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Garden Updates
Asia Seed Congress 2006
Malaysian Agricultural Research and Development (MARDI) is
organizing the Asian Seed Congress 2006 from 13th to 16th
November 2006 in Hilton Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. This is the first
time that Malaysia will be the host country to the world largest
regional seed forum. It is a congregation of seed traders, policy
makers, scientists, academicians and individuals to update themselves
on the latest development of the world seed business. The soft launch
was held on the 8th of August and it was oficiated by Y.B Tan Sri Dato
Hj Muhyiddin b Hj Mohd Yassin, Minister of Agriculture and Agro-Based
Industry.
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National Seminar on Utilization of Agricultural Crop Plants as Landscape Element
A “National Seminar on Utilization of Agricultural Crop Plants as
Landscape Element” will be held from 12th to 13th September in Dewan
Perbadanan Putrajaya. It is organized by Perbadanan Putrajaya/Taman
Warisan Pertanian and supported by the Ministry of Agriculture and
Agro-based Industry, Institute of Landcape Architect Malaysia (ILAM),
Malaysia Agricultural Research & Development Institute (MARDI), and
Universiti Putra Malaysia (UPM). The theme of the Seminar is
“Crop plants as landscape element: Where are we?”
Among the objectives of the seminar are to discuss pertinent issues
related to the possibility of intensifying the use of agricultural crop
plants as landscape materials and to share knowledge on technologies
and experiences in managing agricultural crops in landscape and park
environment.
Prominent speakers from various bodies have been invited to present the
proposed papers. Among those invited are Tuan Hj Shahoran Johan Ariffin
(Perbadanan Putrajaya), Prof Dr Asmawi Zen (UIAM), Assoc Prof Dr
Mustaffa Kamal (UPM/ILAM).
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10th Seminar On Medicinal & Aromatic Plants |
Plants - Man & Health - Past, Present & Future
Forest Research Institute Malaysia (FRIM) is organizing a seminar on
Medicinal and Aromatic Plants 2006, which will be held on 12-13th
September. Based on the theme of “Plants, Man & Health - Past,
Present and Future”, the seminar is designed to increase awareness and
transfer potential research findings among researchers, academicians,
private sectors, entrepreneurs and policy makers towards a greater
concerted effort for the advancement of herbal research and industry.
Discussion topics cover issues pertaining to ethnobotany, conservation,
cultivation, research and development, business potentials and
opportunities, standardization, quality control and legislation.
This seminar is not limited to the discussion on plants alone but also
includes seaweeds, bacteria, fungi and any other natural products that
are able to promote health and well being of mankind.The objective of
this seminar is to highlight, stimulate and share scientific and
technological findings on research, development and application related
to medicinal and aromatic plants. Apart from that, it serves as a forum
for discussion, exploration, formulation of strategies and exchange of
ideas, experiences, state-of-the art technologies, products and
services. The seminar also aims to strengthen ties and facilitate
networking between individuals working on medicinal and aromatic plants.
The seminar will include participation from prominent speakers and
lecturers such as Assoc. Prof Dr Chayan Picheansoothan from Khon Kean
University of Thailand, Prof Dr Zhari Ismail from USM and Prof Dato’ Dr
Ikram Mohd Said from UKM.
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Cool to Care Camp
 A total of 27 children from 7 to 17 years of age recently
took part in the “cool to care camp” organized by the Rotary Club of
Cyberjaya Centennial. Held during the school holidays at the Taman
Wetland Putrajaya, the camp promotes edutainment which is a combination
of education and entertainment.
From 7th June to 9th June, under the supervision of four facilitators,
the children had the opportunity to experience nature and the wetlands
first hand. They visited the Taman Wetlands to see the Nature
Interpretation Centre, fruit orchard and the Flamingo Ponds. At night
they took part in an activity based program called “Light Up Yourself”.
The children were given the task to walk alone at the cells area
of TamanWetlands with only a simple candle to guide and light
them. The program tests the children’s courage and perseverance.
The children participated in activities such as batik “canting” and
attended talks on recycling. The two day event also saw them treated to
a bus ride around the city of Putrajaya and a cruise on Tasik
Putrajaya. The participants were thrilled to also participate in a
water polo and lake crossing event at the Lake Recreation Centre.
At the closing they were entertained as they took part in a
fashion show and other creative performances. Truly, for the 27
participants it was really a fun-filled educational camp that lives up
to its name “cool to care camp” and it was a camp that the children
would hardly ever forget.
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Laman 2006: The Malaysia International Landscape & Garden Festival 2006
 Laman 2006 was once again held at the sprawling 72-acre
Perdana Lake Gardens in Kuala Lumpur from 6th to 16th July. Organised
by the National Landscape Department, Ministry of Housing and Local
Government, Malaysia, the festival was proudly hosted by the City Hall
Kuala Lumpur. It showcased every aspect of the Malaysian and
international landscape and horticulture industry; from commercial
agricultural products to garden exhibitions and landscape products.
Themed “The Oasis of Beauty” the festival was divided into several
zones. There were World of Gardens, Malaysian Garden, LandTech Zone,
Garden Expo and The Play land. At the World of Gardens section,
festival participants displayed their creativity by putting together
gardens of their own designs. Visitors were able to learn more about
gardening and landscape technology at Landtech Zone. Biotech products
and services were also available for sale at this zone.
Then enter Garden Expo site where various garden plants, products and
accessories were available for sale.Our Garden Asia’s booth located at
the Festival Walk were well patronized by garden enthusiasts and
visitors alike interested in our magazines for sale and other garden
related products.
As a tribute to the late Datin Seri Endon Mahmood, a Datin Seri Endon
Garden was set up to showcase batik prints in various unique
presentations. Other highlights include the Hibiscus Garden and
Celebrities Garden.
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