Malaysia´s aerospace industry now “more mature ” in product supplies – MAIA president

PARIS, June 23 (NNN-Bernama) — Malaysia’s pioneering leader in the aerospace sector Datuk Naguib Mohd Nor, who is also the president of Malaysian Aerospace Industry Association (MAIA) avers that the country’s role in the global aerospace supply chain has become “more mature.” Malaysian aerospace companies according to him, who run…

Thai PM Prayuth officially opens 34th ASEAN Summit

BANGKOK, June 23 (NNN-Bernama) – Malaysian Prime Minister Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad Sunday attended the opening of the 34th ASEAN Summit where the ASEAN chairman, Thailand Prime Minister Gen Prayuth Chan o-cha, laid out his vision for the 10-nation regional grouping. In his opening statement, carrying the theme ‘Advancing Partnership…

Istanbul votes for mayor in rerun seen as test for Erdogan’s party

ANKARA, June 23 (NNN-ANADOLU)  – Polling started on Sunday for Turkey’s re-run local elections to elect a new mayor for Istanbul. Voting started at 8.00 a.m local time (0500GMT) and will continue through 5.00 p.m. local time (1400GMT) in 31,342 ballot boxes across 39 districts of Istanbul. Ekrem Imamoglu, candidate of the opposition Republican…

Petronas says strong fundamentals remain despite Moody’s downgrade

KUALA LUMPUR, June 22 (NNN-Bernama) — Petroliam Nasional Bhd (Petronas) has asserted that its strong fundamentals remain unchanged despite its credit ratings being downgraded by Moody’s Investors Service. In a statement today, the national oil company said it has consistently maintained a conservative financial policy and healthy net cash balance…

Malaysian company develops first digital business card

KUALA LUMPUR, June 22 (NNN-Bernama) — How many of us keep track of the business cards we receive In this scenario, local information technology company saw the opportunity to transform business cards into a digital platform, where people can now exchange their business profile information on the go, without sacrificing…

Dr Mahathir vows to put house in order before stepping down

KUALA LUMPUR, June 22 (NNN-Bernama) — Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad has vowed not to leave Malaysia in shambles when he eventually steps down as prime minister. The 93-year-old said it was his intention to continue working hard for the country and resolve the problems at hand. “The last thing I…

Government spends nearly RM3.5 million on detained migrants’ food

SERDANG, June 22 (Bernama) — The government spends nearly RM3.5 million a month – or an average RM12 per day, per detainee – to ensure there is adequate food, which is a basic human right, according to Immigration Department director-general, Datuk Khairul Dzaimee Daud. He said there are 14 Immigration…

US: Trump Sanctions More Chinese Tech Companies for ‘Security’

China and U.S Flag. Photo courtesy of Telesur WASHINGTON, June 22 (NNN-TELESUR) -The United States Commerce Department says it’s adding several Chinese high tech companies to its national security “entity list” that bars them from buying U.S. parts without government approval. The department said Friday it will include Sugon, the…

Kim, Xi reach consensus on ‘important issues’ through series of summits

SEOUL, June 22 (NNN-Yonhap) — Chinese President Xi Jinping and North Korean leader Kim Jong-un have said that they reached a consensus on “important issues” through their five summits since last year, Pyongyang’s state media reported Saturday. They made the remarks during a luncheon hosted by Kim on Friday, the…

Trump confirms military retaliation against Iran called off last minute

WASHINGTON, June 22 (NNN-Xinhua) — U.S. President Donald Trump Friday confirmed that he authorized the military strikes against Iran in retaliation for downing a U.S. military drone but called off the operations 10 minutes before they were to be implemented. “We were cocked & loaded to retaliate last night on…