May Malaysian Flag Be Hoisted As Many Times As Possible At Tokyo Paralympics – PM

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 24 (NNN-Bernama) — Malaysian Prime Minister Ismail Sabri Yaakob has expressed hope to hear the national anthem Negaraku to be played and the Jalur Gemilang (Malaysian flag) to be hoisted as many times as possible at the Tokyo 2020 Paralympic Games. He said he believed that with…

US To Pursue A Free & Open Indo-Pacific That Promotes Its Interest, Partners And Allies

By Massita Ahmad SINGAPORE, Aug 24 (NNN-Bernama) — The United States (US) will pursue a free and open Indo-Pacific that promotes its interest, and those of the partners and allies, said the country’s Vice President Kamala Harris. Harris, who is in Singapore for her official visit, said that in this…

40.8 Per Cent Of Malaysian Population Completes Covid-19 Vaccination

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 24 (NNN-Bernama) — Some 40.8 per cent of Malaysian population or 13,315,774 people have completed both doses of the COVID-19 vaccination as of Monday, according to the COVID-19 Vaccine Supply Access Guarantee Special Committee (JKJAV). An infographic shared on the committee’s official Twitter also showed 18,476,589 individuals…

Malaysian Ringgit Extends Gains Against US Dollar In Early Trade

By Zairina Zainudin KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 24 (NNN-Bernama) — The Malaysian ringgit extended Monday’s gains against the US dollar Tuesday morning, opening higher amid a weaker greenback and better local sentiment. At 9 am, the local note stood at 4.2210/2240 versus the greenback compared with Monday’s close of 4.2245/2275. A…

US Singular Focus Now Is To Evacuate Own Citizens From Afghanistan & Vulnerable Afghans

SINGAPORE, Aug 23 (NNN-Bernama) — The United States (US) Vice President on Monday said right now the country is singularly focused on evacuating its own citizens from Afghanistan as well as Afghans who worked with the US and who are vulnerable, including women and children. “That is our singular focus…

Malaysia’s Cabinet Line-up Will Be Announced This Week – PM

YAN (Kedah, Malaysia), Aug 23 (NNN-Bernama) — Malaysia’s newly-appointed Prime Minister Ismail Sabri Yaakob said his administration’s Cabinet line-up will be announced this week. He said the list will be presented to Malaysian King Yang di-Pertuan Agong Al-Sultan Abdullah Ri’ayatuddin Al-Mustafa Billah Shah first for His Majesty’s consent. Ismail Sabri…

Malaysia’s New COVID Cases Declining, 17,672 Cases Monday

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 23 (NNN-Bernama) — The number of COVID-19 daily cases in Malaysia continues to drop, with 17,672 cases reported in the last 24 hours. Health Director-General Tan Sri Dr Noor Hisham Abdullah said on Sunday, Malaysia recorded 19,807 new cases and on Saturday, 22,262 cases. Sharing the latest…

M’sian Maritime Enforcement Agency-US Navy Seacat Exercise Strengthens Diplomatic Ties

IPOH (Perak, Malaysia), Aug 23 (NNN-Bernama) — The training exercise between the Malaysian Maritime Enforcement Agency (MMEA) of Perak and the United States Navy has strengthened the diplomatic ties between both nations and promote the country in the context of its waters’ sovereignty at the global level. Perak Maritime director…

Malaysia Should Take ‘Wait And See’ Approach On Taliban Govt Recognition Issue – Geostrategist

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 23 (NNN-Bernama) — Malaysia should take a “wait and see” approach before deciding whether to recognise or not a Taliban-led government, following the wresting of power by the movement after toppling the Western-backed government of former president Mohammad Ashraf Ghani in a swift campaign amidst a chaotic…

Media’s Role Crucial In Peaceful Reunification Of The Korean Peninsula

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 23 (NNN-Bernama) — Media, as a vital agent of communication, can effectively contribute towards the peaceful reunification of the Korean Peninsula, if they play their roles rightfully, international media practitioners said. Head of External Affairs at Manila Bulletin Publishing Corp., Philippines, Barbie Atienza, said the media is…