![Govt to develop specific indicators to measure food security level - DPM Fadillah Govt to develop specific indicators to measure food security level - DPM Fadillah](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-03/61710161592_TBFADILLAHYUSOFTITAH.jpg)
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 M'sia needs to cultivate 1,447 hectares of onions to cut import dependency by 2030](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-12/71702041680_bawangindia.jpg)
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 Malaysia on track to reduce dependency on imported red onions](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-02/51706966887_Onions.jpg)
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
![Asia feels the sting of India's onion export ban Asia feels the sting of India's onion export ban](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2020-12/41606864861_Onions.jpg)
Asia feels the sting of India's onion export ban
The world's biggest onion exporter banned shipments after domestic prices more than doubled in three months following a drop in production.
Sat Dec 30 2023
![Indian police retain carrier pigeons as backstop against disasters Indian police retain carrier pigeons as backstop against disasters](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-06/41687251122_TBPigeonmessenger.jpg)
Indian police retain carrier pigeons as backstop against disasters
The pigeons usually carry messages written on lightweight onion paper, inserted into a capsule and then tied to a leg.
Sun Jun 25 2023
![Indian farmers march to demand higher prices for onions Indian farmers march to demand higher prices for onions](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2020-12/41606864861_Onions.jpg)
Indian farmers march to demand higher prices for onions
Farmers fear the cost incurred on harvesting the onion crop and taking it to the market was much higher than return on its sale.
Fri Mar 17 2023
![Many tricks promise to stop tears when chopping onions, but do they work? Many tricks promise to stop tears when chopping onions, but do they work?](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-02/71676629253_ONION.jpg)
Many tricks promise to stop tears when chopping onions, but do they work?
From a slice of bread or a match in the mouth, here's a look at some of these tricks and how effective they really are.
Sun Feb 19 2023
![List of key Golden Globe nominees List of key Golden Globe nominees](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-01/81673333846_BANSHEES.jpg)
List of key Golden Globe nominees
"The Banshees of Inisherin" leads all films with eight nominations.
Tue Jan 10 2023
![Ditahan gara-gara buat parodi Salt Bae Ditahan gara-gara buat parodi Salt Bae](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-09/81662935452_GreenOnionBae.jpg)
Ditahan gara-gara buat parodi Salt Bae
Parodi 'Green Onion Bae' itu dimuat naik beberapa hari selepas Menteri Keselamatan Awam, Jeneral To Lam menjamu selera hidangan mewah.
Sun Sep 11 2022
![Forget tears in the kitchen, Sunions are onions that won't make you cry! Forget tears in the kitchen, Sunions are onions that won't make you cry!](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-01/81642131528_ONION.jpg)
Forget tears in the kitchen, Sunions are onions that won't make you cry!
It is natural crossbreeding that has apparently made it possible to grow and harvest these onions of a new kind.
Fri Jan 14 2022
![Vietnam police summon noodle seller after 'Salt Bae' parody video Vietnam police summon noodle seller after 'Salt Bae' parody video](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2021-11/41637315120_VIETNAM.jpg)
Vietnam police summon noodle seller after 'Salt Bae' parody video
Police in Vietnam have summoned a beef noodle seller who filmed himself imitating Nusret Gokce.
Fri Nov 19 2021
![Chili, red onion prices return to normal - Rosol Chili, red onion prices return to normal - Rosol](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2020-09/41600737376_RosolWahid.jpg)
Chili, red onion prices return to normal - Rosol
The prices of chillies and red onions, which went through the roof recently, have dropped significantly and returned to normal since last week.
Sun Feb 07 2021
![Malaysia imports onions from various countries to avoid supply disruptions - Nanta Malaysia imports onions from various countries to avoid supply disruptions - Nanta](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2015-08/81440311898_Onions.jpg)
Malaysia imports onions from various countries to avoid supply disruptions - Nanta
Malaysia imports onions from various countries and does not rely on a single source to ensure there is enough supply in the local market.
Mon Nov 23 2020
![Monsoon: Hike in price of Indian onions unavoidable Monsoon: Hike in price of Indian onions unavoidable](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2020-10/81603946856_bawang.jpg)
Monsoon: Hike in price of Indian onions unavoidable
Rosol said those consumers who were using Indian onions must exercise patience and fall back on unions from other countries first.
Sat Nov 21 2020
![Source of odour pollution suspected to be from industrial area - Zaini Ujang Source of odour pollution suspected to be from industrial area - Zaini Ujang](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2020-11/81605056245_dialogTransformasi.jpg)
Source of odour pollution suspected to be from industrial area - Zaini Ujang
The odour pollution caused the water at the IWK sewage treatment plant GBLK 225 at Taman Velox to turn red and release a rotten onion smell.
Wed Nov 11 2020