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MyCC whops five poultry feed giants with RM415.5 mil fine

The Malaysia Competition Commission has handed down a whopping RM415.5 million fine to five poultry feed companies after being found to have jointly fixed prices for their products in the local chicken-rearing industry.

Wet market fish prices in Klang Valley dip due to lower demand

Seafood prices, particularly for popular fish species, have experienced a decline this week in wet markets all across the Klang Valley, despite ongoing uncertainty in supplies during the monsoon season in the east coast states.

Domestic Trade Ministry promptly implements three steps to monitor chicken prices

The Domestic Trade and Cost of Living Ministry will immediately carry out three steps to monitor the issue of chicken prices following the discontinuation of subsidies and price control, effective yesterday. 

Chicken price float: keep it between RM9.40 and RM9.60 per kg, association urges 

Following the termination of the chicken price ceiling and the value now being floated, many are wondering what the new price should be as a benchmark for the raw material. 

End of chicken subsidies, price controls should not lead to price gouging: Mydin boss

Mydin Mohamed Holdings Bhd managing director Datuk Ameer Ali Mydin said the government’s move to place the prices of chicken on float should foster healthy competition among traders, ultimately benefiting consumers. 

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Worrying number of youth spending 18 hours on social media daily: MCMC 

The Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission has drawn attention to the substantial number of young individuals who spend extended periods online, expressing concerns about harmful aspects of specific social media platforms. 

Penang’s shores in peril: a deadly mix of climate change and coastal development”

Rising sea levels, erratic weather, and unchecked development are driving coastal erosion to alarming new heights in Penang, threatening both nature and livelihoods.

PayNet confirms DuitNow QR code transaction fee for merchants starting Oct 1

In a statement on the matter, PayNet, the operator of DuitNow QR, clarified that the fee follows the lifting of a waiver on the merchant discount rate, which is charged based on a percentage of the payment transaction value.