Islamic Solidarity Games: Action For Consonance

ARTICLE BY TURKIYE’S MINISTER OF YOUTH AND SPORTS MEHMET MUHARREM KASAPOGLU (In conjunction with the 5th Islamic Solidarity Games to be held in Konya, Turkiye, between Aug 9-18) KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 5 (NNN-Bernama) — Much work has been done and much effort has been spent on global reconciliation. As the most recent contribution,…

Amid The War, Ukrainian Shuttlers On Different Battle In Malaysia

By R. Ravichandran KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 4 (NNN-Bernama) — While their countrymen are fighting on the battlefield, three Ukrainian national badminton players are also in a battle for their beloved country. The players are preparing for international championships from their temporary training location in Klang, Malaysia – thousands of kilometres…

Malaysia-Turkiye Ties Upgraded to Comprehensive Strategic Partnership – FM Saifuddin

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 4 (NNN-Bernama) — Malaysia-Turkiye bilateral ties have been upgraded to Comprehensive Strategic Partnership (CSP) effective from Prime Minister Ismail Sabri Yaakob’s recent visit to Ankara. Foreign Minister Saifuddin Abdullah said moving forward, both countries have agreed to organise and conduct more discussions, both formally and informally, between…

Malaysia, US Value Longstanding Ties, Will Continue Working For Prosperity And Security

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 2 (NNN-Bernama) — Malaysia and the United States (US) value their longstanding bilateral ties and will continue working together on economic prosperity and security. Malaysian Prime Minister Ismail Sabri Yaakob and the US House of Representatives Speaker Nancy Pelosi (picture) said this during a luncheon hosted in…

US House Speaker Nancy Pelosi and Congressional Delegation Arrive In Malaysia

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 2 (NNN-Bernama) — Petroliam Nasional Bhd (Petronas) has inked a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with six South Korean companies to undertake conceptual and feasibility studies toward establishing a full value chain related to carbon dioxide (Co2) capture, transport and storage. The six companies are Samsung Engineering Co…

Malaysia’s Putrajaya To Host Gathering of Local, International Storytellers In September

By Nabilah Saleh KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 1 (Bernama) — A big gathering of creators of children’s and young people’s literature is set to take place in Putrajaya from Sept 5 to 8. The first such event to take place in Malaysia, the 38th International Board on Books for Young People…

No Cases Of Monkeypox Among Malaysian Pilgrims In Saudi Arabia – Minister Khairy

KUALA LUMPUR, July 15 (NNN-Bernama) — Malaysian Health Minister Khairy Jamaluddin confirmed that so far no Malaysian pilgrims in Saudi Arabia have been infected with monkeypox. Speaking to reporters here Friday, Khairy said as far as the MOH knew, the Malaysian pilgrims in the Holy Land were in good health.…

Malaysian Business Community Welcomed To Invest In Liberated Karabakh — Azerbaijan DFM

KUALA LUMPUR, July 15 (NNN-Bernama) — Azerbaijan welcomes the Malaysian business community to invest in projects in the liberated Karabakh, said its Deputy Foreign Minister Elnur Mammadov. The deputy minister listed renewed energy, construction of roads, railroads, highways, schools, hospitals, bridges, houses as well as agriculture as potential areas of…

Saudi Says Application For 1444H Umrah Visa Opens From July 14

KUALA LUMPUR, July 14 (NNN-Bernama) — The Ministry of Haj and Umrah of Saudi Arabia has announced that the 1444 H umrah visa application for foreign pilgrims will open from Thursday. Saudi Press Agency (SPA) quoted the ministry’s statement on Wednesday as saying that umrah pilgrims from inside and outside…

Malaysian King, Queen Convey Condolences to Family of Shinzo Abe

KUALA LUMPUR, July 8 (NNN-Bernama) — Malaysian King Al-Sultan Abdullah Ri’ayatuddin Al-Mustafa Billah Shah and Queen Tunku Hajah Azizah Aminah Maimunah Iskandariah have conveyed their condolences to the family of former Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe (picture), who was assassinated Friday. In a post on Istana Negara (National Palace)’s Facebook,…