US Congratulates Malaysia For Success In Hosting APEC Summit

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 25 (Bernama) — The United States’ government congratulates Malaysia on its success in hosting the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) Summit, which saw the adoption of the Putrajaya Vision 2040 and the Kuala Lumpur Declaration, said Prime Minister Muhyiddin Yassin. He said the Kuala Lumpur Declaration and the…

COVID-19: Singapore Reports No Active Clusters For The First Time Since Feb 3

SINGAPORE, Nov 25 (Bernama) — Singapore which reported a total COVID-19 infection tally of 58, 183 so far, has closed the last coronavirus cluster, a migrant worker dormitory, Tuesday. As there have been no more cases linked to the cluster at Cassia @ Penjuru for the past two incubation periods…

Emirates Remains Optimistic On Outlook In Malaysia

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 24 (Bernama) — Dubai-based Emirates Airline is optimistic of its business outlook in Malaysia and eyeing for more growth opportunities in the country, said country manager Mohammad Al Attar. He said the international airline has recently increased its flight frequency between Kuala Lumpur and Dubai from its…

“My Own Choice,” Says Malaysian Lady Found Sleeping Rough In Singapore

By Massita Ahmad SINGAPORE, Nov 24 (Bernama) — “I have a home, but I like it this way. It is my own choice.” This was the reply of a Malaysian met by Bernama on Monday night while checking on claims of Malaysian workers being among groups of homeless people in…

No Objections For Malaysia’s Kanger To Purchase COVID-19 Vaccine

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 23 (Bernama) — Kanger International Bhd (Kanger), a Malaysia-based investment holding company said it has received support from Ministry of Science, Technology and Innovation Malaysia (MOSTI) to purchase COVID-19 vaccines for private sector use in Malaysia. In a statement Monday, the company said the National Institutes of Biotechnology Malaysia (NIBM) — an…

AirAsia.Com Joins Forces With Turkish Airlines To Prepare For Return of International Travel

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 23 (Bernama) — In anticipation of a potential revival in international travel, airasia.com has partnered with Turkish Airlines to allow it to enhance its strong pan-Asia flight network. The collaboration will enable airasia.com to tap into Turkish Airlines’ comprehensive destination map, which is the world’s largest in…

Zhejiang Logistics Boasts Malaysia Link

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 23 (Bernama) — The three-day 2020 Zhejiang Service Trade Online Exhibition (Malaysia-Logistics Service Session) hosted by Zhejiang Department of Commerce and undertaken by Zhejiang Samexpo Exhibition & Convention Holdings Co Ltd begins Monday, via ZOOM. In order to promote the sustained and stable development of the foreign…

India To Host G20 Summit In 2023

NEW DELHI, Nov 23 (Bernama) — India will host the G20 summit for the first time in 2023 after Indonesia’s presidency of the group in 2022. Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi participated in the 15th G20 meeting on Nov 21-22 convened by Saudi Arabia online due to the coronavirus pandemic.…

RCEP To Be Signed During 37th ASEAN Summit – Malaysian FM

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 10 (Bernama) — The Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership (RCEP) will be signed during the 37th ASEAN Summit which commences on Thursday, Nov 12, said Malaysian Foreign Minister Hishammuddin Hussein. Speaking to reporters after attending the ASEAN-related meetings here Tuesday, he said three official documents, namely the Mid-Term…

Malaysia Sets Preconditions For TPPA – Senior Minister Azmin

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 10 (Bernama) — Any resumption of negotiations over the Trans-Pacific Partnership Agreement (TPPA) will be on condition that it would pave ways for “fair trade” and a level playing field, Senior Minister cum International Trade and Industry Minister Mohamed Azmin Ali said. He said while Malaysia was…