Global risks continue to dampen APAC economy — Moody’s

KUALA LUMPUR, March 28 (NNN-Bernama) — The uncertainty due to the Russia-Ukraine military conflict as well as the pace of monetary policy normalisation, sluggish rebound in international tourism, tempered domestic demand and weak business sentiment could affect Asia Pacific (APAC) economies’ expansion. Moody’s Investors Service (Moody’s) said however, the Asia-Pacific…

Malaysia’s new COVID-19 cases drop to below 20,000 mark Sunday

KUALA LUMPUR, March 28 (NNN-Bernama) — The number of new COVID-19 daily cases in Malaysia dropped below the 20,000 mark Sunday when 16,863 cases were recorded compared with 20,923 on Saturday, said Health director-general Dr Noor Hisham Abdullah. Meanwhile, the number of recoveries continued to surpass new infections as 26,171…

Turkey ready to explore new areas of cooperation in defence industry with Malaysia

By Rosmalis Anuar KUALA LUMPUR, March 28 (NNN-Bernama) — Turkey is ready to explore new areas of cooperation in the defence industry with Malaysia through its participation in the Defence Services Asia (DSA) 2022 and National Security (NATSEC) Asia 2022 exhibitions. President of Turkish Defence Industries (SSB) Prof Ismail Demir…

Over 1.3 million children in Malaysia given COVID-19 vaccine

KUALA LUMPUR, March 28 (NNN-Bernama) — A total of 1,312,205 children aged five to 11 or 37 per cent of the child population in the country have received the first dose of COVID-19 vaccine under the National COVID-19 Immunisation Programme for Children (PICKids) as of Sunday. Based on the COVIDNOW…

Cybersecurity remains Malaysia’s top concern

KUALA LUMPUR, March 28 (NNN-Bernama) — Cybersecurity remains one of Malaysia’s top concerns following a drastic rise in online crimes reported in the country. Home Minister Hamzah Zainudin said the number of cases recorded associated with cyberbullying, fraud, intrusion, phishing and email scams had almost doubled. He said in 2019,…

Malaysian Ringgit slightly higher against US Dollar at opening

By Karina Imran KUALA LUMPUR, March 28 (NNN-Bernama) — The Malaysian ringgit opened slightly higher against the US dollar on Monday, supported by the global economic recovery which is cruising at a reasonable speed, said an analyst. At 9.00 am, the local currency was trading at 4.2070/2115 against the greenback…

Malaysian PM to visit Qatar, UAE from March 27 to 31

PUTRAJAYA (Malaysia), March 26 (NNN-Bernama) — Malaysian Prime Minister Ismail Sabri Yaakob will undertake his first official visits to Qatar and the United Arab Emirates (UAE) starting Sunday until March 31. According to the Foreign Ministry, during his visit to Qatar, Ismail Sabri will have an audience with the Amir…

Turkey makes its presence felt with largest pavilion at DSA, NATSEC Asia 2022

By Muhammad Afiq Mohd Asri KUALA LUMPUR, March 26 (NNN-Bernama) — Turkey once again makes its presence felt by taking up the largest pavilion at the Defence Services Asia (DSA) 2022 and National Security (NATSEC) Asia 2022 exhibitions, to showcase their defence assets at the biennial event that will kick off on Monday.…

Malaysia proposes new air services pact with Uruguay

KUALA LUMPUR, March 26 (NNN-Bernama) — The signing of a new air services agreement between Malaysia and Uruguay was among matters proposed by Transport Minister Dr Wee Ka Siong to Uruguay’s Transport and Works Minister José Luis Falero. Wee said he raised this matter when he made a courtesy call…

DSA, NATSEC Asia 2022 back to boost defence industry after three-year hiatus

By Muhammad Afiq Mohd Asri KUALA LUMPUR, March 26 (NNN-Bernama) — After a three-year hiatus due to the COVID-19 outbreak, the highly anticipated Defence Services Asia (DSA) 2022 and National Security (NATSEC) Asia 2022 exhibitions are now back, and undoubtedly eagerly awaited by local and global defence industry players. The…