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3,879 fishermen to start making Socso contribution on Aug 15
KUALA LUMPUR: A total of 3,879 Zone A, B, C and C2 fishermen will start making a contribution of RM157.20 to the Social Security Organisation (Socso) on Aug 15 . The Agriculture and Food Industries Ministry in a statement said the
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Can a Ponggal boiling pot affect your faith? Yes, says the Education Ministry!
This Ponggal, I pray for common sense to prevail among our leaders in promoting unity. Now, let’s learn what is the intention behind my prayers. Ponggal is a three-day harvest festival celebrated in India, and the Indian diaspora across the
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Global Agritech Summit 2019, a good platform for the farmers and local
KUALA LUMPUR: Global Agritech Summit (GATES) 2019, held at Bank Rakyat Convention Centre, was a good platform for locals especially farmers to gained more knowledge on the agriculture sector. Ferlab Sdn Bhd managing director Vincent Teo who participated in the
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Wong: Sabah to become healthy agriculture hub of Asia in a decade
KUALA LUMPUR: The Sabah state government is committed to promote the state as the best agriculture produce exporter across Asia, as well as a centre of trade for agricultural products. Sabah Agriculture and Food Industry Minister Datuk Junz Wong said
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FAMA to establish middlemen register next year
FAMA chairman Ishak Ismail said the move will require middlemen to register with the agency as authorised marketers in accordance with the FAMA Act 1965. “There are some irresponsible middlemen who have bullied our farmers, taking the opportunity to raise
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Govt urged to provide incentives to youth in agriculture
KUALA LUMPUR: The Malaysian Youth Council (MBM) expressed hope that the government, through the 2020 Budget which will be tabled on Oct 11, will provide incentives to youth who are involved in agriculture, similar to the ones previously practised by the
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