- www.channelnewsasia.com Durian supply down by 20% due to rainy weather, but prices stable for now
It could be a little harder to get one’s hands on the king of fruits this season.
- www.nytimes.com China’s Lust for Durian Is Creating Fortunes in Southeast Asia
Demand for the fruit, known for its rich taste and intense smell, has reshaped parts of Southeast Asia, where it has long been a staple.
- www.channelnewsasia.com Development of hybrid prized melons in Malaysia inspires new generation of young farmers
These sweet melons are currently sold at a fraction of the price of imported ones and have a long shelf life.
- www.therakyatpost.com Bite Of Misunderstanding: A&W Tambun's Free Burger Sparks Cultural Sensitivity Debate | TRP
An Indian customer, adhering to Hindu dietary restrictions, inadvertently consumed a beef burger included as a freebie with their order of six chicken burgers.
- www.malaymail.com Penang banks on durian tourism to drive up local economy
GEORGE TOWN, May 26 — Penang may be famous for the Unesco heritage city of George Town and the biosphere reserve up on Penang Hill but come June, hordes of visitors from all over...
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KFC Malaysia is offering to replace purchased chickens that customers consider too small, following complaints over the size of its chicken pieces.
"1-for-1 Exchange is only valid for uneaten and/or partially eaten chicken. Fully eaten chicken will not be accepted," KFC said.
- www.malaymail.com Health experts urge govt to ban ads for sugary drinks to combat diabetes crisis in Malaysia
KUALA LUMPUR, May 4 — In response to the escalating diabetes crisis gripping Malaysia, health experts are urging the government to take bold action by banning advertisements for...
- www.channelnewsasia.com Malaysia’s 24-hour eateries urged to cut hours to tackle obesity concerns, but locals lack appetite for change
Residents and MPs have pushed back against the Consumers Association of Penang’s (CAO)'s bid, saying the all-night food establishments, such as Muslim-Indian mamaks, are part of Malaysia’s food culture and cater to frontline workers.
- www.straitstimes.com Sweeter mangoes, quality durian: Fruitful harvest expected amid heatwave in Malaysia
But the output of the country’s key cash crop, oil palm, may be hit. Read more at straitstimes.com.
- focusmalaysia.my No more late night ‘mamak’ dining if gov’t accepts CAP’s proposal to repeal licenses of 24-hour eateries
Probably with mamak joints coming to mind, Malaysians who treat eating as their favourite gastronomical pastime are up in arms against the Consumers Association Penang (CAP) for mooting the abolishment of operating licenses of 24-hour eateries to tide over the negative effects of late-night meals.
- www.malaymail.com Nestlé Malaysia to revise prices of selected products after surge in global cocoa prices
KUALA LUMPUR, April 22 — Nestle (Malaysia) Bhd is set to adjust prices for selected products in response to the recent surge in global cocoa prices, said chief executive officer,...
- www.aljazeera.com US chef’s bid to own ‘chili crunch’ name raises ire in Indonesia, Malaysia
David Chang tried to enforce a trademark for chilli condiment popular across Asia before backing down and apologising.
- focusmalaysia.my After KFC’s minuscule promo portions, Texas Chicken’s turn to earn netizen’s wrath
A netizen recently highlighted the tiny portions being dished out during KFC’s promotion period with many agreeing that the finger-sized chicken pieces were poor value.
- www.malaymail.com Pahang converts Ramadan food waste into fertiliser
KUANTAN, April 8 — After breaking their Ramadan fast outside a mosque in Malaysia, people throw their leftovers into a machine that converts the food scraps into organic...
- www.themalaysianinsight.com Bad economy, rain hurt Ramadan bazaar businesses | The Malaysian Insight
Traders says they are unable to raise prices while the cost of ingredients have gone up.
- www.themalaysianinsight.com Overcoming food wastage in Ramadan bazaars | The Malaysian Insight
RAMADAN bazaars are vibrant, bustling marketplaces that spring to life during the holy fasting month. These bazaa...
- www.malaymail.com Fisheries Dept: Ban on bivalve consumption in Melaka effective immediately
KUALA LUMPUR, April 5 — Effective immediately, the Department of Fisheries (DOF) has prohibited the public in Melaka from consuming bivalves until biotoxin reading reaches...
- focusmalaysia.my Nestlé Malaysia introduces plant-based Puff Pastries in response to growing demand
Nestlé Malaysia Bhd has expanded its "Harvest Gourmet" product range with the introduction of Puff Pastries in line with the increasing interest in plant-based foods among Malaysians.
