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[NEWS]India raises import tax on Malaysian Palm Oi

Honya — Thu, 05 Sep 2019 13:06:42 +0800

MUMBAI/NEW DELHI (Sept 5): India has raised the tax on refined palm oil from Malaysia to 50% from 45% for six months to curb imports and boost local refining.

The world’s biggest edible oil importer currently imposes a 40% import tax on crude palm oil and 50% on refined palm oils. But since January, shipments of refined palm oils from Malaysia have been taxed at 45%, under an agreement with Malaysia.

This reduced the effective difference in duty between crude palm oil and refined palm oil from Malaysia for Indian refiners to 5.5% from 11%, making overseas buying of refined palm more lucrative.

[LIVE] PM at Singapore parade!

Honya — Fri, 09 Aug 2019 18:58:41 +0800

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Should PKR, DAP pull-out from Coalition gov now?

Honya — Sun, 04 Aug 2019 00:29:01 +0800

Should PKR, DAP pull-out from Coalition gov now?

Maxis Fiber 30Mbps Vs. UNIFI 30Mbps

Honya — Mon, 01 Jul 2019 16:56:37 +0800

Maxis = Unlimited

Unifi = Quota @ 60gb

Fair for Penang! To get their infrastruktur going!

Honya — Fri, 14 Jun 2019 01:19:41 +0800

GEORGE TOWN: Mega projects planned for the state, such as the RM46 billion Penang Transport Master Plan (PTMP) and Penang South Reclamation (PSR), may be modified, scaled down or even reviewed depending on the situation and change in circumstances.

Chief Minister Chow Kon Yeow, however, insisted that both projects would not be scrapped at all cost, despite continuous opposition from various quarters.

Speaking to the New Straits Times in an exclusive interview recently, Chow said this was probably the final opportunity for the state to lay the proposed PTMP projects.

Explaining, he said if the PTMP was implemented 20 to 30 years down the road, imagined how many houses need to be torn down to find the alignment.

“We proposed as much as how the island can support... Nothing more than that.

“Transport mobility, logistics and telecommunication infrastructures are all necessary for any state to move forward. We have travelled to many other places and things that distinguished them from us are these components.

“Having such infrastructures will enable us to face challenges in the future, and more importantly, this is the only one project that the island can afford physically,” he said.

The PTMP project, announced back in 2015, consists of a light rail transit (LRT) system, an undersea tunnel and highways, among others.

To fund the PTMP, the state plans to embark on a massive reclamation to create three man-made islands, with a total land area of 1,800ha.

Elaborating, Chow said there were a lot to be put into the PTMP, in order to finalise the agreement, especially the technical aspects and the design.

Chief Minister Chow Kon Yeow says transport mobility, logistics and telecommunication infrastructures are all necessary for any state to move forward. - NSTP/Danial Saad.

“This is why we have yet to sign the agreement. The cost and the value of the land involved are big issues to be finalised, and even then, it can still throw a spanner into the works if we cannot agree to the terms.

“We are committed to the project but also to good governance. We will still negotiate for the agreement where we want to put the dot in the 'I' and also the cross in the 'T'.

“I do not see calling off the project at this juncture but can come up with compromise.

“Also, we have yet to get approval for the LRT, and once we get it, we can decide which system to use. It is still very open and we will also look at cost saving aspects,” he said.

Chow expects the approvals for components in the PTMP to be obtained within this year and works to begin within a year.

He explained that the LRT and PSR should start together or better still for the reclamation to go ahead first as it is the funding model.

Chow, however, stressed that the intention of the reclamation was not solely to fund the PTMP but the lands, to be reclaimed, are necessary for future developments, for the next 30 to 50 years.

“The reclamation will take about 15 years to complete. Along the line, if there are any changes in circumstances, such as federal funding, it can be reviewed,” he added.

Video Siapa?

Honya — Tue, 11 Jun 2019 17:57:10 +0800

Video siapa?

Renowned Hong Kong eatery comes to EkoCheras!

Honya — Thu, 30 May 2019 12:54:39 +0800

Renowned Hong Kong eatery comes to Malaysia

EKOVEST Bhd’s flagship mixed development project, EkoCheras Mall, is now home to Michelin-starred Hong Kong restaurant Xin Dau Ji (XDJ), which specialises in seafood and traditional Chinese cuisine.

The XDJ restaurant, which is housed under Ekovest’s wholly-owned subsidiary, Duke Dinings Sdn Bhd, is located at the shopping mall’s lower ground floor.

The restaurant marks a major milestone for Duke Dinings, Ekovest’s food and beverage (F&B) division.

The restaurant was officially opened by Malaysia’s special envoy to China Tan Kok Wai and Kepong MP Lim Lip Eng.

