MED´s Redzuan to visit Manama, Sarajevo

Datuk Seri Mohd Redzuan Md Yusof. Photo courtesy of Bernama KUALA LUMPUR, April 14 (NNN- Bernama) — Minister of Entrepreneur Development, Datuk Seri Mohd Redzuan Md Yusof, will undertake a working visit to Manama, Bahrain on April 14-16 2019, and Sarajevo, Bosnia and Herzegovina from April 16-21, 2019. These are…

100 years on, UK ‘must apologize’ for massacre in India

CHANDIGARH, India, April 14 (NNN-ANADOLU) – Although British Prime Minister Theresa May has expressed “regret” over 1919 massacre by British troops in India, many in the South Asian country wait for an official apology from the British authorities. “There is a sentiment among people that British authorities should tender an…

Indonesia: Opposition vows to support gender-based laws, economic policy

Joko Widodo-Ma’ruf Amin and Prabowo Subianto-Sandiaga Uno pairs after the fifth presidential debate at Sultan Hotel, Jakarta, Saturday evening. Photo courtesy of ANTARA FOTO/WAHYU PUTRO A) JAKARTA, April 14 – (NNN-ANTARA) – Indonesia Presidential candidate number 02 Prabowo Subianto and his running mate Sandiaga Uno vowed to support the gender-based…

Two critical in Melbourne shooting outside nightclub

SYDNEY, April 14 (NNN-AGENCIES) – Two people are fighting for their lives after a shooting outside a Melbourne nightclub, police said Sunday (Apr 14), amid a spate of gun violence in Australia’s second-largest city. Police said four men were taken to hospital – two in a critical condition – after…

EU countries to take in 64 shipbound migrants

VALLETTA, April 14 (NNN – ANADOLU) – Four EU countries will take in a group of migrants who have now been stranded in the Mediterranean for more than 10 days, the government of the island nation of Malta announced on Saturday. “All 64 migrants onboard Alan Kurdi [ship] will be…

Ilhan Omar hits back at Trump over 9/11 tweet attack

US Muslim lawmaker Ilhan Omar (pic) says no one ‘can threaten’ her ‘unwavering love for America. Photo courtesy of Anadolu’ WASHINGTON, April 14 (NNN-ANADOLU) – Democratic Congresswoman Ilhan Omar on Saturday issued a series of tweets to address a row after U.S. President Donald Trump posted an edited video on…

China-Europe train services on the rise

ZHENGZHOU, April 13 (NNN-Bernama) — China-Europe trains made 234 trips departing from or arriving in the city of Zhengzhou, capital of Henan Province, during the Jan.-March period, up 95 per cent from last year. China’s Xinhua news agency said Saturday that freight carried by the trains totalled 110,300 tonnes, with…

India election: Young women in AMU want secular govt

Women taking selfie outside the AMU women’s college in Aligarh. The college has around 3000 women who are first time voters. Aligarh goes on polls on April 18. Photo courtesy of PTI Photo NEW DEHLI, April 13 – (NNN-PTI) – Their head scarves may announce their identity but many women…

Petronas confirms explosion at Pengerang, says fire contained

KUALA LUMPUR, April 13 (NNN- Bernama) — The fire and explosion at the Petronas Refinery and Petrochemical Integrated Development (RAPID) site in Pengerang, Johor, earlier today has not impacted Dialog Group Bhd’s operations.  The company said the incident at RAPID, which neighbours its Pengerang Deepwater Terminals, had not impacted the…

‘In pursuant of Malaysia Agreement 1963’ phrase not needed in Amendment Bill – Liew

https://youtu.be/ixHuyasiC4Y PUTRAJAYA, April 13 (NNN-Bernama) — The phrase ‘in pursuant of Malaysia Agreement 1963’, proposed by the Parti Gabungan Sarawak (GPS), need not be included in the Federal Constitution (Amendment) Bill 2019 to restore Sabah and Sarawak’s status as equal partners to the Peninsular as it was clearly stated in…