118 held in night clubs, pubs for defying RMCO

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 9 (NNN-BERNAMA) — A total of 118 individuals who participated in pub and nightclub activities were arrested yesterday for flouting the Recovery Movement Control Order (RMCO). Senior Minister (Security Cluster) Datuk Seri Ismail Sabri Yaakob said the number of arrests was highest among 221 individuals nabbed for violating the RMCO,…

Eversendai sets world record with One Za’abeel building in Dubai

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 9 (NNN-BERNAMA) — Eversendai Corporation Bhd has created a world record and landmark feat in the construction industry with One Za’abeel, an iconic high-rise mixed-use luxury development in Dubai. Executive chairman and group managing director Tan Sri AK Nathan said the impressive structure put in place twin high-rise buildings — a 300-metre tall Tower…

53rd Asean foreign ministers meet begin in Hanoi

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 9 (NNN-BERNAMA) — The 53rd ASEAN Foreign Ministers’ Meeting (AMM-53) and related meetings kicked-off via video conference today, with discussions on COVID-19 set to be one of the main agenda together with the preparation for the 37th ASEAN Summit and Related Summits in November. Foreign Minister Datuk Seri…

Ministry calls for amendment to Forestry Act to strengthen enforcement, environment protection

PUTRAJAYA, Sept 8 — Malaysian Prime Minister Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin chairing the National Land Council meeting at the Perdana Putra building here today. On his right is Minister of Energy and Natural Resources, Datuk Dr Shamsul Anuar Nasarah. Photo courtesy of BERNAMA. KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 8 (NNN-BERNAMA) — The…

New COVID-19 cases rise to 100 – Health DG

PUTRAJAYA, Sept 8  (NNN-BERNAMA) — The number of new COVID-19 cases rose to three figures today, with 100 cases reported compared with 62 yesterday, bringing the total tally in the country to 9,559 cases, said Health director-general Tan Sri Dr Noor Hisham Abdullah. He said of the 100 new cases, 85 were…

Court dismisses appeal on Sabah Assembly dissolution, state election to proceed

PUTRAJAYA, Sept 8 — Former Chief Minister of Sabah Tan Sri Musa Aman (centre) surrounded by media members outside the Court of Appeal here. The court today dismissed the appeal brought on by 33 assemblymen against a High Court ruling over the Sabah Governor’s decision to dissolve the state legislative…

Miss Earth Malaysia wants to see a greener Malaysia

KUALA LUMPUR — Miss Earth Malaysia 2020 Dr Nisha Thayanathan posing for a photo during Miss Earth Malaysia Crowning Ceremony today. Photo courtesy of BERNAMA. By V. Sankara KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 8 (NNN-BERNAMA) — For Dr Nisha Thayananthan, the newly crowned Miss Earth Malaysia 2020/21, she wants nothing less than…

5 local chocolate brands to enter international market by 2025

File photo of Cocoa Board of Malaysia staff Ariqah Mohammad preparing an exhibition area during the launch of Langkawi as a Chocolate Hub earlier this year. Photo courtesy of BERNAMA. KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 8 (NNN-BERNAMA) — Five brands of local chocolate products will potentially enter the international market by end…

ECRL’S Mentakab-Port Klang alignment being reviewed – Transport Ministry

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 8 (NNN-BERNAMA)  — The East Coast Rail Link’s (ECRL) Mentakab to Port Klang alignment is being reviewed and fine-tuned especially for the original route passing through Bentong, Gombak and heading towards Port Klang, said the Ministry of Transport. Deputy Transport Minister Hasbi Habibollah said the ECRL project is divided into three sections, namely Section…

Indian defence ministry blames China for firing in Eastern Ladakh, refutes transgression

NEW DELHI, Sept 8 (NNN-BERNAMA-SPUTNIK) –The Indian Defence Ministry accused China on Tuesday, amid a new standoff, of continuing to escalate tensions in the Eastern Ladakh region, stressed that the Indian Army did not resort to any aggressive actions, and confirmed commitment to protect national sovereignty. Earlier in the day, sources…