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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

If you've always wanted to live in a landed house, but have a limited budget (and don't mind living in the East), Loyang Villas is definitely an area that you should pay attention to. It is one of the largest and most inexpensive leasehold landed estates that I've toured so far, consisting of 423 very interesting terrace houses. Currently, listings start from $1.8 million for … [Read more...] about Touring Loyang Villas: Shophouse-styled terrace houses in Changi from $1.8 million

A CENTURY HENCE | Among the country’s cities, Baguio is the only one designed and built as a hill station by the American colonial government in the early 1900s. It was in the summer capital where the members of the Philippine Commission held their first session in 1904. But Baguio’s 1909 colonial charter was updated and replaced only this year, or some 113 years later. —Photo … [Read more...] about Baguio’s gains, losses in modern charter

ENCROACHING onto public land without the authorities approval is never a good idea. Breaking the rules set by the authorities sets a bad precedent for others from the neighbourhood. Residents in Tropicana Indah in Petaling Jaya are furious over the blatant disregard of law over a person with a Datuk Seri title at the upmarket neighbourhood. He has riled up his neighbours … [Read more...] about ‘Datuk Seri’ stokes neighbours’ and council’s ire with illegal roadworks

Philippine women’s volleyball team in the 31st SEA Games. AVC PHOTO MANILA, Philippines — The Philippine women’s volleyball team failed to reach the podium anew after absorbing a frustrating 21-25, 25-22, 19-25, 21-25 defeat to Indonesia in the battle for third of the 31st Southeast Asian Games on Saturday at Quang Ninh Gymnasium in Vietnam. After falling to 1-2 match … [Read more...] about SEA Games: PH women’s volleyball team misses podium anew, falls to Indonesia