Duo detained for smuggling illegal immigrants into M’sia

ALOR SETAR (Kedah, Malaysia) April  22 (Bernama) — The Malaysian Maritime Enforcement Agency (MMEA) has detained two Myanmar nationals believed to be the involved in the smuggling of illegal immigrants including Rohingya into the country. Kedah and Perlis MMEA deputy operations director Maritime Captain Zulinda Ramly said the men were arrested in an operation following…

Malaysia Airlines enforces use of face masks on passengers

KUALA LUMPUR, April 22 (NNN-BERNAMA) — All Malaysia Airlines passengers are now required to bring and wear their own protective masks effective April 23 (Thursday) at touch-points such as check-in, boarding, in the aircraft cabin, disembarkation and collection of baggage on arrival to mitigate the spread of COVID-19. This requirement…

Trump says he does not know about Kim Jong-un’s health but hopes he is well

By Lee Haye-ah WASHINGTON, April 21 (NNN-YONHAP) — U.S. President Donald Trump said Tuesday he does not know about the health condition of North Korean leader Kim Jong-un but hopes he is doing well amid unconfirmed reports that the young leader may be seriously ill. “These are reports that came…

M’sian PM thanks country’s frontliners over world recognition in fight against COVID-19

KUALA LUMPUR, April 21 (NNN-BERNAMA) — Prime Minister Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin today recorded his appreciation to Malaysian frontline workers for their tireless efforts in combating the COVID-19 pandemic and in doing so bringing world recognition. In a video conference with medical staff of the Sungai Buloh Hospital near here this morning,…

Embassy of Senegal praises M’sian govt measures to curb COVID-19

By V.Sankara KUALA LUMPUR, April 21 (NNN-BERNAMA) — The Embassy of Senegal commended the Malaysian Health Ministry for its continuous effort and mechanism in dealing with the global COVID-19 pandemic which resulted in a high number of recovered cases among patients. Senegal’s Ambassador to Malaysia Fatou Danielle Diagne said the…

COVID-19: MCO leaves Langkawi’s famous Chenang beach eerily quiet

LANGKAWI: An aerial shot of the Kilim Karst Geo-Forestpark, a popular destination in the island for those looking for eco-tourism activities including bird watching, now looking quiet under the MCO. Tourism industry players in the island have been urged to come up with ideas to navigate through this tough period…

Without a vaccine, vigilance against Covid-19 must continue

MARANG: Without a vaccine in sight yet for the COVID-19, constant guard against the virus will be the responsible way for Malaysians to contain its spread. All Malaysians are urged to do their part by staying home during this period, while the frontliners continue to do their part to keep…

Stay at home, keep safe, that will be my best birthday gift, says Dr Noor Hisham

By Syaiful Afiq Ahamidi PUTRAJAYA, April 21 (NNN-BERNAMA) — “On the occasion of my birthday (today), the most special gift for me will be if Malaysians continued staying home and observe high hygiene standards,” said Datuk Dr Noor Hisham Abdullah with a smile. Malaysia’s director-general of Health, who has been the focus of media…

Cause of Kuala Langat forest yet to be known

KUALA LUMPUR, April 21 (NNN-BERNAMA) — The cause of fire at Compartment 21 of the Kuala Langat Selatan Forest Reserve has yet to be determined, said Forestry Department of Peninsular Malaysia director-general Datuk Mohd Ridza Awang. He said the current hot and dry weather was contributing to the fire that started on April 18 in the…

More than 200 Egyptians in Malaysia waiting to go home

File photo of Egypt’s Ambassador Gamal Abdelrehim Metwally (second, left) having a light moment with former Chief Executive Officer of Malaysian National News Agency (BERNAMA) Datuk Zulkefli Salleh (right). Photo courtesy of BERNAMA By Muammar Eusouffi Zainol Abidin KUALA LUMPUR, April 20 (NNN-BERNAMA) — A total of 232 Egyptians, comprising…