No more single-use plastic bags at 20 retail chains from Oct 1 - Nga
Starting October 1, 20 hypermarkets, supermarkets, convenience stores, and pharmacy chains will stop providing single-use plastic bags at their 8,000 outlets.
Thu Sep 26 2024
Menu Rahmah discount card offers up to 40 pct discount for operators
Operators can obtain their ingredients from six supermarkets involved; AEON Big, Econsave, Giant, Lotus's, Mydin and NSK.
Thu Nov 02 2023
Rice issue: Authority extension to KPDN only suitable if situation is critical - Mohamad Sabu
Datuk Seri Mohamad Sabu ordered local white rice supply to be immediately delivered to all supermarkets, not just to FAMA and LPP branches.
Thu Sep 21 2023
China's biggest salt maker urges public not to panic buy after Fukushima discharge
Salt shelves were emptied in supermarkets and sold out in online sales platforms in some places, including Beijing and Shanghai.
Fri Aug 25 2023
Supermarts, retail stores in five states face egg shortage
The supply of eggs in supermarkets and retail stores in five states - Perak, Penang, Kelantan, Selangor and Melaka - is dwindling.
Thu Dec 15 2022
In wealthy Dubai, poor get free bread from machines
Ten vending machines were installed in supermarkets, with a computer touch screen allowing people to select different types of bread.
Sat Oct 01 2022
Spain seeks to reduce food waste by supermarkets, restaurants
This is a pioneering legal instrument to prevent "wastefulness" in the food chain, Luis Planas said.
Sat Jun 11 2022
Hong Kong leader calls for calm, after supermarkets emptied ahead of mass COVID testing
Carrie Lam calls for calm after residents emptied supermarkets, stocking up on produce ahead of reports of compulsory mass COVID-19 testing.
Tue Mar 01 2022
COVID-19 self-test kits now available for as low as RM6.90
The COVID-19 self-test kit is available for as low as RM6.90 a unit, said Minister of Domestic Trade and Consumer Affairs Datuk Seri Alexander Nanta Linggi.
Mon Nov 01 2021
COVID-19 self-test kits set to be sold in supermarkets, chain stores this month - Nanta
The self-test kits are currently sold at all registered community pharmacies or health facilities nationwide.
Thu Oct 14 2021
Tighten checks on MySejahtera status at all premises - Khairy
There is a need to tighten checks on the MySejahtera application status of individuals at all premises, especially supermarkets, to ensure those placed under the HSO do not gain entry.
Sun Sep 19 2021
New Zealand supermarkets take knives off shelves after 'extremist' stabbing
New Zealand supermarket group Countdown said on Saturday it has removed knives and scissors from its shelves after stabbing incident.
Sat Sep 04 2021
Supermarkets, pharmacies allowed to operate with full staff capacity during lockdown
Also allowed to operate at 100 pct workforce capacity is the e-commerce sector for all product categories.
Mon May 31 2021
MCO 3.0: 2,262 enforcement officers, 222 consumerism coordinators monitoring supply of essential goods nationwide
The supply of essential goods nationwide is still adequate and stable despite the reported increase in shopping activities at supermarkets over the past three days.
Mon May 31 2021
Customers face compound for shopping over two-hour limit - KPDNHEP
The Domestic Trade and Consumer Affairs Ministry (KPDNHEP) has mobilised an operation dubbed 'OPS HAD 2J' from today to ensure the two-hour shopping limit at business premises is observed.
Wed May 26 2021
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
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