Activist fails to get leave to appeal RM100,000 court award to lawyer

KUALA LUMPUR: A 2015 file photo of lawyer Peguam Eric Paulsen (centre) with lawyers Latheefa Koya and N.Surendran (left) at the Sessions Court here. PUTRAJAYA, July 9 (NNN-BERNAMA) — An activist failed in his bid to obtain leave from the Federal Court today to appeal against the Court of Appeal’s…

The country’s national principles can be a daily practice – PM Muhyiddin

PUTRAJAYA: Prime Minister Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin recites the Rukun Negara pledge together with Minister of Communications and Multimedia Datuk Saifuddin Abdullah and National Unity Minister, Datuk Halimah Mohamed Sadique at the launch of the 50th anniversary of the Rukun Negara here on Thursday. Photo courtesy of BERNAMA. PUTRAJAYA, July…

Dhaka appreciates Malaysia’s efforts for its migrant workers – Bangladesh High Comm

GEORGE TOWN: Foreign workers undergoing COVID-19 screening conducted by local health workers during the MCO period. Photo courtesy of BERNAMA. By Nur Ashikin Abdul Aziz KUALA LUMPUR, July 9 (NNN-BERNAMA) — The Bangladesh government deeply appreciates the Malaysian government’s initiatives to find a positive solution to the problems faced by its migrant…

Govt concerned over fate of 6,000 Malaysian students in US

PUTRAJAYA, July 9 (NNN-BERNAMA) — The Malaysian government is concerned about  the fate of over 6,000 Malaysian students who are pursuing studies at various institutions across the United States (US) following the recent US Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) announcement. Foreign Minister Datuk Seri Hishammuddin Hussein said the Malaysian Embassy in Washington…

Malaysia very cooperative on the issue of migrant workers – Indonesia

By Nur Ashikin Abdul Aziz KUALA LUMPUR, July 9 (Bernama) — Indonesia has praised Malaysia for what it described as excellent cooperation from the Malaysian authorities with regard to its migrant workers in this country. This cooperation facilitated distribution of food aid to over 140,000 Indonesian migrant workers during the Movement…

Najib, Rosmah allowed to inspect seized luxury goods after July 21

KUALA LUMPUR, July 9 (NNN-BERNAMA) — Former prime minister Datuk Seri Najib Tun Razak and his wife Datin Seri Rosmah Mansor were allowed to inspect items seized by the police from a premise belonging to Obyu Holdings Sdn Bhd, allegedly linked to the 1Malaysia Development Berhad (1MDB) fund scandal, from July…

Malaysian society a reflection of its Rukun Negara principles

By Erda Khursyiah Basir Universiti Putra Malaysia Dept of Government and Civilisation Studies lecturer Associate Prof Dr Mohd Mahadee Ismail. Photo courtesy of BERNAMA KUALA LUMPUR, July 8 (NNN-BERNAMA) – It may not be apparent to many but the peace and harmony prevailing among the nation’s multi-ethnic society are actually…

Thailand expects to receive 8.2 million tourists this year

By Linda Khoo Hui Li BANGKOK, July 8 (NNN-BERNAMA) – Tourist arrivals in Thailand are ticking up as the kingdom eases some of its restrictions to welcome foreign travellers starting July 1. In its latest forecast, Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) said as international air traffic resumes to about 10 per…

Penang initiates COVID-19 safety accreditation to strengthen tourism sector

GEORGE TOWN, July 8 (NNN-BERNAMA) — The Penang government has initiated a COVID-19 safety accreditation programme to boost compliance with strict hygiene and safety standards in the tourism industry. The state is the first in Malaysia to introduce this effort involving hotels, tourist attractions and shopping malls. In a statement today,…

One body found, two more missing in boat capsize incident

JOHOR BAHRU, July 8 (NNN-BERNAMA) — The body of a woman, one of three Indonesian migrants who went missing after a boat they were travelling in capsized in the waters off Tanjung Piai, near Pontian, yesterday, was found today. Johor Maritime director First Admiral (Maritime) Aminuddin Abdul Rashid said the body was found by…