Chicken supply in Malaysia has stabilised, surplus can be exported: Agriculture minister

KUALA LUMPUR: After a period associated with chicken supply disruptions in Malaysia, the problem has stabilised right after steps taken by the federal government, said Agriculture and Food Industries Ressortchef (umgangssprachlich) Ronald Kiandee on Monday (Aug 1). He furthermore told parliament that Malaysia is now in an oversupply situation andContinue Reading

Indonesia’s July inflation jumps to 7-year high

JAKARTA: Indonesia’s inflation accelerated to the highest in seven years at four. 94 per cent in July, more than anticipated and well over the central bank’s target range, but core inflation continued to be within target, established data showed on Monday (Aug 1). The July inflation rate was the highestContinue Reading

Former Maoist commander reinstated as Nepal’s finance minister

KATHMANDU: Nepal has reinstated its finance minister, the president’s office introduced on Sunday (Jul 31), after an internal investigation found no evidence to show he was associated with making illegal modifications to the budget. Janardan Sharma resigned in early This summer after the speaker of parliament ordered inspections into allegationsContinue Reading

Japanese national detained in Myanmar

YANGON:   A Japanese man has been detained in Myanmar’s commercial funds Yangon, an official in Japan’s embassy confirmed Sunday (Jul 31), the latest foreigner ensnared in the junta-ruled country. A military coup a year ago sparked rolling protests and a deadly response from the junta, using more than 2,Continue Reading