WHO cancer arm deems aspartame 'possible carcinogen'; consumption limits unchanged
Aspartame is one of the world's most popular sweeteners, used in products from Coca-Cola diet sodas to Mars' Extra chewing gum.
Fri Jul 14 2023
Cocoa, cocoa products' export value forecast to increase in line with positive demand this year
The export value of cocoa beans and cocoa-based downstream products is expected to continue to increase this year.
Sun Jul 24 2022
Wee: Govt to monitor development after Indonesia scraps palm oil export levy
The government will monitor the development of the palm oil industry after Indonesia announced that it has scrapped its export levy for all palm oil products until August 31, 2022.
Tue Jul 19 2022
Subsidised cooking oil quota sufficient - Wee Jeck Seng
The subsidised cooking oil quota of 55,000 metric tonnes per month or 660,000 metric tonnes a year has been sufficient so far, said Datuk Seri Dr Wee Jeck Seng.
Mon Jul 04 2022
Govt urges palm oil millers to resume operations immediately
Wee Jeck Seng said the halt in operations would affect existing stocks and have a negative impact on smallholders.
Tue Jun 28 2022
Indonesia's move impacts global edible oils and fats trade
Indonesia's move to ban exports of its palm oil starting Thursday next week is expected to have a massive impact on the global edible oils and fats market.
Sun Apr 24 2022
Additional RM1 bln needed annually if IPG activation price raised to RM3.50 - Jeck Seng
An estimated RM1 billion in additional allocation will be required annually if the PHP for scrap rubber under the Rubber Production Incentive (IPG) is raised to RM3.50 per kg.
Mon Dec 13 2021
Monsoon aid of RM300 for rubber smallholders to be paid in November - Wee
The aid would be given for two months to some 300,000 smallholders who own rubber estates of less than 2.5 hectares.
Sun Oct 24 2021
Four family members killed in house fire could not open padlock to escape
Md Ali said preliminary investigation found that the fire started on the ground floor of the house.
Tue Sep 07 2021
Govt allocates RM1.4m grant for Factory Transformation Programme
SIRIM STS will finance 80 per cent of the participation fees for participants of this programme while the balance will be funded by the MTC.
Fri Apr 09 2021
Govt continues to help bumi entrepreneurs overcoming middlemen issue - Wee Jeck Seng
Among the solutions is by assisting such entrepreneurs to deal directly with buyers from abroad.
Fri Mar 26 2021
Hamid Sultan withdraws legal action against two lawyers
On Feb 4, JEC, chaired by Chief Justice Tun Tengku Maimun Tuan Mat, suspended Hamid Sultan from the office until August 27, 2021.
Thu Mar 25 2021
In-camera inquiry proceeding against Hamid Sultan to be heard on Thursday
The court rejected the application after Hamid Sultan failed to present exceptional circumstances to allow the postponement.
Tue Feb 02 2021
Closed-door inquiry: Hamid Sultan fails to challenge JEC's decision
Court of Appeal Judge Datuk Dr Hamid Sultan Abu Backer today failed in his application to challenge the Judges Ethics Committee's (JEC) decision to hold a closed-door inquiry against him.
Thu Jan 21 2021
AG withdraws appeal against interim stay granted to judge Hamid Sultan
The application was made to protest the decision of the JEC not to allow his request for the proceedings to be heard in an open forum.
Wed Dec 23 2020
COP29 climate summit draft proposes rich countries pay $250 billion per year
The draft finance deal criticised by both developed and developing nations.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Bomb squad sent to London's Gatwick Airport after terminal evacuation
This was following the discovery of a suspected prohibited item in luggage.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Kelantan urges caution amidst northeast monsoon rains
Kelantan has reminded the public in the state to refrain from outdoor activities with the arrival of the Northeast Monsoon season.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Former New Zealand PM Jacinda Ardern receives UN leadership award
Former New Zealand prime minister Jacinda Ardern was given a global leadership award by the United Nations Foundation.
Fri Nov 22 2024
ICC'S arrest warrants for Netanyahu, Gallant an apt decision - PM
The decision of the ICC to issue arrest warrants against Benjamin Netanyahu and Yoav Gallant is apt, said Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim.
Fri Nov 22 2024
KTMB provides two additional ETS trains for Christmas, school holidays
KTMB will provide two additional ETS trains for the KL Sentral-Padang Besar route and return trips in conjunction with the holidays.
Fri Nov 22 2024
BNM'S international reserves rise to USD118 bil as at Nov 15, 2024
Malaysia's international reserves rose to US$118.0 billion as at Nov 15, 2024, up from US$117.6 billion on Oct 30, 2024.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Findings by dark energy researchers back Einstein's conception of gravity
The findings announced are part of a years-long study of the history of the cosmos focusing upon dark energy.
Fri Nov 22 2024
NRES responds to Rimbawatch press release on COP29
The Ministry of Natural Resources and Environmental Sustainability (NRES) wishes to offer the following clarifications to the issues raised.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Online Safety Bill and Anti-Cyberbullying Laws must carefully balance rights and protections
The Online Safety Advocacy Group (OSAG) stands united with people in Malaysia in the fight against serious online harms.
Fri Nov 22 2024