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The Sun
13 hours ago
- Business
- The Sun
SST scope expansion a boost to national pineapple industry
JOHOR BAHRU: The Malaysian Pineapple Industry Board (LPNM) is optimistic that the reviewed and expanded Sales and Service Tax (SST), which comes into effect on July 1, 2025, will positively impact the growth of the national pineapple industry. Its chairman, Sheikh Umar Bagharib Ali, said the initiative will not only increase national revenue but also create vast opportunities for the development and strengthening of the local fruit industry, particularly pineapples. He said that as one of the country's main fruit commodities, pineapples have great potential, and the board foresees several positive effects that will support the industry's growth. 'This initiative can increase demand for local pineapples such as the MD2 variety, thus allowing farmers and local entrepreneurs to expand cultivation areas and boost their production. 'Additionally, the higher demand will have a positive impact on farm and market prices of pineapples, thereby improving returns for small-scale growers, young agropreneurs, and agricultural cooperatives actively involved in the sector,' he said in a statement today. Sheikh Umar added that the move will also stimulate downstream sectors such as pineapple juice processing, snack products, and pineapple-based cosmetics, which will not only create job opportunities but also add export value for the country. 'Increased demand is expected to attract new investments in smart farming technologies, collection centres, packaging, as well as more efficient logistics and distribution systems, especially in major production areas like Johor, Pahang, Sarawak, and Sabah. 'This is because the SST expansion on imported fruits indirectly places local pineapples in a more competitive position in terms of price and quality,' he said. Sheikh Umar noted that support for national food security will contribute to long-term goals of reducing dependence on food imports and improving self-sufficiency levels in the fruit sector. 'The effects of this SST expansion will not significantly impact imported fruit traders. 'The country's improving economic conditions will also benefit them over the longer term,' he said. On Monday (June 9), the government announced a targeted review of the Sales Tax rate and the expansion of the Service Tax scope, set to take effect on July 1, 2025. The Sales Tax rate remains unchanged for essential goods, while non-essential items will be taxed at either 5 per cent or 10 per cent, subject to discretion.
The Sun
13 hours ago
- Business
- The Sun
LPNM: SST expansion to boost pineapple industry growth
JOHOR BAHRU: The Malaysian Pineapple Industry Board (LPNM) is optimistic that the reviewed and expanded Sales and Service Tax (SST), which comes into effect on July 1, 2025, will positively impact the growth of the national pineapple industry. Its chairman, Sheikh Umar Bagharib Ali, said the initiative will not only increase national revenue but also create vast opportunities for the development and strengthening of the local fruit industry, particularly pineapples. He said that as one of the country's main fruit commodities, pineapples have great potential, and the board foresees several positive effects that will support the industry's growth. 'This initiative can increase demand for local pineapples such as the MD2 variety, thus allowing farmers and local entrepreneurs to expand cultivation areas and boost their production. 'Additionally, the higher demand will have a positive impact on farm and market prices of pineapples, thereby improving returns for small-scale growers, young agropreneurs, and agricultural cooperatives actively involved in the sector,' he said in a statement today. Sheikh Umar added that the move will also stimulate downstream sectors such as pineapple juice processing, snack products, and pineapple-based cosmetics, which will not only create job opportunities but also add export value for the country. 'Increased demand is expected to attract new investments in smart farming technologies, collection centres, packaging, as well as more efficient logistics and distribution systems, especially in major production areas like Johor, Pahang, Sarawak, and Sabah. 'This is because the SST expansion on imported fruits indirectly places local pineapples in a more competitive position in terms of price and quality,' he said. Sheikh Umar noted that support for national food security will contribute to long-term goals of reducing dependence on food imports and improving self-sufficiency levels in the fruit sector. 'The effects of this SST expansion will not significantly impact imported fruit traders. 'The country's improving economic conditions will also benefit them over the longer term,' he said. On Monday (June 9), the government announced a targeted review of the Sales Tax rate and the expansion of the Service Tax scope, set to take effect on July 1, 2025. The Sales Tax rate remains unchanged for essential goods, while non-essential items will be taxed at either 5 per cent or 10 per cent, subject to discretion.
