Several More Party Leaders Granted Audience By Malaysian King

KUALA LUMPUR, June 10 (NNN-Bernama) — Several more leaders of political parties were granted separate audiences by Malaysian King Yang di-Pertuan Agong Al-Sultan Abdullah Ri’ayatuddin Al-Mustafa Billah Shah at Istana Negara (national palace) here Thursday. PAS deputy president Tuan Ibrahim Tuan Man, who is also Environment and Water Minister, was…

Matrade Introduces Additional Market Development Grant Measures To Assist SMEs

KUALA LUMPUR, June 10 (NNN-Bernama) — Malaysia External Trade Development Corporation (Matrade) has announced additional initiatives under the Market Development Grant (MDG) to ensure Malaysian exporters remain resilient and can sustain themselves amidst the COVID-19 pandemic. In a statement Thursday, Matrade chief executive officer Mohd Mustafa Abdul Aziz said the…

COVID: 1,220,939 Individuals Fully Vaccinated As At June 9 – Health Minister

KUALA LUMPUR, June 10 (NNN-Bernama) — A total of 1,220,939 individuals have received both doses of vaccination under the National COVID-19 Immunisation Programme as at Wednesday, said Health Minister Dr Adham Baba. According to a posting on his Twitter account, 2,724,048 individuals had received the first dose, bringing the total…

Special Meeting Of Malay Rulers At Istana Negara On June 16

KUALA LUMPUR, June 9 (NNN-Bernama) — A Special Meeting of Malay Rulers will be held at Istana Negara (national palace) on June 16. Comptroller of the Royal Household of Istana Negara Ahmad Fadil Shamsuddin said the meeting, to be held upon the consent from the Malaysian King Yang di-Pertuan Agong…

Malaysia Needs To Transform Into A Creative-Base Economy

KUALA LUMPUR, June 9 (NNN-Bernama) — It is time for captains of the industry, as well as policy makers from the private and public sectors to take a stand and work towards transforming Malaysia into a creative-base economy from a resource-base. In a statement Wednesday, the BRICS-ASEAN Chamber of Commerce…

Vaccination Programme; Indonesia Earns WHO’s Praise

JAKARTA, June 9 (NNN-Bernama) — The World Health Organisation (WHO) has commended Indonesia’s commitment to expediting and optimizing its national vaccination program as part of the endeavors to end the COVID-19 pandemic. According to WHO Immunization Officer for Indonesia, Olivi Silalahi, Indonesia is one of the countries with successful vaccination…

Media Personnel Heave A Sigh Of Relief After Being Vaccinated Today

KUALA LUMPUR, June 9 (NNN-Bernama) — Media practitioners are finally being vaccinated! The hashtag #CucukMyPress campaign came to fruition after the first group of media personnel received the first dose of the COVID-19 vaccine, starting today. Despite facing the risk of infection that has resulted in several media personnel testing…

Malaysian Political Leaders Take Turns Meeting With The King

KUALA LUMPUR, June 9 (NNN-Bernama) — Political leaders are taking turns to have an audience with the Malaysian King Yang di-Pertuan Agong Al-Sultan Abdullah Ri’ayatuddin Al-Mustafa Billah Shah at Istana Negara (national palace) here Wednesday. Prime Minister Muhyiddin Yassin was the first to be granted an audience at 8 am…

Malaysia’s Trade Deficit In Services Hit Record RM47.4 Bln In 2020

KUALA LUMPUR, June 9 (NNN-Bernama) — Malaysia’s trade deficit in services increased to RM47.4 billion in 2020, the highest deficit ever recorded, owing to the unprecedented COVID-19 pandemic that has significantly restrained economic activities globally. The Department of Statistics Malaysia (DOSM) said total trade in services amounted to RM232.7 billion,…

US Embassy Hosts Virtual Send-Off Ceremony For Two M’sians Accepted Into US Service Academies

KUALA LUMPUR, June 9 (NNN-Bernama) — The US Embassy in Kuala Lumpur had hosted a virtual send-off ceremony for two Malaysian cadets who have been accepted to continue their studies at two prestigious US service academies. The ceremony, held Wednesday, were attended by US Ambassador to Malaysia Brian D. McFeeters…