- www.freemalaysiatoday.com NGOs step up to combat Ramadan food waste
Gema Malaysia Youth Organisation and Kechara Soup Kitchen have devised initiatives to save surplus food for redistribution to those in need.
- theedgemalaysia.com Food poisoning claim: Negeri Sembilan Fisheries Dept collects samples of mussels, seawater in Port Dickson
The Negeri Sembilan Fisheries Department (JPNS) has collected samples of mussels and seawater in Port Dickson following allegations of food poisoning linked to seafood consumption. JPNS deputy director Doreen Wee said they received a report this morning from the Port Dickson Hospital concerning sev...
- www.scmp.com At his Michelin-star restaurant in Malaysia, everyone ‘eats like a king’
Raymond Tham, chef of Beta in Kuala Lumpur, talks to the Post about the meaning behind its name, its mission to add a modern touch to Malaysian street food, and how he lost weight during the pandemic.
- www.malaymail.com More than 2,000kg of surplus food, drinks collected from Rahmah Ramadan bazaars in Kelantan
KOTA BARU, March 31 — The Kelantan Ministry of Domestic Trade and Cost of Living managed to save a total of 2,467.79 kilogrammes (kg) of food and drinks from several Rahmah...
- www.firstpost.com Malaysia seeks additional 500,000 metric tons of rice from India
Agriculture Minister Mohamad Sabu stated in a late Wednesday Facebook post that the government would officially submit the request to India through diplomatic channels soon after his meeting with India’s Foreign Minister Subrahmanyam Jaishankar
- www.asiaone.com Cheaper durians this year? Malaysia to see bumper crop amid hot weather
Durian lovers, rejoice, for Malaysia is expecting a bumper crop over the next few months. Due to the recent hot weather in Pahang, durian flowers have started to bloom, reported China Press. With three crops of durians from now till July, prices are expected to be stable, if not lower. And for those...
- thesun.my Pahang SWCorp aims to convert 800kg of Ramadan food waste into compost
KUANTAN: Pahang Solid Waste Management and Public Cleansing Corporation (SWCorp) aims to save 800 kilogrammes (kg) of food waste during Ramadan to be ...
- www.malaymail.com Kedah’s MySaveFood: 500kg of unsold Ramadan bazaar food and drinks donated
SUNGAI PETANI, March 24 — A total of 500kg of unsold food and beverages from various Ramadan bazaars in the state has been rescued for charity purposes under the ongoing...
- www.malaymail.com India extends ban on onion exports to Malaysia, other countries indefinitely ahead of general election
MUMBAI, March 23 — India has extended its ban on onion exports indefinitely — a surprise move that comes ahead of a general election and is set to exacerbate high prices in...
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- www.malaymail.com Domestic Trade Ministry: 8.1 tonnes of food, beverages salvaged through ‘MySaveFood’ programme at Ramadan bazaars nationwide
SUNGAI BESAR, March 20 — Some 8.1 tonnes of food and beverages worth about RM116,000 have been salvaged from Ramadan bazaars nationwide during the first six days of fasting this...
- www.sinarharian.com.my KL, Negeri Sembilan catat peningkatan pembaziran makanan Ramadan 2023
SEPANG - Kuala Lumpur dan Negeri Sembilan direkodkan sebagai dua negeri yang mencatatkan peningkatan pembaziran makanan pada bulan Ramadan tahun lalu. Ketua Pegawai Eksekutif...
- weirdkaya.com M'sian Shocked By Plate Of RM19 Mixed Rice He Ordered At Kepong | WeirdKaya
March 13, 2024 | However, a recent incident left one Malaysian in disbelief after receiving a bill of RM19 for a seemingly simple mixed rice dish at a
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Vegetable production expected to fall by 40pct next month due to foreign labour shortage; prices to spike
Federation of Vegetable Farmers Association of Malaysia chairman Lim Ser Kwee said this follows the recent government announcement that the foreign labour quota which remained unused by March 31 would be cancelled.
- theedgemalaysia.com Sufficient chicken, meat supply for Ramadan, Aidilfitri, says Mohamad Sabu
Agriculture and Food Security Minister Datuk Seri Mohamad Sabu has assured adequate chicken and meat supply to meet the demand for the month of Ramadan and during the Aidilfitri festive season.