Sharper Tools for Gene Editing: TALEN and Zinc Finger Make a Safer Cut
Reading Time: 3 minutesSharper Tools for Gene Editing: TALEN and Zinc Finger Make a Safer Cut Gene editing using artificial restriction enzymes (also known as artificial nucleases) has revolutionised the life sciences, with far-reaching applications across agriculture, medicine and biotechnology. By editing the genes of microorganisms, plants and animals, scientists can introduce specific mutations such as deletions or […]
A Dying Symphony: Insects Vanishing Even in Protected Forests
Reading Time: < 1 minuteA Dying Symphony: Insects Vanishing Even in Protected Forests Ecologists are raising alarm bells as nearly half the tree of life could vanish within a few decades due to accelerating planetary warming, The Guardian reported. One of those voices is Daniel Janzen, a veteran ecologist who has spent decades studying Costa Rica’s lush rainforests. In the 1970s, he recalls, […]
Sabah’s new climate law sets stage for investment and regional carbon market cooperation
Reading Time: 3 minutesSabah’s new climate law sets stage for investment and regional carbon market cooperation KOTA KINABALU – The passing of the Climate Change and Carbon Governance Enactment 2025 has positioned Sabah to attract greater investment while laying the foundation for a regional carbon market, said Chief Minister Datuk Seri Hajiji Noor. “This legal foundation gives investors […]
Sarawak eyes hydrogen from cow dung as part of bold circular green economy plan
Reading Time: 2 minutesSarawak eyes hydrogen from cow dung as part of bold circular green economy plan KUCHING – Sarawak is exploring the use of cow dung as a source of hydrogen fuel in a move to strengthen its circular green economy and waste-to-value strategy, Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg revealed today. Speaking at […]
Agriculture still vital to Malaysia’s economy, but urgent reforms needed to secure food future
Reading Time: 3 minutesAgriculture still vital to Malaysia’s economy, but urgent reforms needed to secure food future Agriculture and its related activities remain a critical pillar of Malaysia’s economy, even as its contribution to gross domestic product (GDP) has fallen to single digits. Beyond being a food supplier, the sector continues to absorb a significant portion of the […]
Chitose Group sets sights on 10 million hectares of global microalgae farms by 2050, with Sarawak as key hub
Reading Time: 2 minutesChitose Group sets sights on 10 million hectares of global microalgae farms by 2050, with Sarawak as key hub KUCHING – Japan’s Chitose Group, which operates the world’s largest flat-panel microalgae production facility in Kuching, Sarawak, is charting an ambitious plan to develop 10 million hectares of large-scale microalgae cultivation farms across Malaysia, Indonesia, India, […]
Government moves to tighten laws after Mardi-linked release of invasive fish
Reading Time: < 1 minuteGovernment moves to tighten laws after Mardi-linked release of invasive fish The government will amend existing fisheries regulations to prevent a repeat of the recent incident involving the release of invasive fish species during a Malaysian Agricultural Research and Development Institute (Mardi) event. Agriculture and Food Security Minister Datuk Seri Mohamad Sabu said the amendments […]
Sarawak Bets Big on Smart Farming to Become Net Food Exporter: Sungai Sebiew Precision Farming Park Launched
Reading Time: 2 minutesSarawak Bets Big on Smart Farming to Become Net Food Exporter: Sungai Sebiew Precision Farming Park Launched Sarawak is ramping up its efforts to transform into a net food exporter by leveraging smart farming and Internet of Things (IoT) technologies, with the Sungai Sebiew Precision Farming Park set to lead the charge as the state’s […]
Beyond the Body: A Science-Informed Look at the 10 Pillars of Wholistic Wellness
Reading Time: 2 minutesBeyond the Body: A Science-Informed Look at the 10 Pillars of Wholistic Wellness I’ve just returned from the Sustainable Wholistic Wellness International Conference and Expo (SWWICE) in Sabah — and in one word, the experience was transformational. Over the course of three days, I gained new perspectives and re-evaluated much of what I thought I understood […]
Rare Seabird Reappears in Sarawak After a Century
Reading Time: 3 minutesRare Seabird Reappears in Sarawak After a Century In a remarkable turn of events, the Chinese Crested Tern (Thalasseus bernsteini), one of the world’s rarest seabirds, has been sighted off the coast of Asajaya, Sarawak, over a century since its last confirmed appearance in the region. The sighting, which occurred in February 2024, has stirred […]