Rosmah, Global Royalty yet to inspect seized items due to MCO

KUALA LUMPUR,  June 10 (NNN-BERNAMA) — The High Court was told today that Datin Seri Rosmah Mansor and a jewellery firm, Global Royalty, have yet to physically inspect  assets that were seized from premises belonging to Obyu Holdings Sdn Bhd, for alleged links to the 1Malaysia Development Berhad (1MDB) fund scandal, due to…

Thai plastics distributor hopes PENJANA will spur new car sales

By Linda Khoo Hui Li BANGKOK, June 10 (NNN-BERNAMA) — A distributor of engineering and commodity grade plastics in Thailand, Polymer Solutions Co Ltd (Polymer Solutions), has welcomed the much-needed automotive sector confidence boost under Malaysia’s recently announced National Economic Recovery Plan (PENJANA). Polymer Solutions managing director Yap Choon Eng said the announcement by Prime…

S. Korea vows to fully implement inter-Korean military deal despite N.Korea threats

By Choi Soo-hyang SEOUL, June 10 (NNN-YONHAP) — South Korea will fully implement a military tension-reduction agreement with North Korea despite Pyongyang’s threat to scrap it, the defense ministry said Wednesday, amid heightened tensions over anti-Pyongyang leaflets. During a meeting of top commanders presided over by Defense Minister Jeong Kyeong-doo,…

Covid 19: Number of Malaysians infected overseas low

KUALA LUMPUR, June 9 (NNN-BERNAMA) — The government has decided to allow Malaysians returning from overseas to undergo home quarantine beginning tomorrow because of the low rate of COVID-19 infection among returnees, said Health director-general Datuk Dr Noor Hisham Abdullah. He said only about one per cent or 554 of the more than 50,000 Malaysians who returned from overseas had…

Family sought 2nd post-mortem because of hole on Nazrin’s head – Sister

SHAH ALAM, June 9 (NNN-BERNAMA) — The older sister of the late Cradle Fund chief executive officer Nazrin Hassan told the High Court here today that she and two of her siblings requested for a second post-mortem because their suspicion was aroused by a one-inch hole on their youngest brother’s head. Che Elainee Che Hassan, 63, the 21st prosecution…

Malaysia ready to ease border control if cases remain at single digit

PUTRAJAYA, June 9 (NNN-BERNAMA) — Malaysia is ready to ease restrictions on border control if daily COVID-19 cases recorded continue to be at a single digit during the Recovery Movement Control Order (RMCO) period from tomorrow until Aug 31, said Health director-general Datuk Dr Noor Hisham Abdullah.  “If we can continue…

No more active COVID-19 cases in New Zealand, says PM Jacinda Ardern

ANKARA, June 9 (NNN-BERNAMA-ANADOLU) — New Zealand on Monday celebrated the defeat of the novel coronavirus after Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern announced that the country no longer has active cases of COVID-19, reported Anadolu Agency. The news made global headlines and drew praise after Ardern announced at a news conference in…

KL stock exchange sees better performance

KUALA LUMPUR, June 9 (NNN-BERNAMA) — The Kuala Lumpur stock exchange, Bursa Malaysia ended the morning session higher on persistent buying activities across the board, taking the cue from the higher overnight performance of Wall Street as hopes of an economic recovery soar following the easing in COVID-19 lockdowns. At 12.30 pm, the…

Former Sabah CM freed of timber related corruption, money laundering charges

File photo of former Sabah Chief Minister Tan Sri Musa Aman (centre). Photo courtesy of BERNAMA. KUALA LUMPUR, June 9 (NNN-BERNAMA) — The High Court here today freed former Sabah Chief Minister Tan Sri Musa Aman of all his 46 corruption and money laundering charges in connection with timber concession contracts in…

PM marks 100 days in office with M’sia on strong footing for recovery from COVID-19

By Zairina Zainudin KUALA LUMPUR, June 8 (NNN-BERNAMA) — The timely response in closing borders to other countries, as well as in implementing the Movement Control Order (MCO) were among the main factors that helped Malaysia curb the spread of COVID-19. These were among the most crucial and commendable decisions taken by Prime Minister Tan Sri Muhyiddin…