JAKARTA, May 21 (Bloomberg): Palm oil has lost a major pillar of support after top producer Indonesia lifted a ban on exports, paving the way for prices to slump further as supply builds and demand languishes. Futures were already lower this week on expectations Indonesia’s ban would be short-lived, and late Thursday President Joko Widodo said that exports can resume from May … [Read more...] about Palm oil’s slump set to deepen after Indonesia lifts export ban
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Hospital reaches out to the elderly
IN conjunction with Hari Raya Aidilfitri, a private hospital has donated items to a nursing home for senior citizens in Larkin, Johor Baru. Columbia Asia Hospital Iskandar Puteri general manager Dr Ding Eng Li said the initiative, through its sports and recreational club, was part of its corporate social responsibility project. “We decided to distribute essential items to … [Read more...] about Hospital reaches out to the elderly
Bangkok virologist says Thais should stay calm over monkeypox
Amidst a recent global outbreak of monkeypox, which is usually only found in Africa, an acclaimed virologist at Bangkok’s Chulalongkorn University is saying Thais should stay calm, or jai yen . Last week, a handful of European countries, the US and Australia, reported their first cases of monkeypox, a viral infection similar to smallpox. But the virologist, Dr. Yong … [Read more...] about Bangkok virologist says Thais should stay calm over monkeypox
Taman Melawati’s festive vibrance
VISITORS to Taman Melawati in Ampang, Selangor, are sure to be captivated by the luminous pelita buluh (oil lamps in bamboo) put up by its riverine community for this year’s Hari Raya Aidilfitri celebrations. Some 50 traditional lamps have been placed along both sides of the bridge over Sungai Klang at the Taman Melawati River Three Park (TMR3 Park) along Jalan Melawati 5, as … [Read more...] about Taman Melawati’s festive vibrance
US companies agree to invest RM16.52bil in Malaysia, says Azmin after trade mission
KUALA LUMPUR: Several US companies have agreed to invest RM16.52bil in Malaysia by the third quarter of this year, says Senior Minister Datuk Seri Mohamed Azmin Ali. The International Trade and Industry (Miti) Minister announced this following a successful trade and investment mission to the US. "We hope that all these commitments to investments can be finalised in the … [Read more...] about US companies agree to invest RM16.52bil in Malaysia, says Azmin after trade mission