Turkish, Palestinian Officials Strongly Condemn Attack On Anadolu Agency Office In The Gaza Strip

KUALA LUMPUR, May 6 (NNN-BERNAMA) — Turkish and Palestinian officials have strongly condemned the attack by Israeli warplanes on Turkey’s state-run news agency Anadolu Agency (AA) on May 4, AA quoted its correspondent in Jerusalem. Turkish Foreign Minister Mevlut Cavusoglu said on his official Twitter account: “Targeting of @AnadoluAgency #Gaza…

Gov’t To Look Into Compatibility Of Rome Statute With Local Culture – Dr Mahathir

PUTRAJAYA, May 6 (NNN-BERNAMA) — The government, in moving forward, will look into the compatibility of the Rome Statute of the International Criminal Court (ICC) with the local culture, Prime Minister Dr Mahathir Mohamad said Monday. He said there is nothing to be afraid of if Malaysia decides to accede…

Malaysia’s King, Queen Wish Muslims A Happy Ramadan

KUALA LUMPUR, May 6 (NNN-BERNAMA) — The Malaysia’s King, Yang di-Pertuan Agong, Al-Sultan Abdullah Ri’ayatuddin Al-Mustafa Billah Shah, and the Queen, Raja Permaisuri Agong, Tunku Azizah Aminah Maimunah Iskandariah, wished Muslims in Malaysia a Happy Ramadan and a blessed fasting month. According to an Istana Negara (royal palace) statement issued…

Malaysia On Right Track To Regaining Asian Tiger Status

By By Siti Radziah Hamzah KUALA LUMPUR, May 6 (NNN-BERNAMA) — Finance Minister Lim Guan Eng is confident that Malaysia is on the right track to strengthening the economy and fiscal status by 2021, leading the way to regaining its position as an Asian Tiger. The government intends to reduce…

Thais Brave Heat For Royal Procession Of New King

By LINDA KHOO BANGKOK, May 6 (NNN-BERNAMA) – A sea of yellow-clad well-wishers endured the scorching weather and lined Bangkok’s Ratchadamnoen Avenue to watch the royal procession of Thailand’s newly-crowned King Maha Vajiralongkorn here Sunday. The 37-degree Celsius temperature in Bangkok failed to dampen the mood of the Thais, many…

Govt To Make Malaysia A Developed Nation With Good Policies, Economic Inclusion — Dr M

PUTRAJAYA, May 2 (NNN-BERNAMA) — The new government, which will reach its one-year mark in a few days’ time, has outlined a clear goal, namely to turn Malaysia into a developed nation with good environmental and social protection policies, economic inclusion and harmony, Dr Mahathir Mohamad said. The Prime Minister…

M’sia-UK Bilateral Ties Will Thrive Regardless The Outcome Of Brexit – British High Comm

By Voon Miaw Ping KUALA LUMPUR, May 2 (NNN-BERNAMA) — The United Kingdom’s (UK) bilateral ties with Malaysia will continue to thrive regardless the outcome of Brexit, new British High Commissioner to Malaysia Charles Hay said. He said the UK and Malaysia have enjoyed a close and unique relationship that…

Primary Industries Minister Takes On Singapore Zoo Over Sentiments Against Palm Oil

SINGAPORE, May 2 (NNN-BERNAMA) — Primary Industries Minister Teresa Kok Thursday expressed her disappointment over negative palm oil sentiments having also taken root in Singapore. Citing an example, she said the Singapore Zoo had on several occasions created sensationalised displays on palm oil and deforestation at its Orangutan enclosure. This,…

Police Confirm Equanimity No Longer In Langkawi

LANGKAWI (Kedah, Malaysia) May 2 (NNN-BERNAMA) –The police have confirmed that Equanimity, the luxury yacht linked to the 1Malaysia Development Berhad (1MDB) scandal, is no longer at the Royal Malaysian Navy (RMN) Region Three Base (Mawilla 3) jetty at Bukit Malut, Langkawi here. Langkawi district police chief Supt Mohd Iqbal…

Malaysia, Qatar Foundation Discuss Issues Of Mutual Interests

PUTRAJAYA, April 30 (NNN-BERNAMA) – Malaysia and the Qatar Foundation for Education, Science and Community Development (QF) and Education Above All (EAA) Tuesday discussed issues of mutual interests, particularly on education, health and refugees, said Deputy Prime Minister Dr Wan Azizah Wan Ismail (two, right). She said her 40-minute talks…