ARABLE land is defined by the United Nations Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) as land currently used, or potentially capable of being used, to grow seasonal crops. This definition excludes land used for pasturing, tree-farming (or “silviculture”), or for more durable agricultural products such as vineyards, orchards, and coffee and rubber plantations. In turn, … [Read more...] about Malaysia is entering a serious food security conundrum
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‘The Time Traveler’s Wife’: Theo James on destiny, free will and acting against himself
Scene from “The Time Traveler’s Wife” —PHOTOS COURTESY OF HBO In the HBO Original series “The Time Traveler’s Wife,” there’s an indelible line that would make viewers think about just how destiny and free will could work in each other’s favor: “The future might be determined, but it’s determined by the choices we are free to make.” But can they go hand in hand, indeed? … [Read more...] about ‘The Time Traveler’s Wife’: Theo James on destiny, free will and acting against himself
Simple but crucial step towards a greener Klang
OFTEN, we toss out unwanted items without a second thought even though the things we consider trash can be recycled and given new life most of the time. Klang Municipal Council’s (MPK) Environmental Services Department director Zaireezal Ahmad Zainuddin said municipal solid waste management was a challenging environmental issue due to extensive use of packaging that would end … [Read more...] about Simple but crucial step towards a greener Klang
Kids in Thailand aged 6-11 will only need half adult dose of Moderna, says vaccine provider
BANGKOK, May 21 (The Nation Thailand/ANN): Young children will only need half the adult dose of Moderna Covid-19 vaccine, according to the Thai importer of the jabs. The Thailand Food and Drug Administration approved the use of Moderna vaccine in children aged 6-11 last week. “Recipients in this age group will receive two jabs of Moderna at 50 micrograms each at an interval … [Read more...] about Kids in Thailand aged 6-11 will only need half adult dose of Moderna, says vaccine provider
Singapore and Indonesia enjoy strong ties, can do more together in green and digital economy, says Lawrence Wong in Jakarta
JAKARTA, May 21 (The Straits Times/ANN): Singapore and Indonesia enjoy strong relations underpinned by mutual confidence and trust, and as both countries recover from the pandemic, there is much more they and their people can do together, Singapore's Finance Minister Lawrence Wong said on Friday (May 20). On the economic front, businesses can look beyond Batam, Bintan and … [Read more...] about Singapore and Indonesia enjoy strong ties, can do more together in green and digital economy, says Lawrence Wong in Jakarta