Khoo Gek San


Wednesday, 01 Jun 2022 07:00 AM

Rising flour price will have chain effect on food items, say industry players

Russia-Ukraine war and India’s ban on wheat exports are the cause.

Rising flour price will have chain effect on food items, say industry players

Monday, 30 May 2022 07:00 AM

Short-handed hotels struggle to keep up with demand

They also complain about RM1,500 minimum wage revision.

Short-handed hotels struggle to keep up with demand

Wednesday, 25 May 2022 07:00 AM

Raise chicken ceiling price to help farmers, govt told

Academic says food stamp programme for low-income consumers should also be introduced.

Raise chicken ceiling price to help farmers, govt told

Friday, 20 May 2022 07:00 AM

Farmers hit by fake fertiliser scams

War in Ukraine causes global shortage and spiralling prices, forcing smallholders to seek alternatives.

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Farmers hit by fake fertiliser scams

Wednesday, 18 May 2022 07:00 AM

Edible oil shortage raising food prices, say producers

Current prices highest in 50 years.

Edible oil shortage raising food prices, say producers


Friday, 13 May 2022 07:00 AM

Expect another overnight policy rate hike, say economists

Experts say this is positive sign for economic recovery.

Expect another overnight policy rate hike, say economists

Tuesday, 10 May 2022 07:00 AM

Traders, manufacturers warn of costlier essential goods and food after Raya

Factors include shortage of raw materials, other price increases.

Friday, 06 May 2022 07:00 AM

Durians to cost more due to shortage, say producers

Farmers look to widening their overseas market as supply chain issues in China crimp exports.

Durians to cost more due to shortage, say producers

Wednesday, 04 May 2022 07:00 AM

PKFZ to improve efficiency with digitalisation, expanded capacity

Automation plan to be completed in 2023.

PKFZ to improve efficiency with digitalisation, expanded capacity

Wednesday, 04 May 2022 07:00 AM

PKFZ expects lower profits due to global headwinds

Turnover 15% lower than last year, says PKFZ chairman Lawrence Low.

PKFZ expects lower profits due to global headwinds

Sunday, 01 May 2022 07:00 AM

Political instability costing Malaysia China’s Belt and Road projects

Country's biggest problem now is 'indecision'.

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Political instability costing Malaysia China’s Belt and Road projects

Wednesday, 27 Apr 2022 07:00 AM

RM40 billion EPF withdrawals will boost businesses, say trade groups

Sales set to rise as people go on ‘revenge buying’ after two years of Covid-19 movement restrictions.

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RM40 billion EPF withdrawals will boost businesses, say trade groups

Monday, 25 Apr 2022 07:00 AM

Raya shoppers spending cautiously as inflation hits, say traders

Meat seller says sales now worse than during lockdown.

Raya shoppers spending cautiously as inflation hits, say traders

Thursday, 21 Apr 2022 07:00 AM

Overseas travel to cost more due to Covid-19

Screening, travel insurance reasons for price hike.

Overseas travel to cost more due to Covid-19

Sunday, 17 Apr 2022 07:00 AM

Malaysians eager to travel abroad again, tour agents say

Europe, Turkey top places to visit.

Malaysians eager to travel abroad again, tour agents say