Palestinian Affairs Unit Being Set Up At Malaysian Embassy In Jordan

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 21 (NNN-Bernama) — Malaysia is in the final process of setting up a Palestinian Affairs Unit at the Malaysian Embassy in Amman, Jordan in the effort to strengthen bilateral relations between Malaysia and Palestine. Malaysia’s Deputy Foreign Minister Kamarudin Jaffar said apart from strengthening bilateral relations, the…

80 Per Cent Of Malaysian Adult Population Fully Vaccinated, Announces PM

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 21 (NNN-Bernama) — Malaysia today reached the target of fully vaccinating 80 per cent of its adult population against COVID-19, a feat that Prime Minister Ismail Sabri Yaakob hailed as “a success of us all (Malaysians)”. “Congratulations! Malaysia has fully vaccinated 80 per cent of its adult…

Cost Of Performing Haj To Increase Due To Inflation, Saudi Arabia’s Regulations

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 21 (NNN-Bernama) — The cost of performing the Haj is expected to increase due to the inflation rate as well as the latest regulations which have been set by the Saudi Arabian government, especially following the introduction of the standard operating procedures (SOPs) amid the COVID-19 pandemic.…

Higher Daily COVID-19 Positive Cases Tuesday – Health DG

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 21 (NNN-Bernama) — COVID-19 infections in Malaysia rose to 15,759 cases today after reporting a declining trend for five days with 14,345 cases yesterday. Health director-general Dr Noor Hisham Abdullah in a post on his Twitter account said Sarawak logged the highest new cases today with 3,732…

Malaysia Monitoring Developments In Afghanistan Before Deciding On Ties – Foreign Minister

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 21 (NNN-Bernama) — Malaysia is taking a cautious stand and is monitoring the latest developments in Afghanistan following the takeover of Kabul by the Taliban last Aug 15, before deciding on the recognition for the interim government, said Foreign Minister Saifuddin Abdullah. He noted so far the…

Malaysia Committed To Ratifying RCEP By December 2021 — Senior Minister

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 21 (NNN-Bernama) — Malaysia has given its commitment to complete the Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership (RCEP) ratification process by mid-December this year. Senior Minister and International Trade and Development Minister Mohamed Azmin Ali said the ratification process is pursuant to the agreement signed by 15 countries, comprising…

COVID: Almost 80 Per Cent Of Malaysia’s Adult Population Fully Vaccinated As Of Monday

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 21 (NNN-Bernama) — A total of 18,648,795 individuals or 79.6 per cent of the country’s adult population are fully vaccinated against COVID-19 as of Monday, according to the COVIDNOW portal. At the same time, 22,097,565 individuals or 93.1 per cent of the adult population have received at…

Daily COVID-19 Cases On A Downward Trend – Health D-G

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 20 (NNN-Bernama) — The number of daily COVID-19 cases in Malaysia has continued its declining trend, as 14,345 cases were recorded today compared to 14,954 cases yesterday. Health director-general Dr Noor Hisham Abdullah in a post on his Twitter account said that Sarawak recorded the highest number…

Former Singapore National Footballer “Mat Noh” Dies

SINGAPORE, Sept 20 (NNN-Bernama) — Former Singapore national footballer Mohamed Noh Hussein died today after suffering a heart attack on Sunday morning. In its Facebook update, Football Association of Singapore (FAS) said it is deeply saddened to hear about the passing of 67-year old former Lion team member. Known affectionately…

COVID-19 Immunisation Programme For Adolescents Kicks Off Today

PUTRAJAYA, Sept 20 (NNN-Bernama) — The National COVID-19 Immunisation Programme (PICK) for Adolescents officially kicked off today targeting the involvement of 3.2 million teenagers aged 12 to 17, said Health Minister Khairy Jamaluddin. He said the programme would be carried out through several methods such as outreach to schools or…