Upward trend in drug arrests from Jan to Nov
MIRI: Drug arrests in this division have increased in the course of 11 months of this year, with 1,026 individuals detained for various drugs-related offences, compared to the corresponding period last year. According to Miri OCPD ACP Alexon Naga Chabu, this was an increase of 30 per cent. “For the period of January until November […]
Strata-titled properties on upward trend
KUCHING: Sarawak is expected to see an upward trend in strata-titled properties, said Deputy Minister of Public Health, Housing and Local Government Michael Tiang. He said although Sarawakians generally tend to prefer landed properties, but with clear regulations for strata management and maintenance in place, more would go for strata-titled properties. “The upward trend of […]
Malaysia-China trade on upward trend
SIBU: Bilateral trade between Malaysia and China continues to buck the trend despite the impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic. “The bilateral trade volume between Malaysia and China reached US$176.8 billion, a year-on-year increase of 34.5 per cent,” said the Prime Minister ‘s Special Envoy to China, Datuk Seri Tiong King Sing. “Malaysia ‘s import and […]
India’s palm oil imports on the upward trend
NEW DELHI: India’s palm oil imports are expected to return to their normal levels following a slump caused by business shutdowns brought on by the coronavirus pandemic. Palm oil sales in India picked up in July 2020 after lower demand between April and June when the food services and hospitality sectors faced severe disruptions. “We […]
Sarawak cocoa bean production shows upward trend
By Robert Kenneth KOTA SAMARAHAN: Sarawak’s cocoa bean production showed an upward trend last year following the increased cocoa hectarage in the state. According to Malaysian Cocoa Board (LKM) director (downstream technology) Haya Ramba, the increased cocoa hectarage in Kuching and Samarahan divisions contributed to the upward trend. Haya, who is also LKM Kota […]
