Restaurants opt for frozen imports as local pork prices soar
IMPORTED frozen pork, once shunned by the non-halal food industry as “not fresh” and “not as tasty” has seen a huge jump in demand in recent weeks, stakeholders said. They said the industry was scrambling for cheaper alternatives after local pig farms suffered a double-whammy by costlier animal feed and the spread of the African […]
Well-stocked pharmacies increasingly popular among Malaysians
COMMUNITY pharmacies are growing more popular for several reasons, pharmacist Amrahi Buang said. “People find it convenient to go a pharmacy, where they describe their symptoms to the pharmacists and get their over-the-counter medications or supplements for probably a cheaper rate than at clinics,” he told The Malaysian Insight.
Malaysia sends recce team to quake-hit Syria
MALAYSIA is sending A reconnaissance team to Syria to conduct an assessment of the humanitarian aid needed by the country which was hit by a deadly earthquake earlier this month. Foreign Minister Zambry Abdul Kadir said the 21-man team will survey the area for follow-up action.
US stocks muted following mixed inflation data
THE Dow declined and the Nasdaq rose yesterday as markets digested US inflation data that contained a mixture of reassuring and problematic signs. The consumer price index reading rose 6.4% in January from a year ago, according to Labour Department data.
Feedback from traders show no abuse of Menu Rahmah
PETALING JAYA: It has been a fortnight since the Menu Rahmah initiative was rolled out nationwide and Malaysians from all walks of life deserve a pat on the back for keeping to its purpose of providing affordable balanced meals to the needy. Read full story
Political stars dim – and shine
Khairy and Tian Chua now share the same fate – both have been sacked from their parties. Their futures, though, look very different. Read full story
B40 group not exempted from PTPTN loan repayment
THERE are no plans to abolish the National Higher Education Fund Corporation (PTPTN) loans for borrowers from the B40 income group. Read full story
MACC calls up ex-minister
PUTRAJAYA: Graft investigators will call the rest of those named in the two-year-old Pandora Papers scandal after it summoned a former finance minister to explain allegations in the report. Read full story
Arts on the Move to brighten up Pasar Seni MRT station
KUALA LUMPUR: Commuters passing through the Pasar Seni MRT station may find their future commutes livelier with the launch of Arts on the Move (AOTM). Read full story
NZ declares emergency
Auckland: New Zealand declared a national state of emergency as Cyclone Gabrielle swept away roads, inundated homes and left more than 100,000 people without power. Read full story