How this Malaysian startup is bringing society closer to food security

Qarbotech is a Malaysian-based agritech startup on a mission to revolutionise agriculture through innovative nanotechnology, promote sustainable farming practices, combat climate change and work towards eliminating world hunger. The company was co-founded in 2018 by Chor Chee Hoe, Prof Suraya Abdul Rashid and Amirul Merican, who are fully committed to their cause.

The company’s flagship product, QarboGrow, is the world’s first patented photosynthesis enhancement technology. With its capacity to increase crop yields by up to 20 per cent, the biocompatible product increases farming efficiency with quicker turnaround times and improved produce quality. Depending on the crops and other factors, QarboGrow can also increase yields by up to 60 per cent, bringing society closer to food security.

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In the bustling suburb of Kota Damansara, Petaling Jaya, a striking contemporary residence, seems to defy gravity. Aptly named the Float-Box House, this three-story dwelling appears to hover above its landscaped grounds, challenging conventional architectural norms while exemplifying thoughtful, modern design.

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Home to 89 individual sake breweries, the highest number in Japan, we visit the sake region during October for the Echigo-Kenshin Sake Festival, which brings together the city’s top sake brewers, to discover what makes Niigata such a unique area in Japan.

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These K-dramas’ storylines are unapologetically intense, featuring stellar performances from typically young actors who can authentically portray teenage life in schools while handling complex emotional and oftentimes deeply disturbing scenes.

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