Malaysia Welcomes UNGA’s Resolution Adoption, Continue Support Palestine As UN’s Full Member

PUTRAJAYA, May 11 (Bernama) — Malaysia welcomed the adoption of the United Nations (UN) General Assembly’s (UNGA) Resolution during the resumed Tenth Emergency Special Session on Friday, which calls for the UN Security Council to reconsider Palestine’s application for full membership in the UN, said the Foreign Ministry.  The ministry widely…

Malaysia Ready To Strengthen Ties With S’pore Under Incoming PM Lawrence Wong

KUALA LUMPUR, May 11 (Bernama) — Malaysia is ready to continue strengthening  relations with Singapore under its incoming prime minister Lawrence Wong, said Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim. In a Facebook post Friday, Anwar said Malaysia’s readiness reflects the positive sentiment expressed by Singapore’s Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong, who hopes to see…

Malaysia, Senegal To Work Closely To Deepen Cooperation

PUTRAJAYA, May 7 (Bernama) — Malaysia and Senegal are pleased with the warm and friendly bilateral ties they enjoy and have agreed to work closely to deepen cooperation for the benefit of both countries, said the Foreign Ministry in a statement Tuesday.  The Ministry widely known as Wisma Putra said the areas of…

IsDB’s Functions, Roles Need To Be Expanded — PM Anwar

RIYADH, April 29 (Bernama) — The functions and roles of the Islamic Development Bank (IsDB) must be continuously expanded to make it a resilient financial institution, while also continuing to support a competitive Islamic economy, said Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim. “I continue to urge for its functions and roles to be expanded…

Palestinian President Expresses Gratitude To Malaysia For Ongoing Support

KUALA LUMPUR, April 29 (Bernama) — Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas expressed gratitude to the leadership and people of Malaysia for their unwavering support for the struggle of the Palestinian people. Foreign Minister Mohamad Hasan said Abbas conveyed this during their meeting at the Plenary Session of the Special Meeting of…

Singapore Court Sentenced Malaysian Actor Kamal Adli ‘s Attacker To Over Two Years’ Jail

SINGAPORE, April 25 (Bernama) — The man who attacked Malaysian actor Kamal Adli at the Singapore Expo in March last year with a baton was sentenced to two years, four months, and two weeks’ jail by the Singapore court Thursday, the Straits Times (ST) reported. The accused, 34-year-old Singaporean Muhammad Nabil Rashid, on…

Humanitarian Aid Flotilla To Gaza A Huge Challenge — Malaysia’s FM Mohamad

BEIJING, April 25 (Bernama) — Malaysian Foreign Minister  Mohamad Hasan described the humanitarian aid flotilla mission to Gaza as a huge challenge and called on the Malaysian delegation involved to anticipate various possibilities that will occur. Mohamad hoped and prayed the aid mission is safe and that the mission takes a cautious…

Malaysia, Japan To Boost Cooperation In Construction Sector

KUALA LUMPUR, April 25 (Bernama) — Malaysia and Japan are committed to enhancing their strategic collaboration in technology and digitalisation within the construction sector, road infrastructure and slope management. Malaysian Works Minister Alexander Nanta Linggi said both nations are also looking to enhance information sharing on highway and slope management and maintenance, as well as the…

Helicopter Tragedy: Australian Govt Extends Condolences To Malaysia’s Families Of Victims

KOTA KINABALU, April 24 (Bernama) — The Australian government has expressed its condolences to the families of 10 victims who died when two Royal Malaysian Navy helicopters crashed at the TLDM base in Lumut, the state of Perak on Tuesday. Australia Veteran’s Affairs Assistant Minister Matt Thistlewaite said Australia and Malaysia share a…

Malaysia Urges Countries To Resume Support For UNRWA

PUTRAJAYA, April 24 (Bernama) – Malaysia has urged countries that suspended their contributions to resume their support for the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees in the Near East (UNRWA). The agency serves as a vital lifeline for the besieged Palestinians, according to the Foreign Ministry. In a statement, the…