Tokyo Olympic Spectator Cap Set At 10,000 People Per Venue

KUALA LUMPUR, June 22 (NNN-Bernama) — The number of spectators for the 2020 Tokyo Olympics, scheduled to begin on July 23, will be capped at 50 per cent of venue capacity, up to a maximum of 10,000 people per venue, the International Olympic Committee (IOC) said Monday. Students under the…

Unlikely Malaysia Will Establish Ties With Israel For Now – Academician

KUALA LUMPUR, June 21 (NNN-Bernama) — It is very unlikely for Malaysia to establish any formal relation with Israel so long the regime does not change its policy and recognise the sovereignty of the Palestine state, an academician said. Prof Dr Azizuddin Mohd Sani from School of International Studies, Universiti…

M’sian mRNA Vaccine Against Covid-19 Under Development

PUTRAJAYA, June 21 (NNN-Bernama) – Malaysia is developing a vaccine to protect against COVID-19 using the messenger ribonucleic acid (mRNA) technology. Health Minister, Dr Adham Baba, said in a joint press conference with National COVID-19 Immunisation Programme Coordinating Minister, Khairy Jamaluddin, Monday that the Malaysian Institute for Medical Research (IMR)…

Egypt To Cooperate In Channeling Malaysia’s Humanitarian, Medical Assistance To Gaza

KUALA LUMPUR, June 21 (NNN-Bernama) — Egypt and Malaysia will cooperate in channelling Malaysia’s humanitarian and medical assistance, including from non-governmental organisation (NGOs) to Palestinians in Gaza through the Rafah Border Crossing. Foreign Minister Hishammuddin Hussein said the matter was discussed with his Egyptian counterpart Sameh Hassan Shoukry in Cairo…

Thailand Defends Decision To Abstain From Voting For UNGA Resolution On Myanmar

BANGKOK, June 21 (NNN-Bernama) — Thailand abstained from voting on a United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) resolution on the Situation in Myanmar on June 18, saying the resolution did not take into account the historical complexities and the situation on the ground. Thailand ‘s Foreign Ministry spokesman Tanee Sangrat said…

Malaysia And Egypt To Promote Sustained Post COVID-19 Pandemic Recovery

KUALA LUMPUR, June 21 (NNN-Bernama) — Malaysia and Egypt have agreed to collaborate in promoting a sustained post COVID-19 pandemic recovery, specifically on vaccine cooperation. Foreign Minister Hishammuddin Hussein said that an area of interest to Malaysia is Egypt’s production of Sinovac vaccines locally for domestic use and for export…

Completion Of RM7.33 Bln Investments Projects Reflects Investors’ Confidence In Iskandar Malaysia

JOHOR BAHRU, June 21 (NNN-Bernama) — Iskandar Malaysia saw the completion of investment projects worth RM7.33 billion between January to April this year, reflecting a positive indication that the economic corridor still retained the trust of the investors. Iskandar Regional Development Authority (IRDA) Chief Executive Ismail Ibrahim said 20 per…

Analysis: Challenges Abound But Herd Immunity Still Possible

KUALA LUMPUR, June 21 (NNN-Bernama) – In these COVID-19 times, herd immunity has become this buzzword that signals freedom, normalcy and safety all in one. Malaysia is set to focus solely on herd immunity within a few weeks once vaccinations for the general public begin under its National COVID-19 Immunisation…

Movement Restriction MCO 3.0 In Malaysia Extended Until June 28 – Senior Minister

KUALA LUMPUR, June 11 (NNN-Bernama) — The third Movement Control Order (MCO 3.0) scheduled to end this Monday has been extended for another two weeks until June 28, following the high number of daily COVID-19 cases. Senior Minister (Security Cluster) Ismail Sabri Yaakob said this was decided in the National…

Industrial Production Index Jumps 50.1 Pct In April Due To Low Base Effect — MIDF Amanah

KUALA LUMPUR, June 11 (NNN-Bernama) — The growth in the Industrial Production Index (IPI) for April 2021 which accelerated to 50.1 per cent year-on-year (y-o-y) was due to the low base effect, underpinned by the double-digit growth in all sectors, said MIDF Amanah Investment Bank Bhd. The bank said although…