Radio, television, newspapers and online, 2005–2026

Media & Press

Interviews, broadcasts, columns, and letters that carry soil science, climate, and gardening to a general audience — on radio and television, and across The Star, New Straits Times, Sin Chew Daily, SJ Echo, Harian Metro, Free Malaysia Today, The Edge Malaysia, Berita Harian, and Utusan.

Radio, TV, & Newspaper Interviews

  1. Teh, C. B. S. (2026, May 18). Malaysia must prepare for hot and dry weather with impending El Niño [Newspaper interview]. The Edge Malaysia, p. E12.
  2. Teh, C. B. S. (2026, April 12). Kelangsungan pengeluaran makanan [Newspaper interview]. Metro Ahad, p. 36.
  3. Teh, C. B. S. (2026, April 5). Istimewa air basuhan beras [Newspaper interview]. Metro Ahad, p. 36.
  4. Radio Selangor. (2026, February 10). Cuaca tidak menentu dan kesannya kepada hasil pertanian: Interview with C. B. S. Teh [Radio interview]. Hello Selangor I-Nutrisi FM100.9.
  5. Teh, C. B. S. (2026, February 1). Jimat penggunaan air [Newspaper interview]. Metro Ahad, p. 36.
  6. Teh, C. B. S. (2025, September 21). RM1.46 bilion 'hangus' akibat kumbang badak Guam dan kumbang merah palma [Newspaper interview]. Berita Harian Ahad, p. 21.
  7. Teh, C. B. S. (2025, August 2). RMK13 lonjak pertanian moden, fokus isu teknologi [Online newspaper interview]. Berita Harian.
  8. Teh, C. B. S. (2025, June 22). Kos tinggi, hati-hati labur industri jagung bijian, kata penyelidik [Online newspaper interview]. Free Malaysia Today.
  9. Teh, C. B. S. (2025, June 1). Kurang 'status' punca orang muda tak minat pertanian, kata ahli akademik [Online newspaper interview]. Free Malaysia Today.
  10. Teh, C. B. S. (2025, June 1). Ubah cara lama [Newspaper interview]. Metro Ahad, p. 36.
  11. Teh, C. B. S. (2025, May 22). Modern agriculture can help mitigate trade war threats, says academic [Online newspaper interview]. Free Malaysia Today.
  12. Teh, C. B. S. (2025, February 17). Pesawah terus dihimpit lonjakan ketara kos operasi [Newspaper interview]. Berita Harian, p. 3.
  13. Teh, C. B. S. (2025, February 1). Expert warns of pesticide residue risks in mandarin oranges [Online newspaper interview]. New Straits Times.
  14. Radio Televisyen Malaysia. (2024, December 5). Kepentingan tanah kepada kehidupan: Interview with C. B. S. Teh [Television interview]. Selamat Pagi Malaysia, TV1.
  15. Teh, C. B. S. (2018, August 15). Healthy planting in small spaces [Newspaper interview]. Sin Chew Daily.
  16. Teh, C. B. S. (2016, September). Comments on urban agriculture and Kampung Baru [Comments featured in a children's book]. In A. R. Broadhead, Mudley explores Kuala Lumpur: An amazing adventure into Mudtown (p. 29). Marshall Cavendish.
  17. Teh, C. B. S. (2013, November 26). English proficiency among younger generations [Television broadcast interview]. Bella TV. Natseven TV (ntv7).
  18. Teh, C. B. S. (2013, October 13). The reading habit among children in today's society [Television broadcast interview]. Bella TV. Natseven TV (ntv7).
  19. Teh, C. B. S. (2013, May 15). The realities of postgraduate education [Newspaper interview]. New Straits Times, p. 2.
  20. Teh, C. B. S. (2013, April 9). Getting wind of the situation [Newspaper interview]. New Straits Times, p. 7.
  21. Teh, C. B. S. (2011, June 14). Tambatuon dam is unnecessary [Online newspaper interview]. Free Malaysia Today.
  22. Teh, C. B. S. (2008, August 25). A new Kampung Baharu with the old charm [Online newspaper interview].

