Malaysia strongly condemns Israeli incursion at Al-Aqsa Mosque

KUALA LUMPUR, May 31 (NNN-Bernama) — Malaysia unreservedly condemns the assault and incursion by the Israeli extremists and officials in and around Al-Aqsa Mosque on Sunday.  Foreign Ministry in a statement on Tuesday said the premeditated incursion on the Holy Site of the Muslims and the rallies of the flag march in…

Pakistan state TV journalist sacked after row over Israel visit

By Shakir Husain NEW DELHI, May 31 (NNN-Bernama) — A Pakistani state television anchor has been sacked for travelling to Israel as part of a trip organised by a foreign group that promotes pro-Israeli contacts in Muslim countries. Pakistan’s Information and Broadcasting Minister Marriyum Aurangzeb said the journalist made the…

Malaysian Ringgit opens lower against US dollar despite DXY correction

By Rosemarie Khoo Mohd Sani KUALA LUMPUR, May 31 (NNN-Bernama) — The Malaysian ringgit opened lower against the US dollar on lack of buying support, despite a correction in the greenback index or DXY which fell further to 101.367 points after being in an overbought position for some time, an…

Malaysia, Indonesia media needs to combat arising issues fast – PM Ismail Sabri

KUALA LUMPUR, May 31 (NNN-Bernama) — Malaysian and Indonesian media should be fast in combating every arising issue by providing the explanation to mitigate it, said Prime Minister Ismail Sabri Yaakob. In a more casual meeting with the top leaders of the Malaysian and Indonesian Journalists Association (ISWAMI), as well as senior Indonesian media…

Virna Puspa Setyorini Antara’s new correspondent in Kuala Lumpur

KUALA LUMPUR, May 31 (NNN-Bernama) — Indonesia’s national news agency Antara has appointed Virna Puspa Setyorini as its new resident correspondent in Kuala Lumpur, replacing Agus Setiawan whose tour duty has come to an end. The handing over of duty from Agus to Virna was held on Monday at a simple ceremony…

Centre for Journalism Studies can be Southeast Asia’s reference point

KUALA LUMPUR, May 31 (NNN-Bernama) — The establishment of the Centre for Journalism Studies, proposed by Malaysian Prime Minister Ismail Sabri Yaakob, can be Southeast Asia’s reference point for journalism as well as to train journalists. Malaysian Journalism Teachers Association (MJTS) president, Professor Dr Ahmad Murad Merican, said the setting up of the centre was…

Malaysian Lee Zii Jia confirms participation in Singapore Badminton Open 2022

By Massita Ahmad SINGAPORE, May 31 (NNN-Bernama) — Malaysia’s world no. 5 Lee Zii Jia and Indonesia’s star shuttlers Anthony Sinisuka Ginting and Jonatan Christie are part of a world-class men’s singles field set to compete in the US$370,000 Singapore Badminton Open. The Singapore Badminton Open 2022, the largest and…

Malaysian travel sector strongly engages with India in tourism revival efforts

By Shakir Hussain NEW DELHI, May 19 (NNN-Bernama) — Malaysian travel sector companies are strongly engaged with India, a significant source of Malaysia’s foreign arrivals, as they expand their tourism recovery efforts. Participating in a tourism fair in Greater Noida near New Delhi, Malaysian representatives held meetings with Indian tour…

Malaysian ringgit hits RM4.40 to US dollar on global recession concerns

KUALA LUMPUR, May 19 (NNN-Bernama) — Malaysian ringgit closed lower today, hitting RM4.40 against the US dollar on global recession concerns, said an analyst. At 6 pm, the local note stood at  4.4030/4060 versus the greenback from Wednesday’s close of 4.3960/3975. SPI Asset Management managing partner Stephen Innes said although the…

Pakistan cuts export target for its famed mangoes as heat hits output

NEW DELHI, May 19 (NNN-Bernama) — Pakistan has reduced this year’s export target for its mangoes prized for their sweetness and flavour. The arrival of summer means the season of mangoes in South Asia, and Pakistan grows a huge variety of “the king of tropical fruits”. Chaunsa, Langra, Sindhri, Dussehri…