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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Former Mosti sec-gen to lead task force probing death of houseman in Penang, says Khairy
PUTRAJAYA: Former science, technology and innovation ministry secretary-general Datuk Dr Siti Hamisah Tapsir will lead the healthcare work and culture improvement task force, says the Health Ministry. The nine-member independent task force was officially set up on Friday (May 13). Other members of the task force are former CIMB group chief people officer Datuk Hamidah … [Read more...] about Former Mosti sec-gen to lead task force probing death of houseman in Penang, says Khairy
Better welfare for workers
PUTRAJAYA: The healthcare work culture improvement task force’s to-do list includes proposing improvements to the work culture and human resources management for public health services. Unveiled by the Health Minister Khairy Jamaluddin here yesterday, the task force, led by former Science, Technology and Innovation Ministry secretary-general Datuk Dr Siti Hamisah Tapsir, will … [Read more...] about Better welfare for workers
French tourist dies taking selfie in Koh Samui – VIDEO
A French tourist has died attempting a selfie, in the exact spot where a Spanish tourist died just months ago. Read that story HERE . Thirty three year old Bastien Parmier plunged to his death while trying to take a selfie at the Na Mueang 2 waterfall in Koh Samui. It was the same spot where Spaniard David Conesa died in July. Local authorities say the area has “no … [Read more...] about French tourist dies taking selfie in Koh Samui – VIDEO
Thai Hotel Association demands international tourists be allowed to return
The Thai Hotel Association is urging the government to re-open the country to international tourists, pointing out that room occupancy is nearly zero and many smaller premises have had no choice but to close. THA chairman, Marisa Sukosol Nunbhakdi, says the government must look at ways it can admit tourists from certain countries or cities, using marketing promotions to lure … [Read more...] about Thai Hotel Association demands international tourists be allowed to return