Embassy in the Hague promotes Malaysia as gastronomic destination through culinary show

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 11 (NNN-Bernama) — The Malaysian Embassy in the Hague hosted a culinary event to showcase delectable Malaysian cuisine to its Dutch guests at the Rumah Malaysia in Wassenaar, the Netherlands, last Friday, as part of its ongoing efforts to promote Malaysia as a gastronomic destination. The event featured Tourism Malaysia’s…

Centre for Malay Studies established at University of Dhaka

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 11 (NNN-Bernama) — A Centre for Malay Studies has now been established at the University of Dhaka (UoD) in Dhaka, Bangladesh. The Malaysian High Commission in Dhaka, in a statement, said a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) for the setting up of the centre – which is a collaboration between Malaysia’s…

Malaysia concerned over missed opportunity to renew ceasefire in Yemen

PUTRAJAYA (Malaysia), Oct 11 (NNN-Bernama) — Malaysia joins the international community in expressing concerns over the missed opportunity to renew the United Nations-brokered ceasefire in Yemen following its expiry on Oct 2, 2022. Closely following the developments in the country, Foreign Minister (Wisma  Putra) said, Malaysia strongly believes the immediate…

Thailand to tighten gun control after massacre at childcare centre

By Linda Khoo Hui Li BANGKOK, Oct 11 (NNN-Bernama) — Thai Prime Minister Prayuth Chan o-cha has ordered enforcement authorities to tighten gun ownership and crack down on firearms trade and drug trafficking in the country following a shooting rampage by a sacked policeman at a childcare centre in Uthai…

Iconic Battersea Power Station to open to public Oct 14

By Nurul Hanis Izmir LONDON, Oct 11 (NNN-Bernama) — After being decommissioned for decades, the Battersea Power Station has finally been restored and converted into a destination not only for Londoners but also visitors from afar eager to explore this iconic Grade II* listed landmark with its collection of more…

Malaysian ringgit opens lower against greenback

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 11 (NNN-Bernama) —  The Malaysian ringgit opened lower against the US dollar this morning following the higher-than-expected non-farm payrolls (NFP) data for September, which further attests to the scenario of a strong economic recovery in the United States (US), said a dealer.  At 9 am, the local currency dropped to 4.6660/6680 against…

Parliament dissolved, Malaysia prepares for general election

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 11 (NNN-Bernama) — Malaysian Prime Minister  Ismail Sabri Yaakob announced the dissolution of Parliament Monday, ending speculation as to whether the 15th General Election (GE15) will be held this year or next.  With the announcement, according to Article 55 (4) of the Federal Constitution, a general election must be held within…

Malaysia, Japan agree to upgrade relations to Comprehensive Strategic Partnership

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 9 (NNN-Bernama) — Malaysia and Japan has agreed for the Strategic Partnership between the two countries to be upgraded to a Comprehensive Strategic Partnership, said Foreign Minister Saifuddin Abdullah. Saifuddin said in order to coordinate the upgrade, Malaysia has started discussions at the official level by identifying…

Quake measuring 5.5 on richter scale strikes near Banten, Indonesia

JAKARTA, Oct 9 (NNN-Bernama) — A 5.5-magnitude earthquake struck beneath the sea in Banten area, Java Island on Sunday, said Indonesia’s Meteorology, Climatology and Geophysical Agency (BMKG). However, no tsunami warning was immediately issued. The quake occurred at 5.02 pm West Indonesian time, centered at 26 kilometers (km) southwest of…

Thai police probes incident of CNN’s crews filming at crime scene

BANGKOK, Oct 9 (NNN-Bernama) — Thai police is investigating claims that CNN crew members were filming at the crime scene of a knife and gun rampage at a childcare centre in Uthai Sawan. Deputy national police chief Pol. Gen. Surachate Hakparn said the two journalists – an Australian, 47, and a…