Singapore Detects More Than 3,000 COVID-19 Daily Cases On Oct 5

By Massita Ahmad SINGAPORE, Oct 6 (NNN-Bernama) — Singapore detected more than 3,000 new daily cases of COVID-19 infection on Tuesday (Oct 5), the highest number recorded since the pandemic began last year. From the total of 3,486 new cases, the republic’s Ministry of Health (MOH) said 2,767 cases were…

M’sian Ringgit Opens Marginally Higher Against US Dollar

By Rosemarie Khoo Mohd Sani KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 6 (NNN-Bernama) — The Malaysian ringgit opened marginally higher against the US dollar today, supported by the positive sentiment following the high recovery rate from COVID-19 infections and lower daily tally of new cases. At 9 am, the local note improved to…

Malaysia Gets Top Recognition For Efforts On Reducing Ozone Depleting Substances

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 6 (NNN-Bernama) — Malaysia has been given the highest recognition of an “A+” for its efforts to meet the implementation of the Montreal Protocol on reducing ozone depleting substances. Department of Environment (DOE) director-general, Wan Abdul Latiff Wan Jaafar said the recognition was accorded by World Bank…

Strong ASEAN Defence Cooperation Can Ensure Region’s Security – Malaysia

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 5 (NNN-Bernama) — A strong ASEAN military cooperation can guarantee the security and stability of the region in facing any external threat, said Malaysia’s Defence Minister Hishammuddin Tun Hussein. He said there was no denying that the combined military strength of 10 ASEAN countries was more capable…

Moody’s: Asia-pacific Resuming Economic Recovery Amid Lower Delta Variant Infections

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 5 (NNN-Bernama) — Asia-Pacific is starting a period of recovery from the wave of the COVID-19 Delta variant, allowing for a resumption of economic recovery across much of the region in the fourth quarter of this year, according to Moody’s Analytics. Asia-Pacific (APAC) chief Steve Cochrane said…

IATA: Raising Charges Will Hamper Air Travel Post-pandemic Recovery

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 5 (NNN-Bernama) — The International Air Transport Association (IATA) warned that airports and air navigation service providers’ (ANSPs) plans to increase charges will stall air travel recovery and damage international connectivity. It said the increase in charges by airports and ANSPs have already reached US$2.3 billion, and…

S’pore May Facilitate Nuclear-powered Subs But Must Abide By Its Laws During Port Calls

SINGAPORE, Oct 5 (NNN-Bernama) — Australia’s nuclear-powered submarine programme is expected to take more than 10 years before it rolls out its first submarine for deployment. If at that time, Australia requests to use facilities at Singapore naval bases, the republic would treat such requests as it does now with…

Zuckerberg Apologises For WhatsApp, Facebook Disruption

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 5 (NNN-Bernama) — Facebook co-founder Mark Zuckerberg has apologised to users around the world who faced disruption in accessing Facebook, Instagram, and WhatsApp. In his Facebook post, he said the apps were gradually coming back online. “Facebook, Instagram, WhatsApp and Messenger are coming back online now. “Sorry…

88 Per Cent Of Malaysia’s Adult Population Fully Vaccinated

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 5 (NNN-Bernama) — A total of 20,603,249 individuals or 88 per cent of the adult population in Malaysia have completed their COVID-19 vaccination as of Monday. Based on the Health Ministry’s data on the COVIDNOW portal, 94.4 per cent, or 22,098,764 individuals, of the adult population have…

Malaysia Summons Envoy Over Encroachment Of Chinese Vessels Into Its Waters

PUTRAJAYA, Oct 5 (NNN-Bernama) — The Malaysia’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs called in China’s ambassador on Monday to convey Malaysia’s position and protest against the presence and activities of Chinese vessels, including a survey vessel, in Malaysia’s Exclusive Economic Zone off the coasts of Sabah and Sarawak states. In a…