Govt u-turn on egg, chicken subsidies gets all-round support
Business community, public welcome the move.
Property developers say still struggling
Builders say banks adding to difficulty by being overly cautious in giving out loans.
Pork prices expected to rise in July
Effects of February culling will be felt six months down the line, says supplier.
New, costly sugar won’t cause prices to soar, say F&B groups
Restaurants will stick to price-controlled variety of sweetener.
Sales of fans, air conditioners triple as temperatures peak
Dealers enjoy brisk business as Malaysian try to beat the extreme heat.
Do more for women, groups tell Putrajaya
Female leaders want more policies, benefits, assistance from govt.
Chinese charities struggle to help poor and sick
Donations are down and prices up, say groups providing medical aid.
Businesses call for campaign to prep public for plastic bag ban
Govt must educate people to get them to change.
Malaysian durian exporters unfazed by China competition
They say the best fruits come from mature trees.
Base ingredient shortage pushes up Chinese medicine prices
Dealers blame rising demand in producing countries.
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Groups at odds over vegetable shortage in markets
Poser over whether pest attacks and hot weather are affecting supply.
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Arcturus strain divides experts on mask efficacy
Researcher says covering up helps minimise risk, while former minister says masks won’t stop new variant.
