Petrol price: Public urged to remain calm and await announcement
Domestic Trade, Co-operatives and Consumerism minister Datuk Hasan Malek said the official price will only be answered on Tuesday night.
Tue Mar 31 2015
No more RON95 petrol and diesel subsidy, says Hasan
Datuk Hasan Malek today announced that the government will remove all subsidies for RON95 petrol and diesel, beginning Dec 1.
Fri Nov 21 2014
KPDNKK will consider suggestion only locals shop at KR1M
Domestic Trade, Cooperatives and Consumerism Minister Datuk Hasan Malek does not want foreign nationals benefiting from the scheme.
Sun Oct 06 2013
Govt assures flour, sugar prices will not increase
Flour and sugar prices will not increase despite a subsidy rationalisation exercise for RON95 petrol and diesel recently.
Fri Sep 20 2013
Be wary of travel agencies cheating clients to perform umrah - Hasan
The ministry was deluged with public complaints concerning such activities involving four agencies in Selangor, Melaka and Kelantan last year.
Sun Sep 08 2013
Ministry to set up think tank to strengthen its role
The Domestic Trade,Cooperatives and Consumerism Ministry plans to set up a think tank made up of eminent personalities, those with expertise in specific fields and experts to help strengthen its role.
Sat Aug 24 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
Avoid eating chicken if the prices is too high - Hasan Malek
This step was necessary in view of irresponsible quarters taking advantage of the Aidilfitri season to hike prices of the popular item.
Sun Jul 14 2013
Domestic Trade Ministry to rotate officers for more effective enforcement
Domestic Trade Minister Datuk Hasan Malek said ministry plans to rotate officers for more effective enforcement.
Mon May 20 2013
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