IATA develops digitalisation of admissibility standard, modern airline retailing programme

From Nurul Jannah Kamaruddin GENEVA, Dec 7 (NNN-Bernama) — The International Air Transport Association (IATA) will be introducing a slew of initiatives to boost travellers’ digital experiences. The association said it has developed industry standards to bring the aim of having travellers arrive at airports ready-to-fly one step closer to…

Bursa Malaysia opens lower

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 7 (NNN-Bernama) — Bursa Malaysia, the stock exchange of Malaysia, was lower in the early trade today, taking its cue from the weak Wall Street performance overnight as traders are concerned about a potential hard landing for the United States’ economy amid fresh recessionary fears.  At 9.25 am, the benchmark FTSE Bursa Malaysia KLCI (FBM…

Malaysian ringgit opens flat against US dollar

By Sharifah Pirdaus Syed Ali KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 7 (NNN-Bernama) — The Malaysian ringgit opened flat against the US dollar Wednesday as the greenback continued to strengthen with the emergence of risk-averse sentiments which saw United States (US) stocks being sold off overnight, an analyst said. At 9 am, the…

PETRONAS-ADNOC agreement reflects the international relations of Malaysia and various countries

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 6 (NNN-Bernama) — The signing of the agreement between PETRONAS and Abu Dhabi National Oil Company (ADNOC) is a reflection of Malaysia’s international relations and strategic cooperation with various countries, said Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim. PETRONAS Abu Dhabi Sdn Bhd, a wholly owned subsidiary of PETRONAS, has signed…

Cianjur earthquake: aid organisation warns of disease outbreak

JAKARTA, Dec 6 (NNN-Bernama) — A London-based non-governmental organisation has warned there is a risk of infectious disease outbreaks in the aftermath of the earthquake in Cianjur district, West Java. Save the Children said survivors were now crammed into tents housing hundreds of people with little access to adequate toilets or clean water.…

Second bomb blast at recent explosion site in Songkhla leaving 3 dead

By Tuwaedaniya Meringing SONGKHLA, Dec 6 (NNN-Bernama) – Three State Railway of Thailand (SRT) workers were killed and four others were injured when a bomb exploded Tuesday near the scene of the railway bomb explosion last Saturday in Sadao here. Deputy Army Commander of the 4th Division Maj Gen Paisan…

Former Malaysian official receives Japanese Foreign Minister’s commendation

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 6 (NNN-Bernama) — Malaysian Department of Skills Development’s Former Director General, Zaihan Shukri, has been conferred the Japanese Foreign Minister’s Commendation for his outstanding commitment in promoting amity between Japan and Malaysia. Japan’s Ambassador to Malaysia Takahashi Katsuhiko presented the certificate of the commendation to Zaihan in a ceremony held at…

ASEAN launches regional plan of action to promote women’s security

JAKARTA, Dec 6 (NNN-Bernama) — ASEAN has launched the Regional Plan of Action on Women, Peace and Security (ASEAN RPA on WPS) to fulfill its vision of achieving gender equality, Cambodia’s Women’s Affairs Minister Dr Ing Kantha Phavi said. She said the plan aims to promote women’s participation in peace and security, conflict prevention, peace…

Egypt President congratulates Malaysian PM Anwar

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 6 (NNN-Bernama) — Egypt President Abdel Fattah Al Sisi congratulated Anwar Ibrahim on his appointment as Malaysia’s new Prime Minister. He said he looks forward to deepen the bilateral relations between Egypt and Malaysia. “Both our countries have witnessed in different stages bright signs of cooperation in various political…

Mount Semeru eruption: Singapore issues travel advisory

SINGAPORE, Dec 6 (NNN-Bernama) — Singapore has issued a travel advisory to its citizen following the eruption of Mount Semeru in East Java, Indonesia. “Given the volcanic activity of Mount Semeru, Singaporeans should defer non-essential travel to the affected areas at this juncture,” the Foreign Ministry (MFA) said in a statement…