KAJANG: Unknown to many, nuclear science is helping ensure Malaysia’s food security through the creation of new rice varieties, says Nuklear Malaysia director-general Dr Abdul Rahim Harun.
“For example, nuclear technology has been used to contribute to the creation of the IS21 rice variety,” Abdul Rahim said during Nuklear Malaysia’s golden anniversary celebration at its headquarters here yesterday.
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