Hershey teams with 7-Eleven to bring exclusive confectionery items to Malaysia, Asian markets
KUALA LUMPUR: The Hershey Company has partnered with 7-Eleven Inc to develop new confectionery items available exclusively at 7-Eleven stores in selected Asian countries. Under a partnership, the two global brands will team up to bring exclusive products to Malaysia, Thailand, Taiwan, the Philippines and Singapore. The sweet treats created under this alliance will feature […]
Perodua sells 27,858 vehicles in October 2021
KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 2 ― Perusahaan Otomobil Kedua Sdn Bhd (Perodua) sold 27,858 vehicles in October 2021 due to its improved production and swift deliveries of vehicles to customers as the compact car manufacturer aims to deliver as many vehicles as possible in the fourth quarter of 2021. President and chief executive officer Datuk Zainal […]
Nestle Malaysia Q3 net profit up to RM148m
KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 2 — Nestle (Malaysia) Bhd posted a higher net profit of RM148.02 million in the third quarter ended Sept 30, 2021 (Q3 2021) from RM128.39 million in a year earlier, supported by resilient demand in core food and beverages (F&B) business which recorded a 5.5 per cent growth and exports. Revenue edged up by […]
Japan’s Joker assailant wanted to “kill lots of people”-police
TOKYO (Reuters) – A drifter who admired the Joker from Batman and dressed as him to carry out a Halloween attack on a Tokyo train “wanted to kill lots of people” and planned his moves over months, buying a knife to use in the internet, police and media said on Tuesday. The stabbing and arson […]
Biden, Indonesia’s Widodo tell Myanmar junta to release prisoners
GLASGOW, Nov 2 — US President Joseph Biden and Indonesian President Joko Widodo called yesterday on the Myanmar military junta to release political prisoners, the White House said. Meeting on the sidelines of the COP26 climate summit in Glasgow, Biden and Widodo also highlighted “freedom of the seas” in the Indo-Pacific region, the White House […]
Queen Elizabeth calls for joint action on climate crisis
LONDON: Queen Elizabeth II on Monday appealed to world leaders to work together in “common cause” against climate change to “solve the most insurmountable problems.” The statement, delivered in a video message to the COP-26 conference in Glasgow came after a day of speeches from world leaders warning of the urgency of the crisis. “If […]
India sets target of ‘net zero’ carbon emissions by 2070
NEW DELHI: India has set a target of “net zero” carbon emissions by 2070 as part of world efforts to fight global warming. It was one of five pledges made by Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi while speaking at the United Nations climate summit in Glasgow, Britain, on Monday. The other goals of the world’s […]
Floods: 685 people at relief centres in Kedah, Melaka
KUALA LUMPUR: A total of 685 people were at flood relief centres (PPS) in Kedah and Melaka this morning following heavy rains that hit the two states yesterday. Kedah Civil Defence Force (APM) Disaster Management Committee Secretariat chief Mejar (PA) Mohd Muaz Mohd Yusof said the number of flood victims in Kedah as of 8 […]
Deepavali festive cheer in the air
KUANTAN: The much-awaited temple visits with loved ones decked in colourful traditional attire to offer prayers on Deepavali morning is set to return this year. After a muted celebration last year due to the Covid-19 pandemic and movement control order restrictions, the Indian community can look forward to their usual gatherings with relatives and friends., […]