Newspaper Articles

  1. Teh, C. B. S. (2024, Oct 30). Growing cherries (p. 8) [Newspaper article]. The Star, Home & Garden section.
  2. Teh, C. B. S. (2024, Oct 16). Tackling green shoots in white bucidas (p. 8) [Newspaper article]. The Star, Home & Garden section.
  3. Teh, C. B. S. (2024, Oct 2). Easy-case plants for balconies (p. 8) [Newspaper article]. The Star, Home & Garden section.
  4. Teh, C. B. S. (2024, Sep 18). Natural ways to manage pests (p. 8) [Newspaper article]. The Star, Home & Garden section.
  5. Teh, C. B. S. (2024, Sep 4). Pollinator-friendly plants (p. 5) [Newspaper article]. The Star, Home & Garden section.
  6. Teh, C. B. S. (2024, Aug). Between mulch and compost (p. 8) [Newspaper article]. The Star, Home & Garden section.
  7. Teh, C. B. S. (2024, Aug). Beginners' guide to growing vegetables (p. 8) [Newspaper article]. The Star, Home & Garden section.
  8. Teh, C. B. S. (2024, Jul). Stagnant water in garden (p. 8) [Newspaper article]. The Star, Home & Garden section.
  9. Teh, C. B. S. (2024, Jul). To burn or not to burn (p. 8) [Newspaper article]. The Star, Home & Garden section.
  10. Teh, C. B. S. (2024, Jul). Plant pairing in balcony gardens (p. 8) [Newspaper article]. The Star, Home & Garden section.
  11. Teh, C. B. S. (2024, Jul). Biochar boost (p. 8) [Newspaper article]. The Star, Home & Garden section.
  12. Teh, C. B. S. (2024, Jun). Dealing with smaller melons (p. 8) [Newspaper article]. The Star, Home & Garden section.
  13. Teh, C. B. S. (2024, Jun). Cultivating vegetables from seeds (p. 5) [Newspaper article]. The Star, Home & Garden section.
  14. Teh, C. B. S. (2024, May). Starting a herb garden (p. 8) [Newspaper article]. The Star, Home & Garden section.
  15. Teh, C. B. S. (2024, May). Why trees fall and what we can do (p. 15) [Newspaper letter]. Your Opinion. The Star newspaper.
  16. Teh, C. B. S. (2024, May). Caring for Bucida variegata (p. 8) [Newspaper article]. The Star, Home & Garden section.
  17. Teh, C. B. S. (2024, May). Bud grafting Adeniums (p. 5) [Newspaper article]. The Star, Home & Garden section.
  18. Teh, C. B. S. (2024, Apr). Innovations crucial for sustainable agriculture (p. 12) [Newspaper letter]. Your Opinion. The Star newspaper.
  19. Teh, C. B. S. (2024, Apr). Growing a healthy lemon tree (p. 8) [Newspaper article]. The Star, Home & Garden section.
  20. Teh, C. B. S. (2024, Apr). All about rubber fig (p. 5) [Newspaper article]. The Star, Home & Garden section.
  21. Teh, C. B. S. (2024, Mar). Preventing leaf drops (p. 8) [Newspaper article]. The Star, Home & Garden section.
  22. Teh, C. B. S. (2024, Mar). Tackling fungal rot (p. 8) [Newspaper article]. The Star, Home & Garden section.
  23. Teh, C. B. S. (2024, Feb). Applying fertiliser in rainy weather (p. 8) [Newspaper article]. The Star, Home & Garden section.
  24. Teh, C. B. S. (2024, Feb). Pandan lacking in aroma (p. 7) [Newspaper article]. The Star, Home & Garden section.
  25. Teh, C. B. S. (2024, Jan). Getting hydrangeas to bloom (p. 7) [Newspaper article]. The Star, Home & Garden section.
  26. Teh, C. B. S. (2023, Dec). Mozzies in your garden? (p. 8) [Newspaper article]. The Star, Home & Garden section.
  27. Jaafar, M. D. & Teh, C. B. S. (2023, Dec). World Soil Day: The critical role of soil and water in sustaining life [Online newspaper article]. Lifestyle section. The Star.
  28. Jaafar, M. D. & Teh, C. B. S. (2023, Nov). Source of life (p. 8) [Newspaper article]. The Star, Home & Garden section.
  29. Teh, C. B. S. (2023, Nov). Coffee grounds and teal leaves (p. 8) [Newspaper article]. The Star, Home & Garden section.
  30. Teh, C. B. S. (2023, Nov). Let there be light (p. 8) [Newspaper article]. The Star, Home & Garden section.
  31. Teh, C. B. S. (2023, Oct). Pollutants in haze also affect the growth of crops (p. 15) [Newspaper letter]. Your Opinion. The Star newspaper.
  32. Teh, C. B. S. (2023, Oct). Green or brown (p. 8) [Newspaper article]. The Star, Home & Garden section.
  33. Sulaiman, M. F. & Teh, C. B. S. (2023, May). Organic matter matters (p. 8) [Newspaper article]. The Star, Home & Garden section.
  34. Teh, C. B. S. (2023, Apr). Rice water as fertiliser (p. 8) [Newspaper article]. The Star, Home & Garden section.
  35. Teh, C. B. S. (2021, Mar). Should you use monosodium glutamate (MSG) as a plant fertilizer? (p. 17) [Newspaper article]. SJ Echo.
