Supermarkets impose one customer-one tray of eggs rule

MIRI: Supermarkets here are only allowing each customer to buy one tray of chicken eggs to keep a lid on the recent flap over shortages in the market. State Transport Minister Datuk Sri Lee Kim Shin said purchase limits had become necessary although chicken eggs supplies were sufficient here. “Panic-buying will lead to shortages and […]

Miri turns to Kuching to solve chicken egg shortage

MIRI: The shortage of chicken eggs here will soon be resolved with the arrival of supplies from Kuching. The first batch, totalling 144,000 eggs, arrived in Miri early Wednesday (Jan 26), disclosed Domestic Trade and Consumer Affairs Ministry (KPDNHEP) Miri head Joe Azmi Jamil. “Another 156,000 eggs are scheduled to reach Miri on Thursday (Jan […]

Running low in Blood Type-B and O, donors needed

KUCHING: The Blood Bank of Sarawak General Hospital (SGH) is appealing to all to come forward and donate blood to ensure continuous and sufficient blood supply for patients. The hospital is currently facing a shortage of blood B and O due to the high demand of both blood types in emergency cases. Members of the […]

No shortage of essential goods in Bintulu

BINTULU: The Domestic Trade and Consumer Affairs Ministry, Bintulu branch has assured that the supply of essential goods during Ramadan and Aidilfitri is adequate and regulated. Branch head Nazari Hassan said his office would ensure the supply of staple food such as meat, chicken, fish, vegetables and eggs from April 21 to May 20. He […]

Shortage forces Indian red onions price up

BY SITI NURAIN RATANI KUCHING: The price of red onions from India has gone up due to supply shortage. Many retailers, who have limited stock, had no choice but to up the price. When met, a grocery store owner, Sanuyah Narawi, said she had to increase the price as she also bought them at a […]