Yahoo
2 days ago
- Sport
- Yahoo
Potential Matchups Spark Debate: Nurmagomedov vs. O'Malley, Sandhagen vs. Merab
Potential Matchups Spark Debate: Nurmagomedov vs. O'Malley, Sandhagen vs. Merab originally appeared on Athlon Sports. UFC 316 saw the continuation of a dominant title reign for Merab Dvalishvili, who dispatched of the challenger and former bantamweight champion Sean O'Malley with a rare north-south Ezekiel choke. With his first finish since 2021, Dvalishvili is undoubtedly the king of the division. Now that the dust has settled, the division is ripe for new potential matchups that will bring fireworks to the deepest division in the UFC. Advertisement The UFC bantamweight division is heating up, and former UFC flyweight champion Demetrious "Mighty Mouse" Johnson has weighed in on the brewing debates. UFC CEO Dana WhitePhoto by Jeff Bottari/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images On The Mighty Guru show, the MMA legend laid out his ideal scenarios for the 135-pound title picture, emphasizing the need for fresh contenders and solid matchmaking. 'You can do Umar [Nurmagomedov] versus Sean O'Malley when Sean's ready to come back; that'll be a banger fight,' Johnson said, highlighting the fan-friendly potential of a clash between the rising Dagestani star and the flashy former champ. Both O'Malley and Nurmagomedov are coming off of failed title challenges against the current reigning champion, so a match between these two could rebuild both of their resumes with a high-profile win, keeping them around the top of the rankings. Advertisement With O'Malley now on a two-fight skid, Johnson's suggestion of booking him against Umar would allow Cory Sandhagen to step into a title eliminator or even a direct shot at Merab When bringing up Sandhagen, Johnson questioned the UFC's recent tendency to grant title shots off losses, arguing, 'Why not just give Merab vs. Cory? Have Umar fight Sean or Umar fight somebody else to let those guys [earn it]... stop giving title fights off of a loss, how about that?' Sandhagen, who recently rebounded with a technical submission win over former UFC flyweight champion Deiveson Figueiredo, has long been a top contender with a stellar resume but has yet to challenge for the undisputed belt. Sandhagen's case for a title shot is bolstered by his recent performances, including wins over Rob Font and Marlon "Chito" Vera. Despite a close loss to Umar in a title eliminator last year, "The Sandman" has consistently faced the division's toughest competition. Advertisement Merab, for his part, seems open to all challenges. After his latest title defense at UFC 316, he called out Sandhagen as the most deserving contender. "He's a new style and we know there is no MMA math,' said Dvalishvili in an interview with Ariel Helwani for Uncrowned. 'The style makes the fight, and Cory, he's a different style. It will be a test for me." Related: UFC Fighter's Brain Tumor Made Weight Cut Impossible, Now Promotion May Cut Her After Third Consecutive Loss Related: UFC 316 Nearly Derailed by Chaos as Crowd Barrier Collapses During Championship Walkout (Video) This story was originally reported by Athlon Sports on Jun 10, 2025, where it first appeared.
