Chicken and egg prices affected by Russia-Ukraine war

KUCHING: The price control on chicken and eggs is proof of the government’s concern for the rakyat, Domestic Trade and Consumer Affairs (KPDNHEP) Minister Datuk Seri Alexander Nanta Linggi said. “The government is concerned about both the consumers and the chicken producers. That is why during the meeting of National Action Community on Cost of […]

Businesses warned not to jack up prices

KUCHING: The war between Russia and Ukraine will certainly affect the prices of crude oil and goods, said federal Domestic Trade and Consumer Affairs (KPDNHEP) Minister Datuk Seri Alexander Nanta Linggi. “Based on experience, crude oil is often affected whenever there is a conflict (globally). “(With the crude oil being affected) it will also impact […]

RUSSIA-UKRAINE CRISIS: Limited impact on ASEAN economies, currencies

KUALA LUMPUR: Analysts have mixed views on the impact of the Russia-Ukraine conflict on ASEAN economies and currencies. CGS-CIMB said ASEAN nations, in particular, Malaysia, Singapore, Indonesia and Thailand, seemed to have experienced limited impact during times of global conflict. “We notice negative impact on stock prices at the onset of the crisis, but no […]