Malaysian ringgit opens on softer note against US dollar

By Rosemarie Khoo Mohd Sani KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 11 (NNN-Bernama) — The ringgit opened on a softer note against the US dollar on Monday as the greenback strengthened in light of the latest United States (US) nonfarm payrolls (NFP) data which surpassed expectations. At 9 am, the ringgit eased to…

Pet vaccination, public awareness and surveillance key towards rabies-free Southeast Asia – experts

KUCHING (Malaysia), Dec 11 (NNN-Bernama) — The goal of making Southeast Asia free from human rabies can be achieved through a total understanding of the disease, how it can be prevented and responsible pet ownership among communities, say experts. Boehringer Ingelheim regional technical manager for companion animals for ASEAN, South…

Israel’s threat against WHO is neither acceptable nor defensible

PUTRAJAYA (Malaysia), Dec 6 (NNN-Bernama) — Israel’s recent order for the World Health Organisation (WHO) to remove its supplies from the medical warehouse in southern Gaza within 24 hours as the regime continues its offensive ground operations is blatantly inhumane and violates international law, said Malaysia’s Foreign Ministry. In a…

COP28: Malaysian minister calls for all sectors to address biodiversity loss and climate change

From Anas Abu Hassan DUBAI, Dec 6 (NNN-Bernama) — Addressing biodiversity loss and climate change requires both to be mainstreamed across all sectors, said Malaysian Natural Resources, Environment and Climate Change (NRECC) Minister Nik Nazmi Nik Ahmad. He said mitigation and adaptation measures need to be seriously considered and implemented…

Malaysian PM Anwar’s administration offers vital lessons to the West, Global South — Dr Steinbock

By Massita Ahmad SINGAPORE, Dec 6 (NNN-Bernama) — Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim’s efforts at inclusive growth offer important lessons to the West and the rest of the Global South alike, says an internationally recognised strategist of the multipolar world. Dr Dan Steinbock observed that Anwar has often talked about…

Malaysia’s foreign ministry plays active role to bring Israel to ICC, ICJ

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 6 (NNN-Bernama) — The Malaysian government, through the Foreign Ministry, is playing an active role in calling for the international community to bring the issue of the Israeli atrocities to the International Criminal Court (ICC), the Senate was told Wednesday. Deputy Foreign Minister Mohamad Alamin said that…

Malaysia’s Malakoff partners Dubai-based Masdar to explore opportunities related to solar photovoltaic power plant

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 6 (NNN-Bernama) — Malaysian power firm Malakoff Corporation Bhd has partnered Abu Dhabi Future Energy Company PJSC-Masdar (Masdar) to identify potential business opportunities through investment and solar photovoltaic power plant project development with a targeted aggregate capacity of up to 1,000 Megawatt (MW). Both firms have signed…

Malaysian ports commence future-proof strategies after coming off stormy waters

By Harizah Hanim Mohamed KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 6 (NNN-Bernama) — Malaysian ports are finally coming off the adverse effects resulting from the COVID-19 pandemic and are now all geared up to implement executive plans and strategies to ensure the industry is future-proof. Consumer demand shock, an increase in e-commerce trade,…

Malaysian ringgit opens lower in early trade

By Siti Noor Afera Abu KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 6 (NNN-Bernama) — The Malaysian ringgit opened lower against the US dollar on Wednesday as the greenback firmed on an increase in sentiment over a possible interest rate cut by the Federal Reserve (Fed) in 2024. At 9.07 am, the ringgit stood…

Buying support pulls Bursa Malaysia higher in early trade

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 6 (NNN-Bernama) — Bursa Malaysia, the stock exchange of Malaysia, was higher in early trade Wednesday as buying support helped drive a rebound amid optimism about US interest rate cuts sooner than expected. At 9.05 am, the FTSE Bursa Malaysia KLCI (FBM KLCI) bagged 1.69 points to…