KUALA LUMPUR: A check by the Veterinary Services Department found that most poultry farms are ready to supply chickens to the market, the Agriculture and Food Industries Ministry said in a statement on Sunday (May 22). According to the ministry, the inspection was carried out following a report that a group of chicken cartels had taken action to stop farm operations, thus … [Read more...] about Most poultry farms ready to supply chickens to market, says Agri Ministry
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Thai health ministry sets up monkeypox monitoring centre
Thailand is creating a new emergency centre to monitor the spread of monkeypox, which has now been detected in at least 12 countries, although in very small numbers at this stage. The Bangkok Post reports that Dr. Opas Karnkawinpong, virologist and director-general of the ministry’s Department of Disease Control says Thai health officials are closely monitoring the outbreak, … [Read more...] about Thai health ministry sets up monkeypox monitoring centre
Shortage of chicken reported in rural areas only, says Johor exco member
KULAI: Reports of low supply of chicken have only come from rural areas in Johor, says state Investment, Trade and Consumer Affairs Committee chairman Lee Ting Han. He said that the Domestic Trade and Consumer Affairs Ministry had been conducting daily checks to ensure the supply of chicken in Johor remains sufficient. He said the low supply experienced in rural areas was … [Read more...] about Shortage of chicken reported in rural areas only, says Johor exco member
Biden in Japan to launch regional economic plan to counter Beijing
TOKYO — President Joe Biden arrived in Japan on Sunday (May 22) to launch a plan for greater US economic engagement with the Indo-Pacific, facing criticism even before the programme is announced that it will offer scant benefit to countries in the region. On the second leg of his first Asia trip as president, Biden is to meet with leaders of Japan, India and Australia, the … [Read more...] about Biden in Japan to launch regional economic plan to counter Beijing
Infections are dipping as Vietnam reports 1,319 new Covid-19 cases on Sunday (May 22)
HANOI, May 22 (Xinhua): Vietnam recorded 1,319 new Covid-19 cases on Sunday, down by 138 from Saturday, according to its ministry of health. All the new infections were domestically-transmitted in 42 provinces and cities. The Vietnamese capital Hanoi was the pandemic hotspot with 347 new cases recorded on Sunday, followed by the northern Bac Ninh province with 138 and the … [Read more...] about Infections are dipping as Vietnam reports 1,319 new Covid-19 cases on Sunday (May 22)