Malaysian ringgit likely to continue losing streak amid mounting inflation jitters

By Nurul Jannah Kamaruddin KUALA LUMPUR, July 16 (NNN-Bernama) — Malaysian ringgit is likely to continue its losing streak against the US dollar next week, as the greenback is expected to stay dominant amid mounting inflation jitters. SPI Asset Management managing partner Stephen Innes said as recession nerves continue to…

Farnborough Airshow 2022 set to boost Malaysia’s aerospace industry

KUALA LUMPUR, July 12 (NNN-Bernama) — The Farnborough International Airshow (FIA) 2022, a biennial trade show for the aerospace and defence industries, will serve as a platform for bringing Malaysia’s aerospace industry to pre-pandemic levels and beyond, generating growth for a strong revival. Malaysia External Trade Development Corporation (MATRADE) chairman…

Malaysian ringgit opens marginally lower against US dollar

KUALA LUMPUR, July 12 (NNN-Bernama) — Malaysian ringgit retreated from last week’s gain to open marginally lower against the US dollar on Tuesday on lack of buying interest.  At 9.30 am, the local currency decreased versus the greenback to 4.4335/4345 from Friday’s close of 4.4250/4270. The market was closed yesterday for the replacement holiday of…

Life expectancy in Malaysia has risen by 12 years

PUTRAJAYA (Malaysia), July 12 (NNN-Bernama) — Malaysia’s life expectancy at birth in 2021 is expected to increase to 75.6 years, or about 12 years, compared with 63.6 years five decades ago in 1970, according to the Department of Statistics, Malaysia (DOSM). Chief Statistician, Dr Mohd Uzir Mahidin, said in a…

Implementation of SDGs at local level key to achieving Agenda 2030 – Malaysian minister

KUALA LUMPUR, July 12 (NNN-Bernama) — The implementation of Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) at the local level is key to achieving the Sustainable Development Agenda by 2030 (Agenda 2030), said Malaysia’s Minister in the Prime Minister’s Department (Economy) Mustapa Mohamed. In a statement issued by the Foreign Ministry on Monday, Mustapa said while the world was struggling…

Malaysia hopes to retain seat in ICAO Council for sixth consecutive term

SEPANG (Selangor, Malaysia), July 11 (NNN-Bernama) — Malaysia hopes to retain its seat in the International Civil Aviation Organisation (ICAO) Council after a 15-year track record, says Transport Minister Dr Wee Ka Siong. He said the Transport Ministry had to work hard for the next two months as Malaysia was seeking re-election for…

Malaysia’s new COVID-19 cases, fatalities on the rise

KUALA LUMPUR, July 11 (NNN-Bernama) — Malaysia’s new COVID-19 cases increased by 27.9 per cent from July 3-9 compared to the week before that, Health director-general Dr Noor Hisham Abdullah said.  He said some 21,355 cases were reported during that week as opposed to 16,694 cases recorded from June 26 to July 2. …

85 Malaysians in Sri Lanka reported safe

KUANTAN (Pahang, Malaysia), July 11 (NNN-Bernama) — The 85 Malaysians registered with the Malaysian High Commission in Sri Lanka were reported to be safe despite the latest tensions in that country, said Foreign Minister Saifuddin Abdullah. He said the ministry was closely monitoring developments in Sri Lanka and was prepared…

Chinese FM Wang Yi to visit Malaysia

PUTRAJAYA (Malaysia), July 11 (NNN-Bernama) — Malaysian Foreign Minister Saifuddin Abdullah will host China State Councillor and Foreign Affairs Minister, Wang Yi, who will be on a two-day official visit to Malaysia from today. Malaysia’s Foreign Ministry in a statement Monday said during the visit, Wang Yi will have an audience with…

7 million Malaysians yet to take booster dose against COVID-19 – PM

BERA (Pahang, Malaysia), July 11 (NNN-Bernama) — Malaysian Prime Minister Ismail Sabri Yaakob Monday said that seven million Malaysians have yet to take their booster dose against COVID-19 so far and advised them to do so immediately. He said although the booster dose was not mandatory, it is still vital as not…