Ringgit Opens Higher Against US Dollar On Solid Oil Prices

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 30 (NNN-Bernama) — The ringgit opened higher against US dollar Wednesday on positive sentiment, boosted by oil prices which continued to trade on a solid footing, said an analyst. At 9.01 am, the local note firmed up to 4.0430/0470 against the greenback from Tuesday’s close of 4.0480/0510.…

Tun Rahah, Widow Of Malaysian Second Prime Minister Dies Aged 87

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 18 (NNN-Bernama) — Tun Rahah Mohamed Noah, the widow of second Prime Minister Tun Abdul Razak, died Friday. She was 87. This was confirmed by her son, former Prime Minister Najib Razak via social media. “Innalillahwainnailaihirojiun, mother is no longer here. Whole family at the hospital. Sadness…

Malaysian King Off To Abu Dhabi For Five-Day Special Visit

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 18 (NNN-Bernama) — Malaysian King Yang di-Pertuan Agong Al-Sultan Abdullah Ri’ayatuddin Al-Mustafa Billah Shah left for Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates, Friday for a five-day special visit. Comptroller of the Royal Household of Istana Negara Ahmad Fadil Shamsuddin said the special visit is at the invitation of…

PN Govt Presidential Council Maiden Meeting To Be Briefed On Economy, COVID-19 Issues

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 18 (NNN-Bernama) — The Perikatan Nasional (PN) Government Presidential Council, which was agreed Thursday to be formed, will hold its first meeting early next year to hear a briefing on the current economic situation in the country, management of the COVID-19 pandemic and preparations of the 12th…

Underwater World Langkawi Welcomes Birth Of Two African Penguin Chicks

LANGKAWI (Kedah, Malaysia) Dec 18 (NNN-Bernama) — Underwater World Langkawi (UWL) recorded its first penguin birth this year when two African penguin chicks were hatched last Thursday. UWL veterinary officer, Dr Najmi Hazira Hamzah said the birth of the two aquatic birds raised the number of African penguins to 66…

Lazada M’sia Sets Record-Breaking Performance During 12.12 Grand Sale

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 18 (NNN-Bernama) — Lazada Malaysia has achieved yet another record-breaking performance during its 12.12 Grand Year-End Sale, exceeding its previous year’s whole-day sales in just under 12 hours. Its chief executive officer Leo Chow said shoppers purchased nearly 100 per cent more from toys and games, sports…

An Important Step Ahead In The Italy-Asean Cooperation

This is an opinion piece penned by the Ambassador of Italy to Malaysia, Cristiano Maggipinto, on the significance of Italy being granted the status of development partner of the Association of the Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN). KUALA LUMPUR, Dec. 17 (NNN-Bernama) — Last September, the 53rd ASEAN Foreign Ministers’ Meeting…

Effectiveness Level Of COVID-19 Vaccine By Pfizer Is 95 Per Cent – MOSTI

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 17 (NNN-Bernama) — The selection of the COVID-19 vaccine produced by international pharmaceutical company Pfizer is based on an interim report of clinical trials of its effectiveness level, which is 95 percent, the Dewan Rakyat (lower house of Parliament) was told Thursday. Science, Technology and Innovation Minister…

Vaccination To Prevent Disease Infection, Epidemic Demanded By All Religions

By Mohd Faizal Hassan KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 17 (NNN-Bernama) — Vaccination is important as a preventative measure which is demanded by all religions to prevent the spread of diseases or epidemics, such as COVID-19 because of its effect on the human population, said religious leaders. They are of the opinion…

Telecommunication Essential For Success Of Gig Economy – Dr Mahathir

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 17 (NNN-Bernama) — Telecommunication plays an important role in making the gig economy a success, said former prime minister Dr Mahathir Mohamad. He said Malaysia managed to tap into the new economy quite early, simply because the communication system in the country is very good. “The Internet…