Govt will assist orang asli women abandoned by foreign husbands: Waytha

SUBANG JAYA, Malaysia, Sept 13 (NNN-BERNAMA) — The Malaysian government today gave the assurance it will never neglect the welfare of Orang Asli or native women abandoned by their foreign husbands. Minister in the Prime Minister’s Department P. Waytha Moorthy said the government is prepared to help these women. “We…

Thai bikers urged to discover Malaysia’s countryside, culture and food

By Linda Khoo SADAO (Southern Thailand), Sept 13 (Bernama) — Malaysia is enticing Thai bikers to discover the country by road to experience the scenic countryside, diverse culture and food. The bikers can make use of the Malaysia-Thailand land-crossing points to enter the country, said Malaysian Ambassador to Thailand Jojie Samuel. These…

Shafie took M’sian scouts to greater heights

File pix/Standing (sixth from the right and in his Scouts attire) the late Tan Sri Shafie Mohd Salleh, who is known for his kind ways and gentle manner, has been credited with having taken the scouts movement in Malaysia to new heights. Standing next to him is Global Peace Ambassador…

OIC condemns Netanyahu’s annexation plan, calls for emergency meet

Mecca, Saudi Arabia: File photo of King Abdullah II of Jordan (R) at the 14th Islamic summit of the Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) in June this year. Photo courtesy of SPA/dpa JEDDAH, Sept 12 (NNN-BERNAMA) — The Organisation of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) will be holding an extraordinary meeting of its…

Time for Malaysians to cut the focus on negatives and look at the bigger picture

PETALING JAYA, Sept 6 (NNN-BERNAMA) — Despite enjoying the fruits of independence for the past 62 years, Malaysians generally are still absorbed in racial and religious issues and other petty matters, a political analyst said today.   Prof Datuk Dr Shamsul Amri Baharuddin said this was primarily because there was a low level of understanding…

Poland’s WBE Tech says cooperation with MAF is long term with tech transfer in the offing

By R.Ravichandran KIELCE (Poland), Sept 6 (Bernama) — WBE Technologies Sdn Bhd’s Regional Director Piotr Jozef Szymczak says the Polish based company’s cooperation with the Malaysian Armed Forces is for the long term with suitable technology transfer also in the offing. Speaking on the sidelines of the 27th edition of the International Defence Industry Exhibition (MSPO…

India, Indonesia discuss steps to link Aceh and Andaman

By Shakir Husain NEW DELHI, Sept 6 (NNN-BERNAMA) — India has discussed “tangible steps” with Indonesia for maritime connectivity between its Andaman and Nicobar Islands and the Indonesian province of Aceh. Indian Foreign Minister S. Jaishankar and his Indonesian counterpart Retno Marsudi held talks on boosting bilateral cooperation, including maritime…

Limkokwing University making a difference in Lesotho through education

By Nur Ashikin Abdul Aziz Limkokwing Founder and President Dr Lim Kok Wing (Right), at the graduation ceremony held in Maseru, Lesotho. Lim presented a poster of appreciation to Lesotho’s Minister of Education and Training Prof. Ntoi Rapapa (Centre) at the event. On Left is the university’s Senior Vice President of…

Ex-Zimbabwean President Mugabe passes away at 95

MOSCOW, Sept 6 (NNN-SPUTNIK) — Former president of Zimbabwe, Robert Mugabe, has passed away at the age of 95, Sputnik news agency reported President Emmerson Mnangagwa as saying on Friday. “It is with the utmost sadness that I announce the passing on of Zimbabwe’s founding father and former President, Cde Robert Mugabe.…

Typhoon Lingling expected to hit S.Korea by early Saturday

SEOUL, Sept 6 (NNN-YONHAP) — A powerful typhoon is quickly moving upward to South Korea, with strong winds and heavy rain expected to pound the country soon, Yonhap news agency reported, quoting South Korea’s weather agency on Friday. Typhoon Lingling, this year’s 13th typhoon, passed seas northwest of Okinawa, Japan, at a speed…