Malaysia Condemns Israeli Airstrikes On Gaza Strip – PM Muhyiddin

KUALA LUMPUR, May 11 (NNN-Bernama) — Malaysia strongly condemns the airstrikes launched by the Israeli regime on the Gaza Strip Monday which have resulted in deaths and injuries to Palestinians, including children. Prime Minister Muhyiddin Yassin said the attacks in the last days of the holy month of Ramadan were…

Muslims In Malaysia Celebrate Eid-Ul Fitr On Thursday

KUALA LUMPUR, May 11 (NNN-Bernama) — Muslims in Malaysia will celebrate Eid-ul Fitr on Thursday, May 13, Keeper of the Ruler’s Seal Syed Danial Syed Ahmad announced Tuesday night. “In keeping with the command of the Malaysian King Yang di-Pertuan Agong, following the consent of the Rulers, I hereby declare…

Malaysia Open Athletics Championship Postponed

KUALA LUMPUR, 11 Mei (NNN-Bernama) — The Malaysian Athletics Federation (MAF) special meeting today agreed to postpone the Malaysia Open Athletics Championship that was scheduled to take place at Bukit Jalil in June due to the current situation of the COVID-19 pandemic. MAF president S M Muthu said the postponement…

Implementation Of Movement Restriction MCO Nationwide A Right Move – WHO

KUALA LUMPUR, May 11 (NNN-Bernama) — The decision to place Malaysia again under a Movement Control Order (MCO) starting Wednesday until June 7 has been deemed the right move to curb the growing spread of COVID-19 in the country. World Health Organisation (WHO) Representative in Malaysia, Brunei and Singapore Dr…

Malaysia On Track To Achieve 6-7.5 Pct GDP Growth In 2021

KUALA LUMPUR, May 11 (NNN-Bernama) — Malaysia remains on track to achieve the forecast Gross Domestic Product (GDP) growth of between 6.0 per cent and 7.5 per cent in 2021, Bank Negara Malaysia said Tuesday. Governor Nor Shamsiah Mohd Yunus said the growth would be reinforced by the recovery in…

Movement Restriction MCO: Malaysian King Advises People To Stay Home If They Have No Urgent Matters Outside

KUALA LUMPUR, May 11 (NNN-Bernama) — Malaysian King Yang di-Pertuan Agong Al-Sultan Abdullah Ri’ayatuddin Al-Mustafa Billah Shah Tuesday advised the public to stay at home and avoid going out if they have no urgent matters, following the implementation of the nationwide Movement Control Order (MCO) from Wednesday to June 7.…

Ringgit To Remain Exposed To Periods Of Heightened Volatility, Says BNM Governor

KUALA LUMPUR, May 11 (NNN-Bernama) — The ringgit is expected to remain exposed to periods of heightened volatility as uncertainties remain on the momentum of the global and domestic economic recovery, said Bank Negara Malaysia governor Nor Shamsiah Mohd Yunus. She said the local note depreciated by 3.5 per cent…

Malaysia’s Economy Contracts 0.5 Pct In Q1, 2021 Growth Target Remains — BNM Governor

KUALA LUMPUR, May 11 (NNN-Bernama) — The country’s economy recorded a contraction of 0.5 per cent in the first quarter of 2021, a sign of recovery from a decrease of 3.4 per cent in the preceding quarter with improvement seen in all economic sectors. In the first quarter of 2020…

ASEAN Can Facilitate Peace, Stability In Korean Peninsula – Academician

KUALA LUMPUR, May 11 (NNN-Bernama) — The Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) can be a facilitator in efforts to bring North Korea and South Korea back to the negotiation table on matters related to peace and stability in the Korean Peninsula, says academician Dr Geetha Govindasamy. She said ASEAN…

Prospective Pilgrims Advised To Get Ready Should Haj Pilgrimage Be Allowed This Year

KUALA LUMPUR, May 11 (NNN-Bernama) — The Pilgrims Fund Board or Tabung Haji (TH) has advised prospective Malaysian pilgrims to be prepared as the Saudi Arabian government may allow foreign pilgrims to perform the Haj this year. Its executive director Syed Saleh Syed Abdul Rahman said all prospective pilgrims should…