Go ahead and import rice
The reality is that Indonesia only has 503,000 tonnes of rice in store, well below the level of 1.1 million to 1.5 million tonnes required to maintain sufficiency.
Malaysian nurses look abroad for better wages
Higher salaries are luring Malaysian nurses abroad, to place such as Saudi Arabia and Singapore.
Durian supply glut leads to record low prices that could last for weeks, say sellers
A spike in supplies from Malaysian plantations in Pahang, Johor and Genting Highlands has meant an excess of durians and plummeting prices, in Singapore.
Wet weather increasing costs
While the increase is only between 10% and 20% right now, it could go up if floods occur, traders said.
Egg shortage in Johor due to external demand, exports, says state govt
State agriculture, agro-based industry and rural development committee chairman Datuk Zahari Sarip said both Negri Sembilan and Melaka were dealing with increased demand.
Inflation miss puts central bankers on back foot
Central bankers, who only a decade ago were feted for their part in rescuing the economy from the global financial crisis, now have their credibility on the line.
Malaysia to temporarily import chicken eggs to address shortage
The Agriculture and Food Security Minister said that the short-term solution was vital to ensure the food security of Malaysians.
Marcos: Growth on track amid ‘rampant’ inflation
The President said the government is now trying to identify the areas of the economy that are the main drivers of that inflation.
Philippine inflation leaps to 14-year high in November
The faster-than-expected increase in November was due to rises in food and non-alcoholic beverage prices, which accounted for 58 percent of the overall price increase.
UK, Indonesia partner on higher education to deal with ‘ridiculous cost’
The bilateral partnership will allow Indonesian students to obtain foreign degrees without leaving the country.