326 Malaysian Victims Of Job Scams Abroad Rescued Since 2021 – Police

KUCHING (Malaysia), March 1 (Bernama) — A total of 326 Malaysians who are victims of overseas job syndicates have been rescued, from 2021 to Feb 23 this year, Royal Malaysia Police’s Criminal Investigation Department deputy director (Investigation/Legal) Rusdi Mohd Isa. He said that the remaining 133 victims, however, were still…

US Coast Guard Cutter Bertholf anchors in Malaysia for strategic maritime collaboration

PORT KLANG (Malaysia), March 1 (Bernama) — In the ever-evolving landscape of the Indo-Pacific, the United States Coast Guard Cutter (USCGC), Bertholf (WMSL-750), is playing a pivotal role in fostering international collaboration. Under the command of Captain William L. Mees, the 418-foot long US vessel, which carries about 170 people on board,…

ICIM Extraordinary Session calls on international media outlets to expose Israeli occupation

From Nur Adila Abdul Wahab ISTANBUL, Feb 25 (NNN-Bernama) — The Information Ministers of the Organisation of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) Member States called on all international news organisations and media outlets to expose the Israeli occupation’s human rights violations and campaigns against journalists. In the Final Communique of the one-day…

Malaysian detainees in Guantanamo bay await return, pending diplomatic efforts

By Wan Muhammad Aslah Wan Razali KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 25 (NNN-Bernama) — The release of the two Malaysians held in Guantanamo Bay detention camp is long overdue, as they have been in custody for 21 years in connection with the devastating 2002 Bali bombings that took 202 lives. However, the…

Malaysia International Halal Showcase eyes international expansion with Dubai Expo debut

By Abdul Hamid A Rahman KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 25 (NNN-Bernama) — The Malaysia International Halal Showcase (MIHAS) is poised for international expansion, acknowledging the importance and urgency of extending its influence beyond domestic borders. This inaugural effort called MIHAS @Dubai will kick off with the event being held within the…

Routes Asia returns to Malaysia after a decade

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 25 (NNN-Bernama) — Routes Asia 2024 returns to Malaysia after a decade, to be co-hosted by Malaysia Airports Holdings Bhd (MAHB) and Tourism Malaysia in Langkawi island. The three-day event will be held at the Mahsuri International Exhibition Centre (MIEC), Langkawi, beginning Feb 27, 2024. MAHB said…

Malaysia agrees to increase financial aid to UNRWA- PM Anwar

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 23 (Bernama) — Malaysia has agreed to increase financial aid to the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees in the Near East (UNRWA) following the actions of several major countries to stop their contributions, said Prime Minister  Anwar Ibrahim. Anwar, who shared the matter in his conversation…

Malaysia intensifies efforts to woo Indian tourists

NEW DELHI, Feb 23 (Bernama) — Malaysia has stepped up its tourism promotion efforts in India as arrivals from this key South Asian market have shown an encouraging growth trend. In the latest campaign to woo Indian visitors, 39 Malaysian exhibitors participated in the South Asia Travel and Tourism Exchange…

30 Maldivian exhibitors to take part in travel fair in Malaysia

NEW DELHI, Feb 23 (Bernama) — About 30 exhibitors from the Maldives will take part in the Malaysian Association of Tour and Travel Agents (MATTA) fair, a senior official of the Maldivian national tourism agency said. The Maldives sees Malaysia as a key growth market in East Asia in its…

Over 7,000 Myanmar nationals seek entry to Thailand amid junta’s mandatory service plans

BANGKOK, Feb 23 (Bernama) — More than 7,000 Myanmar nationals have applied for visas at the Thai Embassy in Yangon after the military junta revealed plans to conscript young people for mandatory military service starting in April. Following this, Myanmar nationals have been queueing at the Royal Thai Embassy in Yangon to apply for…