Saudi Arabian Embassy in Malaysia commemorates International Day of the Arabian Leopard

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 11 (NNN-Bernama) — The Saudi Arabian Embassy in Malaysia organised a mass ‘brisk walking’ activity at the Perdana Botanical Gardens in Kuala Lumpur on Saturday evening in conjunction with the International Day of the Arabian Leopard. The Saudi Arabian Ambassador to Malaysia, Mesaad Ibrahim Abdullah Al Sulaim,…

At least US$20 billion needed to rebuild Gaza – Hayat Yolu

SHAH ALAM (Malaysia), Feb 11 (NNN-Bernama) — Hayat Yolu, a non-governmental organisation based in Istanbul, Turkiye, estimates that at least US$20 billion will be required for the post-war reconstruction efforts in Gaza. Ahmed Shaltoot, Head of Partnerships at Hayat Yolu, emphasised that this estimate was formulated considering short, medium, and…

Artificial intelligence takes centre stage at World Government Summit 2024

By Nabilah Saleh DUBAI, Feb 11 (NNN-Bernama) — Artificial Intelligence (AI) emerges as the focal point of discussion at this year’s World Government Summit (WGS) set to convene in Dubai from Feb 12-14. Recognising its profound impact on diverse sectors and its potential to revolutionise global communities, the summit —…

Bilateral relations with Malaysia will remain solid regardless of election outcome, says Indonesian Ambassador

By Rosmalis Anuar KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 11 (NNN-Bernama) —  The strength of bilateral relations between Indonesia and Malaysia will endure, regardless of who wins the presidency in the 2024 General Election on Feb 14, according to Indonesian Ambassador to Malaysia Hermono. He stated that Indonesia-Malaysia relationship is built on a…

Malaysia, Brazil Agree to Promote, Protect Developing Nations’ Interests – PM Anwar

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 10 (Bernama) — Malaysia and Brazil have agreed to closely cooperate in promoting and safeguarding the interests of developing countries, particularly in combating poverty and hunger. Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim said this commitment was reached after his interaction with Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva, through…

Malaysia, Kyrgyz hold Inaugural Bilateral Consultation in Bishkek

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 10  (Bernama) — Malaysia and Kyrgyz held inaugural bilateral consultation in Bishkek on Thursday to further strengthen cooperation between the two countries. Wisma Putra in its Facebook posting Friday said the meeting was co-chaired by Foreign Ministry’s  Deputy Secretary-general for Bilateral Affairs Datuk Ahmad Rozian Abd Ghani and…

Iran-Malaysia relations to continue to boost cultural bonds

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb. 10 (Bernama) — The strong and unique bond between Iran and Malaysia, rooted in cultural and civilisational elements, has flourished over the last four decades, said Iran Ambassador-designate to Malaysia Valiollah Mohammadi Nasrabadi. Therefore, he was hopeful that bilateral relations could be further strengthened, including in the fields…

Malaysia Third in ASEAN in Information and Communication Technology Development Index 2023

PUTRAJAYA (Malaysia), Feb 7 (Bernama) — Malaysia is ranked 15th in the world and third in ASEAN in the Information and Communication Technology Development Index (IDI 2023). According to a statement issued by the Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission (MCMC) Wednesday, the latest report from the International Telecommunication Union (ITU) at https://www.itu.int/itud/reports/statistics/IDI2023/ on IDI…

Malaysia-Africa Chamber of Commerce  to Organise Workshops, Trade Missions to Africa

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 7 (Bernama) — Malaysia Africa Chamber of Commerce and Industry (MACCI) has planned several workshops and trade missions in different parts of Africa this year to boost business activities between Malaysia and Africa. MACCI chairman Professor Dr Abdul Kabur Ibrahim said the objective of these workshops and trade missions is to enable Malaysian…

Malaysia to Work With Egypt to Expand Palm Oil Exports to Africa

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 7 (Bernama) — Malaysia’s Ministry of Plantation and Commodities intends to make Egypt an essential part of its plan to expand Malaysia’s palm oil exports to the African continent through the Suez Canal Economic Zone.  Its minister Johari Abdul Ghani said economic cooperation in the palm oil sector between Malaysia and…