Perlis
Coverage of Perlis in the Nexus archive.
- Malaysian farmers, environmental groups call for rejection of GMO rice trial
A coalition of 61 organizations, including farmers and environmental groups, has formally objected to a proposed genetically modified rice field trial in northern Perak state by Zen Cropscience. The group warns that the project risks contamination of conventional crops through cross-pollination and raised concerns over potential negative impacts on food safety and soil fertility. They also highlighted insufficient legal protection for farmers against economic losses from accidental GM material contamination.
- Anger as Malaysian state leader shoots Eid cow with shotgun
A Malaysian state chief minister is under police investigation after shooting a sacrificial cow with a shotgun during an Eid ul-Adha event, sparking public anger and debates over gun use, animal welfare, and Islamic slaughter rules. Police in Perlis seized the shotgun used in the incident at a korban ceremony in Kuala Perlis.