Malaysia, Indonesia to challenge EU’s biofuel regulation at WTO

KUALA LUMPUR, July 16 (NNN-BERNAMA) — Both Malaysia and Indonesia are committed to challenge the European Union (EU) Delegated Act that curbs palm oil use in biofuels through the World Trade Organisation Dispute Settlement Body as well as other possible avenues. They are also currently reviewing their relationship with the EU and its member states, the Ministry…

N.Korea says planned military drill by US-S.Korea will affect working-level nuclear talks

By Choi Soo-hyang SEOUL, July 16 (NNN-BERNAMA-YONHAP) — North Korea warned Tuesday that the agreed-upon resumption of working-level nuclear talks with the United States would be affected if the U.S. goes ahead with joint military exercises with South Korea. A spokesman of the North’s foreign ministry made the remark, referring…

Green activists against awarding new gas and oil exploration concessions in Croatia

ZAGREB, July 16 (NNN-HINA) — Activists of the non-parliamentary party called Green Action on Tuesday held a performance in Zagreb’s main square to protest government plans to issue licences for gas and oil exploration in new locations. The activists warned that 75 percent of Croatia’s territory might fall under gas and…

UK’s Jeremy Hunt says Iran’s deal could be saved

UK Secretary of State for Foreign Affairs Jeremy Hunt says Russia and China are also after preserving the Iran deal TEHRAN, July 16 (NNN-IRNA) — UK Secretary of State for Foreign Affairs said not only EU member states but Russia and China were also keen on preserving the Iran nuclear…

EU Council suspends dialogue with Turkey over drilling off Cyprus coast

MOSCOW, July 16 (NNN-BERNAMA) — The Council of the European Union has suspended high-level dialogue with Turkey in light of conflict around Ankara’s drilling for resources in Cyprus Exclusive Economic Zone (EEZ), Sputnik news agency reported, quoting a statement from the council on Monday. “In light of Turkey’s continued and new illegal…

M’sian government looking into new system of teaching science and maths in English

KUALA LUMPUR, July 16 (NNN-BERNAMA) — The Malaysian government is making an in-depth study of a new system of teaching science and mathematics in English, with the lessons recorded by the best teachers replicated in every school through information technology. Disclosing this at the Parliament or Dewan Rakyat today, Prime Minister Tun…

Malaysia’s export target of RM1 trillion achievable, says MATRADE

KUALA LUMPUR, July 16 (NNN-BERNAMA) — The Malaysia External Trade Development Corporation (MATRADE) is optimistic that Malaysia’s total exports projection of more than RM1 trillion set by the Ministry of International Trade and Industry can be achieved due to positive catalysts and economic outlook moving forward. Chief executive officer Datuk Wan Latiff…

Fight against FETO to continue, says Turkish envoy

File pix of Turkey’s Ambassador to Malaysia, Dr Merve Safa Kavakci (left) during an interview with Bernama News Channel’s Bernama Today programme hosted by Zaini Yuhyi (right) at Wisma Bernama. Photo courtesy of BERNAMA KUALA LUMPUR, July 15 (NNN-BERNAMA) —  The Turkish government will continue its fight against the Fetullah…

Maduro condemns UN Report on Venezuela’s human right situation

KUALA LUMPUR, July 15 (NNN-BERNAMA) — The Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights’ (OHCHR) report on Venezuela early this month is “deeply harmful” to “the truth of the human rights situation” in the country as well as the dignity of the Venezuelan people, said Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro.…

Agency set up to help Malaysian Indian community told to be more efficient

KUALA LUMPUR, July 15 (NNN-BERNAMA) — The Malaysia Indian Transformation Unit (MITRA), an agency set up to aid the socio-economic development of the Indian community in the country, has been urged to be more efficient in the assessment and monitoring of programmes undertaken through the unit. The call was made following…