Road to Makkah, a boon for Malaysian pilgrims

By Nur Ashikin Abdul Aziz KUALA LUMPUR, July 4 (NNN-BERNAMA) — Road to Makkah, a pre-departure process for Haj pilgrims introduced by the government of Saudi Arabia for selected countries, has received praises from travellers. With the project, introduced in Malaysia in 2017, pilgrims need not undergo immigration checks in Saudi as the…

MACC arrests Riza Aziz, stepson of former M’sian PM

PUTRAJAYA, July 4: Riza Aziz, the stepson of former Malaysian Prime Minister Datuk Seri Najib Tun Razak, was at the MACC headquarters to give his statement in relation to the investigations into IMalaysia Development Bhd (1MDB). Riza, who is also the chief executive officer of a Los Angeles based film…

Azerbaijan to continue its independent and diversified foreign policy

By R.Ravichandran KUALA LUMPUR, July 4 — Azerbaijan Foreign Minister Elmar Mammadyarov. Photo courtesy of BERNAMA. KUALA LUMPUR, July 4 (NNN-BERNAMA) —  Azerbaijan will continue its independent, diversified, balanced and active foreign policy based on the national interests of the country and will defend its position in the international arena under the direct…

Southeast Asia to enter unicorn zone in the next 10 years

KUALA LUMPUR, July 4 (NNN-BERNAMA) — With the right infrastructure, policies and government support, Southeast Asia (SEA) is set to enter the unicorn zone in the next 10 years, with startup companies leveraging their businesses on e-commerce and financial technology (fintech), Wild Digital SEA 2019 speakers said. Ernst & Young Advisory Services Sdn Bhd’s Fintech Advisory senior manager, Gopal…

Sudan: Protestors resume talks with talks with army after deadlock

KHARTOUM, July 4 (NNN-ANADOLU) — Negotiations between Sudan’s ruling Transitional Military Council (TMC) and protest leaders resumed Wednesday over forming a new governing body after more than a monthlong deadlock, Anadolu Agency reported. The latest development comes after a standoff between the two sides following the June 3 killing of protesters…

Russia interested in restoring full-fledged relations with EU, says Putin

ROME, July 4 (NNN-BERNAMA-SPUTNIK) — Russia is interested in restoring full-fledged relations with the European Union (EU) and is ready to work together with every political force supported by EU voters, Sputnik news agency reported, quoting Russian President Vladimir Putin as saying in an interview with the Italian Corriere della Sera daily,…

Najib’s Trial Day 31: Witness says signatures on SRC documents not his

KUALA LUMPUR, July 2 (NNN-BERNAMA) — Former non-executive director of SRC International Sdn Bhd, Datuk Suboh Md Yassin told the High Court here today that the signatures on SRC documents alleged to be his were different from his own. The 42nd prosecution witness said this when he saw the signature samples,…

Malaysian police refute claims American man injured in paramotor crash is a spy

JELEBU, Malaysia, July 2 (NNN-BERNAMA) — Malaysian police have refuted claims in the social media that an American injured in a Paramotor that crashed at Purun near here on Saturday, is a spy. Negeri Sembilan state police chief, Datuk Mohamad Mat Yusop said investigation by the police found that the 60-year…

KLCC’s newly extended centre opens with hosting of ARCHIDEX

The Kuala Lumpur Convention Centre’s General Manager, Alan Pryor (2nd from left) and senior management team giving the brand-new 11,000 sqm expansion a big thumbs up with the Organiser of ARCHIDEX, President, C.I.S Network Sdn Bhd, Dato’ Vincent Lim (3rd from left) in the foyer area outside Hall 6, which is one of three…

Malaysia an important partner in Asean and Islamic world, says Azerbaijan FM

By R.Ravichandran KUALA LUMPUR,  July 2 (NNN-BERNAMA) —  Malaysia is an important partner for Azerbaijan in the ASEAN region as well as in the Islamic world, says Azerbaijan Foreign Minister Elmar Mammadyarov. The country attaches great significance to its close dialogue and cooperation with Malaysia which are always held in the spirit of friendship,…