Malaysia’s Trade Mission To South Korea, Japan Sees RM986.15 Mln Export-Related Transactions

KUALA LUMPUR, April 26 (NNN-Bernama) — Malaysia’s first trade and investment mission to South Korea and Japan amidst the pandemic and global challenges has generated export-related transactions worth RM986.15 million. During the six-day mission which ended on April 6, a series of business discussions on sourcing of products and services…

Positive LI Shows Malaysia’s Economic Prospect Remains Upbeat, Says MIDF

KUALA LUMPUR, April 26 (NNN-Bernama) — Malaysia’s economic outlook is expected to continue recovering, as suggested by the country’s Leading Index (LI) which continued to indicate that the country’s near-term economic prospect remains upbeat, said MIDF Amanah Investment Bank Bhd. The LI is a predictive tool used to anticipate economic…

Foreign Selling Accelerates To RM490.3 Mln Last Week

KUALA LUMPUR, April 26 (NNN-Bernama) — Selling activity gained pace last week as foreign investors disposed of RM490.3 million net of local equities compared to RM235.2 million net in the week before, said Bank Islam Malaysia Bhd economist Adam Mohamed Rahim. He noted that foreign investors started the week by…

MPIC In Midst Of Developing New Variety Of Oil Palm Tree

KLUANG (Johor, Malaysia) April 26 (NNN-Bernama) — The Ministry of Plantation Industries and Commodities (MPIC) through the Malaysian Palm Oil Board (MPOB) is in the midst of producing a new variety of oil palm tree that will grow up to 20ft only to facilitate crop harvesting. Its Deputy Minister Dr…

Submarine Tragedy: Malaysian PM Muhyiddin Conveys Condolences To President, People Of Indonesia

KUALA LUMPUR, April 26 (NNN-Bernama) — Prime Minister Muhyiddin Yassin has expressed his condolences to Indonesian President Joko Widodo as well as the government and people of Indonesia over the KRI Nanggala 402 submarine tragedy. Muhyiddin said Malaysia was always prepared to continue extending appropriate assistance to Indonesia in facing…

Malaysian King, Queen Express Condolences To Indonesian President, People

KUALA LUMPUR, April 26 (NNN-Bernama) — The Malaysian King Yang di-Pertuan Agong, Al-Sultan Abdullah Ri’ayatuddin Al-Mustafa Billah Shah, and the Queen Raja Permaisuri Agong, Tunku Hajah Azizah Aminah Maimunah Iskandariah, have expressed their condolences to Indonesian President Joko Widodo and the Indonesian people over the KRI Nanggala 402 submarine tragedy.…

Covid: Malaysia’s New Cases Rise Above 2,000 Again

KUALA LUMPUR, April 16 (NNN-Bernama) — The country’s new COVID-19 cases are on the rise, with 2,551 cases reported in the past 24 hours, compared with 2,148 cases Thursday. Sarawak recorded the highest number of new cases, with 960 cases, followed by Selangor (590) and Kuala Lumpur (245). According to…

COVID: No Nationwide Lockdown Or Curfew In Thailand Amidst Surge In Cases

By Linda Khoo Hui Li BANGKOK, April 16 (NNN-Bernama) — Thailand will not impose a nationwide lockdown or curfew amidst number of new COVID-19 cases hitting another record high Friday. Over the last 24 hours, Thailand recorded 1,582 new COVID-19 cases marking a rising tide of cases over the week…

M’sia-Uzbekistan Relations Remain Resilient Amid Challenging Times

KUALA LUMPUR, April 16 (NNN-Bernama) — Malaysia and Uzbekistan have commenced various degrees of agreement and cooperation, especially at the height of COVID-19 pandemic last year, which helped both countries to gain a strong foothold in politics, economy, trade, tourism and education sectors. According to the statement by the Uzbekistan…

Bangladesh High Commission Launched Job Portal Without Consulting KSM – Minister Of Human Resources

KUALA LUMPUR, April 15 (NNN-Bernama) — The Bangladesh High Commission here launched its employment portal ‘Chakrir Khoj’ without prior consultation or notification to the Ministry of Human Resources (KSM), said its minister M. Saravanan. The minister, who was shocked and appalled with the action taken by the high commission, said…