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JERTIH, The Malaysian Agricultural Research and Development Institute (MARDI) aims to establish Besut as the hub for red onion cultivation in Terengganu. Director-general, Datuk Dr. Mohamad Zabawi Abdul Ghani, stated that this initiative will be realised through a pilot project in collaboration with Politeknik Besut in Bukit Keluang. ‘Politeknik Besut will pioneer large-scale red onion cultivation in Terengganu and also represent the first collaborative project between MARDI and a public institution of higher learning in the country. ‘In this initial phase, the BAW-1 variety of red onions developed by MARDI will be planted soon on a 0.16-hectare plot owned by

MELAKA, The Banda Hilir Car-Free Zone initiative, which marks its first anniversary today, has received two recognitions from the Malaysian Book of Records (MBOR). Chief Minister Datuk Seri Ab Rauf Yusoh announced that the recognitions are for the first “First Aid Station in a Car-Free Zone” and “Longest Duration for a Car-Free Zone.” “We have seen positive developments from visitors and tourists, with a recorded attendance of approximately 1.3 million people over the past year. “With an average of 100,000 visitors and tourists per month, this shows a positive economic indicator for businesses related to the tourism sector, ultimately providing

ALOR SETAR, Heavy rainfall over several hours led to significant water overflow from the mountains into the Titi Hayun and Seri Perigi recreational areas in Yan this afternoon. Yan Fire and Rescue Station chief, Assistant Fire Officer Norhamidi Ali said four nearby villages, namely, Kampung Seberang Pekan Yan, Kampung Raga, Kampung Ruat and Kampung Titi Bakong were also affected. ‘We received an alert at 2.30 pm and our team promptly inspected the Sungai Raga area in Kampung Ruat, Pekan Yan,’ he said in a statement today. ‘Our monitoring found that water overflow from the surrounding mountains created strong river currents

CAGAYAN DE ORO CITY – The Mindanao State University (MSU) System on Saturday announced it will continue offering law degrees, including in extension campuses, despite a cease and desist order from the Legal Education Board (LEB). In a statement, the MSU system maintained that LEB has no authority over MSU’s law curriculum administration as the institution is independently operating under a charter as indicated in Republic Act (RA) 1387. “Still, in accordance with the Charter of MSU and Section 12 of RA 7662 (Legal Education Reform Act), the MSU Law Program will continue to operate in all its campuses by

KUALA LUMPUR, The Malaysian Indian Congress (MIC) is determined to strengthen leadership cooperation and restore its standing within the community. MIC deputy president Datuk Seri M Saravanan said with the recent appointments of heads for the Women, Youth, Putera and Puteri wings, the 78-year-old party is better positioned to face future political challenges. ‘MIC currently has no direct responsibilities in the government, which poses a challenge for the party and could potentially persist,’ he told a press conference following the MIC National Youth, Wanita, Putera, and Puteri Convention here today. Saravanan said the revitalised MIC Youth leadership is energetically addressing