Flood-hit Tamil Nadu seeks US$2.3 billion from Indian Gov’t for relief work

NEW DELHI, Dec 20 (NNN-Bernama) — The flood-hit south Indian state of Tamil Nadu is seeking more than US$2.3 billion in funds from the federal government to carry out relief and infrastructure work. The state capital Chennai and its surrounding areas faced severe flooding in early December in the wake…

Bursa Malaysia opens higher tracking Wall Street

By Durratul Ain Ahmad Fuad KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 20 (NNN-Bernama) — Bursa Malaysia, the stock exchange of Malaysia, opened higher Wednesday tracking Wall Street’s upbeat overnight performance fueled by recent remarks from the US Federal Reserve on interest rates. At 9.07 am, the FTSE Bursa Malaysia KLCI (FBM KLCI) advanced…

Malaysian ringgit strengthens against US dollar at opening

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 20 (NNN-Bernama) — The Malaysian ringgit strengthened to open higher against the US dollar on Wednesday after the greenback retreated as hopes for an interest rate cut beginning next year have surfaced, an analyst said. At 9 am, the ringgit rose to 4.6570/6605 against the greenback from…

Malaysian PM congratulates Abdel-Fattah al-Sisi on winning Egypt’s presidential election

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 20 (Bernama) — Malaysian Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim congratulated Abdel-Fattah al-Sisi today for winning the 2024 Egypt’s presidential election on Monday. “On behalf of the Government and People of Malaysia, I extend heartfelt congratulations to @AlsisiOfficial on his electoral victory as President of Egypt. May…

Malaysian PM proposes four cooperation areas to empower people of ASEAN

TOKYO, Dec 17 (NNN-Bernama) — Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim has proposed four areas of cooperation to expand and deepen collaboration within ASEAN to empower its people to be resilient and better able to address future challenges. He pointed out to ASEAN leaders and host Japan during the ASEAN-Japan Commemorative…

ASEAN, Japan can collectively play role towards solution to Palestine-Israel conflict – Malaysian PM

From Ravichandran D.J Paul TOKYO, Dec 17 (NNN-Bernama) — ASEAN and Japan can collectively play a significant role within the global community towards achieving a peaceful and durable solution to the Palestine-Israel conflict, says Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim. He noted that all ASEAN Member States and Japan had voted…

Malaysia encourages ASEAN-Japan collaboration to elevate cybersecurity standards – PM Anwar

From Ravichandran A/L D.J Paul TOKYO, Dec 17 (NNN-Bernama) — Recognising Japan’s expertise in cyberspace, Malaysia encourages further ASEAN-Japan collaboration to elevate cybersecurity standards in the Southeast Asian region by sharing best practices, said Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim. He said with the expansion of the digital landscape, cyber threats are…

Malaysian PM Anwar, fellow ASEAN leaders attend ASEAN-Japan Commemorative Summit

From Ravichandran D.J Paul TOKYO, Dec 17 (NNN-Bernama) — Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim will join his ASEAN counterparts in the ASEAN-Japan Commemorative Summit Sunday, among the highlights of his five-day visit to Japan. Leaders from the 10-member grouping, except from Myanmar, have arrived in Tokyo for the summit. Additionally,…

Anwar, Kishida call for UN reform including Security Council

PUTRAJAYA (Malaysia), Dec 16 (NNN-Bernama) — Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim and his Japanese counterpart Fumio Kishida on Saturday reaffirmed the urgent need to reform the United Nations (UN) to strengthen its functions. In a joint statement following their bilateral meeting in Tokyo, held on the sidelines of the ASEAN-Japan…

Malaysia-Japan agree to further enhance cooperation in five areas

PUTRAJAYA (Malaysia), Dec 16 (NNN-Bernama) — Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim and his Japanese counterpart Fumio Kishida on Saturday announced the elevation of Malaysia-Japan ties to Comprehensive Strategic Partnership where both countries agreed to further enhance cooperation in five key areas. These areas are Peace and Security Cooperation; Continued Engagement at…