Selangor Sultan expresses concern over spike in COVID-19 cases

The Sultan of Selangor Sultan Sharafuddin Idris Shah. File photo courtesy of BERNAMA. SHAH ALAM, Oct 2 (NNN-BERNAMA) — The Sultan of Selangor Sultan Sharafuddin Idris Shah has expressed concern over the spike in the cases of COVID-19 nationwide, particularly in the state. Hence, the Sultan has urged individuals who are…

Malaysia sees highest daily COVID-19 figure at 287 since pandemic began

PUTRAJAYA, Oct 2 (NNN-BERNAMA) — A total of 287 new COVID-19 cases were recorded in the past 24 hours, the highest daily figure recorded since the pandemic began in Malaysia, said Health director-general  Dr Noor Hisham Abdullah. He said all 287 cases were local transmissions, taking the cumulative total number…

Inter-district controls in Sabah won’t affect food supply – Jeffrey Kitingan

KOTA KINABALU, Oct 2 (NNN-BERNAMA) — Sabah Deputy Chief Minister Datuk Dr Jeffrey Kitingan has given an assurance that there will be adequate food supply in the state despite the imposition of inter-district controls between Oct 3 and 16. He said the state government had announced an immediate allocation of RM50 million to…

Sime Darby expresses concern over possible US import ban

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 2 (NNN-BERNAMA) — Sime Darby Plantation Bhd (SDP) today expressed concern over a possible ban by the United States Customs and Border Protection (CBP), saying that it views the US as an important growing market for its products. This is despite annual value of its exports to the world’s largest…

Nora Anne’s Inquest: Two search dogs failed to unearth any clues, says witness

SEREMBAN, Oct 2 (NNN-BERNAMA) — The Coroner’s Court here was told that two dogs belonging to the Fire and Rescue Department (JBPM) failed to unearth any clues during the three-day search mission for Irish-French teenager Nora Anne Quoirin which started on Aug 5, 2019. The 18th witness in the inquest to determine Nora Anne’s death, JBPM Tracker Dog Unit…

Former Law Minister Liew Vui Keong dies

SANDAKAN, Oct 2  (NNN-BERNAMA) — Batu Sapi Member of Parliament Datuk Liew Vui Keong died today, believed to be due to lung infection. According to a source from Parti Warisan Sabah, Liew died at the Gleneagles Hospital in Kota Kinabalu at about 11.50 am. It is learnt that his family members are not ready to issue…

Japanese film festival to make a comeback in October

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 2 (NNN-BERNAMA) — The Japanese Film Festival 2020 (JFF 2020), which enters its 17th edition this year, is set to make a comeback and light up selected Golden Screen Cinemas (GSC) nationwide. According to a statement by the Japan Foundation, Kuala Lumpur (JFKL), JFF 2020 will be the first film festival…

India’s medical device industry projected to grow to US$50 bln by 2025

NEW DELHI, Oct 2 (NNN-BERNAMA) — India’s medical device industry offers big investment opportunities and is projected to grow 28 per cent annually to reach US$50 billion (US$1 = RM4.15) by 2025, a federal minister said Thursday. Chemicals and Fertilisers Minister D.V. Sadananda Gowda said the pharmaceuticals and medical equipment sectors…

Joint Malaysian, Brunei army men force head to Lebanon on peacekeeping mission

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 2 (NNN-BERNAMA) — A total of 850 officers and personnel from the Malaysian Armed Forces (ATM) and the Royal Brunei Armed Forces (RBAF) joined the Malaysian Battalion (MALBATT) 850-8 to carry out the United Nations Interim Force in Lebanon (UNIFIL) peacekeeping mission Thursday. Deputy Defence Minister Ikmal Hisham Abdul Aziz said…

Selangor urged to preserve Kuala Langat forest reserve

KUANTAN, Oct 1 (NNN-BERNAMA) — The Selangor government has been urged to preserve the Kuala Langat North Forest Reserve to ensure environmental sustainability for the developed state. Making this call, Environment and Water Minister, Datuk Seri Tuan Ibrahim Tuan Man said the forest reserve status should be preserved as the area served as…