17 complaints on cooking oil shortage filed in Malacca since Oct 7
The shortage of cooking oil supply particularly involves those in 5kg bottles.
Thu Nov 03 2016
Ministry lists 18 items under price control for Deepavali
The price control scheme will be enforced for 14 days, from Oct 19 to Nov 1.
Fri Oct 14 2016
Malaysia rated 'good' in war against fake goods
A United States Trade Representative evaluation has rated Malaysia in the good category for efforts against imitation goods production and distribution.
Sun Oct 11 2015
Ministry going all out to bring down prices at restaurants
The Domestic Trade, Cooperatives and Consumerism Ministry is in talks with restaurant operators associations to get them to voluntarily reduce prices based on the type of food ordered by customers.
Fri Oct 02 2015
Domestic Trade Ministry preparing product database to study GST impact
The Domestic Trade, Cooperatives and Consumerism Ministry is preparing a database on 10,000 products per parliamentary constituency to study the impact of GST.
Thu Jul 10 2014
Immigration DG new Domestic Trade Ministry Sec-Gen
Immigration director-general Datuk Seri Alias Ahmad has been appointed secretary-general of the Domestic Trade, Cooperatives and Consumerism Ministry with effect from February 5.
Wed Jan 29 2014
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