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Govt Gives Assurance About Egg Supply

Jun 19, 2024

There is a sufficient supply of eggs nationwide.  

The Domestic Trade and Cost of Living Ministry told the NST it engaged with industry players before reducing egg prices...and has been assured of sufficient production. 

Earlier, several parties voiced their concern that the price drop could lead to a shortage of eggs in the market. 

The Ministry says it'll investigate any shortages, adding that it could be linked to the long weekend following Hari Raya Aidiladha celebrations.  

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Malaysia has fallen to 34th place, in IMD’s latest World Competitiveness Ranking.

This is a drop of seven places compared to the last edition.

It also sees us fall below Indonesia and Thailand in the rankings for the first time.

Meanwhile Singapore topped the standings for the first time since 2020...ahead of Switzerland and Denmark.

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The Foreign Ministry says it's committed to locating Malaysians who may be missing abroad.

However, it adds that this can be a challenge... if these individuals do not want to be found.

The ministry said this after a 77-year-old mother in Johor asked for help in locating her son...who’s not been heard from in 36 years since graduating in the US.

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Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim says Malaysia will soon start formal proceedings to join BRICS – the grouping of emerging economies that includes Brazil, Russia, India, China and South Africa.