2018, Prime Minister Mahathir admitted that he had not expected it, thus the “thick manifesto with all kinds of promises.” Today nearly a year later and at 93, Mahathir, aware that he is getting “very old, and very soon I will weaken and I will die,” is a man in a hurry. ...
In the last budget, oil price was pegged at USD60 per barrel and collection from oil revenue expected around RM38 billion. GST expected around RM48.3 billion. Now oil in the range of USD70-72, so the shortfall may not be that great. Dunno know how much SST would contribute but can sa...
The results of that planning can be seen today; we made progress step by step, and diversified the economic base instead of depending only on rubber and tin. We started growing other crops, such as palm oil, which is now our main crop. We call it "oil power" and oil power is giving...
Palm leaves are woven together to form a little pouch. Rice is packed inside and then cooked. As it cooks, the rice expands creating a little bundle of rice that you can dip into your curry or other dish. I find it fun to eat, and the kids enjoy it too. It adds a bit of a no...
She went on about its price, and when I told her the market price for siu ngap or chicken rice now, she was appalled. On Day 2 of her hospital admission, I showed her my nails – and even in that tired state, her eyes trailed wherever my fingers were to have a good look at ...
Off topic; Palm oil barter with China agreed and to include defence deals. What deal? https://www.google.com/url?sa=t&source=web&rct=j&url=https://www.thestar.com.my/news/nation/2019/06/01/msia-strikes-palm-oil-barter-trade-deal-with-china/&ved=0ahUKEwjHhsTA3MjiAhWTXSsKHU6LCHAQqQI...
With so much to see and do, arranging your trip to Malaysian Borneo can be a nightmare – but that’s where we come in! This Borneo itinerary is all you need to travel through Eastern Malaysia. Kickstart your route planning today! Related: (opens in new tab) 🇲🇾 Malaysian Borneo ...
McDonald’s Malaysia said it uses only Roundtable of Sustainable Palm Oil-certified palm oil, Marine Stewardship Council-certified fish and sustainable coffee bean supplies. Meanwhile, Ministry of Energy, Green Technology and Water secretary general Datuk Seri Dr Zaini Ujang said that collaborative ef...
Inflation has become a hot issue because it is accelerating and will continue to do so. There are one-off factors influencing retail prices, such as the removal of the cooking oil subsidy, the weather affecting vegetable output or the slight recovery of the world oil price. ...
A few months ago, I found this set of glasses at a clearance price of just $US13 from Marshalls, a local chain store. These petite wine glasses are fit for a royal family, aren’t they? This morning, with Valentine’s Day around the corner, I would like to share with you this Cho...