  36. Teh, C. B. S. (2021, Apr). How to sterilize your soil (p. 18) [Newspaper article]. SJ Echo.
  37. Teh, C. B. S. (2021, Mar). The NPK behind your fertilizers (p. 18) [Newspaper article]. SJ Echo.
  38. Teh, C. B. S. (2021, Feb). Is vinegar or salt effective to kill weeds? (p. 18) [Newspaper article]. SJ Echo.
  39. Teh, C. B. S. (2021, Jan). Where mulching goes wrong (p. 18) [Newspaper article]. SJ Echo.
  40. Teh, C. B. S. (2020, Nov). How to promote beneficial soil microorganisms in your garden soil (p. 14) [Newspaper article]. SJ Echo.
  41. Teh, C. B. S. (2020, Oct). How long can seeds keep? And how to keep them? (p. 14) [Newspaper article]. SJ Echo.
  42. Teh, C. B. S. (2020, Sep). Help! How do I rid of mosquitoes in my garden? (p. 14) [Newspaper article]. SJ Echo.
  43. Teh, C. B. S. (2020, Aug). Natural pest control (p. 14) [Newspaper article]. SJ Echo.
  44. Teh, C. B. S. (2020, Mar). Do not use spent coffee grounds and tea leaves (p. 8) [Newspaper article]. SJ Echo.
  45. Teh, C. B. S. (2020, Feb). What are foliar sprays? And should you use them? (p. 8) [Newspaper article]. SJ Echo.
  46. Teh, C. B. S. (2020, Jan). Importance of organic matter (p. 8) [Newspaper article]. SJ Echo.
  47. Teh, C. B. S. (2019, Dec). Biochar for gardeners (p. 9) [Newspaper article]. SJ Echo.
  48. Teh, C. B. S. (2019, Nov). DIY easy composting (p. 9) [Newspaper article]. SJ Echo.
  49. Teh, C. B. S. (2019, Oct). How much fertilisers should I put? (p. 9) [Newspaper article]. SJ Echo.
  50. Teh, C. B. S. (2019, Sep 1). Haze is also harmful to vegetation [Letter to the editor]. New Straits Times, p. 50.
  51. Teh, C. B. S. (2019, Sep). Five general steps to a healthy garden (p. 9) [Newspaper article]. SJ Echo.
  52. Teh, C. B. S. (2019, Aug). Which is better: organic or inorganic (mineral) fertilisers? (p. 9) [Newspaper article]. SJ Echo.
  53. Teh, C. B. S. (2019, Jul). Yes! You are overwatering your plants! (p. 9) [Newspaper article]. SJ Echo.
  54. Teh, C. B. S. (2019, May). Importance of liming and adding organic matter to our garden soils (p. 9) [Newspaper article]. SJ Echo.
  55. Teh, C. B. S. (2017, Dec 27). Dear Plant Doctor. Star2 section. The Star newspaper, p. 8.
  56. Teh, C. B. S. (2017, Nov 29). Dear Plant Doctor. Star2 section. The Star newspaper, p. 8.
  57. Teh, C. B. S. (2017, Oct 25). Dear Plant Doctor. Star2 section. The Star newspaper, p. 8.
  58. Teh, C. B. S. (2017, Sep 27). Dear Plant Doctor. Star2 section. The Star newspaper, p. 8.
  59. Teh, C. B. S. (2017, Aug 23). Dear Plant Doctor. Star2 section. The Star newspaper, p. 8.
  60. Teh, C. B. S. (2017, Jul 26). Dear Plant Doctor. Star2 section. The Star newspaper, p. 8.
  61. Teh, C. B. S. (2017, Jun 28). Dear Plant Doctor. Star2 section. The Star newspaper, p. 8.
  62. Teh, C. B. S. (2017, May 31). Dear Plant Doctor. Star2 section. The Star newspaper, p. 10.
  63. Teh, C. B. S. (2017, Apr 26). Dear Plant Doctor. Star2 section. The Star newspaper, p. 10.
  64. Teh, C. B. S. (2017, Mar 29). Dear Plant Doctor. Star2 section. The Star newspaper, p. 10.
  65. Teh, C. B. S. (2017, Mar 2). How effective are campaigns? [Letter to the editor]. New Straits Times newspaper, p. 20.
  66. Teh, C. B. S. (2014, Feb 16). Living in an offline world. [Columnist] New Straits Times newspaper, p. 19.
  67. Teh, C. B. S. (2012, Jun 26). Use water wisely like S'pore [Letter to the editor]. New Straits Times newspaper, p. 20.
  68. Teh, C. B. S. (2011, Dec 8). Lingua franca in decline [Letter to the editor]. New Straits Times newspaper, p. 26.
  69. Teh, C. B. S. (2011, Jun 2). Reading books crucial [Letter to the editor]. New Straits Times newspaper, p. 18.
  70. Teh, C. B. S. (2010, Sep 20). Pertanian bandar [Urban agriculture]. Agrobiz. Utusan [Online]
  71. Teh, C. B. S. (2010, Sep 20). Pembangunan akuakultur di Pulau Ketam [Aquaculture development at Pulau Ketam]. Agrobiz. Utusan [Online]
  72. Teh, C. B. S. (2010, Sep 15). Universities: Misunderstood goals [Letter to the editor]. New Straits Times newspaper, p. 19.
  73. Teh, C. B. S. (2008, Jul 9). Use eco-cities as models [Letter to the editor]. New Straits Times newspaper, p. 29.
  74. Teh, C. B. S. (2005, Jun 7). No books or libraries, please [Letter to the editor]. New Straits Times newspaper, p. 20.