ASEAN Digital Ministers’ Meeting To Focus On Post-Covid-19 Digital Ecosystem

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 29 (NNN-Bernama) — The inaugural ASEAN Digital Ministers’ Meeting (ADGMIN1) to be hosted by Malaysia in January 2021 will focus on strengthening ASEAN member states’ digital ecosystem in facing the post-COVID-19 era. The Ministry of Communications and Multimedia’s (KKMM) International Division undersecretary Mano Verabathran said the ASEAN…

2020 A Year In Pandemic Turmoil, But Vaccine Find Brings Hope

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 29 (NNN-Bernama) — The battle against COVID-19 is certainly far from over. It has been a year of uncertainties and as we draw the 2020 final curtain, the coronavirus is still raging around the globe, now with a new strain that has resulted in lockdown measures in…

Thank You Malaysia, Says Japan Maritime Self Defence Force

By Azman Ujang KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 29 (NNN-Bernama) — The Japan Maritime Self Defence Force (JMSDF), the world’s fourth-largest navy, has been patrolling the waters off the coast of Somalia and the Gulf of Aden in Africa for the past 10 years to protect Japan-affiliated vessels along this vital sea…

ATM Confirms Hacking Of Its Data Network

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 29 (NNN-Bernama) — The Malaysian Armed Forces (ATM) confirmed that there was a cyber attack on its data network Monday. ATM Commander General Affendi Buang said the incident was detected by the Defence Cyber ​​and Electromagnetic Division (BSEP), as well as the ATM Cyber ​​Defence Operations Centre…

Climbers Now Enjoyy 5G Telecommunication Technology On Mount Everest

By Vikneswaran Raman KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 29 (NNN-Bernama) — When the country’s first two climbers, M. Magendran and N. Mohanadas, set foot on the peak of of Mount Everest more than two decades ago, they communicated with walkie-talkies and had to wait more than 10 days to process the photos…

MMEA Foils Attempt To Smuggle Ganja Worth RM1.5 Million

KUALA PERLIS, Dec 28 (NNN-Bernama) — The Kuala Perlis Maritime Zone (KPMZ) Malaysian Maritime Enforcement Agency (MMEA) thwarted an attempt to smuggle 300 kilogrammes (kg) of compressed ganja, worth an estimated RM1.5 million in a special operation in Kuala Perlis waters on Dec 25. Kedah and Perlis MMEA deputy operations…

Meat Cartel: Government Mulls Setting Up Of RCI – Msian Minister Zulkifli

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 28 (NNN-Bernama) — The government is committed to addressing the issue on imported frozen meat bearing fake halal logos as soon as possible, including considering the setting up of a Royal Commission of Inquiry (RCI). Minister in the Prime Minister’s Department (Religious Affairs) Dr Zulkifli Mohamad Al-Bakri…

MIDF Research: Malaysia’s Exports Recovery Remain Firm

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 28 (NNN-Bernama) — Malaysia’s exports recovery remained firm in November amid a resurgence of COVID-19 cases globally, according to MIDF Research. In a note Monday, the research house said Malaysia’s exports had been improving steadily since the initial shocks from the pandemic in April and May, in…

Sabah Govt Officials To Visit China Post-Covid-19 To Attract Investors

KOTA KINABALU (Sabah, Malaysia) Dec 28 (NNN-Bernama) — The Sabah government, through the Sabah Economic Advisory Council (SEAC), is planning a visit to China to attract more investors after the COVID-19 pandemic ends, Chief Minister Hajiji Noor said. He said Sabah needed China’s assistance and support especially in the tourism,…

Jakim To Issue List Of Licensed Meat Importers In M’sia

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 28 (NNN-Bernama) — The Department of Islamic Development Malaysia (Jakim) will issue a list of licensed meat importers in the country to reduce public concern over their halal status, says Minister in the Prime Minister’s Department (Religious Affairs) Dr Zulkifli Mohamad Al Bakri. He said further discussions…