Kashmir tour operators say they want more Malaysian tourists

By Shakir Husain NEW DELHI, Nov 19 (NNN-BERNAMA) — Kashmiri tour operators say they want more Malaysian tourists after a news report said the local tourism department may not promote the destination in Malaysia and will instead increase its efforts to woo Gulf Arabs. The Jammu and Kashmir tourism department…

Mahathir in good health, just a slight nose bleed – PMO

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 19 (NNN-BERNAMA) — Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad suffered a slight nose bleed today during a press conference but is reportedly in good health. News that he was rushed for medical attention is not true, said a message which the Prime Minister’s Office shared with the media. “He resumed…

Singaporean boy drowns in cruise ship’s swimming pool

LANGKAWI, Nov 19 (NNN-BERNAMA) — A Singaporean boy was found drowned in the pool of a cruise ship docked at the Star Cruise Jetty here Monday afternoon. Langkawi district police chief Supt Mohd Iqbal Ibrahim said the victim, Heng Kai Lun Alan, 10, together with his mother and a friend…

World Cup qualifier: 1,500 policemen to be posted at Bukit Jalil

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 18 (NNN-BERNAMA) — More than 1,500 police personnel will be stationed at the Malaysia-Indonesia qualifier match for the 2022 World Cup/2023 Asian Cup at the Stadium National in Bukit Jalil here Tuesday. Kuala Lumpur Police Chief Datuk Seri Mazlan Lazim said they will be on duty in shifts beginning at…

1MDB audit report trial: Prosecution says it will prove Najib tampered with audit report

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 18 (NNN-BERNAMA) — The prosecution in the 1Malaysia Development Berhad (1MDB) audit report tampering trial, which started today, said it will prove to the High Court that Datuk Seri Najib Tun Razak used his position as the then Prime Minister and Minister of Finance to directly remove…

Update with official results: Gotabaya Rajapaksa wins Sri Lankan presidential election

COLOMBO, Nov 18 (NNN-PTI) — Sri Lanka’s controversial wartime defence secretary Gotabaya Rajapaksa will lead the country after ruling party candidate Sajith Premadasa conceded the hotly contested presidential poll on Sunday, marking the return of the powerful Rajapaksa dynasty known for its pro-China tilt, amidst security challenges following the Easter…

Enough checks and balances in place to ensure no more 1MDB, says Kadir Jasin

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 18 (NNN-BERNAMA) — The government is putting in place enough checks and balances as well as reforms to ensure that there will be no repeat of a “1Malaysia Development Bhd (1MDB)”, said Datuk A. Kadir Jasin, Special Advisor to the Prime Minister on Media and Communications. He said…

Trial of former M’sian DPM Ahmad Zahid starts

KUALA LUMPUR: File photo of Datuk Seri Dr Ahmad Zahid Hamidi (centre). The court on Monday, Nov 18, dismissed Zahid Hamidi’s application to challenge the constitutionality of MACC Act, Anti-Money Laundering Act 2001 under which he is facing charges for misappropriating millions of ringgit of Yayasan Akalbudi funds. KUALA LUMPUR,…

Plane With Hillary Clinton Aboard Makes Emergency Landing

NEW YORK, Nov 18 (NNN-SPUTNIK) — A US plane with former first lady Hilary Clinton on board had to make an emergency landing after a mechanical issue had surfaced, Sputnik reported quoting CNN. The crew specified that the plane started shaking during the flight and they had to return to…

Global Recognition For Malaysia’s Work To Support UNESCO Agenda

From Chandravathani Sathasivam PARIS, Nov 18 (NNN-BERNAMA) — As an upper-level middle-income country striving to attain high-income status, Malaysia’s commitment to support the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organisation’s (UNESCO) global priorities has raised its prestige and profile in the international area. In fact, the world is looking towards…