Economists Offer Mixed Views On Fitch’s Revision Of Malaysia’s Rating

By Mohd Iswandi Kasan Anuar KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 7 (NNN-Bernama) — Economists have given mixed views on Fitch Ratings’ latest revision of Malaysia’s sovereign rating, with some saying it is on expected lines while others expressing their disappointment. As the global economy and markets enter a vortex of weak data,…

Ringgit Falls Against US Dollar On Lack Of Demand, Lower Fitch’s Downgrade

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 7 (NNN-Bernama) — The ringgit opened easier against the US dollar today on lack of demand after gaining higher for the past three consecutive trading days amid firmer crude oil prices, said an analyst. At 9 am, the ringgit was traded at 4.0830/0880 against the greenback from…

Anwar’s Appeal Hearing Against Striking Out Of His Sodomy Conviction Suit On March 5

PUTRAJAYA, Nov 20 (NNN-Bernama) — The Court of Appeal has fixed March 5, 2021 for hearing of Anwar Ibrahim’s appeal against the High Court’s decision to strike out his originating summons relating to his sodomy conviction against his former aide, Mohd Saiful Bukhari Azlan. His lawyer J.Leela, when contacted, said…

Pharmaniaga Expects To Produce Own Halal Vaccine In Four To Five Years

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 20 (NNN-Bernama) — Pharmaniaga Bhd expects to produce its own halal vaccine in four to five years. Deputy managing director Mohamed Iqbal Abdul Rahman said there is a potential to market the vaccine worldwide. “We will produce our own vaccine after undergoing various preparatory programmes,” he said…

Crime Index Ratio In Malaysia Improves In 2019 – Chief Statistician

PUTRAJAYA, Nov 20 (NNN-Bernama) — The crime index ratio per 100,000 population in Malaysia has improved to 256.6 in 2019 as compared to 273.5 in 2018, said Chief Statistician Dr Mohd Uzir Mahidin Friday. Seven states recorded crime index ratio below the national level in 2019 namely Sarawak (214.6), Perlis…

New Zealand Unites With APEC Economies Against Protectionism

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 20 (NNN-Bernama) — New Zealand has joined Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) leaders in calls against protectionism, urging APEC to continue to commit towards keeping markets open and trade flowing. Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern said trade has been the engine of growth and prosperity in the region since…

Impact Of COVID-19 Pandemic On Children

By Erda Khursyiah Basir This article is in conjunction with World Children’s Day which falls on Nov 20 every year. KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 20 (NNN-Bernama) – As the 2020 school year drew to a close on Nov 9, parents and teachers could not help but reflect on how much the…

Japan Ready To Lead In Building Free And Open Indo-Pacific, Says Japan PM

KUALA LUMPUR, November 20 (NNN-Bernama) — Japan intends to take a leadership role in building a free and open Indo-Pacific, which will be the pillar for the prosperity of the region, Prime Minister Yoshihide Suga said. “Japan will, together with Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC), aims to realise a sustainable economy…

Cockles Galore At Pandak Beach, Terengganu This Monsoon Season

KUALA TERENGGANU (Terengganu, Malaysia) Nov 20 (NNN-Bernama) — Each time the monsoon season is here, residents in Terengganu will usually look forward to the sudden surge of thousands of cockles on the beach and this time around the much-awaited phenomena has attracted a crowd at Pantai Pandak near Chendering, 9…

World To Face Health, Economic Trade-Offs For Two Years, Even With Vaccine – World Bank

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 19 (NNN-Bernama) — Countries around the world will continue to experience health and economic trade-offs for at least another two years, even if the COVID-19 vaccine is discovered, said World Bank’s Development, Policy and Partnerships managing director Mari Pangestu. This means that countries would still have to…