Focus Malaysia
6 days ago
- Business
- Focus Malaysia
China fried chicken, burger franchise AllAce going places in Malaysia – 65 outlets and counting
THE rise and rise of Chinese fast-food brands and cafes which are seemingly sprouting up overnight like wild mushrooms has certainly caught the eye of many. The latest to make inroads into Malaysia is AllAce Burger & Chicken (formerly Wallace). In just a short space of time, the franchise has opened 65 outlets across Malaysia. Allace (dulu Wallace) ni aku panggil Mixue version ayam goreng haha. Murah. Business model yg brilliant. Execution pun laju. Dalam 18 bulan, AllAce ni dah bukak 65 outlets kat Malaysia 🤯 Ini cerita AllAce: — Umar (@umarmaggi) June 4, 2025 The chain's rapid expansion grabbed the attention of digital creator Umar (@umarmaggi) who exclaimed on X that it had a brilliant business model. The co-founder of Mokky's Pizza further exclaimed that the affordability of its items has fuelled its fast growth. The poster started by giving a brief over view of the company by highlighting that the business which was founded by the Hua siblings in 2000 has over 20,000 outlets in China. Towards end-2023, the company– then known as Wallace – established its first outlet outside China in Bandar Sungai Long, Selangor. This was quickly followed with another outlet in Setapak, Kuala Lumpur. In just 18 months, the chain now operates 65 outlets with a re-branding exercise to better chime with the local market. Already, 15 outlets have been certified halal with the rest underway. Displaying solid operational backend, the brand opened 25 more outlets in April of this year alone. This is when the poster went on to highlight the business model which was different from other brands. Key to the model's success was giving staff a share in the business which ensures better employee performance. Such business model which departed from the norm of relying on bank borrowings has enabled AllAce to scale faster than its competitors though the poster is unsure if the same model is applied in Malaysia. The super lowball pricing was also highlighted as a reason for its success – RM19 for a whole fried chicken was astounding value. Though the price is now RM25, it is very affordable, according to Umar. This allowed the brand to position itself as a 'budget-friendly sharing meal brand'. Assuming each outlet brought in RM90,000 in profits a month, this works out to be close to RM6 mil/month from all its outlets! Undeniably, the key to AllAce successfully penetrating the Malaysian market was obtaining halal certification which will allow it to market to a much larger demographic. Fast, focused, frugal and scalable – those were the main factors behind their rapid expansion. Of course, there were plenty of comments on the taste of AllAce products but suffice to say, most were down to individual preferences. It does not detract from the fact the brand has managed to conquer a large slice of the fast food landscape in just a short space of time. Perhaps local franchises such as DarSa Fried Chicken can learn a thing or two from it. Not with regard to taste but to business models and operational know-how. If local companies don't buck up, they are liable to be swallowed up wholesale by these fast-growing brands. Time to toughen up and face the competition. – June 6, 2025
Mint
04-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Mint
Who killed Pakistani TikTok star Sana Yousuf? Teen shot dead for rejecting suspect's 'offers of friendship'
After 17-year-old Pakistani TikTok star Sana Yousuf was shot dead at her Islamabad residence on Monday, a man was arrested in Faisalabad in eastern Punjab province for allegedly killing her. The accused, identified as 22-year-old Umar Hayat, also a social media content creator, was arrested on Tuesday by the Islamabad Police and was produced in court on Wednesday. Umar is accused of shooting Sana Yousuf, who had more than one million followers on social media, after she rejected his offer of friendship. The murder in Pakistan's capital city has sparked widespread outrage across the globe. According to TV footage, Umar, with his face covered, was brought to court, where police requested additional time to complete their investigation and file formal murder charges. The judge ordered that Umar be presented again on June 18 for pretrial proceedings. Syed Ali Nasir Rizvi, Islamabad's Inspector General of Police (IGP), told a media briefing on Tuesday: 'The accused is a 22-year-old unemployed man who repeatedly attempted to contact the victim. Upon her refusal to respond, he committed the murder.' The suspect took Yousuf's phone with him to 'destroy evidence'. But police had seized her phone as well as the murder weapon from the suspect, Rizvi added. The suspect and Yousuf had known each other for one year. He had travelled to Islamabad between May 28 and 29 to wish Yousuf well on her birthday, but the two could not meet, for unspecified reasons, Dawn reported, citing sources. Authorities told BBC that they believe Umar Hayat murdered Yousaf at her home in Islamabad on Monday after she rejected what they called his "offers of friendship". He allegedly also repeatedly tried, and failed, to meet her. Sana originally hailed from the northern region of Chitral in Pakistan's Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province. Through her videos, she promoted traditional Chitrali music and dress and advocated for girls' education. Hours before Sana Yousuf was killed, she had posted a photo celebrating her birthday with friends. According to The Express Tribune, Sana was shot at close range by an unidentified assailant who reportedly entered her home and opened fire before fleeing the scene. The report, citing police sources, stated: "The killer reportedly entered the house and opened fire before fleeing the scene."
