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
ISIS Malaysia's perspective of Budget 2025
An excellent rakyat-centric budget under the overarching principle of a caring and humane economy.
Fri Oct 18 2024
Budget 2025: Record increase in STR, SARA aid initiatives
The government will provide a significant boost to the Sumbangan Tunai Rahmah (STR) and Sumbangan Asas Rahmah (SARA) initiatives next year.
Fri Oct 18 2024
Budget 2025: EPF contributions to be made mandatory for foreign workers – PM Anwar
The government plans to make it compulsory for all non-citizen workers to contribute to the Employees Provident Fund (EPF).
Fri Oct 18 2024
What policies to expect from Indonesia's new President Prabowo
Prabowo will be open to foreign investment, his aide has said, such as by offering investors management of airports and sea ports.
Fri Oct 18 2024
Budget 2025: Govt allocates RM470 mil to empower women's participation in PMKS
The Women's Leadership Apprenticeship Program will be intensified as an effort to produce more female corporate personalities.
Fri Oct 18 2024
Israel sends more troops into north Gaza, deepens raid
Residents of Jabalia in northern Gaza said Israeli tanks had reached the heart of the camp, using heavy air and ground fire.
Fri Oct 18 2024
Indonesia ramps up security ahead of Prabowo's inauguration
Prabowo Subianto will be sworn in as Indonesia's president on Sunday with Vice President-elect, Gibran Rakabuming Raka, also taking office.
Fri Oct 18 2024
Immediate allocation of RM150 mil for local authorities, DID to tackle flash floods
Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim said this allocation is intended to address the recent flash floods that hit the capital and several major towns.
Fri Oct 18 2024
Budget 2025: Sabah, Sarawak to continue receiving among highest allocations - PM
Sabah and Sarawak continues to be prioritised under Budget 2025, with allocations of RM6.7 billion and RM5.9 billion respectively.
Fri Oct 18 2024
NFOF will be operational in November 2024 with funding of RM1 bil
PM Anwar Ibrahim said NFOF will support venture capital fund managers to invest in startup companies with RM300 million set aside for 2025.
Fri Oct 18 2024