COVID: no cases of Omicron XE in Malaysia so far

IPOH (Malaysia), April 5 (NNN-Bernama) — Malaysia has so far not recorded any cases of the new Omicron XE variant, a new mutation, which is more contagious than any of the other COVID-19 variants, says Health Minister Khairy Jamaluddin. He said the ministry was currently following the developments and studying…

Korea Open Badminton Championships: Malaysia’s Jin Wei returns in style

KUALA LUMPUR, April 5 (NNN-Bernama) — Former world junior champion Goh Jin Wei marked her return to the court in staggering fashion by upsetting Japan’s Asuka Takahashi in the opening round of the Korea Open Badminton Championships 2022 Tuesday. The world number 127 Jin Wei, who has turned professional and last played in a…

Malaysia: recoveries outstrip new COVID-19 cases

KUALA LUMPUR, April 5 (NNN-Bernama) — There were more recoveries than new COVID-19 infections in Malaysia on Monday with 23,302 recovered cases, bringing the cumulative figure for recoveries to 4,041,723, said Health director-general Dr Noor Hisham Abdullah. He said new cases continued their downtrend below the 15,000 mark when 10,002 daily cases were…

World Bank estimates Malaysia’s economy to grow 5.5 pct in 2022

KUALA LUMPUR, April 5 (NNN-Bernama) — Malaysia’s economy is expected to grow 5.5 per cent this year, driven by recovery in domestic demand, expansion in exports, and reopening of borders, according to a World Bank report. It said the external sector will continue to lend its support, especially that of electrical and electronics (E&E)…

Malaysian ringgit marginally higher against US dollar at opening

By Karina Imran KUALA LUMPUR, April 5 (NNN-Bernama) — The ringgit opened slightly higher against the US dollar on Tuesday on renewed buying interest of the local currency, said a dealer. At 9 am, the local currency stood at 4.2175/2220 from 4.2185/2215 at Monday’s close. A dealer said this was…

Asian refining margins to remain buoyant in 2022, says Moody’s

KUALA LUMPUR, 4 April (NNN-Bernama) — Asian refining margins will remain buoyant in 2022 as easing movement restrictions boosts demand for transportation fuels, while uptake for Asian fuels from Europe has increased due to international sanctions on Russia, according to Moody’s Investors Service (Moody’s) Monday. It noted that at the same time,…

Pakistan President asks Imran to continue as PM until appointment of caretaker premier

By Shakir Husain NEW DELHI, April 4 (NNN-Bernama) — Pakistan’s President Arif Alvi has asked Imran Khan to continue as Prime Minister until the appointment of a caretaker premier, following the dissolution of the National Assembly. The incumbent shall continue to hold office till a caretaker prime minister is appointed…

Malaysia likely to receive more trade, investment delegations in 2H 2022

KUALA LUMPUR, April 4 (NNN-Bernama) — Malaysia is likely to receive more trade and investment delegations in the second half of the year (2H 2022), the Malaysia Global Business Forum (MGBF) said. Founding chairman Nordin Abdullah said Malaysia could expect a considerable return of business travellers over the next few months as the country remains a popular…

Malaysia’s exports, imports value record growth in February 2022

KUALA LUMPUR, April 4 (NNN-Bernama) — Malaysia’s export and import unit value indices recorded positive growth in February 2022, at 2.1 per cent and 1.3 per cent, respectively, according to the Department of Statistics Malaysia (DoSM) External Trade Indices report for February 2022. Chief statistician Malaysia Dr Mohd Uzir Mahidin…

Malaysia receives gifts of Al-Quran, dates from King Salman of Saudi Arabia

KUALA LUMPUR, April 4 (NNN-Bernama) — King Salman Abdulaziz Al-Saud of Saudi Arabia is donating 46,000 copies of Al-Quran with Malay translation to mosques and Islamic non-governmental organisations in Malaysia in conjunction with Ramadan this year. Prime Minister Ismail Sabri in a posting on Facebook today said the King, who…