Malaysian King Expresses Condolences Over Football Legend Maradona’s Passing

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 26 (Bernama) — Malaysia’s King Al-Sultan Abdullah Ri’ayatuddin Al-Mustafa Billah Shah on Wednesday expressed his condolences and sorrow over the passing of legendary footballer, Diego Armando Maradona following a cardiac arrest at his home in Argentina. According to a statement uploaded on the Istana Negara (National Palace)…

Malaysia’s Foreign Ministry Ready To Bring Back Jho Low – Minister

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 26 (Bernama) — Malaysia’s Foreign Ministry (Wisma Putra) is ready to assist in bringing back Low Teak Jho or Jho Low to this country if his location has been identified, said its minister Hishammuddin Hussein. Hishammuddin said there was no reason for the ministry not to do…

CIA Calls Malaysia’s Senoi Praaq Silent Killers

By Mohd Norzaidi Arjunaidi KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 26 (Bernama) –The nickname ‘Silent Killers’ was given to Malaysia’s Senoi Praaq General Operations Force (PGA) by the United States Central Intelligence Agency (CIA) for their agility, courage, supreme jungle skills and fearlessness in facing the enemy. Sergeant Baharuddin Ramli, 54, who was…

Malaysian Parliament Approves Budget 2021

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 26 (Bernama) — The Dewan Rakyat (Malaysian Parliament) on Thursday approved Budget 2021 at the policy stage. The budget, the first tabled by the government led by Prime Minister Muhyiddin Yassin, was passed with a majority voice vote. Budget 2021 was tabled by Finance Minister Tengku Zafrul…

Taiwan Expo 2020 Online Utilises 360-Degree 3D Virtual Reality

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 26 (Bernama) — The three-day Taiwan Expo 2020, which is held online since Wednesday, utilises the latest in 360-degree 3D virtual reality to recreate the exhibition hall for a truly immersive virtual experience, allowing visitors to participate in the Taiwan-Malaysia economic and trade relations. Organised by the…

Malaysia In China’s COVID-19 Vaccine Priority Recipient List – PM Muhyiddin

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 26 (Bernama) — Malaysia has been listed as one of the countries to be given priority to receive the COVID-19 from China which will be distributed soon, according to Muhyiddin Yassin. In his posting on Facebook on Thursday, the Prime Minister said the assurance was conveyed to…

Google Doodle Celebrates Legendary Malaysian Entertainer, Saloma

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 26 (NNN-BERNAMA) — Google’s doodle on Thursday celebrated the beloved Singapore-born Malaysian actor, singer, and fashion icon best known as Saloma. A trend-setter of Malaysian entertainment from the late ‘50s through the early ‘80s, Saloma recorded over 500 songs, and through her charismatic film work she paved…

10 Malaysian Universities Among 110 Best In Asia

KUALA LUMPUR: A student seen entering a campus in Malaysia’s leading university, Universiti Malaya. Photo courtesy of BERNAMA. PUTRAJAYA (Malaysia), Nov 26 (Bernama) — Ten Malaysian universities – seven public and three private – are among 110 best universities in Asia based on the Quacquarelli Symonds (QS) World University Rankings:…

Malaysia Condemns Missile Attack On Saudi Aramco Oil Facility

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 26 (Bernama) — Malaysia has strongly condemned the missile attack targeting the Saudi Aramco oil facility in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia on Monday. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs, in a statement Wednesday, said Malaysia reaffirms its support for and solidarity with the brotherly Kingdom of Saudi Arabia against any…

Stronger Regional Cooperation Can Help Asia, and The Pacific Recovers From COVID-19

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 25 (Bernama) — Stronger regional cooperation strategies can help governments in Asia and the Pacific accelerate economic growth and robust recovery from the COVID-19 pandemic, said the Asian Development Bank (ADB). ADB vice-president for knowledge management and sustainable development Bambang Susantono said regional cooperation and integration has…