Malaysia’s anti-graft body urges politicians with access to public funds to declare assets

SHAH ALAM, Aug 19 (NNN-BERNAMA) — The Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) today urged all politicians who have access to public funds to declare their assets in an effort to prevent corruption. MACC chief commissioner Latheefa Koya said this will avoid allegations that a politician is involved in corruption. “I also…

1MDB trial: Prosecution told to be ready with witnesses next Monday

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 19 (NNN-BERNAMA) — The trial of former Malaysian Prime Minister Datuk Seri Najib Tun Razak who is facing four charges of having used his positions to obtain gratification totalling RM2.3 billion in 1Malaysia Development Bhd (1MDB) funds and 21 counts of money laundering involving the same money,…

Nine Filipinos held while attempting to sneak in at Semporna waters

SEMPORNA, Aug 19 (NNN-BERNAMA) — Marine police here detained nine individuals from Sitangkai, Philippines for attempting to enter the country illegally via the waters of Pulau Sisipan near here Sunday. Sabah Region 4 marine police commander ACP Mohamad Pajeri Ali said the action was based on information acquired by the…

Australia world’s third largest exporter of fossil fuels: Report

SYDNEY, Aug 19 (NNN-XINHUA) — Australia is the world’s third-largest exporter of fossil fuels behind Russia and Saudia Arabia, Xinhua news agency reported citing a report released on Monday by the Australia Institute Climate & Energy Program. The report showed that Australia’s exports of coal, gas and oil make up 7…

Brunei Sultan confers country’s highest award on Malaysian King

From Siti Radzeah Rahmat BANDAR SERI BEGAWAN: Malaysia’s King Al-Sultan Abdullah Riayatuddin Al-Mustafa Billah Shah delivering his royal address at a dinner with Malaysians residing in Brunei. Photo courtesy of BERNAMA. BANDAR SERI BEGAWAN, Aug 19 (NNN-BERNAMA) — The Sultan of Brunei Darussalam, Sultan Hassanal Bolkiah, today conferred Brunei’s highest…

Former PM Najib’s 1MDB trial postponed another week

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 19 (NNN-BERNAMA) — The much-awaited high-profile trial of Datuk Seri Najib Tun Razak who is facing four charges of having used his positions to obtain gratification totalling RM2.3 billion in 1Malaysia Development Bhd (1MDB) funds and 21 counts of money laundering involving the same money, has been postponed to next Monday. High Court Judge Collin Lawrence Sequerah…

UNSC’S informal discussion on Kashmir ends on tame note

NEW YORK, Aug 19 (NNN-BERNAMA) — The abrogation of Article 370 on Kashmir’s status by the Indian Government was discussed on Friday in an informal, closed-door meeting of the United Nations Security Nations (UNSC), though many experts said that it ended, at least as of now, on a tame note. The UNSC…

Jokowi formally proposes relocation of Indonesian capital to Kalimantan

JAKARTA, Aug 16 (NNN-ANTARA) – Indonesia’s President Joko Widodo reiterated on Friday morning that Kalimantan Island would serve as a host for Indonesia’s new capital city.   “At this historical moment, in the name of Allah Subhanahu Wa Taala , I’d like to ask permission and support from the members of House of Representatives, respected members of…

Arson indicated in destruction of 2,800 hectares of forest in Evia, Greece

Greece, Island Of Evia: A firefighter leads a woman as she is evacuated during wildfires with the largest burning out of control through a nature reserve on the island of Evia. Photo: Courtesy of -/Eurokinissi via Zuma Press/dpa ROME, Aug 16 (NNN-ANSAMED-BERNAMA) — The wildfire that started blazing on the…

Malaysian DPM offers condolences in emotional meeting with Nora Anne’s family

SEREMBAN, Malaysia, Aug 16 (NNN-BERNAMA) — Malaysian Deputy Prime Minister Dr Wan Azizah Wan Ismail travelled to this state capital of Negeri Sembilan today to personally offer condolences to the family of Nora Anne Quoirin, the Irish teenager who died under tragic circumstances after getting lost in a jungle near…