Media bears the responsibility to report, educate on climate change – Global Media Congress

From Aisha Hani Nor Azmir ABU DHABI, Nov 15 (NNN-Bernama) — Media organisations are responsible in reporting and educating the public on the climate crisis to raise awareness on the catastrophic risk posed by climate change. United Arab Emirates (UAE) Independent Climate Change Accelerators Presiden and Chief Executive Officer Sheika Shamma…

COP28: world leaders to address climate benchmark in Dubai

By Soon Li Wei KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 15 (NNN-Bernama) — World leaders will be gathering at Expo City, Dubai from Nov 30 to Dec 12 for the 28th annual United Nations (UN) climate meeting (COP28) to discuss how to limit and prepare for future climate change. The COP28, or the 28th…

Humanitarian crisis in Palestine will affect not only Middle East but also global relations – Malaysian PM

From M.Saraswathi SAN FRANCISCO, Nov 15 (NNN-Bernama) — The humanitarian crisis in Palestine is poised to affect not just Palestine or the broader Middle East but also leave an imprint on global relations for many years to come, Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim said Tuesday. “What’s happening today in Palestine will…

Middle powers like Malaysia can help reduce tensions via creative diplomacy – PM Anwar

From M. Saraswathy SAN FRANCISCO, Nov 15 (NNN-Bernama) — Middle powers like Malaysia can help reduce tensions between major powers such as the United States and China as they approach relations both pragmatically and judiciously, Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim said Tuesday. “We will work with partners to minimise risks, namely outright conflict or…

Malaysia, US to formulate plan to further strengthen vital bilateral ties

From M. Saraswathi SAN FRANCISCO, Nov 15 (NNN-Bernama) — As the United States (US)-Malaysia Comprehensive Partnership will conclude its 10th year in 2024, both countries are set to formulate a practical plan by end of this year to further strengthen it, Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim said Tuesday. “The next year will be 10 years since Malaysia and…

Gaza: the world cannot stand silent while hospitals are under attacks

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 13 (Bernama) — The regional directors of UNFPA, UNICEF and WHO call for urgent international action to end the ongoing attacks on hospitals in Gaza, stressing that the world cannot stand silent while hospitals, which should be safe havens, are transformed into scenes of death, devastation, and despair.…

Indonesia evacuates two families from Gaza, three citizens opt to stay

By Mohd Iswandi Kasan Anuar JAKARTA, Nov 13 (NNN-Bernama) — Indonesia successfully evacuated two families from the Gaza Strip, while three citizens still reside near the Indonesian Hospital in Northern Gaza, Palestine. The three individuals – volunteers from the Medical Emergency Rescue Committee (MER-C) Indonesia – have opted to stay there, according to Foreign…

APEC’s 2023 growth seen at 3.3 pct, legacy of pandemic still overshadowing outlook

From M. Saraswathi SAN FRANCISCO, Nov 13 (NNN-Bernama) — Economic growth in the Asia Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) region, which consists of 21 members, is showing signs of improvement, with expected growth of 3.3. per cent in 2023, compared to 2.6 per cent in 2022. According to the latest APEC…

Malaysia’s presence in APEC will contribute towards efforts on addressing critical issues in Asia Pacific

From M. Saraswathi SAN FRANCISCO, Nov 12 (NNN-Bernama) — Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim will be leading the Malaysia delegation at the 30th APEC Economic Leaders’ Meeting (AELM) from Nov 14 -17, 2023, reflecting Putrajaya’s proposed active engagement in the regional forum. “The Prime Minister’s presence reflects Malaysia’s proposed active…

PM Anwar hopes Malaysia-Pakistan friendly, bilateral ties will continue to grow

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 12 (NNN-Bernama) — Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim has expressed hope that his meeting with Pakistan’s caretaker Prime Minister Anwaar-ul-Haq Kakar on Saturday, will take the bilateral relations between Malaysia and Pakistan to greater heights. In his posting on Facebook today, Anwar said it is also hoped that the friendly and…