Tag - Sugar
03Oct

PERKESO pays out around RM421mil annually for sugar-related ailments like diabetes, says Steven Sim

KUALA LUMPUR: Sugar-related ailments such as diabetes are costing the Social Security Organisation (PERKESO) payouts of about US$100mil (RM421mil) annually, says Steven Sim (pic). The Human Resources Minister highlighted PERKESO's efforts in actively embarking on occupational safety and health matters, actively wanting to contribute to the prevention of workplace mishaps. “We also do free medical checks to...

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22Apr

QuickCheck: Can swallowing a teaspoon of sugar cure hiccups?

HICCUPS — those sudden, annoying interruptions we all experienced too well. Everyone seems to have a cure, but their so-called remedy can be hit or miss. From holding your breath to sipping water upside down, there seems to be a never ending list. Recently, social media claims a teaspoon of sugar can cure hiccups—could this simple remedy actually...

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13Nov

Ministry seizes 11 tons of controlled goods in Sarawak

KUCHING: The Domestic Trade and Cost of Living Ministry seized over 11 tons of controlled commodities believed to be misappropriated at a premises in Kampung Stungkor, Lundu, some 50km from here. The ministry's Sarawak director Matthew Dominic Barin said the seizure on Monday (Nov 13) involved 9,864kg of raw sugar and 2,078kg of cooking oil, valued...

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13Jun

Sugar glider on Shanghai flight causes delay; woman detained

SHANGHAI: A flight from Shanghai to Jinan was delayed on June 10 after a passenger’s pet sugar glider escaped in the cabin, causing disruption and prompting the detainment of the pet owner. The authorities identified the woman only by her surname, Guo, and said the 34-year-old violated airline regulations by bringing the small marsupial on board...

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18Sep

Sugar industry crash imminent if price structure not reviewed, says Fuziah

KUALA LUMPUR: The nation's sugar industry will "crash" if its current price structure is not reviewed, says Fuziah Salleh. The Deputy Domestic Trade and Cost of Living Minister said a review is necessary to avoid a looming crisis, adding that the review was in its final stages. She explained that the country's two largest sugar producers –...

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