The publicly listed maker of Century Tuna and Argentina corned beef canned goods said sales were picking up despite a series of price increases due to consumers switching to cheaper and more convenient alternatives as belts tighten during the current inflation surge. Century Pacific Food Inc., which also owns Swift processed meats and the iconic sardines brand, Ligo, was … [Read more...] about Century Pacific sales up as food inflation bites
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‘Chocolate’ and ‘big boss’ were code words used to describe money and Guan Eng, court told
KUALA LUMPUR: Former Penang chief minister Lim Guan Eng used an intermediary to deliver money to him to avoid detection, the Sessions Court heard on Friday (June 24). Consortium Zenith Construction Sdn Bhd executive director Datuk Zarul Ahmad Mohd Zulkifli, a key witness in Lim's corruption trial in the Penang undersea tunnel project, said that Lim told him to use a … [Read more...] about ‘Chocolate’ and ‘big boss’ were code words used to describe money and Guan Eng, court told
Witness prepared RM100,000 and timepiece but ex-CM returned the cash
KUALA LUMPUR: A Swiss luxury watch was presented to former Penang chief minister Lim Guan Eng as a birthday gift to ensure that the Penang undersea tunnel project would go on smoothly, the Sessions Court heard. Consortium Zenith Construction Sdn Bhd executive director Datuk Zarul Ahmad Mohd Zulkifli, who is a key witness in the project’s graft trial involving Lim, said he had … [Read more...] about Witness prepared RM100,000 and timepiece but ex-CM returned the cash
MCA: Special task force must gather public feedback, address market flaws to effectively combat inflation
MCA welcomes the Cabinet’s decision to set up the Special Task Force on Jihad Against Inflation and the key role it would play in gathering information from ministries, agencies and the public, and to formulate strategies and coordinate actions to resolve issues relating to inflation, especially in controlling price hikes more efficiently and effectively. It also welcomes the … [Read more...] about MCA: Special task force must gather public feedback, address market flaws to effectively combat inflation
Ecuador’s government, indigenous leaders reach agreement ending protests
(Reuters) - Ecuador's government and indigenous groups' leaders on Thursday reached an agreement to end more than two weeks of protests against the social and economic policies of President Guillermo Lasso which left at least eight dead, indigenous leaders said. Protests organized by indigenous organization CONAIE erupted across Ecuador on June 13, with demonstrators' … [Read more...] about Ecuador’s government, indigenous leaders reach agreement ending protests