![Can palm oil help us eat our way to a greener future? Can palm oil help us eat our way to a greener future?](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-08/81723200851_TBpalmoil.jpg)
Can palm oil help us eat our way to a greener future?
The world faces a daunting challenge - how to feed a growing population without destroying the planet.
Sun Aug 11 2024
![More than half of cropland in hungry Gaza is damaged, UN says More than half of cropland in hungry Gaza is damaged, UN says](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-06/81718364617_RocketLaunched.jpg)
More than half of cropland in hungry Gaza is damaged, UN says
The data reveals a rise in the destruction of orchards, field crops and vegetables in the Palestinian enclave.
Sun Jun 16 2024
![[COLUMNIST] Vegetable oil collaboration for planetary health [COLUMNIST] Vegetable oil collaboration for planetary health](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-10/61698213447_kelapasawit.jpg)
[COLUMNIST] Vegetable oil collaboration for planetary health
The focus should be on producing an abundant supply of sustainable vegetable oil to meet the needs of the growing world population.
Tue Jan 23 2024
![Macau Scam: Vegetable farmer loses almost RM800,000 Macau Scam: Vegetable farmer loses almost RM800,000](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-05/71684399650_MACAUSCAM.jpg)
Macau Scam: Vegetable farmer loses almost RM800,000
Panicked that he will be arrested caused a vegetable gardener in Cameron Highlands to be deceived by a Macau Scam syndicate.
Wed Aug 23 2023
![Top palm oil buyer India's May imports set to fall to 27-month low Top palm oil buyer India's May imports set to fall to 27-month low](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2021-05/41620805959_kelapasawit.jpg)
Top palm oil buyer India's May imports set to fall to 27-month low
The surprising drop in palm oil imports by India, the world's biggest importer of vegetable oils, could bring down palm oil prices.
Tue May 23 2023
![KPDN issues 60 notices for goods under Op Pasar KPDN issues 60 notices for goods under Op Pasar](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-02/71675641814_TBoppasar.jpg)
KPDN issues 60 notices for goods under Op Pasar
KPDN has issued 60 notices involving 296 types of goods that have been inspected under Op Pasar in connection with rising vegetable prices.
Sun Feb 05 2023
![LPP and FAMA directed to intervene quickly to overcome vegetable shortage LPP and FAMA directed to intervene quickly to overcome vegetable shortage](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-02/71675555271_TBmatsabu.jpg)
LPP and FAMA directed to intervene quickly to overcome vegetable shortage
LPP and FAMA have been instructed to take immediate intervention measures to overcome the vegetable shortage in the market.
Sat Feb 04 2023
![Govt focusing on efforts to reduce prices of raw materials - Anwar Govt focusing on efforts to reduce prices of raw materials - Anwar](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-01/61674488650_AnwarIbrahimPM.jpg)
Govt focusing on efforts to reduce prices of raw materials - Anwar
Anwar said this included ensuring sufficient production as well as supporting domestic producers of egg, chicken and vegetable products.
Tue Jan 24 2023
![How bad is red meat for you? Health risks get star ratings How bad is red meat for you? Health risks get star ratings](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-10/61665743811_VEGETABLE.jpg)
How bad is red meat for you? Health risks get star ratings
The researchers also investigated how eating more vegetables affected a range of health outcomes.
Sat Oct 22 2022
![Foreign worker dies after alleged fight in Bentong farm Foreign worker dies after alleged fight in Bentong farm](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-08/61660785647_TBKEBUN.jpg)
Foreign worker dies after alleged fight in Bentong farm
The foreign worker died three hours after the alleged fight which was believed to have taken place at a vegetable farm in Lebu.
Thu Aug 18 2022
![MINDEF aims to start gardens at military camps to ensure food security - Hishammuddin MINDEF aims to start gardens at military camps to ensure food security - Hishammuddin](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-06/41655804128_TBH.jpg)
MINDEF aims to start gardens at military camps to ensure food security - Hishammuddin
MINDEF aims to create vegetable gardens at every military camp throughout the country to ensure food security, especially for the needs of military personnel.
Tue Jun 21 2022
![KPWKM works with MAFI to encourage more women to take up hydroponic, microgreen farming KPWKM works with MAFI to encourage more women to take up hydroponic, microgreen farming](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-06/81655471212_RinaMohdHarun.jpg)
KPWKM works with MAFI to encourage more women to take up hydroponic, microgreen farming
KPWKM will work with MAFI through a project to plant vegetables through hydroponics and microgreen farming specifically for women.
Fri Jun 17 2022
![This sensor could detect pesticides in fruits and vegetables within minutes This sensor could detect pesticides in fruits and vegetables within minutes](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-06/61654852057_APPLE.jpg)
This sensor could detect pesticides in fruits and vegetables within minutes
To better detect the presence of pesticide residue in food products, researchers have developed an inexpensive and reproducible solution!
Sat Jun 11 2022
![The impact of Indonesia's ban on palm oil exports reverberated across the globe The impact of Indonesia's ban on palm oil exports reverberated across the globe](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2021-03/51616569327_PalmOil.jpg)
The impact of Indonesia's ban on palm oil exports reverberated across the globe
Amid an ongoing global food price crisis, vegetable oils are registering record-breaking highs.
Wed May 25 2022
![KPDNHEP refutes claims, says vegetables are sold cheaper than last month KPDNHEP refutes claims, says vegetables are sold cheaper than last month](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-04/41649510923_TBSayurMahal.jpg)
KPDNHEP refutes claims, says vegetables are sold cheaper than last month
KPDNHEP has refuted the allegations by the Consumers' Association of Penang (CAP) that the prices of several types of vegetables in Penang have increased.
Sat Apr 09 2022