Malaysian Ringgit expected to trend downward on lack of catalysts next week

By Nurunnasihah Ahmad Rashid KUALA LUMPUR, May 14 (NNN-Bernama) — The Malaysian ringgit is expected to trend downward against the US dollar next week on lack of catalysts, according to an analyst. He said there were multiple factors that seemed to negatively affect the economic recovery momentum. Meanwhile, Bank Islam…

Successful four-day working visit to US, says Malaysian PM

From Jamaluddin Bin Muhammad WASHINGTON D.C, May 13 (NNN-Bernama) — Malaysian Prime Minister Ismail Sabri Yaakob has described his four-day working visit to the United States as a success. He said the visit has further strengthened the Malaysia-US ties as well as that of ASEAN-US. “The United States is important…

27 killed, many injured in Delhi building fire

NEW DELHI, May 14 (NNN-Bernama) — At least 27 people were killed and many injured in a fire in western Delhi on Friday. The Delhi police said 50 people were rescued from the fire that engulfed a four-storey building in the Mundka area. Some people jumped off windows or used…

ASEAN stands firm on international issues during meeting with Biden – Malaysian PM

From Jamaluddin Muhammad WASHINGTON D.C, May 13 (NNN-Bernama) — ASEAN leaders stand firm on several international issues during their meeting with United States President Joe Biden at the ASEAN-US Special Summit here Friday (Saturday in Malaysia). Malaysian Prime Minister Ismail Sabri Yaakob said ASEAN leaders also showed a common stand…

Malaysian PM Ismail Sabri conveys condolences on death of UAE President

KUALA LUMPUR, May 14 (NNN-Bernama) — Malaysian Prime Minister Ismail Sabri Yaakob has conveyed his condolences to the United Arab Emirates (UAE) Vice-President and Prime Minister Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum and UAE people on the death of President Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan. The Prime Minister said…

ASEAN, US should further cooperate in 3Rs – Thai PM Prayuth

BANGKOK, May 14 (NNN-Bernama) — Thai Prime Minister Prayuth Chan o-cha said ASEAN and United States (US) should further cooperate in “3Rs” which are Reconnect, Rebuild and Rebalance to the Next Normal.  Prayuth said Thailand has placed importance on creating “economic driving forces for the future” to promote the region’s strong and…

Malaysian King conveys condolences to family of UAE President

KUALA LUMPUR, May 14 (NNN-Bernama) — Malaysian King Al-Sultan Abdullah Ri’ayatuddin Al-Mustafa Billah Shah has expressed his condolences to the family of the President of the United Arab Emirates (UAE) and the Ruler of Abu Dhabi, His Highness Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan who passed away Friday. His Majesty also expressed sadness…

SEA Games: Malaysia capable of winning over 50 gold medals in Hanoi

KUALA LUMPUR, May 1 (NNN-Bernama) — It is not impossible for the Malaysian contingent competing in the 31st South East Asian (SEA) Games in Hanoi, Vietnam to win over 50 gold medals and exceed the set target of 36 gold medals. National Sports Council (NSC) director-general Ahmad Shapawi Ismail said…

858,054 children in Malaysia fully vaccinated against COVID-19

KUALA LUMPUR, May 1 (NNN-Bernama) — A total of 858,054 children aged five to 11 years in Malaysia or 24.2 per cent of those in this age group have been fully vaccinated under the National COVID-19 Immunisation Programme for Children (PICKids) as of Saturday. According to the COVIDNOW website, 1,535,126 children or 43.3 per cent of this group have received at…

Malaysia scraps COVID-19 tests for certain travellers

KUALA LUMPUR, May 1 (NNN-Bernama) — The requirement for COVID-19 testing before departure to Malaysia and upon arrival for certain categories of travellers has been dropped starting Sunday, said Health Minister Khairy Jamaluddin. He said this includes fully vaccinated travellers aged 18 and above, and those aged 17 and below, regardless of vaccination status.  In…