KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysia’s manufacturing sector sales value improved 4.7 per cent to RM153.1 billion in February 2025 (January 2025: 3.5 per cent), according to the Department of Statistics Malaysia (DOSM). Chief statistician Datuk Seri Dr Mohd Uzir Mahidin said the growth in sales value in February 2025 was mainly driven by the food, beverages and tobacco sub-sector, which recorded a favourable growth...
Ramadan, a month of reflection, spiritual growth, and communal harmony, is celebrated across the globe with diverse traditions and customs. At the heart of these celebrations lies the shared experience of breaking fast, a moment of togetherness that strengthens bonds and fosters unity. This year, the Pentas Citarasa Ramadan Buffet at Putrajaya Marriott Hotel’s Zest...
Tucked away in the vibrant neighborhood of Bandar Menjalara, Kepong, Kai Wo Bao is a haven for dim sum enthusiasts and lovers of traditional Cantonese breakfast fare. This modest eatery has been gaining popularity for its impressive selection of handcrafted dim sum and silky Cantonese-style porridge, offering diners an authentic taste of Hong Kong right...
GEORGE TOWN: Ramadan bazaar traders in Penang have been donating unsold items to those in need to prevent food waste. Local Government, Town and Country Planning Committee chairman Jason H'ng Mooi Lye said this was more meaningful than traders discarding the unsold food. "Not only the traders, but the organisers of the Ramadan bazaars in the state...
ZUS Coffee has opened ZUS Signature, a specialty coffee store in Petaling Jaya, offering coffee lovers a more sophisticated and refined coffee experience Located in the heart of Taman Paramount, ZUS Signature is an accessible way for coffee lovers to enjoy high-quality coffee made with premium ingredients and innovative techniques and craftsmanship. As Head of Barista Terence...
KUALA LUMPUR: The agricultural sector and its players must be empowered, says His Majesty Sultan Ibrahim, King of Malaysia. His Majesty urged the government to be proactive in helping smallholders, farmers, livestock breeders and fishermen across the commodity and food supply chain. “The agenda to empower the bumiputra economy through cooperation and support from government companies must...
KUALA LUMPUR: The agricultural sector and its players must be empowered, says His Majesty Sultan Ibrahim, King of Malaysia. His Majesty urged the government to be proactive in helping smallholders, farmers, livestock breeders and fishermen across the commodity and food supply chain. “The agenda to empower the bumiputra economy through cooperation and support from government companies must...
One Chinese influencer’s viral boo-boo has recently become the source of laughter for many netizens in Malaysia. Last week, influencer Niao Niao (鸟鸟) posted a Facebook clip of herself taste testing one of Malaysia’s popular dishes, nasi lemak bungkus — coconut rice wrapped into a pyramid shape with banana leaves. However, as soon as the video started, it was clear she was unfamiliar with the...
SINGAPORE: Consumers will have greater flexibility to import food – whether meat or processed goods – for personal consumption, under a new law proposed in Parliament on Tuesday (Nov 12). Under the Food Safety and Security Bill (FSSB), each person will be allowed to bring in a total of 15kg of food across all categories for...
LOVE it or hate it (though most Malaysians love it!) durians are a fact of life in our part of the world. Being such an integral part of the local culture, no visit from a foreign relative or friend is complete without dragging your hapless relation to a durian store to see where on the...
