PARIS, March 27 — Planting trees in the wrong places can actually contribute to global warming, scientists said yesterday, but a new map identifies the best locations to regrow forests and cool the planet. Trees soak up carbon dioxide and restoring areas of degraded woodlands or planting saplings to boost forest cover is one tool … Read more
KUALA LUMPUR, March 19 — The immediate and longterm measures to minimise the effects of hot and dry weather conditions on paddy planting activities, especially in Sabah, are among the focus of today’s Dewan Rakyat sitting. According to the Order Paper on the Parliament website, Munirah Majilis (Warisan-Kota Belud) will pose the question to the … Read more
KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 7— The Muda Agricultural Development Authority (Mada) has reportedly urged paddy farmers to join its programme aiming for five harvests every two years to prevent being affected by extreme heat and minimal rainfall. Amid worsening heatwave in the northern rice belt in Penang, Kedah, and Perlis, The Star quoted Mada chairman Datuk … Read more
Tunku Mahkota Johor (TMJ) Tunku Ismail Sultan Ibrahim says he is sincere in his intention to sponsor the cost of planting new grass at the Bukit Jalil National Stadium (SNBJ).
