Global economy needs US$3.7 trillion to fight ward off recession

By Tengku Noor Shamsiah Tengku Abdullah KUALA LUMPUR, Mar 12 (NNN-BERNAMA) —  The global economy requires an economic stimulus package worth US$3.7 trillion in order to get back to the growth model as it navigates tempestuous times and uncertainty, says an analyst. Juwai IQI Global chief economist Shan Saeed said at the start of…

Communications & Multimedia ministry to promote a more digital savvy Malaysian society

File Photo of Minister of Communications and Multimedia Datuk Saifuddin Abdullah. PUTRAJAYA, March 12 (NNN-BERNAMA) — Boosting intelligence in society will be the new objective of the Ministry of Communications and Multimedia (KKMM), said its minister Datuk Saifuddin Abdullah. Explaining that “intelligence” here referred to a society which is capable of…

University offers hope of new treatment for Parkinson’s disease

A research team led by Yu-Chun Lin (left) and Chih-kuang Yeh of NTHU has expanded application of ultrasound to the treatment of Parkinson’s disease. Photo courtesy of National Tsing Hua University. KUALA LUMPUR, March 12 (Bernama) — Ultrasound is widely used for conducting physical examinations, but a Taiwan university is…

100kg green sea turtle found dead on Teluk Kemang Beach

Photo courtesy of BERNAMA. SEREMBAN, Malaysia, March 11 (NNN-BERNAMA) — A 100kg green sea turtle (penyu agar) was found dead on Teluk Kemang beach, Port Dickson, near here, Tuesday. Negeri Sembilan Fisheries Department director Halimi Abu Hanip said the carcass of a male turtle, believed to be 40 years old, was found…

Muhyiddin chairs first Cabinet meeting

PUTRAJAYA, March 11 (NNN-BERNAMA) — Malaysia’s Prime Minister Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin today chaired the new government’s first Cabinet meeting at Perdana Putra here today.  The meeting which commenced at 9.25 am was attended by all 31 ministers who were sworn in yesterday.  Muhyiddin and the ministers posed for a group…

Commonwealth Day marked with calls for renewed commitment to green initiatives

British High Commissioner to Malaysia His Excellency Charles Hay delivering his speech at the Commonwealth Observance Day celebration held at the Royal Commonwealth Society Of Malaysia Clubhouse on March 9. KUALA LUMPUR, March 10 (NNN-BERNAMA) — The 2020 Commonwealth Observance Day was marked here Monday night with calls for renewed…

New Finance Minister Zafrul gears up to tackle country’s economic challenges

Malaysia’s new Finance Minister Datuk Seri Zafrul. Graphics courtesy of BERNAMA. KUALA LUMPUR, March 10 (NNN-BERNAMA) — Tengku Datuk Seri Zafrul Tengku Abdul Aziz, who was sworn in as a senator following his appointment as the Finance Minister, today expressed his commitment to address the economic challenges facing the country.…

‘Raptor watch’ back in Tanjung Tuan shores

MELAKA, March 10 (NNN-BERNAMA) — The Raptor Watch organised by the Malaysian Nature Society is ‘flying’ back to the shores of Tanjung Tuan, in Alor Gajah for the 21st time this coming weekend (March 14 and 15).  MNS president Prof Dr Ahmad Ismail said the eco-tourism event once again will celebrate the return of…

Malaysian Cabinet sees new specialised ministries

KUALA LUMPUR, March 10  (NNN-BERNAMA) — The new Cabinet formed by Malaysian Prime Minister Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin Monday saw the creation of a number of specialised ministries to meet current needs. It reflects the focus his new government administration will give on matters such as education, unity, the environment and issues relating to…

Four defendants charged over downing of MH17 to be tried in absentia

AMSTERDAM, March 10 (NNN-BERNAMA) — As expected, none of the four men accused of shooting down Malaysia Airlines Flight MH17 as it flew over eastern Ukraine on July 17, 2014, turned up at the District Court of The Hague here Monday to face the criminal charges preferred against them.  In his opening remarks, Judge…