Malaysia Can Learn From Japan In Managing Its Ageing Population

By Nabilah Saleh KUALA LUMPUR, June 27 (NNN-Bernama) — With the number of people over 65 years in Malaysia projected to triple from two million at present to over six million by 2040, Malaysia needs to learn from Japan on how to manage its ageing population. Japanese Ambassador to Malaysia…

Malaysia An Important Partner of Turkmenistan In Trade, Economy, Investment — Ambassador

KUALA LUMPUR, May 21 (NNN-Bernama) — Malaysia is one of the important and traditional partners of Turkmenistan in trade, economic and investment spheres, said Turkmenistan’s ambassador to Malaysia Muhammetnyyaz Mashalov. Mashalov said that an example of the effective use of existing mutual opportunities in this regard was the long-term partnership with Malaysian company…

59 Countries Participate In International Economic Summit Russia-Islamic World

By R. Ravichandran KUALA LUMPUR, May 20 (NNN-Bernama) — Fifty-nine countries are taking part in the ongoing 13th International Economic Summit: Russia-Islamic World (Kazan Summit), Russia’s largest platform for cooperation with the Islamic world. The three-day summit began on Thursday at Kazan City, which is the capital of the Republic of…

Malaysia Seeks Additional 5,000 Haj Pilgrim Quota – Minister Idris

BUKIT GANTANG (Perak, Malaysia), May 17 (NNN-Bernama) — Malaysia has applied for an additional 5,000 haj quota from the Saudi Arabian government for this year’s haj season, said Minister in the Prime Minister’s Department (Religious Affairs), Idris Ahmad. He said approval would depend on the capabilities provided by the Saudi Arabian government. …

Malaysia Urges The UNSC Veto Exercise To Be Regulated, Continue Working Towards Council’s Reform

KUALA LUMPUR, April 29 (NNN-Bernama) — Malaysia urges the exercise of the veto power by permanent members of the United Nations Security Council (UNSC) to be regulated and will continue to work towards a comprehensive reform of the Council. Foreign Minister Saifuddin Abdullah said Malaysia supported and joined the consensus…

Malaysian FM Saifuddin Concerned Over Su Kyi’s Latest Prison Sentence

KUALA LUMPUR, April 28 (NNN-Bernama) — Malaysian Foreign Minister Saifuddin Abdullah has voiced his concern over the latest development concerning the sentencing of the country’s ousted leader Aung San Suu Kyi, 76, on corruption charges. He said in his tweet posting commenting on the latest sentencing that the basic principles…

Macron’s Election Victory, A Relief for The World Including Malaysia – Analyst

KUALA LUMPUR, April 26 (NNN-Bernama) — Emmanuel Macron’s victory over his far-right rival Marine Le Pen in France’s presidential election on Sunday not only brought relief to European leaders but also to the world. Director in the Chief Executive‘s Office of the Institute of Strategic and International Studies (ISIS) Malaysia,…

Malaysian King Receives Credentials of 19 Foreign Envoys

KUALA LUMPUR, April 25 (NNN-Bernama) — Malaysian King Al-Sultan Abdullah Ri’ayatuddin Al-Mustafa Billah Shah on Monday received the credentials of 19 foreign envoys to Malaysia, at Istana Negara (National Palace) here. Also present at the ceremony was the Queen Tunku Hajah Azizah Aminah Maimunah Iskandariah. The 19 foreign envoys are…

Malaysia To Benefit from Indonesia’s Palm Oil Export Ban, CPO Prices Likely To Rise

KUALA LUMPUR, April 25 (NNN-Bernama) — Malaysia is set to benefit with palm oil importers shifting demand from Indonesia to Malaysia following Indonesia’s ‘surprising’ and ‘unexpected measure’ to impose an export ban on the commodity, which will also further raise overall global vegetable oil prices, Public Investment Bank said. Indonesia,…

Traveloka: Malaysia Is Destination of Choice For Indonesian Travellers

KUALA LUMPUR, April 14 (NNN-Bernama) — Malaysia is now the country of choice for international travellers from Indonesia, according to Traveloka Malaysia. The travel super app revealed that 79 per cent of international trips to Malaysia booked on its platform since March 22, 2022 — following the announcement of the…