Imran Khan’s party sweeps by-elections in Punjab province

By Shakir Husain NEW DELHI, July 18 (NNN-Bernama) — Former prime minister Imran Khan’s Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) swept the Punjab provincial assembly by-elections on Sunday, underscoring his popularity as a mass leader. The PTI won 15 of the 20 seats up for grabs in the byelection, while its main rival…

Malaysian ringgit opens higher against US dollar

By Harizah Hanim Mohamed KUALA LUMPUR, July 18 (NNN-Bernama) — Malaysian ringgit bounced back to open marginally higher against the US dollar today, as more investors weighed on a possible interest rate hike by the Federal Open Market Committee next week, a dealer said. At 9.08 am, the local currency…

Malaysians in Sri Lanka advised against participating in protests, rallies

KUANTAN (Pahang, Malaysia), July 17 (NNN-Bernama) — Malaysians living in Sri Lanka are advised against participating in any rallies or protests, especially ahead of the presidential election. Foreign Minister Saifuddin Abdullah said although the situation in Sri Lanka now was under control, Malaysians still needed to take care of their safety. “Malaysians (in Sri Lanka) are…

MH17: Ukraine remains steadfast in its commitment to pursue truth, justice

KUALA LUMPUR, July 17 (NNN-Bernama) — Ukraine remained steadfast in its commitment to pursue truth, justice and accountability for the downing of Malaysia Airlines Flight MH17, said its Foreign Ministry. The ministry, in a statement Sunday, said the country has full confidence in the independent, open and impartial criminal proceedings…

ADB, Singapore team up to promote investment, innovation across APAC

By Mohd Iswandi Kasan Anuar JAKARTA, July 17 (NNN-Bernama) — The Asian Development Bank (ADB) has teamed up with Singapore to promote greater investment in the Asia Pacific (APAC) region and to recognise the importance of private sector finance as well as catalysing public sector resources for sustainable and inclusive…

Bon Odori promotes friendship between Malaysia and Japan — Ambassador Takahashi

SHAH ALAM (Selangor, Malaysia), July 17 (NNN-Bernama) — The annual Bon Odori festival that has been held for almost half a century in Malaysia is an effort to promote and strengthen friendship between Malaysia and Japan, according to the Japanese Ambassador to Malaysia. Katsuhiko Takahashi said the 46th Bon Odori…

Pakistan’s Punjab ready for provincial assembly byelections

NEW DELHI, July 16 (NNN-Bernama) — Pakistan’s Punjab province is all set to hold the crucial provincial assembly byelections on Sunday, with the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) and the Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) locked in a bitter contest. Campaigning ended on Friday night for the 20 constituencies that will determine who…

Malaysia’s youth unemployment rate declines in Q1 2022 — PM

TUARAN (Sabah, Malaysia), July 16 (NNN-Bernama) — Malaysia’s unemployment rate among youths aged between 15 and 40 has dropped to 5.3 per cent in the first quarter of this year compared to 5.9 per cent in the same period last year, said Prime Minister Ismail Sabri Yaakob. He said the percentage showed that the…

Malaysia calls for cooperation from states, parties involved in finding truth for downing of MH17

PUTRAJAYA (Malaysia), July 16 (NNN-Bernama) — The Malaysian government remains steadfast in its commitment to pursue truth, justice, and accountability for the downing of Malaysia Airlines Flight MH17 and urges all states and parties involved to cooperate fully with the proceedings in accordance with the United Nations Security Council (UNSC)…

France and Malaysia have built close economic cooperation — ambassador

KUALA LUMPUR, July 16 (NNN-Bernama) — France and Malaysia have built close economic cooperation as well as cultural, educational and scientific ties, said French Ambassador to Malaysia Roland Galharague. He said Malaysia and France also went through various challenges, and the armies of the two countries fought together for peace…