Construction by Azerbaijan in Lachin region proves it is capable of ensuring peace, security — ambassador

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 21 (NNN-Bernama) — The construction works Azerbaijan carried out in a short period of time in the Lachin region proves that it is capable of ensuring the people living in that region – including Azerbaijani citizens of Armenian origin – a life of peace, security and mutual…

Malaysia wants to enhance TVET cooperation with China

From Hasnah Jusid BEIJING, Aug 21 (NNN-Bernama) — Malaysia is looking forward to continuous cooperation between government agencies and industry players with the Chinese government, to enhance Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) in both countries. Higher Education Minister Dr Noraini Ahmad said Malaysia and China have long enjoyed…

More flights boost Malaysia tourism promotion efforts in India

NEW DELHI, Aug 21 (Bernama) — Malaysia is witnessing a steady revival in tourist arrivals from India with a significant increase in flights in four months. As outbound tourism grows after the pandemic disruption, Tourism Malaysia has stepped up its efforts to engage with Indian tour operators. Malaysian Deputy Minister of…

Malaysian students allowed to enter China from Aug 24 — embassy

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 20 (NNN-Bernama) — Foreign students holding valid Chinese residence permits for study are allowed to enter China from Aug 24, said China Embassy in Malaysia. The embassy, in a Facebook post on Saturday, said it will accept visa applications from Malaysian students receiving long-term academic education in China…

Advisor sexually abused after arrest in Islamabad, says former Pakistan PM

NEW DELHI, Aug 20 (NNN-Bernama) — Pakistan’s former prime minister Imran Khan has said one of his top party officials was sexually abused after his arrest in the capital Islamabad recently. Shahbaz Gill, Imran’s advisor and the chief of staff at his Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI), was arrested on August 9…

Another volatile session projected for Malaysian ringgit next week

By Nurul Jannah Kamaruddin KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 20 (NNN-Bernama) — Malaysian ringgit is likely to see another wild session next week as the robust US dollar may continue to dim the local unit’s lustre until certainty emerges. Although domestic macro economy remained intact, the performance of the local unit continues…

Malaysian King conferred honorary doctorate by Marmara University, Turkiye

From Kurniawati Kamarudin ISTANBUL (Turkiye), Aug 20 (NNN-Bernama) — Malaysian King Al-Sultan Abdullah Ri’ayatuddin Al-Mustafa Billah Shah was conferred an honorary doctorate by Marmara University in recognition of His Majesty’s contributions in the field of political science and international relations. It was presented by Marmara University Rector Prof Dr Mustafa…

M’sia, Indonesia to renew MoU on communications, colloborate in film production

By Mohd Iswandi Kasan Anuar JAKARTA, Aug 20 (NNN-Bernama) — Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Ministry (K-KOMM) intends to renew the Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) signed between Malaysia and Indonesia on matters concerning information and communications, besides establishing cooperation in film production. Its minister Annuar Musa said it was time for…

APEC economies need to harness cooperation on sustainable tourism

By Linda Khoo Hui Li BANGKOK, Aug 20 (NNN-Bernama) — The Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) economies need to harness cooperation on sustainable tourism to achieve its vision of an open, dynamic, resilient and peaceful Asia-Pacific community by 2040. In a statement issued after the 2022 APEC Tourism Ministerial Meeting (TMM)…

Indian stock market billionaire Jhunjhunwala dies at 62

NEW DELHI, Aug 14 (Bernama) — India’s veteran stock market investor Rakesh Jhunjhunwala passed away in Mumbai on Sunday at the age of 62. Jhunjhunwala suffered a cardiac arrest in the morning and was pronounced dead on arrival at hospital, according to media reports. Political and business leaders offered their…