Abdul Rashid Yob
Coverage of Abdul Rashid Yob in the Nexus archive.
- Malaysian farmers, environmental groups call for rejection of GMO rice trial
A coalition of farmers and environmental groups has submitted a formal objection urging Malaysia’s National Biosafety Board to reject a proposed field trial of genetically modified MR219 rice variety by Zen Cropscience. The groups are concerned about potential contamination through cross-pollination, the risk posed by glyphosate use, and insufficient legal protection for affected farmers.
- Malaysian farmers, environmental groups call for rejection of GMO rice trial
A coalition of 61 organizations, including farmers and environmental groups, urged Malaysia’s National Biosafety Board to reject a proposed GMO rice field trial by Zen Cropscience in northern Perak state. The opponents warn that the project risks contaminating conventional crops through cross-pollination and raise concerns about food safety, inadequate biosafety laws, and increased herbicide use.