
Govt plans to implement food aid programme for urban poor
The meeting had discussed several reports from several ministries and government agencies about the cost of living, especially regarding the issues related to urban poverty.
Thu May 18 2017

Traders urged not to exploit cooking oil subsidy
The Domestic, Cooperative and Consumerism Ministry urged traders not to take advantage of a recent restructuring on the cooking oil subsidy scheme.
Thu Nov 03 2016

Dry and wet food supplies adequate to face flood season - Ahmad Bashah
The Domestic Trade, Cooperative and Consumerism Ministry has given its assurance that dry and wet food supplies are adequate to face the flood season this year.
Thu Nov 19 2015

GST implementations is improving - Ministry
The implementation of GST which began on April 1, is improving day by day, Domestic Trade, said Cooperative and Consumerism Ministry secretary-general Datuk Seri Alias Ahmad.
Thu Apr 09 2015

Hotels and restaurants not allowed to impose service charge
All hotels and restaurants are not allowed to impose service charge effective today, says KPDNKK.
Mon Apr 06 2015

Do not be influenced by negative comments on GST - Tengku Adnan
FT Minister Datuk Seri Tengku Adnan Tengku Mansor has urged the public not to be influenced by certain parties making negative comments on the implementation of GST.
Sun Mar 29 2015

Nationwide price reduction campaign to proceed as planned on March 1 - Hasan
The government will proceed in implementing the nationwide price-reduction campaign from March 1 despite the uncertain global oil price.
Fri Feb 27 2015

Legal action against traders selling clothes with printed Quranic verses
The police and the Domestic Trade, Cooperative and Consumerism Ministry are investigating traders selling dresses and clothes with Quranic verses printed on them.
Mon Jul 21 2014

Two traders detained for hiding sugar supply in Putrajaya
The Domestic Trade, Cooperative and Consumerism Ministry enforcement team has detained two traders for hiding sugar supply in their premises in Putrajaya.
Sat Oct 26 2013

Hasan assures sufficient fuel supply nationwide
Datuk Hasan Malek has given assurance that there will be sufficient supply of petrol and diesel in the country to meet consumer demands during Aidiltfitri and in the future.
Fri Aug 02 2013

Patents for 'belacan' and clogs
'Belacan' (shrimp paste) and clogs should be patented as items of valuable national heritage.
Tue Jun 11 2013
Bank invests RM2.59 million on mobile banks in rural areas
Bank Rakyat has invested RM2.59 million in seven mobile bank service units to serve the rural areas, including those in Sabah and Sarawak.
Sun Jan 06 2013

Govt to ensure establishment of SEGiM aligns with introduction of Gig Workers Bill
The government intends to ensure that the establishment of the Malaysian Gig Economy Commission (SEGiM) is in line with the introduction of the Gig Workers Bill.
Wed Mar 12 2025

UK steel industry warns of damage as Trump tariffs come into force
US President Donald Trump's tariffs on UK steel "couldn't come at a worse time," the industry has warned as the levy on US imports is introduced, reported PA Media/dpa news.
Wed Mar 12 2025

Penang allocates RM49.45 million for Phase 1 of i-Sejahtera Programme
The Penang government has allocated RM49.45 million for 274,151 recipients under Phase 1 of the i-Sejahtera Programme this year.
Wed Mar 12 2025

PM Anwar calls on all parties to be agents of unity, help unite people of different races
Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has called on all Malaysians to join hands to become agents of unity and assist the MADANI Government in its efforts to unite all Malaysians
Wed Mar 12 2025

Women representation in senior management fall to 36.2 pct in 2025
The Grant Thornton Women in Business Report reveals a concerning decline in the representation of women in senior management positions in Malaysia.
Wed Mar 12 2025

Singapore Airlines prohibits usage, charging of power banks from April 1
Singapore Airlines (SIA) passengers will not be allowed to use power banks or charge them throughout their flight effective April 1.
Wed Mar 12 2025

Captain of cargo ship arrested over fatal collision in North Sea
The cargo ship captain involved in the North Sea's deadly collision has been arrested on suspicion of gross negligence manslaughter.
Wed Mar 12 2025

No plans to follow us in repatriating illegal immigrants - KDN
For the period up to March 9 this year, the total number of deportations from Immigration depots was 9,199 people.
Wed Mar 12 2025

Air pollution responsible for nearly 7 million deaths annually worldwide
A report by the World Air Quality Index indicated that only 17 per cent of cities worldwide meet the recommended air quality standards.
Wed Mar 12 2025

At least 137 Gazans killed in Israeli attacks since ceasefire
According to the Euro-Mediterranean Human Rights Monitor , Israel has been killing an average of seven Palestinians every two days.
Wed Mar 12 2025