Malaysia condemns Houthi Militia attacks on Saudi Arabia

KUALA LUMPUR, June 25 (NNN-BERNAMA) — Malaysia is appalled by the ballistic missiles and drone attacks launched by the Houthi militia in Yemen towards Saudi Arabia these past few weeks and condemned in the strongest possible terms these heinous acts of aggression. The Foreign Ministry said these constant provocations by the Houthis are counter-productive…

Saifuddin launches new TV channel

KUALA LUMPUR: Communications and Multimedia Minister Datuk Saifuddin Abdullah during a press conference following the launch of the new RTM news channel at Angkasapuri here. Photo courtesy of BERNAMA. KUALA LUMPUR, June 25 (NNN-BERNAMA) — Radio Televisyen Malaysia (RTM) today launched a new channel, the “Saluran Berita RTM”, an additional…

July 2 hearing for MalaysiaKini’s bid to stop court proceedings against it

PUTRAJAYA, June 25 (NNN-BERNAMA) — Mkini Dotcom Sdn Bhd, which runs the news portal Malaysiakini and its editor-in-chief have filed an application to set aside the leave obtained by the Attorney-General (AG) to commence committal proceedings against them. Lawyer A. Surendra Ananth, representing the two, said he filed the application yesterday.…

Former S’pore PM Goh Chok Tong retires from politics

File photo of former Prime Minister of Singapore, Goh Chok Tong (right) and former Malaysian Prime Minister Datuk Seri Abdullah Ahmad Badawi during a meet in Singapore. Photo courtesy of BERNAMA. By Massita Ahmad SINGAPORE, June 25 (NNN-BERNAMA) — Emeritus Senior Minister Goh Chok Tong has decided to retire from…

High number of illegal immigrants entering country via nearby islands

LANGKAWI, June 25 (NNN-BERNAMA) — The percentage of illegal immigrants, especially Rohingyas, who encroach into Malaysian waters is very high due to the proximity of the islands in Thailand’s waters where they come from, at only 2.5 nautical miles. Royal Malaysian Navy Region Three Commander, First Admiral Abd Hamid Ali,…

Govt provides help to 4,566 cocoa smallholders under PRIHATIN

KUALA LUMPUR, June 24 (NNN-BERNAMA) — A total of 4,566 cocoa smallholders, involving 3,134 hectares of planted area, have received agricultural input assistance valued at RM2.69 million under the PRIHATIN Economic Stimulus Package.  Malaysian Cocoa Board (LKM) chairman Anyi Ngau said the aid was to assist cocoa smallholders affected by the COVID-19 pandemic.…

1MDB audit report trial: Najib, Arul Kanda claim trial to amended charges

KUALA LUMPUR, June 24 (NNN-BERNAMA) — Former prime minister Datuk Seri Najib Tun Razak and former 1Malaysia Development Berhad (1MDB) chief executive officer Arul Kanda Kandasamy pleaded not guilty at the High Court here today to the amended charges related to the 1MDB audit report. Najib, 67, and Arul, 44,…

Singapore reports 191 new COVID-19 cases

By Massita Ahmad SINGAPORE, June 24 (NNN-BERNAMA) — Singapore, which is on the sixth day of its phase two of reopening, today confirmed 191 new cases of COVID-19 infection, with seven cases in the community. This brings the island state’s infection tally to 42,623 cases. In brief noon data released today, the Ministry of Health (MOH) said…

Social gatherings allowed from July 1 – Ismail Sabri

PUTRAJAYA, June 24 (NNN-BERNAMA) — Social gatherings including wedding receptions involving up to 250 people will be allowed from July 1, said Senior Minister (Security Cluster) Datuk Seri Ismail Sabri Yaakob. He said engagement receptions, wedding anniversary and birthday celebrations, and religious ceremonies like tahlil, akikah, doa selamat are also allowed. “The ceremony can…

Malaysian schools see smooth reopening

KUALA LUMPUR, June 24 (NNN-BERNAMA) — The reopening of schools ran smoothly today in full compliance with the recovery movement control order (RMCO)’s standard operating procedures (SOP) and in line with the new normal in the teaching and learning (PdP) process. After almost three months of closure due to the COVID-19…