Malaysia committed to being part of China’s Belt and Road initiative, says Deputy Minister

Malaysia’s Deputy International Trade and Industry Minister Ong Kian Ming KUALA LUMPUR, March 9 (NNN-BERNAMA) ― Malaysia continues to welcome the Belt and Road Initiative (BRI) and investments from China, says Deputy International Trade and Industry Minister Ong Kian Ming. He said this was despite the review of China-backed projects…

Young generation need to be equipped with knowledge to face digital tech advancement, Industry 4.0

Photo courtesy Bernama SEREMBAN, March 8 (Bernama) — The people in the country, including the young generation, need to be equipped with technology-related knowledge as preparations to face the rapid digital technology advancement and the fourth industrial revolution (Industry 4.0). For that, Communications and Multimedia Minister Gobind Singh Deo said…

Malaysian government to make own stand on China, not influenced by others – Mahathir

KUALA LUMPUR, March 9 (NNN-Bernama) – The Malaysian government would make its own independent decisions on China despite Western suspicions of Beijing’s cyber espionage involvement, said Prime Minister Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad. In an interview with South China Morning Post published today, he said fear would not sway both countries’…

Economic problems to be left behind: Iran VP

Photo courtesy Irna Zanjan, March 9, (NNN- IRNA) – The Vice President of Iran has stressed that the economic problems people are facing today will surely be left behind. Mohammad Baqer Nobakht added here on Friday that ‘in the 40th victory anniversary of the revolution, there has been not a…

Thousands march in Algiers to demand regime change

Algerian protesters demonstrate against their ailing president’s bid for a fifth term in power, in Algiers on March 8, 2019. Photo courtesy RYAD KRAMDI ALGIERS, March 9, (NNN-AGENCIES) – Tens of thousands of Algerians packed central Algiers to capacity Friday to challenge President Abdelaziz Bouteflika’s 20-year-old rule in the biggest…

Cameroonian activist awarded first women’s rights prize

FRANCE, Paris March 9 (NNN_-AGENCIES) It was a historic moment for Cameroonian activist Aissa Doumara at the Élysée Palace on Friday. Doumara was awarded the first women’s rights prize dedicated to late minister and abortion campaigner Simone Veil  by French President, Emmanuel Macron. The 100,000 euro prize was created last…

Women stage huge march in Madrid

SPAIN, Madrid, March 9 (NNN-AGENCIES) – Thousands, mainly women, turned out for a huge International Women’s Day march in Madrid amid a festive atmosphere on Friday, but they also hit the streets to loudly and firmly demand true equality, denouncing criminal machismo and defending the validity of feminism. Women of…

India’s main opposition Congress party releases first list of candidates

NEW DELHI, March 8 (NNN-XINHUA) — India’s main opposition party the Indian National Congress (INC) has released its first list of candidates ahead of the forthcoming general elections. The general polls are slated to be held sometime in April-May, though the exact schedule is yet to be announced. A total…

Malaysia and Philippines to intensify bilateral trade

By Nashir Mansor  MANILA, March 8 (NNN-BERNAMA) — Malaysia and the Philippines expect to intensify two-way trade and investments to sustain their economic prosperity, said Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte on Friday. Disclosing the points of discussions with visiting Malaysian Prime Minister Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad to Manila, Duterte said the two leaders…

Finnish president accepts resignation of government

HELSINKI, March 8 (NNN-AGENCIES) — Finnish President Sauli Niinisto has accepted the resignation of the government led by Prime Minister Juha Sipila, national broadcaster Yle said on Friday morning. The government will hold a press conference later Friday, Yle said. Earlier reports said the Finland government announced its resignation on…