Asean, Eas Must Chart A New Course Forward For Next Pandemic – Malaysian PM

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 28 (NNN-Bernama) — ASEAN and participating countries of the East Asia Summit (EAS) must chart a new course forward in preparation for the next pandemic, says Malaysian Prime Minister Ismail Sabri Yaakob. In his intervention at the 16th EAS, he said a new global health security architecture needs…

Malaysia Calls Refugee Convention Signatories To Receive More Rohingya Refugees

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 28 (NNN-Bernama) — Malaysia calls for proportionate responsibility sharing, particularly among signatory countries of the 1951 Refugee Convention, to uphold and stand committed to their international legal obligations by receiving more Rohingya refugees for resettlement or relocation. Speaking in his intervention at the 16th East Asia Summit (EAS) held virtually Wednesday night, Prime Minister…

Malaysian Foreign Minister On Four-Day Official Visit to Jakarta

PUTRAJAYA, Oct 17 (NNN-Bernama) — Malaysian Foreign minister Saifuddin Abdullah will be making a four-day official visit to Jakarta, Indonesia starting Sunday which afford opportunities for both countries to explore joint initiatives in post-pandemic recovery efforts besides addressing regional and international challenges. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs in a statement…

For Gandhi And Tunku, Independence Is Meaningless Without The Spirit Of Service

KUALA LUMPUR,  Oct 2 (NNN-Bernama) — Mahatma Gandhi and the first prime minister of Malaysia Tunku Abdul Rahman Putra Al-Haj, who were the founding fathers of their respective nations, believed that independence is meaningless without the spirit of service. Much to the surprise of the people, both leaders – who shared common values…

Strong Momentum In Malaysia-US Bilateral Relations To Continue

PUTRAJAYA, Oct 1 (NNN-Bernama) — Malaysian Foreign Minister Saifuddin Abdullah and United States (US) Secretary of State Antony Blinken held a telephone conversation on Thursday night, where both expressed their determination to continue the momentum of the existing strong bilateral relations. According to a statement from the Malaysian Ministry of…

Malaysia’s Economy Set To Rebound In 2022, In Line With Global Economic Recovery

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 30 (NNN-Bernama) — Malaysia’s economy is expected to rebound in 2022, in line with the expected recovery in the global economy throughout the second half of 2021 and into next year, particularly as more countries step up their vaccination efforts. In the second Fiscal Policy Committee (FPC) meeting, the…

Life As Usual In Kabul Despite Uncertainties — Malaysian Ngo

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 30 (NNN-Bernama) — Though many shops and buildings remain shut over safety concerns, the streets in Kabul appear busy with the locals going on with their routines – and women can still be seen outdoors. This is the observation made by volunteers of Global Peace Mission Malaysia (GPM) who are on…

Afghan Embassy Engaging With Their Community In Malaysia On Their Concerns

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 29 (NNN-Bernama) — The Afghanistan Embassy in Malaysia, which is operating as usual after the takeover of the country by Taliban on August 15, is busy engaging with its community here on their concerns about their future due to the political changes there. Afghanistan Ambassador to Malaysia…

Malaysia Remains Concerned Over Lack Of Progress In Nuclear Disarmament

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 29 (NNN-Bernama) — Notwithstanding some positive developments in recent years, Malaysia remains concerned over the lack of progress in nuclear disarmament, said the country’s Foreign Minister Saifuddin Abdullah. He said despite the uncertain security environment and the various challenges posed by the COVID-19 pandemic, the world must…

Malaysian King Expresses Satisfaction Over Special Visit To UK

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 28 (NNN-Bernama) — Malaysian King Al-Sultan Abdullah Ri’ayatuddin Al-Mustafa Billah Shah has expressed satisfaction over his 10-day special visit to the United Kingdom which ended last Sunday.  Comptroller of the Royal Household for the National Palace Ahmad Fadil Shamsuddin said Al-Sultan Abdullah also expressed satisfaction and pleasure for…