KUALA LUMPUR: The tariff change in palm oil import duty by India is a "temporary challenge" for Malaysia's resilience and the competitiveness of its palm oil export, says the Plantation and Commodities Ministry. "From experience, these tariff changes are usually temporary, and their impact on Malaysian palm oil... is only short-term," it said in a parliamentary...
LANGKAWI: Working in tight spaces and high temperatures are among the challenges faced by four female welders involved in a shipbuilding project at a shipyard here. However, Nurul Izzah Ahmad Daud, 23, Nur Adifa Farain Razali, 22, Nur Ikhmal Diniah Norsuaidi, 19, and Nurmira Allya Hamiza, 21, have proven that women can perform tasks typically dominated...
LABUAN: Local contractors with financial and operational capabilities should be given priority when awarding government contracts, says Deputy Works Minister Datuk Seri Ahmad Maslan (pic). He said this is important as local contractors are more well-versed and understand the intricacies of building materials supply and pricing. Ahmad cited examples from Labuan projects, where building materials had to...
PETALING JAYA: The beginning of 2024 can be seen to mark a year full of challenges, says Datuk Seri Dr Wee Ka Siong. "Some are complaining and many are sweating," said Dr Wee in a video posted on TikTok on Wednesday (Jan 17). "I read a summary of the challenges that have to be overcome for the...
