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Explore food processing industry, Sabah's businesses encouraged
1+ hour, 25+ min ago (289+ words) KOTA KINABALU (July 8): Businesses here should capitalise on the opportunities presented in the food processing industry. In highlighting this, Kota Kinabalu Chinese Chamber of Commerce and Industry (KKCCCI) vice-president Andy Lim viewed this industry as being poised for significant growth,…...
Analysis: BUDI Diesel a saving grace, but analysts see limited inflation impact
1+ week, 6+ day ago (961+ words) KUCHING (June 24): Malaysia's new BUDI Madani Diesel programme is expected to broaden subsidised diesel access to about 700, 000 eligible vehicle owners nationwide, while generating around RM2 billion in annual savings, but analysts believe that there wil be limited direct impact on inflation....
Rising costs reshaping the consumer landscape
3+ week, 2+ day ago (1026+ words) KUCHING (June 14): Malaysia's consumer sector is entering a period of structural adjustment as businesses contend with rising labour costs, changing consumer behaviour and growing pressure to improve operational efficiency without compromising affordability. Across Malaysia, companies in the food, beverage, and…...
Burdens, blessings of runaway cost of living
3+ week, 4+ day ago (791+ words) MORE often than not, after the usual pleasantries exchanged between family and friends who haven't seen much of each other would crop up the topic of the "runaway costs of living expenses' these days. Then the usual comparisons would be…...
Supply crisis to push costs beyond oil prices, whole-of-nation response needed - Hassan Marican
4+ week, 1+ day ago (510+ words) KUALA LUMPUR (June 8): The ongoing global supply and energy crisis should not be viewed solely as an oil price issue, but as a broader physical disruption that could gradually affect households through rising costs of living, according to Tan Sri…...
Bario poised to become highland farming hub with better road access, says Jabu
1+ mon, 5+ day ago (244+ words) KUCHING (June 2): The Bario Highlands has been identified as having strong potential for the cultivation of sub-temperate vegetables, similar to renowned highland farming areas such as Cameron Highlands in Peninsular Malaysia and Baguio in the Philippines. Former Sarawak deputy chief…...
Sirung project to create over 1, 500 jobs, says Brooke Holding chief
1+ mon, 1+ week ago (407+ words) KUCHING (May 27): The Sirung Production Platform project is expected to support livelihoods and opportunities for more than 1, 500 personnel, while marking Brooke Holding Sdn Bhd's largest-ever contract by value at almost RM1 billion. Brooke Holding chairman Dato Sri Dr Wan Lizozman Wan…...
Malaysia's involvement in BRICS to strengthen global economic position, says FM
1+ mon, 2+ week ago (396+ words) SEREMBAN (May 22): Malaysia's participation in BRICS is seen as having the potential to strengthen the country's position in global economic competition, as well as reduce dependence on the traditional financial system dominated by major powers, said Foreign Minister Datuk Seri…...
Dr Rundi: Food trade deficit persists despite export growth
1+ mon, 2+ week ago (732+ words) KUCHING (May 19): Sarawak's food trade balance remains in deficit despite an increase in food export value, said Food Industry, Commodity and Regional Development Minister Dato Sri Dr Stephen Rundi Utom. He said the state's food export value rose to RM1. 12 billion…...
Sabah records RM95. 9 mln in potential export sales for SMEs, says CM
1+ mon, 3+ week ago (734+ words) Hajiji with Domestic Trade and Living Costs Minister Datuk Armizan Mohd Ali (left) looking at the Sigah (traditional Sabah headgear) at one of the local products" stalls at the Buy Malaysian Goods Inspiration Programme on Saturday. KOTA KINABALU (May 16): The…...