Update Najib’s Trial Day 22: Najib had full control over SRC, says witness

KUALA LUMPUR, June 11 (NNN-BERNAMA) — Former Malaysian prime minister Datuk Seri Najib Tun Razak had full control over the administration of SRC International Sdn Bhd based on the amendment to the company’s Articles of Association.  Tan Sri Ismee Ismail, 54, a former member of SRC International Sdn Bhd’s board of directors said this in…

World Scouting, UN Environment join forces to fight plastic pollution

UNITED NATIONS, June 11 (NNN) — The United Nations Environment team and the World Scouting have joined forces to engage young people in the global fight against plastic pollution. In a press statement issued in conjunction with the World Ocean’s Day on June 8, the UN Environment announced the plan…

New Kenyan envoy aims for stronger KL-Nairobi ties

By Voon Miaw Ping KUALA LUMPUR, June 11 (NNN-BERNAMA) — Upon assuming his role as Kenya’s High Commissioner to Malaysia in February this year, Francis N. Muhoro has made it his aim to strengthen Malaysia-Kenya bilateral ties and see it grow to a whole new level. “Kuala Lumpur and Nairobi relations have always been cordial. But I…

Najib’s Trial Day 22: SRC received RM4 bln loan from KWAP and RM20 mln in grant from govt, says witness

KUALA LUMPUR, June 11 (NNN-BERNAMA) — Tan Sri Ismee Ismail, the former board member of SRC International Sdn Bhd today said SRC resources came from the Retirement Fund Incorporated (KWAP) and a launching grant from the government. Ismee, 54, said the company received a RM4 billion loan from KWAP and a grant of RM20 million from…

Malaysian civil servants told to be prepared for industry 4.0

MELAKA, June 10 — Prime Minister Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad (centre) is all attention as the Managing Director of Triplus Industry Sdn. Bhd. Yeon Kok Kuang (right) briefs him as he visits the company’s booth at the exhibition held in conjunction with the launch of the Smart Industry Centre, Konica…

Hong Kong Leader refuses to drop proposed law

ANKARA, June 10 (NNN-BERNAMA-ANADOLU) — Despite massive protests against a proposed extradition law, Hong Kong leader Carrie Lam on Monday refused to drop the legislation, reported Anadolu Agency, quoting South China Morning Post. However, Lam said that that she will reach out to critics of her controversial extradition bill which seeks to…

IJN performs first arterial switch on conjoined twin baby

By C. Vinoothene KUALA LUMPUR, June 10 — Cardiothoracic Surgeon Consultant of National Heart Institute (IJN) Dr Sivakumar Sivalingam (middle) during a media briefing on the successful treatment of congenital heart defect on a separated conjoined twin Aleesa Hana on 16th May 2019. Also present are IJN Paediatric and Congenital…

Najib’s trial Day 21: Ex PM had influence over KWAP granting loan, says witness

KUALA LUMPUR, June 10 (NNN-BERNAMA) — The High Court here today heard that Malaysia’s former prime minister Datuk Seri Najib Tun Razak had influence over the Retirement Fund Incorporated (KWAP)’s decision to grant a loan to SRC International Sdn Bhd. Former CEO of KWAP Datuk Azian Mohd Noh, 66, said Najib,…

Entry of plastic waste into Malaysia cannot be taken lightly, say NGOs

KUALA LUMPUR, June 10 (NNN-BERNAMA) — The entry of the world’s plastic wastes that is polluting Malaysia is an issue that should not be taken lightly. Over the past year, 157,299 tonnes of plastic wastes was shipped into Malaysia, an increase of 273 per cent compared to the previous year. Even this…

Ethiopian PM arrives in Sudan for mediation

Ethiopian Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed’s visit to Sudan for mediation talks follows the latter’s suspension from the African Union. KHARTOUM, June 7 (NNN-BERNAMA-ANADOLU) — Ethiopian Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed on Friday arrived in Sudan to mediate between the Transitional Military Council (TMC) and opposition powers, according to Sudan News Agency.…