Eu, Malaysia Continue Discussion On Eudr Ad-hoc Task Force

KUALA LUMPUR, June 29 (NNN-Bernama) — The European Union (EU) and Malaysia will continue discussions on establishing an ad-hoc task force to support the implementation of the EU Deforestation Regulation (EUDR) in Malaysia. The Director General for the Environment of the EU, Dr Florika Fink-Hooijer, said the bloc and Malaysia…

Malaysia Can Send Second Astronaut If Country Remains Committed, Says Country’s First Astronaut

KUCHING (Sarawak, Malaysia), June 23 (NNN-Bernama) — Political stability and a progressive government will propel Malaysia to achieve its commitment to send a second astronaut in 2030, said the nation’s first astronaut Dr Sheikh Muszaphar Shukor. He said the initiative under the Malaysian National Space Agency’s blueprint aims to send the country’s first…

Malaysian Fm Zambry Will Not Be Able To Attend Informal Discussion On Myanmar In Thailand

PUTRAJAYA (Malaysia), June 18 (NNN-Bernama) — Malaysian Foreign Minister Dr Zambry Abd Kadir will not be able to attend an informal discussion on Myanmar scheduled to be held in Thailand, on Monday. The Malaysian Foreign Ministry (Wisma Putra) in a statement cited prior commitment the reason being Zambry’s inability to attend the discussion proposed by…

US Commitment To Improving Bilateral Ties Evident With Malaysia’s Improved Status In Tip Report

KUALA LUMPUR,  June 17 (NNN-Bernama) — Malaysia’s improved standing in the JNAS 2023 Annual Report on Trafficking in Persons (TIP) of the US State Department is a positive move taken by the US government to improve bilateral cooperation between the two nations. The Malaysian Ambassador to the United States, Mohamed Nazri…

Malaysian Ringgit Opens Higher Vs Us Dollar Amid Cautious Sentiments

KUALA LUMPUR, June 16 (NNN-Bernama) — The ringgit opened higher against the US dollar this morning despite the prevailing cautious sentiments surrounding China’s economic growth.  At 9.04 am, the local note strengthened to 4.6100/6155 against the greenback from 4.6235/6280 at Thursday’s close.    Bank Muamalat Malaysia Bhd chief economist and social finance head Dr…

Malaysia Will Draft Cyber Security Bill Immediately – Pm Anwar

KUALA LUMPUR, June 15 (NNN-Bernama) — Malaysia will draft a Cyber ​​Security Bill immediately to ensure all relevant aspects of legislation be finalised as determined by the National Cyber ​​Security Committee , said Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim.  The prime minister said towards this purpose, the National Cyber Security Agency (NACSA), which is under…

Malaysian Ringgit Opens Lower Against The Us Dollar On Soft Demand

KUALA LUMPUR, June 15 (NNN-Bernama) — The ringgit continued to open lower versus the the US dollar today on subdued demand despite the US Federal Reserve (Fed) leaving its benchmark rate at 5.25 per cent during the Federal Open Market Committee meeting last night.  At 9.02 am, the local note was traded at 4.6210/6245 against the…

Malaysia Will Not Compromise On Country’s Rights, Sovereignty – Pm Anwar

KUALA LUMPUR,  June 13 (NNN-Bernama) — The recently signed Malaysia-Indonesia maritime border agreement does not in any way put the interest, rights and sovereignty of the country at stake, said Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim.  He said Malaysia will never compromise on sovereignty, and the agreement on the maritime border was made carefully,…

Malaysia On Way To Golden Digital Decade, Needs More Talent And Expertise – Minister

LONDON, June 12 (NNN-Bernama) — Malaysia is on its way to a golden digital decade and becoming an Asian digital tiger, thus the country needs more talent and expertise, especially in data and technology. Speaking to about 100 Malaysian students here, the Communications and Digital Minister, Fahmi Fadzil emphasised that the future…

Malaysian Ringgit Opens Lower Against Greenback Ahead Of Midweek Us Interest Rate Decision

KUALA LUMPUR, June 12 (NNN-Bernama) — The ringgit opened lower against the US dollar Monday on cautious sentiment ahead of the US Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) meeting on June 13 and 14.  At 9.08 am, the local note was traded at 4.6155/6185 against the greenback compared with Friday’s closing of 4.6115/6160.  Bank Muamalat…