Tupperware files for bankruptcy as its colorful containers lose relevance
Post-pandemic cost hikes in raw materials, labor, and freight hit Tupperware's margins hard.
Wed Sep 18 2024
Govt focusing on efforts to reduce prices of raw materials - Anwar
Anwar said this included ensuring sufficient production as well as supporting domestic producers of egg, chicken and vegetable products.
Tue Jan 24 2023
Unpredictable weather affects fish landing, prices - JPNS
Unpredictable weather in Negeri Sembilan has affected fish landings, causing a reduction in the supply of raw materials, said state Fisheries Department (JPNS) director, Kasim Tawe.
Wed Jun 08 2022
No KPLB projects postponed despite hike in raw material prices
Mahdzir Khalid said the assurance was given even though the rising cost of raw materials had exceeded 15 pct.
Tue Jun 07 2022
High demand among causes of insufficient chicken supply in Selangor - Exco
The high demand for chicken during the festive season and the increase in the price of raw materials to produce chicken feed are among the factors that contribute to the shortage of chicken.
Sun May 22 2022
Current supply shortage of raw materials temporary - KPDNHEP
The current supply shortage of some raw materials such as chicken and eggs is only temporary and the situation is expected to return to normal once the industries involved resume operations.
Sat Feb 05 2022
Food traders allowed to increase prices but no profiteering - Rosol
Following the rising prices of raw materials, food traders are allowed to increase their selling prices as long as there is no element of profiteering.
Fri Jan 21 2022
Moratorium will not affect supply of national timber - KeTSA
The implementation of the new moratorium on the establishment of new forest plantations will not have any impact on the supply of raw materials sourced locally for the wood processing industry.
Fri Dec 10 2021
Govt to announce financial assistance to agricultural industry players - Nanta
The government is expected to announce soon on financial assistance for agricultural industry players to reduce their operation costs due to the price increase in raw materials.
Sat Nov 27 2021
COVID creates shortages of an array of US medical supplies
Shortages of raw materials, including plastics, metals, glass, and electronics, have hampered production.
Tue Sep 21 2021
Sabah needs to integrate regionally with areas under BIMP-EAGA - Minister
He said the integration with a robust economies under BIMP-EAGA would allow the state to take advantage of economic opportunities in the region, including raw materials for mutual prosperity.
Sat Jun 17 2017
Hike in price of chicken, beef not because of supply shortage - Shabery
The trend among consumers during festive season is to buy more than the usual quantity and this prompted unscrupulous traders to hike the price of raw materials such as chicken and beef.
Mon Jun 20 2016
Perlis to emerge as M'sia's Halal hub
Perlis, strategically located beside neighbouring Thailand, which produces a lot of raw materials, gives the state an added advantage to develop its own halal hub centred at Padang Besar.
Mon Sep 02 2013
[COLUMNIST] Building more highways won’t solve traffic congestion - reducing demand will
It is clear that adding more lanes and highways doesn't work, because we are still attempting the same approach to solve the issue.
Tue Nov 26 2024
Hyundai to invest RM2.16 bil in Malaysia through strategic partnership with INOKOM
This investment includes efforts to upgrade INOKOM's existing assembly capacity to meet Hyundai's automotive needs.
Tue Nov 26 2024
‘C4Cinta’ sets record as highest-grossing Malaysian Tamil film
'C4Cinta', directed by young filmmaker Karthik Shamalan, has set a new benchmark in Malaysian Tamil cinema.
Tue Nov 26 2024
Man charged with mother's murder, storing body in freezer
The court denied bail and scheduled case mention on Feb 7 for the submission of forensic, autopsy, and chemist reports.
Tue Nov 26 2024
Abolition of examination in schools to reduce pressure on pupils - Fadhlina
The classroom assessment approach offers a much more interesting learning ecosystem, says Fadhlina Sidek.
Tue Nov 26 2024
Google, Meta urge Australia to delay bill on social media ban for children
Google and Meta says the government should wait for the results of an age-verification trial before going ahead.
Tue Nov 26 2024
Judge tosses Trump 2020 election case after prosecutors' request
It represents a big legal victory for Donald Trump, who won the Nov. 5 US election and is set to return to office on Jan. 20.
Tue Nov 26 2024
DHL plane crash in Lithuania leaves authorities searching for answers
Rescue services said the plane hit the ground, split into pieces and slid over 100 metres (110 yards).
Tue Nov 26 2024
National squad to hold friendly matches for 2025 Indoor Hockey World Cup
The warm-up matches will involve matches against better ranked teams in the world, namely Austria (first) and Belgium (third).
Tue Nov 26 2024
G7 seeks unity on ICC arrest warrant for Netanyahu
The United States, part of the G7, has rejected the ICC decision, with President Joe Biden describing it as outrageous.
Tue Nov 26 2024