Malaysian Ringgit Extends Winning Streak Against US Dollar

By Zairina Zainudin KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 25 (NNN-Bernama) — The Malaysian ringgit has extended its winning streak for the third consecutive day on Wednesday, bolstered by the positive market sentiment, coupled with the weaker greenback performance, dealers said. At 9 am, the local note stood at 4.2110/2150 versus the US…

41.6 Per Cent Of Malaysian Population Completes COVID-19 Vaccination

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 25 (NNN-Bernama) –Some 41.6 per cent of Malaysian population or 13,580,934 people have completed both doses of the COVID-19 vaccination as of Tuesday, according to the COVID-19 Vaccine Supply Access Guarantee Special Committee (JKJAV). An infographic shared on the committee’s official Twitter also showed 18,631,593 individuals, or…

Australian, Chinese Leaders Congratulate New Malaysian PM Ismail Sabri

PUTRAJAYA, Aug 24 (NNN-Bernama) — Ismail Sabri Yaakob has continued to receive messages of congratulations from world leaders on his appointment as the ninth prime minister of Malaysia. On Tuesday, he received a telephone call from Australian Prime Minister Scott John Morrison and a letter from Chinese Premier Li Keqiang.…

Malaysia’s Human Resource Ministry Appointed As Asean-Oshnet 2021-2022 Chairman

PUTRAJAYA, Aug 24 (NNN-Bernama) — The Malaysia’s Human Resource Ministry (KSM) through the Department of Occupational Safety and Health (DOSH) has been appointed as the ASEAN Occupational Safety and Health Network (ASEAN-OSHNET) chairman for the year 2021-2022. KSM said in a statement, in conjunction with the appointment, a 22nd ASEAN-OSHNET…

Delta Variant Accounts For 93 Per Cent COVID-19 Cases In Thailand

By Linda Khoo Hui Li BANGKOK, Aug 24 (NNN-Bernama) – The highly contagious Delta variant accounts for 93 per cent of COVID-19 cases in Thailand. Director-General of Medical Sciences Department Dr Supakit Sirilak said latest survey from Aug 14 to Aug 20 showed 2,132 of 2,295 samples, or 92.9 per…

Thailand Maintains 7 Pct Vat Rate For Another Two Years

BANGKOK, Aug 24 (NNN-Bernama) – Thailand’s cabinet has agreed to maintain the value-added tax (VAT) rate at seven per cent for another two fiscal years, in a bid to support the kingdom’s economic recovery. The VAT rate has been at seven per cent since the 1997 Asian financial crisis. Deputy…

Ukraine Celebrates 30th Anniversary Of Independence With Events Around The World

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 24 (NNN-Bernama) — More than 150 festive events are being held to celebrate Ukraine’s 30th anniversary of independence, Tuesday, both in Ukraine and other countries including in Malaysia. In a statement, the Ukraine Embassy in Malaysia said that this glorious occasion is being celebrated in style with…

India Evacuates 78 More People From Kabul As US Deadline To Pull Out Forces Looms

By Shakir Husain NEW DELHI, Aug 24 (NNN-Bernama) — India on Tuesday evacuated 78 more people from Kabul as the United States prepares to pull out its remaining soldiers from Afghanistan by the August 31 deadline. About 800 Indian nationals as well as Afghan citizens have been flown to New…

Malaysia’s New Covid Cases Increase To 20,837

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 24 (NNN-Bernama) — The number of Malaysia’s new COVID-19 cases increased again to over 20,000, with 20,837 reported in the last 24 hours, said Health Director-General, Dr Noor Hisham Abdullah. The last time Malaysia recorded new cases exceeding 20,000 was last Saturday, with 22,262. Sharing the latest…

Malaysia’s TNB Divests Bonds In India’s Bajoli Holi Hydropower Project For US$15.9 Mln

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 24 (NNN-Bernama) — Malaysia’s largest electricity utility, Tenaga Nasional Bhd (TNB), via its wholly-owned subsidiary TNB Topaz Energy Sdn Bhd (TNBTE), has divested all of its 105.6 million units of Tranche 1 investment in the compulsorily convertible debentures (CCD) issued by GMR Bajoli Holi Hydropower Private Ltd…