Dr. Taruna Ikrar chairs the ASEAN Health Sector Cluster 4, which focuses on ensuring food safety. He outlines the sector’s priorities and regional mechanisms, including the ASEAN Food Safety Emergency Response. His discussion covers the region’s most pressing food safety hazards, the challenges involved in educating both the public and businesses, and the promising role … Taruna Ikrar, MD, PhD
Ms. Zailina Abdul Majid heads the Task Force on the Development of ASEAN Food Safety Regulatory Framework (TF AFSRF), comprising ASEAN officials in the health, agriculture, and trade sectors. The task force will recommend measures to harmonise food safety requirements in the region. Its work will conclude upon the ratification of the AFSRF by all … Zailina Abdul Majid
Food is fundamental for survival, but the public often overlooks food safety. The World Health Organization (WHO) and Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) define food safety as ensuring food is free from hazards that could harm consumers by employing science-based discipline to maintain food quality, prevent contamination, and protect public health.
About the Artist Arvi Delos Reyes’ illustration is emblematic of Arvi’s interest in rural scenery and his signature artistic style. Arvi is a multidisciplinary artist from the Philippines specialising in illustration, painting, and visual storytelling. His creative focus delves into the intricacies of rural life, cultural heritage, and peasant struggle. Having spent most of his … Cover Story for the Issue 43 – Butil Tungong Hapag (From Grains to Table)
Malaysia takes centre stage as it assumed the ASEAN Chairmanship in 2025, marking a pivotal year for regional leadership and collaboration. The much-anticipated ASEAN Tourism Forum (ATF) 2025 is one of the year’s flagship events, scheduled from 15 to 20 January 2025 in Johor Bahru, Johor. With the theme “Unity in Motion, Shaping ASEAN Tourism … ASEAN Tourism Forum 2025: Unity in Motion, Shaping ASEAN Tourism Tomorrow
In a significant move that underscores Southeast Asia’s commitment to sustainable tourism, the ASEAN Ecotourism Standard (AECOS) has been officially endorsed at the 44th and 45th ASEAN Summits under the leadership of Lao PDR, chaired by Sonexay Siphandone, Prime Minister of Lao PDR. The endorsement of AECOS reflects a broader regional effort to elevate sustainable … Revitalising Ecotourism in Southeast Asia: The ASEAN Ecotourism Standard Initiative
Since its inception in 2007, Maya Dance Theatre (MDT) has been faithful to its philosophy: bridging the space between audience and artist to provoke thought and dialogue about pressing social issues. In 2018, MDT’s artistic director and co-founder, Kavitha Krishnan, founded the Diverse Abilities Dance Collective (DADC). Kavitha, a trained occupational therapist, has provided arts … Dancing Without Labels: Maya Dance Theater (The Diverse Abilities Dance Collective)