![Afdlin Shauki urges young directors to join PFM community Afdlin Shauki urges young directors to join PFM community](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-05/71714818878_AfdlinShauki.jpg)
Afdlin Shauki urges young directors to join PFM community
Datuk Afdlin Shauki encourages young directors who are just starting out in filmmaking to join the PFM to help refine local productions.
Wed Jul 31 2024
![Johor to push local products to penetrate Dubai market Johor to push local products to penetrate Dubai market](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-02/61675240702_HairiMadShah.jpg)
Johor to push local products to penetrate Dubai market
Johor will showcase products by local entrepreneurs that have great potential to penetrate the market and gain a foothold in Dubai.
Wed Feb 01 2023
![KUSKOP introduces 'umbrella concept' to help entrepreneurs - Noh Omar KUSKOP introduces 'umbrella concept' to help entrepreneurs - Noh Omar](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-05/61651908497_TBNOHOMARjpg.jpg)
KUSKOP introduces 'umbrella concept' to help entrepreneurs - Noh Omar
KUSKOP has introduced the "umbrella concept" with an allocation of RM5 million to help entrepreneurs boost the production of local products.
Wed Aug 03 2022
![Singapore's de-facto national dish in the crossfire as Malaysia bans chicken exports Singapore's de-facto national dish in the crossfire as Malaysia bans chicken exports](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-06/41654060579_CHICKEN.jpg)
Singapore's de-facto national dish in the crossfire as Malaysia bans chicken exports
Malaysia, itself facing soaring prices, has decided to halt chicken exports until local production and costs stabilise.
Wed Jun 01 2022
![Locally-made Kawbra Unmanned Ground Vehicle makes debut on first day of DSA exhibition Locally-made Kawbra Unmanned Ground Vehicle makes debut on first day of DSA exhibition](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-03/51648474184_TheKawbraUnmanne.jpg)
Locally-made Kawbra Unmanned Ground Vehicle makes debut on first day of DSA exhibition
The 'Kawbra' UGV, the first local production of its kind, made its debut in front of the world's military industry players at the DSA and NATSEC Asia 2022 today.
Mon Mar 28 2022
![KPDNHEP helps promote local products through KBBM KPDNHEP helps promote local products through KBBM](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2021-11/61636814131_TBKPDNHEP.jpg)
KPDNHEP helps promote local products through KBBM
The Ministry of Domestic Trade and Consumer Affairs (KPDNHEP) has been helping local companies to promote their products especially through its Buy Malaysia Campaign (KBBM).
Sat Nov 13 2021
![New Ba'kelalan agriculture station will spur local product development New Ba'kelalan agriculture station will spur local product development](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2021-11/71636435917_awangtengahali.jpg)
New Ba'kelalan agriculture station will spur local product development
The construction of a new agriculture station in Ba'kelalan will spur the development of the local agricultural sector in the area.
Tue Nov 09 2021
![MOSTI targets 1,000 innovation pioneers next year - Adham MOSTI targets 1,000 innovation pioneers next year - Adham](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2021-11/61636190412_AdhamBaba.jpg)
MOSTI targets 1,000 innovation pioneers next year - Adham
The ministry had channelled funds worth RM15 million for local product development to over 5,000 innovation pioneers since 2008 till now.
Sat Nov 06 2021
![Emulate E&E and manufacturing strengths to other industries and domestic businesses for better socioeconomic resiliency Emulate E&E and manufacturing strengths to other industries and domestic businesses for better socioeconomic resiliency](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2019-11/61573744282_smartcity.jpg)
Emulate E&E and manufacturing strengths to other industries and domestic businesses for better socioeconomic resiliency
Strengths in E&E and foreign manufacturing to be balanced with homegrown innovations and local production.
Mon May 17 2021
![PJM: Sales value almost RM50 bln - Rosol PJM: Sales value almost RM50 bln - Rosol](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2020-06/81590983587_KARNIVALJUALANMEGA.jpg)
PJM: Sales value almost RM50 bln - Rosol
Domestic Trade and Consumer Affairs deputy minister Datuk Rosol Wahid said based on the response, PJM's sales target of RM100 billion by the end of this year is within reach.
Fri Oct 02 2020
![Shabery dares FOA to create 'World Champion' product Shabery dares FOA to create 'World Champion' product](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2016-12/81483091279_ShaberyCheek.jpg)
Shabery dares FOA to create 'World Champion' product
The Farmers Organisation Authority (FOA) has been challenged to create a 'world champion' product to pave the way for local products to penetrate global markets.
Tue Feb 14 2017
![Singapore to supply Johor additional potable water on BAKAJ's request Singapore to supply Johor additional potable water on BAKAJ's request](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2015-08/41438740333_TAMBAKJOHOR.jpg)
Singapore to supply Johor additional potable water on BAKAJ's request
Consumers in Singapore will not be affected in any way as it was able to increase local production at short notice.
Sun Jul 17 2016
![Harith Iskander to host first late night talk show on Astro AWANI Harith Iskander to host first late night talk show on Astro AWANI](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2016-05/41463061760_ObviouslyHarith.jpg)
Harith Iskander to host first late night talk show on Astro AWANI
According to Harith, the launch of this program is timely as it will prove the ability of local production which is at par with the international standard.
Thu May 12 2016
![MOSTI plans to implement 'buy-back' policy to commercialise innovative local products MOSTI plans to implement 'buy-back' policy to commercialise innovative local products](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2014-04/71398009496_295x200.jpg)
MOSTI plans to implement 'buy-back' policy to commercialise innovative local products
MOSTI plans to implement a 'buy-back' policy for local innovative products so that they can be commercialised.
Sun Sep 14 2014
![Local products with 'E' code halal for Muslims - Jakim Local products with 'E' code halal for Muslims - Jakim](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2012-12/41356755819_295x200.jpg)
Local products with 'E' code halal for Muslims - Jakim
Jakim said food products with the E code or number on the labels were not necessarily processed through haram or prohibited sources.
Tue May 27 2014