Malaysia Cancels New Year Celebrations

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 31 (NNN-Bernama) — The 2022 New Year celebrations in Malaysia have been cancelled and will be replaced with special prayers as a sign of respect and sympathy for flood victims in several states. Prime Minister Ismail Sabri Yaakob in a Facebook posting on Thursday said he had…

Malaysian PM Thanks UAE For Donation To Flood Affected Armed Forces Personnel

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 31 (NNN-Bernama) — Malaysian Prime Minister Ismail Sabri Yaakob recorded his appreciation to the government of United Arab Emirates (UAE) for extending contributions to more than 700 Malaysian Armed Forces (MAF) personnel families affected by floods. In his official Facebook posting on Thursday, he said the affected…

Malaysian Police Seize Drugs Worth Over US$200 Million From Jan To Nov 2021

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 30 (NNN-Bernama) — The Royal Malaysia Police (PDRM) has seized various types of drugs weighing 27 metric tonnes, worth almost RM1 billion (US$239.4 million), during the period from January to Nov 30 this year. Deputy Inspector-General of Police, Razarudin Husain said among the drugs seized were 7.9…

Indonesian Navy Tows Boat With Rohingya Refugees To Nearest Port

JAKARTA, Dec 30 (NNN-Bernama) — After deciding to allow over 100 Rohingya refugees to safely disembark, Indonesia on Thursday dispatched one of its naval ships to tow the overcrowded stricken boat to Kruengkeukuh Port in Lhokseumawe City, near Aceh province. On Wednesday, after initially wanting to turn away the boat,…

Thailand Urges All Parties To End Violence Along Thai-Myanmar Border

BANGKOK, Dec 30 (NNN-Bernama) — Thailand calls for an end to violence in Myanmar as clashes fuel tensions along the Thai-Myanmar border. Thai Ministry of Foreign Affairs spokesman Tanee Sangrat said Thailand hoped all parties involved will hold talks and settle their differences as soon as possible. “Besides that, all…

US Donates Over US$100,000 To M’sian Red Crescent Society For Flood Relief Efforts

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 30 (NNN-Bernama) — The United States (US) has pledged some RM420,000 (US$100,534) for flood relief efforts to the Malaysian Red Crescent Society. The US Embassy in Kuala Lumpur said the aid made through the United States Agency for International Development will support the provision of health services…

UAE Donates Essentials To Malaysian Armed Forces Personnel, Veterans Affected By Floods

KOTA BHARU (Kelantan, Malaysia), Dec 30 (NNN-Bernama) — The United Arab Emirates (UAE) government has donated essential items to the Malaysian Armed Forces (MAF) personnel and veterans as well Defence Ministry (MINDEF) civilian staff affected by the recent floods. Senior Minister of Defence Hishammuddin Tun Hussein said a total of…

Malaysian-Thai Chamber Of Commerce To Raise Funds For Flood Victims

By Linda Khoo Hui Li BANGKOK, Dec 30 (NNN-Bernama) — Malaysian-Thai Chamber of Commerce (MTCC) is to raise funds for the Centre for Orang Asli Concerns (COAC), to help support the post-flood rebuilding efforts. MTCC Chairwoman Dr Hwee Khim Boo said the initiative involved almost 800 households impacted by severe…

Almost 23 Million Adult Population In Malaysia Fully Vaccinated

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 30 (NNN-Bernama) — A total of 22,851,542 individuals or 97.6 per cent of the adult population in Malaysia have completed their COVID-19 vaccination as of Wednesday. Based on the Health Ministry’s COVIDNOW portal, 23,146,049 individuals or 98.9 per cent of the adult population have received at least…

Thailand Reports 740 Omicron Cases In 33 Provinces

By Linda Khoo Hui Li BANGKOK, Dec 30 (NNN-Bernama) — Thailand’ s Public Health authorities warned there could be a spike in COVID-19 cases after classifying the country’s first Omicron cluster in the northeast province of Kalasin as “super-spreader” event. The cluster was linked to a Thai couple, both aged…