Singapore to allow travellers to transit via Changi Airport from June 2

By Massita Ahmad SINGAPORE, May 21 (NNN-BERNAMA) — Singapore will gradually allow travellers to transit through the Changi Airport with effect from June 2, 2020, according to the Civil Aviation Authority of Singapore (CAAS). “This is part of Singapore’s strategy to gradually re-open air transport to meet the needs of our…

KL stock exchange opens higher, extends 6-day winning streak

KUALA LUMPUR, May 21 (NNN-BERNAMA) — The Kuala Lumpur share market, Bursa Malaysia extended its six-day winning streak to open higher today, tracking Wall Street’s overnight surge amid the strengthening of crude oil prices. At 9.06 am, benchmark FTSE Bursa Malaysia KLCI (FBM KLCI) increased 4.82 points, or 0.34 per cent to 1,439.94…

Prices of goods monitored since MCO began – Minister

KAJANG, May 20 (NNN-BERNAMA) — Domestic Trade and Consumer Affairs Minister Datuk Alexander Nanta Linggi said the government has always been sensitive to consumer complaints and has been monitoring the price of goods from the start of the Movement Control Order (MCO). He said this when commenting on complaints that the government has…

Najib, Arul Kanda trial to resume June 15

KUALA LUMPUR, May 20 (NNN-BERNAMA) — The High Court here has set 15 days beginning June 15 to resume the trial of former Prime Minister Datuk Seri Najib Tun Razak and 1Malaysia Development Berhad (1MDB)  former chief executive officer Arul Kanda Kandasamy on alleged tampering with the 1MDB final audit report. Judge Mohamed Zaini…

COVID-19: 37 new cases, 31 recoveries, one death – Health DG

PUTRAJAYA, May 19 (NNN-BERNAMA) — Thirty-seven new positive COVID-19 cases were reported in Malaysia today, bringing the cumulative total to 6,978 cases, including 1,218 which are active, said Health director-general Datuk Dr Noor Hisham Abdullah. “Two of the 37 new confirmed patients are imported cases while 35 are local transmissions, 22 of whom are foreigners,”…

MV Diamond Princess to dock at Port Klang, no COVID-19 cases on board

File photo of a cruise ship calling at Port Klang last year. Photo courtesy of BERNAMA. SHAH ALAM, May 19 (NNN-BERNAMA) — The MV Diamond Princess cruise ship, which was quarantined in Yokohama, Japan, due to COVID-19 pandemic, is now on its way to Malaysia to replenish its stores and refuelling. Port Klang…

Bernama marks 53rd year of operations as trusted news source

By Erda Khursyiah Basir KUALA LUMPUR, May 19 (NNN-BERNAMA) — As Bernama marks its 53rd anniversary tomorrow, it is confident of remaining relevant as a trusted source of news and information whilst consolidating its digital transformation in a challenging media landscape. The need for the Malaysian National News Agency to offer something different and…

Curfew in ESSZone extended to June 4

KOTA KINABALU, May 19 (NNN-BERNAMA) — The curfew in the waters off seven districts in the Eastern Sabah Security Zone (ESSZone), which ends tomorrow, has been extended to June 4. Sabah Police Commissioner Datuk Zaini Jas said the curfew covered the waters off Tawau, Semporna, Kunak, Lahad Datu, Kinabatangan, Sandakan and Beluran. “Therefore, outsiders will not…

Petronas joins World Business Council for sustainable development

KUALA LUMPUR, 4 Jan — Kelihatan logo Petroliam Nasional Berhad (Petronas) berlatarbelakangkan Menara Berkembar Petronas dan Menara Tun Razak Exchange di Jalan Gombak hari ini. Kerajaan akan menurunkan harga runcit petrol RON95 dan RON97 masing-masing 27 sen manakala 14 sen bagi diesel mulai 12 tengah malam ini. Harga runcit RON95…

O&G exploration to remain muted 2020 – Bumi Armada

KUALA LUMPUR, May 18 (NNN-BERNAMA) — Offshore oil and gas (O&G) exploration activities is expected to remain muted in 2020, given the current lower oil price and demand environment amidst the COVID-19, says Bumi Armada Bhd. Its chairman, Tunku Ali Redhauddin Ibni Tuanku Muhriz said the COVID-19 pandemic has had a significant impact on the global economy. “In addition to…