Uzbekistan to hold referendum to adopt new constitution

KUALA LUMPUR, June 21 (NNN-Bernama) — The President of the Republic of Uzbekistan Shavkat Mirziyoyev, on Monday at a meeting with members of the constitutional commission on the formation of proposals for amendments to the Basic Law, has proposed to adopt amendments to the Constitution through a democratic referendum, according…

Singapore announces S$1.5 bln support package to mitigate inflationary pressures

By Massita Ahmad SINGAPORE, June 21 (NNN-Bernama) — Singapore has announced a S$1.5 billion (US$1.08 billion) support package to provide targeted and immediate relief for the lower-income and more vulnerable groups amidst inflationary pressures. The republic’s Ministry of Finance (MOF) said the package, which would also extend more help for…

ASEAN should co-produce content to capture larger market share – M’sian minister

By Linda Khoo Hui Li BANGKOK, June 21 (NNN-Bernama) — ASEAN countries should co-produce content including movies and dramas in bid to capture a larger market share in the creative industry, says Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Minister Annuar Musa. With a combined population of over 600 million, he said ASEAN…

Malaysia, Thailand should renew bilateral agreement to deepen cooperation

By Linda Khoo Hui Li BANGKOK, June 21 (NNN-Bernama) — Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Minister Annuar Musa urged Malaysia and Thailand to renew bilateral agreements to deepen cooperation in the field of telecommunications, broadcasting and creative industries. “I hope an agreement would be signed before the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC)…

Malaysian FM to attend 26th CHOGM in Rwanda

PUTRAJAYA (Malaysia), June 21 (NNN-Bernama) — Malaysian Foreign Minister Saifuddin Abdullah will lead the country’s delegation to the 26th Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting (CHOGM), which will be held in Kigali, Rwanda from June 21 to 25. Malaysian Foreign Ministry in a statement Tuesday said the theme for this year’s…

Malaysia’s productivity growth rebounds to 1.8 pct in 2021

KUALA LUMPUR, June 21 (NNN-Bernama) — Malaysia’s productivity growth rebounded to 1.8 per cent or RM90,697 (US$20,617) per person in 2021 from -5.3 per cent or RM89,106 (US$20,255) per person in 2020, said Deputy International Trade and Industry Minister Lim Ban Hong. He said 2021 showed a tremendous awakening from…

MEASAT-3d to boost Malaysia’s internet services

By Mohamad Harith Mohamad Nizar KUALA LUMPUR, June 21 (NNN-Bernama) — The MEASAT-3d satellite, which will be launched on Thursday (June 23), will significantly improve Malaysia’s internet services and speeds, especially in rural areas. MEASAT Satellite Systems Sdn Bhd (MEASAT) chief operating officer Yau Chyong Lim said the launch will…

Malaysian ringgit opens marginally higher against US dollar

By Durratul Ain Ahmad Fuad KUALA LUMPUR, June 21 (NNN-Bernama) — The ringgit opened marginally higher against the US dollar today despite fragile market sentiments over expectations of an aggressive monetary tightening by the United States Federal Reserve (Fed) that would take a toll on the economy, a dealer said.…

IATA calls on govts to support aviation decarbonisation goal

KUALA LUMPUR, June 21 (NNN-Bernama) — The International Air Transport Association (IATA) has called for governments to adopt a Long-Term Aspirational Goal to decarbonise aviation at the 41st Assembly of the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) later this year. The call was made during the 78th IATA Annual General Meeting (AGM) and World…

ASEAN foreign ministers concerned over recent surge in North Korea’s missile tests

By Mohd Iswandi Kasan Anuar JAKARTA, June 12 (NNN-Bernama) — ASEAN’s foreign ministers have expressed grave concern over the recent surge in North Korea’s intercontinental ballistic missile tests and ballistic missile launches. In a statement posted on ASEAN’s website, the ministers said this worrisome development reflects an increased tension on…