Moderate Earthquake Hits Mindanao, In The Philippines

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 16 (NNN-Bernama) — A moderate earthquake with a magnitude of 5.9 on the Richter scale hit Mindanao, in the Philippines, at 6.37 am Monday. According to the Malaysian Meteorological Department, the quake occurred about 18 kilometres northeast of Bislig, in the Philippines, at a depth of 36…

Quietness Due To COVID-19 Pandemic Stimulates Reproduction Of Ornamental Fish At PIH

By Muhamad Najieb Ahmad Fuad PORT DICKSON (Negeri Sembilan, Malaysia) Nov 16 (NNN-Bernama) — The current COVID-19 pandemic situation is a blessing in disguise for marine aquarium fish breeders, like at the Pusat Ikan Hiasan (PIH) or Ornamental Fish Centre here. Since the Movement Control Order (MCO) was enforced to…

Police Hunt Man For Smuggling Drugs Into Singapore Using Drone

JOHOR BAHRU, June 22 (NNN-Bernama) — Police are tracking down a Singaporean man known as ‘Boy Setan’ who is the prime suspect for smuggling drugs into the republic using a drone, recently. Johor police chief Ayob Khan Mydin Pitchay said the man whose real name is Mohamad Azli Ahmad Said,…

FOA Wants To Export Stingless Bee Honey To Middle East

KUALA TERENGGANU (Terengganu, Malaysia) June 22 (NNN-Bernama) — The Farmers’ Organisation Authority (FOA) intends to sell local stingless bee honey and its products in the Middle East market. FOA chairman chairman Dr Nik Muhammad Zawawi Salleh said the results of a study by FOA showed that the benefits of local…

COVID-19 : 218 New Cases In Singapore, Only One In Community

By MASSITA AHMAD SINGAPORE, June 22 (NNN-Bernama) — Singapore confirmed 218 new cases of COVID-19 infection in the last 24 hours, bringing the island state’s infection tally to 42,313 cases. “Based on our investigations so far, there is one case in the community who is a work pass holder. There…

Malaysian Embassy In Sudan Monitoring Students With Covid-19 Symptoms

By Nur Ashikin Abdul Aziz KUALA LUMPUR, June 9 (Bernama) — The Malaysian Embassy in Sudan is monitoring the conditions of Malaysian students with COVID-19 symptoms in the African country, as they are working with local health authorities to get them tested for the coronavirus. The embassy said a preliminary…

COVID-19: Singapore’s Tally Stands At 38,514 With 218 New Cases

By MASSITA AHMAD SINGAPORE, June 9 (Bernama) — Singapore has reported 218 new cases of COVID-19 as at noon Tuesday, with the majority still involving foreign workers at dormitories, thus raising the tally to 38,514. Of the 218 cases, only six were from the community and all are work pass…

Thousands Of Rarely Seen Jellyfish Washed Ashore Labuan Beach

LABUAN, March 3 (NNN-Bernama) — Thousands of rarely seen red jellyfish have been washed ashore the popular Mawilla Beach here since last week. People might well wonder what exactly these strange-looking marine animals are, as the Labuan Fisheries Department has categorised their presence as a rare phenomenon. And this leads…

Malaysian PM Is Briefed On Economy, COVID-19

PUTRAJAYA, March 3 (NNN-Bernama) — Newly-appointed Prime Minister of Malaysia, Muhyiddin Yassin, was briefed on the country’s economic situation and the latest developments concerning COVID-19, on his second day in the office Tuesday. As early as 9.15am, he was briefed for two hours on the country’s economic and fiscal situation…

Muhyiddin’s Maiden Speech As 8th Malaysian PM Attracts Attention

KUALA LUMPUR, March 3 (NNN-Bernama) — Malaysian Prime Minister Muhyiddin Yassin’s maiden address tonight drew the attention of Malaysians, particularly his assurance to appoint Cabinet members of calibre who have integrity and a clean track record. Generally netizens described the speech as a ray of hope for the country’s administration…