No more single-use plastic bags at 20 retail chains from Oct 1 - Nga
Starting October 1, 20 hypermarkets, supermarkets, convenience stores, and pharmacy chains will stop providing single-use plastic bags at their 8,000 outlets.
Thu Sep 26 2024
Paracetamol supply scarcity in pharmacies, convenience stores
Paracetamol, a drug commonly used to relieve fever and headaches, is reportedly in short supply and relatively difficult to find at community pharmacies and convenience stores.
Fri Feb 18 2022
Alcohol ban at retail stores to stop samsu sales - Shahidan
The FT Ministry's decision to ban the sale of alcohol in convenience stores and grocery shops around the city is aimed at controlling irresponsible parties from selling illegal samsu.
Thu Nov 18 2021
COVID: Despite its importance, hand sanitiser gradually becoming ignored
Hand sanitisers and disinfectant sprays, which used to be popular, are now being ignored, even though the items are now sold at affordable prices and the products come in various brands and sizes.
Wed May 26 2021
KL food premises allowed to operate to 2 am from tomorrow
The Federal Territories Ministry with the cooperation of Kuala Lumpur City Hall (DBKL) has agreed to allow food premises and convenience stores in Kuala Lumpur to operate up to 2 am from tomorrow.
Sun Sep 13 2020
Convenience stores, eateries to still close at midnight - DBKL
Kuala Lumpur City Hall (DBKL) has decided to maintain operating hours for businesses in KL till midnight throughout the Recovery Movement Control Order (RMCO) period.
Sat Sep 12 2020
CMCO: Almost 150,000 business premises in Selangor registered with SELangkah
As of yesterday, 148,432 business premises had been using the SELangkah system including SP Setia Berhad, 7-Eleven convenience stores, and Coffee Bean and Tea Leaf cafe chains in Selangor.
Sat May 09 2020
MCO : Hawkers, traders told to abide by directives
All business premises have been ordered to close except for supermarkets, wet markets, grocery stores and convenience stores
Thu Mar 19 2020
More convenience stores in Japan offer pickup services for e-shoppers
A growing number of convenience stores in Japan are offering a service that allows shoppers to pick up their purchases from unaffiliated online shopping sites such as Amazon.
Mon Jul 20 2015
Convenience store robberies: Eight teens detained
The gang members, aged between 16 and 19 and includes a girl, specialises in robbing convenience stores and stealing motorcycles.
Thu Jun 19 2014
Who is Prabowo Subianto, incoming president of Indonesia?
A wealthy ex-general with ties to Indonesia's popular outgoing president and its dictatorial past, looks set to be its next leader.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Iran's supreme leader says Hamas leader's death will not halt 'Axis of Resistance'
The "Axis of Resistance", built up with years of Iranian support, includes Hamas, the Lebanese Hezbollah group, the Houthi movement in Yemen, and various Shi'ite groups in Iraq and Syria.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Putin says Russia willing to seek compromises between Iran and Israel
Russia is ready to help seek compromises between arch-foes Israel and Iran, President Vladimir Putin said on Friday, saying these would be difficult but possible.
Sat Oct 19 2024
What proposals will Russia push at the BRICS summit?
The proposal is also to establish a BRICS reinsurance company to allow uninterrupted shipment of goods and key commodities between members.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Indonesia's free meals plan in the spotlight as Prabowo readies for office
Prabowo calls the programme one of the main drivers of economic growth, eventually set to add an estimated 2.5 million jobs.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Astro AWANI's revamped English news website, AWANI International, launches on Oct 21
Astro AWANI's revamped English platform delivers in-depth global news and expert analysis to keep you informed on key developments.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Israeli strikes kill 33 people in Jabalia refugee camp in Gaza, medics say
Residents of Jabalia said Israeli tanks had reached the heart of the camp after pushing through suburbs and residential districts.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Liam Payne's ex-partner calls for media restraint after 'painful' death
Cheryl Tweedy used her statement to urge the media to remember they had a seven-year-old son, Bear, who could read the reports.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Analysts: Indonesia's strong MoF leadership team to boost investor confidence
Sri Mulyani Indrawati as head of Indonesia's Ministry of Finance is expected to instil confidence among investors.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Biden offers both a carrot and a stick to Israel as his term nears an end
Israel has frequently resisted US advice and has caused political difficulties for the Biden administration.
Sat Oct 19 2024