Vital to address halal guarantee issues

KUALA LUMPUR: Any issues related to halal guarantee is important to be addressed in efforts to promote the halal industry because it risks damaging the image of the halal industry that has been worked on over the years, said Prime Minister Datuk Seri Ismail Sabri Yaakob. “The halal guarantee refers to consumer confidence, standardisation, certification […]

Malaysian govt, palm oil industry players guarantee sustainable palm oil

KUALA LUMPUR: The Malaysian government and palm oil industry players will continue to work hand-in-hand to guarantee that palm oil is sustainably produced and recognised as such around the globe, said the Malaysian Palm Oil Council (MPOC) chairman Datuk Osman Sapian. He stressed that both the government and industry players have the responsibility to ensure […]

No need to raise fear over Sabah, Sarawak’s rights

KUALA LUMPUR: There is no need to raise fear on matters related to freedom of religion, authority over land and upholding of Sabah and Sarawak’s native customs and traditions, says Minister in the Prime Minister’s Department (Sabah and Sarawak Affairs), Datuk Seri Dr Maximus Ongkili. He said this was because the rights would continue to […]

Postponed Paralympics must ‘guarantee’ no coronavirus

TOKYO: Next year’s Paralympics need to be able to guarantee zero coronavirus cases, the head of the Games has told AFP, adding that they cannot go ahead if protection measures don’t improve. The warning from International Paralympic Committee president Andrew Parsons comes as Tokyo marks exactly one year to the postponed Games on Monday, with […]