Pompeo says he hopes N. Korea chooses peace over war

By  Lee Haye-ah WASHINGTON, Dec 31 (NNN-YONHAP) — U.S. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo said Tuesday he hopes North Korea will choose peace over war after the regime threatened to reveal a “new strategic weapon.” Pompeo made the comment to Fox News shortly after North Korean leader Kim Jong-un delivered…

Dr Mahathir hopes 2020 brings greater prosperity to Malaysians

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 31 (NNN-BERNAMA) — Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad hopes that the year 2020 will bring greater happiness and prosperity to all in the country, leaving behind 2019 with a host of bitter and sweet memories. The prime minister said although there were concerns that something unexpected and potentially devastating could occur,…

Mahathir urges M’sians to pay attention to self development as country progresses

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 31 (NNN-BERNAMA) — Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad today called on Malaysians to pay attention to self-development just as the government was taking efforts to bring progress to the country. In his New Year 2020 message, the prime minister said that despite Malaysia not being able to fully…

Pacific island nations among first to welcome new decade

File photo of fireworks near Sydney Opera House earlier this year as part of celebrations for the Lunar New Year. Celebrations for the year 2020 was a little muted as Sydney has been facing severe bushfires. Photo: Steven Saphore/AAP/dpa. KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 31 (NNN-AGENCIES) — South Pacific island nations Samoa,…

Govt to push with efforts for a better Malaysia – DPM

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 31 (NNN-BERNAMA) — Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Dr Wan Azizah Wan Ismail today said the year, 2020 will see more measures implemented by the government to be enjoyed by all Malaysians and the efforts will continue for the betterment of the people. Dr Wan Azizah, in her New Year…

Visa exemption will enhance Malaysia as a destination for Chinese and Indian tourists

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 30 (NNN-BERNAMA) — The 15-day visa-free stay in Malaysia next year that has been extended by the government for tourists from China and India is expected to further enhance the country’s attraction as a holiday destination. Malaysian Inbound Tourism Association (MITA) president Uzaidi Udanis said many people in China and India…

Indian Navy bans staff from using smartphones at naval bases and ships

NEW DELHI, Dec 30 (NNN-BERNAMA) — The Indian Navy has banned its personnel from using smartphones on its bases, dockyards and warships, according to local media. “All social networking platforms including Facebook, Instagram, WhatsApp and other messengers from here on now will not be allowed at the naval bases and…

Ukraine envoy hopes MH17 trial will bring a closure for victims’ families

By V.Sankara Subramaniam KUALA LUMPUR: Ambassador of Ukraine to Malaysia Olexander Nechytaylo during a year-end luncheon meet with Bernama journalists. Photo courtesy of BERNAMA. KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 30 (NNN-BERNAMA) — The court proceedings examining criminal responsibility in the downing of Malaysia Airlines flight MH17, which will start in March next year,…

AirAsia flight headed to KL from Langkawi turns back

LANGKAWI, Dec 30 (NNN-BERNAMA) — An AirAsia flight headed to the Kuala Lumpur International Airport 2 (klia2) made a turn back three minutes after take off from the Langkawi International Airport (LTAB Langkawi) here this morning. LTAB Langkawi Manager Jefry Ramli said the the plane which had on board 156 passengers…

Victims in Egypt crash in stable condition – Wisma Putra

PUTRAJAYA, Dec 30 (NNN-BERNAMA) — All five Malaysians involved in a road crash in Cairo, Egypt, on Saturday (Dec 28) were reported to be in stable condition. In a statement issued today, Wisma Putra said all of them have been transferred to the Suez Hospital for Health Insurance and Sheikh…