Varsity keen to address dynamics of food industry
KUCHING: Universiti Teknologi Mara (UiTM) aspires to unlock the potential of science, technology and entrepreneurship to address the intricate dynamics of food production, distribution and accessibility. Its vice-chancellor Prof Datuk Dr Roziah Mohd Janor said this would be done through the convergence of biotechnology, smart farming practices and entrepreneurial innovation. “Thus, this first International Conference […]
ASEAN Food Conference to be held Oct 24-27 at BCCK
KUCHING: The 17th ASEAN Food Conference (AFC) 2023, one of the most prominent scientific gatherings in the Southeast Asian region, is set to take place from Oct 24 to 27 at the Borneo Convention Centre Kuching (BCCK). Organising chairman Sharidah Yusof said the conference promises to be a remarkable platform for knowledge sharing and collaboration with […]
Emphasis on empowering food industry
KUCHING: The Sarawak government is limiting its land use for oil palm planting in order to focus more on empowering the food industry. Minister for Modernisation of Agriculture and Regional Development Datuk Sri Dr Stephen Rundi Utom noted that over 1.6 million hectares have been planted with oil palm in the state. “And this is […]
Dayaks can be major producers of food
BY AMYRA VARKISA & NATASHA JEE SIBU: Dayak communities have the potential to be the main producers of food for local and international markets. Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg said however such potential can be achieved only if the Dayak people knew how to monetise their land as the source of […]
Life is better with Burger
Hard work pays off for seven friends as they venture into the food industry, away from their educational backgrounds. Flipping burgers, and spreading their sambal belacan — the journey of ‘Porc’ from the roadside to a food outlet can be an inspiration to many. Hard work pays off The saying ‘hard work pays off’ is […]
A simple dinner made simpler
China has always been the centre of creativity with bizarre and visionary innovations. A new invention in the food industry is the creation of instant self-heating hotpot. As the hotpot now enters the Malaysian market, curiosities arise. Will it taste and feel the same as dining in a hotpot restaurant? Trendy, healthy and a great […]
