![Ringgit opens easier against US dollar Ringgit opens easier against US dollar](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-04/41713876066_TBringgitmalaysia.jpg)
Ringgit opens easier against US dollar
Local market players await the release of Bank Negara Malaysia's OPR announcement later today.
Thu May 09 2024
![Chicken, egg supply to return to normal from this month - MAFS Chicken, egg supply to return to normal from this month - MAFS](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-01/71674291312_TBAYAMTELUR.jpg)
Chicken, egg supply to return to normal from this month - MAFS
The supply of chicken and eggs will return to normal and will be sufficient for the local market from this month, said the MAFS.
Sat Jan 21 2023
![Govt to look into ways to bring in affordable EVs - Nik Nazmi Govt to look into ways to bring in affordable EVs - Nik Nazmi](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-12/51671026547_NikNazmi.jpg)
Govt to look into ways to bring in affordable EVs - Nik Nazmi
The government will look into ways to bring affordable EVs priced less than RM100,000 into the local market to benefit the people.
Wed Dec 14 2022
![Sabah Customs seizes contraband cigarettes worth almost RM2 million Sabah Customs seizes contraband cigarettes worth almost RM2 million](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-08/81661497358_KastamSabah.jpg)
Sabah Customs seizes contraband cigarettes worth almost RM2 million
Cheong said the smuggled cigarettes were believed to be for the local market and probably other districts.
Fri Aug 26 2022
![Durian glut: Johor processing two tonnes of durian daily to make 'tempoyak' Durian glut: Johor processing two tonnes of durian daily to make 'tempoyak'](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-06/41655709984_TBDURIAN.jpg)
Durian glut: Johor processing two tonnes of durian daily to make 'tempoyak'
Two tonnes of fresh durian are being processed daily to produce 'tempoyak' from the pulp for the local market to overcome the durian glut happening in Johor now.
Wed Jun 22 2022
![Hike in price not justified - PM Ismail Sabri Hike in price not justified - PM Ismail Sabri](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2021-12/41638344146_IsmailSabri.jpg)
Hike in price not justified - PM Ismail Sabri
Ice manufacturers do not have a good reason to increase the price of their products in the local market, said Prime Minister Datuk Seri Ismail Sabri Yaakob.
Wed Dec 01 2021
![Budget 2022 reflects the need for technology and innovation in a post-pandemic Malaysia Budget 2022 reflects the need for technology and innovation in a post-pandemic Malaysia](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2021-10/61635669010_TBKARLLOO.jpg)
Budget 2022 reflects the need for technology and innovation in a post-pandemic Malaysia
As our lives become more digital, startups will play a critical part in developing solutions that are relevant to the local market.
Sun Oct 31 2021
![Increase in livestock food component prices affects chicken prices - Ronald Increase in livestock food component prices affects chicken prices - Ronald](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2021-04/81619110214_ayam.jpg)
Increase in livestock food component prices affects chicken prices - Ronald
The rise in the price of animal feed components in the international market could lead to the increase of chicken prices in the local market, said Datuk Seri Dr Ronald Kiandee.
Fri Sep 10 2021
![Porsche to open Malaysia factory, first outside Europe Porsche to open Malaysia factory, first outside Europe](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2021-09/81630679027_porsche.jpg)
Porsche to open Malaysia factory, first outside Europe
The manufacturing site in the northern state of Kedah will carry out final assembly of specific models for the local market.
Fri Sep 03 2021
![Cooking oil in polybags have quality, not recycled - MPOB Cooking oil in polybags have quality, not recycled - MPOB](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2021-06/71623122018_Minyakmasak.jpg)
Cooking oil in polybags have quality, not recycled - MPOB
The quality of olein cooking oil in one kg polybags sold in the local market meets the prescribed quality and not recycled.
Fri Jun 18 2021
![NPS pose new challenge in drug war - Bukit Aman NPS pose new challenge in drug war - Bukit Aman](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2020-08/51597796295_TBRAZARUDINHUSAIN.jpg)
NPS pose new challenge in drug war - Bukit Aman
The NPS were believed to have been smuggled in for the international and local markets.
Wed Dec 02 2020
![Malaysia imports onions from various countries to avoid supply disruptions - Nanta Malaysia imports onions from various countries to avoid supply disruptions - Nanta](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2015-08/81440311898_Onions.jpg)
Malaysia imports onions from various countries to avoid supply disruptions - Nanta
Malaysia imports onions from various countries and does not rely on a single source to ensure there is enough supply in the local market.
Mon Nov 23 2020
![Govt to raise RM35b from local market to finance initiatives Govt to raise RM35b from local market to finance initiatives](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2020-06/51591954434_TENGKUZAFRUL.jpg)
Govt to raise RM35b from local market to finance initiatives
Malaysia would not issue any foreign currency bond to finance the fiscal injection given its strong liquidity position.
Fri Jun 12 2020
![Health Ministry steps up monitoring of date products Health Ministry steps up monitoring of date products](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2017-05/81495885677_kurmadates.jpg)
Health Ministry steps up monitoring of date products
The Health Ministry will step up monitoring of date products in the local market after photographs of dates contaminated with cockroaches and beetles went viral on social media.
Sat May 27 2017
![Forget chicken, eat ducks, Kedahans told Forget chicken, eat ducks, Kedahans told](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2016-06/61466136432_ayampasar.jpg)
Forget chicken, eat ducks, Kedahans told
The state executive councillor in charge Datuk Suraya Yaacob says there was a great potential for duck meat in the local market.
Thu Mar 09 2017