(From second left) Jong, Ekovest Bhd executive director Lim Chen Herng, Ekovest executive chairman Tan Sri Lim Kang Hoo, Tan, Lim Lip Eng and Chou at a ribbon-cutting ceremony to mark the official opening of Xin Dau Ji restaurant at EkoCheras Mall.

“We are pleased to introduce this established brand to Malaysia, which is also a first in South-East Asia,” said Duke Dinings Sdn Bhd group director Jong Wei Wei.

“As Malaysia’s F&B sector is booming, it is our intention to fill the gap in the market for affordable lifestyle-driven dining concepts and XDJ fits well with this objective.

“As a subsidiary of Ekovest, we hope to create synergistic benefits and complement the businesses of the group.

“The entry of XDJ to EkoCheras Mall will enhance the overall retail experience for our shoppers.”

Jong said demand for quality dishes, especially those made by Michelin Guide restaurants, was becoming increasingly popular.

“As an F&B retailer, we wish to capitalise on this increasing demand,” she said.

XDJ representative Jonathan Chou said, “To be recognised by the prestigious Michelin Guide is a tremendous motivation and affirmation for the entire team at XDJ.

“It is our vision to make every dining experience at XDJ truly exceptional and memorable.”

XDJ, one of Hong Kong’s most famous brands, was established in 1972 with a focus on quality and classic nostalgic Chinese dishes.

In 2014, XDJ was invited to become a supplier of authentic Hong Kong-style food to Cathay Dragon (on flights to Beijing and Shanghai).

In 2016, XDJ worked with Royal Caribbean International Cruises to provide their classic signature dishes for passengers.

EkoCheras Mall has a gross development value of RM2.1bil and is located on a 4.8ha freehold land.

It is easily accessible via Jalan Cheras, Middle Ring Road II, East-West Link, Grand Saga Highway and the Silk Highway.

The mall is part of an integrated development with more than 1,500 units of condominium and serviced apartments as well as hotels and offices.

The 1 million sq ft of retail space will create a wealth of shopping, F&B and entertainment options, provide job opportunities as well as improve the economic aspects of the surrounding area.

PJ SS2 eatery offers Huawei users discount!

Honya — Sun, 26 May 2019 11:10:23 +0800

PETALING JAYA (May 24): It looks like even city folk here are showing their support for Chinese tech titan Huawei in its struggle with the might of the Americans.

TNR by Sean & Angie restaurant in SS2 here is offering diners a 20% discount “on their entire bill from May 27 to May 29”, reported the Malay Mail today.

Washington last week issued a ban on US companies from doing business with Huawei, which included Google revoking the Chinese company’s Android license.

TNR by Sean & Angie owners Angie Taweepan Chantowatha and husband Sean Ong told the news portal today that the ban was unjust.

“We feel it’s not fair on consumers because consumers should always have a choice,” Angie said.

The restaurant’s Facebook and Instagram postings also called on diners to “Show your Huawei power”, which also offered the 20% discount.

[Youtube] 2nd/3rd, Generation Australian Chinese!

Honya — Thu, 23 May 2019 14:20:11 +0800

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Coway water purification good?

Honya — Wed, 22 May 2019 15:25:48 +0800

Knows lah our water from pipe is shitty max!
Coway water purification good?

Top 3, Most Spoken Languages In The World!

Honya — Wed, 22 May 2019 12:14:20 +0800

Top 3 Languages

When tallied according to number of native speakers only, these are the most spoken languages in the world.

1. Chinese

Numbers vary widely — Ethnologue puts the number of native speakers at almost 1.2 billion native speakers, roughly a billion of whom speak Mandarin — but there’s no doubt it’s the most spoken language in the world. If you wish to learn a language that one in six people in the world speak, this is the one for you. Seeing as Chinese is a tonal language that uses thousands of logograms, it will certainly keep you busy.

2. Spanish

If we were only to look at native speakers, Spanish has its nose in front of English with about 400 million speakers. If you want a language that will open up whole continents to you, Spanish is your best bet. As with all the languages on this list, the politics of language and associated identity are highly disputed: ask Catalan or Quechua speakers if Spanish is their local tongue and you will get a very different answer. But it is certainly the primary language of most of South and Central America, Spain, and, ahem, large swathes of the US.

3. English

If you’re reading this article, you may be one of the 360 million-odd native English speakers, or one of the half a billion people who speak it as a second language. This indicates the remarkable success of English as the lingua franca of business, travel and international relations. The relative ease with which English can be picked up (especially compared with Chinese) and the pervasive soft power of US culture means that English will continue to dominate the world stage for the foreseeable future. For some, English is still synonymous with opportunity and a better quality of life.

Tallest Skybar in Bangkok!

Honya — Tue, 21 May 2019 16:03:47 +0800

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