Officially, the burning of rice straw and waste was banned in 2022 across the country -- but that is news to Huyen. "I've never heard of the ban," Huyen told AFP. "If we don't burn, what should we do ...

01:21 It's comprised of rice straw, and hand-made. 01:29 "Shimenawa" are sacred ropes, signifying the sanctity of the space beyond. 01:36 And actually, it holds a significant connection to today's ...

they had sales of ₹51 lakh of tableware made from rice husk and rice straw—tableware they say is not only sturdy, microwaveable and freezable but also free of any adhesives and coatings ...

Seeing these straw sculptures up close, especially with the stunning backdrop of padi fields and Gunung Jerai, is simply breathtaking. “Kedah is known as the rice bowl of Malaysia, so events ...