KUALA LUMPUR - Malaysia plans to end subsidies for chicken and egg farmers on Aug 31, though it will retain an export ban on poultry until supplies stabilise, the agriculture minister told parliament on Thursday (Aug 4). Malaysia, which supplies live chickens mainly to neighbouring Singapore and Thailand, in June halted exports in an effort to stabilise output and prices at … [Read more...] about Malaysia to end subsidies for chicken farmers on Aug 31
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NDP coupons 2022: When, where and how to use them
On National Day weekend, Aug 6 and 7, the NDP celebrations will be coming full force to five heartland locations. Amongst the performances and exhibitions, the Singapore Armed Forces and Home teams will also be presenting various defence and weapons systems. The Red Lions will also conduct freefall jumps at two of the sites. Celebrations will conclude at The Float @ Marina … [Read more...] about NDP coupons 2022: When, where and how to use them
This is how much you can realistically save per week by getting your groceries online
I must admit, I’m quite the traditionalist. I enjoy grocery shopping the way it was meant to be done -- going to a nearby supermarket, trawling through rows of fresh produce, pushing a heavy-laden cart up and down the aisles, and paying for my bounty in cold, hard cash. This is until someone pointed out just how much more it costs to do so, compared with buying stuff … [Read more...] about This is how much you can realistically save per week by getting your groceries online
I used to think that I don’t need vitamins, but I now take them regularly and I’m only in my 20s.
[DISCLAIMER: Vitamins are not meant to replace a balanced diet or healthy lifestyle. Vitamins are meant to only serve as supplements.] My family has always been a fan of supplementing their diets with vitamins. Growing up, I didn’t share the same view as I had the misconception that vitamins were meant for ‘older’ folks. I mean, don’t our diets provide us with all … [Read more...] about I used to think that I don’t need vitamins, but I now take them regularly and I’m only in my 20s.
Medical Researchers Warn of Pesticide Residue on Thai Fruit and Vegetables
BANGKOK – Some fruit and vegetables in Thailand contain high levels of pesticide, a medical researcher at a leading university has warned, while the Ministry of Health and the Ministry of Agriculture and Cooperatives have singled out six items containing high levels of chemical residue. The six items containing high levels of chemical residue were chili, tomato, long bean, … [Read more...] about Medical Researchers Warn of Pesticide Residue on Thai Fruit and Vegetables