Will the ringgit continue to weaken?
KUCHING: A political observer is concerned that by January 2024, the ringgit will drop from RM4.70 to RM5 to per USD. Datuk Peter Minos pointed out that would not be a good thing as the country’s imports would be more expensive than ever. “On another note, the cost of living is higher than ever. I […]
Serian cops to investigate protest against expensive rental lots
SERIAN: Police are investigating the incident of a group of individuals who held a protest in front of the Serian market against expensive rental lot prices for festivals. “It is understood that they only came to take pictures (before leaving). However, police will conduct further investigations, Serian police chief DSP Aswandy Anis said when asked […]
Manager makes carrier boxes for parrots
IPOH: A manager at a private company decided to design and produce his own bird carrier boxes after finding that the imported ones were too expensive. Mansor Karjin, 52, is now a commercial producer of parrot travel carrier box under the name ‘Nelly Brand’. The parrot box is in demand not only from local bird enthusiasts but also from overseas such […]
Hardcore poverty: It’s expensive to be poor
BY NINA MUSLIM KUALA LUMPUR: In this quiet little hamlet, smack dab in the middle of the sprawling metropolis that is Kuala Lumpur, dozens of people stand in line patiently to receive food aid, a daily occurrence for many. One woman easily stood out from the throng, her wizened brown countenance setting her apart. She […]
They ain’t expensive, they’re my dogs
‘Such short little lives our pets have to spend with us, and they spend most of it waiting for us to come home each day.’ – Country Living, American lifestyle and home magazine. I had an impromptu lesson on the reproduction of dogs when I took my young female dog, Bailey, to a veterinary clinic […]
Cost passing, can we take a step back here?
I had just finished a meal at a Western restaurant in Jalan Song when I noticed something odd about the receipt. A bit more expensive than usual. To see just how rapid inflation is now, duck into the eateries in the city. It’s not the prices on the menu so much that’ll shock you. It’s […]
Most expensive, most in-demand durians
PADAWAN: Black Thorn Durian is a new durian breed which is not only the most expensive and also the most demanded breed, especially among commercial growers. Do you know that you can now buy Black Thorn Durian trees as well as the ever-popular Musang King Durian trees at the Bidayuh Mystique Festival 2022 being held […]
Exotic fruit season is back!
The exotic fruit season is now back. These days, when you visit the market, you can easily find durians, mangosteens, rambutans and even dabai on sale. It is the perfect time to enjoy these local delights and you better hurry, as they don’t enjoy much shelf life. Each year, Sarawak is blessed with a bountiful […]
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Dabai fever begins in the Rajang River basin
SIBU: It appears that the ‘dabai’ (canarium odontophyllum) season here and is on again. They are now on sale at the local central market although they are not as abundant as before. Upon closer inspection, they are very expensive and sold by only a handful of hawkers. They sell for between RM30 and RM60 per […]
