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Founder of social enterprise PWD Smart FarmAbility Dr Billy Tang’s new book, entitled 'The PWD Smart FarmAbility: Journey From Wheels To Farm' also talks about the importance of food literacy and how food choices impact the planet and our health.
PETALING JAYA: As Malaysia faces threats to food security, the government’s proposal for an urban agriculture programme could help address the issue, say experts.
THE Star Golden Hearts Award (SGHA) and Gamuda Inspiration Award (GIA) – collaborations between The Star Foundation and Yayasan Gamuda – recognise outstanding individuals or groups for their exceptional contributions across several realms, including supporting indigenous communities, raising awareness and funds for autism, contributing to wildlife conservation, providing education to underprivileged students, and other impactful initiatives.
BANGKOK: Rice exports from January to October 2023 increased by 11.4% to 6,922,649 tons with a total value of 136,289.8 million baht, a surge of 24.6% compared to the same period last year.
PROPERTY owners under five local district councils will receive a 30% discount on the new assessment rate next year, says Datuk Onn Hafiz Ghazi (pic).
Malaysian social enterprises do their part to enhance food access, income generation and quality of life while boosting the country’s economy and protecting the environment.
Organic matter provides a range of advantages, including enhancing soil aeration, boosting the soil’s capacity to retain water and nutrients, strengthening the soil’s resistance to erosion, regulating soil pH, and promoting healthy root development.
Those most affected by climate-induced droughts risk being trapped due to a lack of resources and networks to migrate.
A honky-tonk twang echoes across a fairground as cowhands wrangle cattle inside a dirt-floored stadium. The scene would be typical in Texas, but this rodeo is happening about 12,900km away, on an island in the Philippines.
I AM neither a businesswoman, economist nor a farmer but I have seen the fruits of labour from my late grandmother’s farm.
PWD Smart Farmability's vegetable terrariums and aquaponic units allow underprivileged communities to consume nutritious food.
Dr Billy Tang, founder of social enterprise PWD Smart Farmability, received the honour for his achievement and contribution to the marginalised society.
KOTA KINABALU: Veteran politician Tan Sri Abdul Ghani Gilong who was among state leaders who oversaw Sabah becoming part of the Federation of Malaysia, has died of Covid-19. He was 88.
A letter from AHMAD IBRAHIM, Fellow, International Rubber Research and Development.
A TOTAL of 62 students from Section 17 and Kampung Baru Damansara in Petaling Jaya have enrolled for free online Bahasa Melayu and English tuition classes, courtesy of the Petaling Jaya MP’s service centre.
Founder of social enterprise PWD Smart FarmAbility Dr Billy Tang and his team have been supplying the underpriviledged and marginalised nutritious food via organic, sustainable vegetable terrariums.
PETALING JAYA: Lime and lime extraction industry players are calling on the government to issue clearer instructions and standard operating procedure for the sector as any delay could affect many essential services including the nation’s drinking water supply.
PETALING JAYA: Learned professionals are asking the International Trade and Industries Ministry to consider all its professions as essential services and allow them to practise in Phase One of the National Recovery Plan (NRP).
Paralysed researcher all for urban farming to feed the poor and help the disabledPETALING JAYA: A tragic accident five years ago left Dr Billy Tang paralysed below the waist but it did not break him.
