Acts of terror will not reduce prejudices against Islam, says Mahathir

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 19 — The King of Malaysia Sultan Abdullah Ri’ayatuddin Al-Mustafa Billah Shah looking on as Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan (left) shakes hands with Malaysian Prime Minister and KL Summit Chairman Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad at the opening of the summit at the Kuala Lumpur Convention Centre…

KL Summit sets sights on addressing Muslim issues

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 19 (NNN-BERNAMA) — The Kuala Lumpur Summit (KL Summit) 2019 is set to take place in this Malaysian capital this morning, with issues affecting the Muslim community being up for discussion among its participants who will also seek to address them.  The event at the Kuala Lumpur Convention Centre (KLCC) will be…

Russian rocket successfully orbits European space telescope and four satellites

PARIS, Dec 19 (NNN-TASS) — Russia’s Soyuz-ST-A carrier rocket launched from the Kourou spaceport in French Guiana has successfully orbited five European space vehicles, including the CHEOPS telescope intended to study exoplanets. The flight operator Arianespace held a live broadcast of the space mission on its website on Wednesday, reported…

Song Dynasty tombs found in NW China

XI’AN, Dec 19 (NNN-XINHUA) — Five tombs dating back to the Song Dynasty (960-1279) have been discovered in the southern part of northwest China’s Shaanxi Province, the provincial institute of archaeology said Wednesday. They were found at the beginning of the year in Gaojiahe Village of Ningqiang County when the…

Malaysia seeks to collaborate more with China in transportation sector – Loke

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 18 — Transport Minister Anthony Loke Siew Fook (second, left) with China’s Ambassador to Malaysia Bai Tian (second, right) showing a book during the 45th Anniversary of Diplomatic ties between Malaysia and China at Wisma Hua Zong, Seri Kembangan tonight. Aslo present Malaysia-China Friendship Association President Datuk…

Emir of Qatar arrives Malaysia for KL Summit

SEPANG, Dec 18 (NNN-BERNAMA) — The Emir of Qatar Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani arrived Malaysia late Wednesday evening to join the Kuala Lumpur Summit (KL Summit) 2019.   The aircraft carrying the Qatari monarch touched down at the Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KLIA) here about 11 pm. His Majesty was greeted…

LTTE: Court disallows bail applications of two assemblymen and CEO

File photo of Melaka assemblyman G. Saminathan (centre) who failed to qualify for bail along with another assemblyman and a CEO who have been detained on alleged links to the defunct terrorist group LTTE. Photo courtesy of BERNAMA MELAKA, Dec 18 (NNN-BERNAMA) — The Sessions Court here today disallowed the bail…

Malaysian High Commissioner to Brunei dies

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 18 (NNN-BERNAMA) — The Malaysian High Commissioner to Brunei, Ismail Salam died at his residence in Bandar Seri Begawan, Brunei Darussalam, this morning. Ismail was 51. Wisma Putra in a statement said the Malaysian High Commission in Bandar Seri Begawan and the Foreign Ministry with the cooperation of the…

150 NGOs working with NADMA to help flood victims

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 18 (NNN-BERNAMA) — A total of 150 non governmental organisations (NGOs) have teamed up with the National Disaster Management Agency (Nadma) to reach out via various community level activities to help flood victims. Nadma deputy director-general (Post-Disaster Sector) Mohamed Zahari Razali said there were currently 150 NGOs that have…

Turkey’s President Erdogan in Malaysia for KL Summit

SEPANG , Dec 18 (NNN-BERNAMA) — Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan has arrived in Malaysia to attend the ongoing Kuala Lumpur Summit (KL Summit) 2019 in the Malaysian capital. The special aircraft carrying the president landed at the KL International Airport (KLIA) here at at 1.30 pm today.  On hand to welcome the Turkish…