Indonesia jails woman who said Muslim prayer before eating pork
Indonesia is the largest Muslim-majority nation in the world and pork is considered 'haram,' or not permissible, under Islam.
Wed Sep 20 2023
Seized pork sausages test positive for ASF virus - MAQIS
The test procedure was done to prevent the spread of the virus as it is feared that it could affect the pig farming industry if not curbed.
Wed Apr 06 2022
Squid ring issue: Stern action will be imposed against violators - Idris
Stern action will be imposed against any quarters for violating the prescribed rules in connection with the sale of frozen squid rings claimed to be made from pork intestines.
Fri Mar 11 2022
CNY price control scheme to be implemented from Jan 29-Feb 4 - Nanta
The Festive Season Maximum Price Control Scheme (SHMMP) for the Chinese New Year will be implemented from Jan 29 to Feb 4 involving six types of foodstuff from seafood, dried food and pork categories.
Wed Jan 26 2022
Natalie Portman, French firm bring home the faux bacon
La Vie founders are banking their success on mastering imitation pork fat, setting it apart from other brands.
Tue Jan 25 2022
UK PM Johnson faces 'pork pie' plot to trigger leadership challenge
Johnson has repeatedly apologised for the parties and said that he was unaware of many of them.
Wed Jan 19 2022
Deadly blast in Ugandan capital 'seems to be a terrorist act' - President
At least seven people were injured, TV station NTV reported.
Sun Oct 24 2021
AstraZeneca counters Indonesian Muslim concerns over COVID-19 vaccine
Indonesia Ulema Council said that the vaccine is "haram" because the manufacturing process uses "trypsin from the pork pancreas."
Sun Mar 21 2021
16 items listed under CNY Price Control Scheme - Nanta
Nanta said the categories of controlled price items consisted of chicken, chicken eggs, vegetables, seafood and pork.
Fri Feb 05 2021
Winter disease surge hampers China's hog production recovery
As the world's biggest pork consumer, Beijing is under pressure to restore its hog supply and lower meat prices that remain at high levels.
Wed Feb 03 2021
In Taiwan pig country, US pork decision rankles, divides families
Most pork consumed in Taiwan is domestically-reared, with only around 1 pct currently coming from the United States.
Wed Dec 16 2020
Investigation into imported meat cartel case ongoing - Nanta
Nanta said the preliminary investigation found no pork at the scene.
Tue Dec 08 2020
Fists and pig guts fly in Taiwan parliament debate on U.S. pork
Legislators from Taiwan's main opposition Kuomintang (KMT) party threw pig guts and exchanged punches with other lawmakers in parliament on Friday in a bitter dispute over easing U.S. pork imports.
Fri Nov 27 2020
No pork DNA found in mee curry at eatery - KPDNHEP
KPDNHEP has confirmed that there was no pork DNA (deoxyribonucleic acid) in the sample of mee curry taken from a restaurant in Subang Jaya, Selangor, claimed to contain pork and viralled.
Tue Nov 24 2020
Selangor KPDNHEP inspects popular halal restaurant for allegedly serving pork
The Selangor Ministry of Domestic Trade and Consumer Affairs (KPDNHEP) inspected and seized items in the form of chicken at a famous restaurant in Subang Jaya yesterday following a viral video.
Sat Nov 14 2020
What to watch for ahead of US presidential inauguration
Here's a timeline of events between now and inauguration day.
Sat Nov 23 2024
The battle to reduce road deaths
In Malaysia, over half a million road accidents have been recorded so far this year.
Sat Nov 23 2024
Pro-Palestinian NGOs seek court order to stop Dutch arms exports to Israel
The Dutch state, as a signatory to the 1948 Genocide Convention, has a duty to take all reasonable measures at its disposal to prevent genocide.
Sat Nov 23 2024
How quickly can Trump's Musk-led efficiency panel slash US regulations?
Moves by Trump and his appointees to eliminate existing rules will be met with legal challenges, as many progressive groups and Democratic officials have made clear.
Sat Nov 23 2024
2TM: Consultations on PTPTN loans, admission to IPTA at MOHE booth
Consultations on PTPTN loans and admission to IPTA are among services provided at the Higher Education Ministry booth.
Sat Nov 23 2024
Kampung Tanjung Kala residents affected by flooded bridge every time it rains heavily
Almost 200 residents from 60 homes in Kampung Tanjung Kala have ended up stuck when their 200-metre (m) long concrete bridge flooded.
Sat Nov 23 2024
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