Former tin mining areas in Malaysia are no longer left abandoned; instead, they possess immense potential to be reclaimed and optimized as prime aquaculture sites. To ensure the sustainability of the freshwater fish farming industry in these areas, a thorough understanding and strict monitoring of water quality—both chemical and physical—are critical.

The Institute of Tropical Agriculture and Food Security (ITAFoS), Universiti Putra Malaysia (UPM), organised two Roundtable Discussion (RTD) sessions titled “Global Energy Crisis: Where Do We Go From Here?” and “Reforming Malaysia’s Rice Industry Through the National Agricultural Land Bank Model” at the Bilik Sidang Jurutera, Faculty of Engineering, UPM.