India allows non-basmati white rice exports in boost for global supplies
The world's biggest exporter of the grain surge and farmers prepare to harvest a new crop in the coming weeks.
Mon Sep 30 2024
Study on padi and rice industry still ongoing - KPKM
MyCC is still conducting a study on the country's padi and rice industry, including allegations of the existence of a cartel within it.
Fri Jul 12 2024
94 online rice sale ads removed as of May 31 - KPKM
KPKM said that checks found the rice being sold was believed to have been sourced from unauthorised suppliers.
Wed Jul 03 2024
Subsidised rice worth RM2.1mil seized from unlicensed warehouse in Sibu
KPKM said various grades of rice including imported white rice were seized during the operation which was found not issued with a license.
Wed May 22 2024
INSIGHT - How Modi's BJP plans to win a supermajority in India's election
Narendra Modi's image adorns everything from packs of rice handed out to the poor to large posters in cities and towns.
Sun May 12 2024
KPKM will not protect quarters involved in rice, padi cartel - Mohamad Sabu
KPKM is prepared to provide any information to MyCC if there is indeed a rice cartel, said Datuk Seri Mohamad Sabu.
Mon Apr 15 2024
‘Kuih jongkong’ - An increasingly forgotten Perak's traditional sweet treat
The ingredients for kuih jongkong include rice flour, water, sugar, salt, coconut milk, food colouring, banana leaves, and pandan leaves.
Sat Apr 06 2024
Dietary supplement leaves 4 dead, 100 sick in Japan
The manufacturer Kobayashi Pharmaceutical confirmed the deaths linked to its red yeast rice dietary supplements.
Thu Mar 28 2024
Local white rice shortage: PM Anwar wants frequent monitoring, enforcement
Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim said monitoring and enforcement approaches also required changes to ensure a more effective distribution of BPT.
Thu Mar 21 2024
First aid ship to Gaza leaves Cyprus port in pilot project
The charity ship Open Arms sails out of Larnaca port in Cyprus, towing a barge containing around 200 tonnes of flour, rice and protein.
Tue Mar 12 2024
MyCC ready to investigate cartel elements in national rice, padi industry - Armizan
The ministry is ready to investigate if there is evidence of cartel activities in the country's rice industry, said Datuk Armizan Mohd Ali.
Tue Feb 20 2024
Early birds motivated by big discounts crowd Madani Cheapest Sale
Seafood items like squid, shrimp, and fish are offered at prices below the market rate.
Fri Feb 16 2024
NACCOL to decide on price control of rice next week - PM
PM Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim said the meeting had to be postponed to next week to include more urgent matters such as rice price control.
Fri Feb 16 2024
Indonesia to import 1.6 mln tons of rice due to delayed harvest
The harvest season should have been in March-April, but now it's pushed back to April, May, and June, resulting in reduced production.
Thu Feb 15 2024
Govt to introduce Malaysia Madani white rice, available from March 1
The government will introduce the Malaysia MADANI white rice priced at RM30 for a 10 kg sack on Feb 19 starting from March 1.
Wed Feb 14 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
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