The Philippines and South Korea are set to sign a free trade agreement (FTA) this year after concluding their negotiations in 2021. The FTA removes tariffs on most products from both countries and aims to boost bilateral trade. For the Philippines, the FTA can help improve market access for agricultural products to South Korea whereas South Korea is eager to expand its … [Read more...] about Philippines and South Korea to Sign Free Trade Agreement
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Ahmad Zahid denies blaming ex-staff member to ‘save his own neck’
KUALA LUMPUR: Datuk Seri Dr Ahmad Zahid Hamidi has denied shifting the blame on his former staff member in order to exonerate himself in the corruption trial involving Yayasan Akalbudi (YAB). During a cross-examination conducted by deputy public prosecutor Datuk Raja Rozela Raja Toran, Ahmad Zahid was asked about the cheques issued by YAB and the role his former executive … [Read more...] about Ahmad Zahid denies blaming ex-staff member to ‘save his own neck’
Kiandee: Govt striving to reduce impact of rising cost of living
PUTRAJAYA: The government’s move to set a ceiling price for chicken and eggs is to enable the people to purchase essential food items below the actual price, reducing the impact of the rising cost of living, says Agriculture and Food Industries Minister Datuk Seri Dr Ronald Kiandee (pic) . He said Malaysia was not spared increases in living costs because of inflation and … [Read more...] about Kiandee: Govt striving to reduce impact of rising cost of living
State, district committees to be set up to implement food security action plan in a coordinated manner, says PM
KUALA LUMPUR: Food security committees at the state and district levels will be set up to ensure the federal and state governments can implement the National Food Security Policy Action Plan 2021-2025 in a synergistic manner, says Datuk Seri Ismail Sabri Yaakob. The Prime Minister said this was decided at a meeting he chaired today with mentris besar and chief ministers, … [Read more...] about State, district committees to be set up to implement food security action plan in a coordinated manner, says PM
New ceiling prices for chicken, eggs to help curb big rise in food inflation
KUALA LUMPUR: The move to set new ceiling prices for chicken and eggs will help to limit potentially larger adjustment that would add to the overall food inflation, according to MIDF Research. "For example, the new ceiling price for chicken at RM9.40 per kilogramme (kg) for Peninsular Malaysia is only an increase of 5.6 per cent from the previous ceiling of RM8.90 per kg. … [Read more...] about New ceiling prices for chicken, eggs to help curb big rise in food inflation