Allegations of Low Vaccination Rate In Malaysia Not True – Minister Khairy

PUTRAJAYA (Malaysia), May 4 (NNN-Bernama) — The allegations that the vaccination rate in Malaysia is slow and low are not true as the vaccination jabs are done according to the supply delivery schedule, said National COVID-19 Immunisation Programme Coordinating Minister Khairy Jamaluddin. He said that the country had, so far,…

Malaysia Airlines Flights From India Did Not Carry Any Passenger

KUALA LUMPUR, May 3 (NNN-Bernama) — Malaysia Airlines Berhad on Monday stressed that its flights mounted between May 1 and 3 from India did not carry any passengers other than the flight crew who remained on board during transit. As a further precaution, the airline also did not allow any…

Malaysia Needs Solid Foundation To Support New Wave Digitalisation — MDEC

By Harizah Hanim Mohamed KUALA LUMPUR, May 3 (NNN-Bernama) — Malaysia must lay a strong foundation to support the new wave of digitalisation, especially now that the COVID-19 pandemic has accelerated the growth of the digital economy and opened up opportunities for a variety of new digital businesses, the Malaysia…

Malaysian King Proud of Cheryl Chow’s Achievement In IGCSE

KUALA LUMPUR, May 3 (NNN-Bernama) — Malaysian King Al-Sultan Abdullah Ri’ayatuddin Al-Mustafa Billah Shah on Monday congratulated Cheryl Chow Shu Wei, of Beaconhouse Sri Inai International School, for receiving the ‘Top In The World’ award for the International General Certificate of Secondary Education (IGCSE) examinations in Chemistry. His Majesty also…

Only Cargo Flights Allowed To And From India Since April 28 – Malaysian Minister

PUTRAJAYA (Malaysia), May 3 (NNN-Bernama) — Only cargo flights were permitted to and from India since April 28, said Malaysian Transport Minister Dr Wee Ka Siong. He said since that date Malaysia Airlines Bhd (MAB) passenger flights from and to India had been prohibited from entering Malaysia and this was…

COVID-19: Another 30 Variants of Concern Detected In Malaysia

KUALA LUMPUR, May 3 (NNN-Bernama) — The Malaysian Health Ministry has detected another 30 COVID-19 variants of concern (VOC) in the country – 27 of the South African variant (B.1.351) and three of the United Kingdom (UK) variant (B.117). Health Minister Dr Adham Baba said the cases were detected through…

Malaysian PM Arrives For ASEAN Special Meeting On Myanmar In Jakarta

JAKARTA, April 24 (NNN-Bernama) — Malaysian Prime Minister Muhyiddin Yassin arrived here Saturday to attend the ASEAN Special Meeting on the crisis in Myanmar. Muhyiddin arrived at Soekarno-Hatta International Airport here at 8 am (local time) via a special aircraft. The prime minister was greeted on arrival by the Permanent…

Malaysia Referred To World-Renowned Ulama On Fatwa Over Vaccination – Minister Dr Zulkifli

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 25 (NNN-Bernama) — Malaysia has obtained the views and explanations of the world’s leading Muslim scholars or ulama on the fatwa of receiving the COVID-19 vaccine. Minister in the Prime Minister’s Department (Religious Affairs) Senator Dr Zulkifli Mohamad Al-Bakri said he had sent letters to several scholars…

“I’m Fine, Vaccine Is Safe,” Says Malaysian PM A Day After Inoculation

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 26 (NNN-Bernama) — Malaysian Prime Minister Muhyiddin Yassin went on Facebook today to provide an update on his health condition a day after receiving the COVID-19 vaccine. “Everything is going well, I believe this is a safe, effective vaccine. So, many of you would like to know…

Malaysia’s AirAsia Welcomes Stanley Choi As Substantial Shareholder

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 25 (NNN-Bernama) — Dr Stanley Choi Chiu Fai, chairman of Head & Shoulders Financial Group, and chairman and executive director of International Entertainment Corporation (IEC), has joined AirAsia Group Bhd as a substantial shareholder. He joined the group via his wholly-owned entity Positive Boom Ltd on Feb 18, 2021, AirAsia, Malaysia’s low-cost…