cut import dependency by 2030
MARDI has initiated small-scale cultivation of three varieties of onions for this year and next, focusing on red onions.
Tue Feb 06 2024
Malaysia on track to reduce dependency on imported red onions
Datuk Seri Mohamad Sabu said "the year 2024 is the time for us to take steps towards large-scale cultivation".
Mon Feb 05 2024
A real gem: in Bahrain, only natural pearls will do
Bahrain is the sole country worldwide to have banned the cultivation of artificial pearls.
Fri Apr 28 2023
Mountain forests disappearing at alarming rate - Study
Key drivers of the loss are commercial logging, wildfires, "slash-and-burn" cultivation and commodity agriculture, study reveals.
Mon Mar 20 2023
Myanmar opium cultivation surging under military rule - UN report
The growth was "directly connected" to the political and economic turmoil in Myanmar since the military took power nearly two years ago.
Thu Jan 26 2023
Govt allocates RM70 million to improve palm oil industry's sustainability - Tengku Zafrul
Tengku Zafrul said the Malaysian Sustainable Palm Oil certification has covered 98 per cent of palm oil cultivation.
Fri Oct 07 2022
Farm mechanisation, fertilisation package for sweet potato cultivation can increase crop yield
Farm mechanisation and fertilisation package for sweet potato cultivation is capable of improving productivity, saving labour cost, increasing farm-scale crop yield and reducing dependence on imports.
Thu Sep 29 2022
Zuraida asks Sarawak govt to give more land for pepper cultivation
Zuraida said Sarawak is indeed suitable for the cultivation of the commodity, thus meeting the growing demand for pepper.
Thu Aug 25 2022
Malaysia aims to learn from Thailand in push for medical use of cannabis
Thailand is the first Asian nation to decriminalise cultivation of marijuana and its consumption in food and drink for medical purposes.
Thu Aug 18 2022
Cannabis cultivation charge against singer Yasin maintained
Muhammad Yasin was charged with cultivating 17 cannabis plants in plastic pots at his residence at Casa Indah Condominium.
Wed Jun 22 2022
Remand of ex-diplomats son extended by five days over ganja cultivation
Supt Zaiham said the first remand order on the suspect expired today and police got it extended from May 31 until June 4.
Mon May 30 2022
Laws need to be amended to allow cultivation of ketum - Bukit Aman
Some Acts and procedures need to be amended if the government wants to allow the cultivation of ketum and hemp in the country.
Mon Apr 25 2022
ePemula will help drive cultivation of cashless transactions in Malaysia - Tengku Zafrul
The RM300 million ePemula programme, launched today, is expected to contribute to the cultivation of cashless transactions in the country, especially among the youth and students of IPT.
Fri Apr 15 2022