Malaysia to utilise its international clout to help resolve the crisis in Gaza – FM

PUTRAJAYA (Malaysia), Nov 4 (NNN-Bernama) — Malaysia will continue to use its influence at the international level and actively play a role together with other countries in seeking an immediate solution to the crisis in Gaza. Foreign Minister Dr Zambry Abdul Kadir said he will visit India tomorrow and then…

Japan PM Kishida on two-day working visit to Malaysia

PUTRAJAYA (Malaysia), Nov 4 (NNN-Bernama) — The Prime Minister of Japan, Fumio Kishida will undertake a Working Visit to Malaysia on Nov 4-5, marking his first visit to Malaysia since his appointment as Japan’s Prime Minister in Oct 2021.  Foreign Ministry (Wisma Putra) in a statement on Saturday said Kishida…

Japan to enhance cooperation with Malaysia in maintaining peace, regional stability – PM Kishida

By Nabilah Saleh KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 4 (NNN-Bernama) — Against the backdrop of escalating regional security challenges including North Korea’s nuclear developments and unilateral attempts to alter the status quo in the East and South China Seas, Japan wants to further cooperate with Malaysia in maintaining and enhancing maritime connectivity…

Malaysian ringgit seen to strengthen further next week

By Nurunnasihah Ahmad Rashid KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 4 (NNN-Bernama) — The Malaysian ringgit is expected to strengthen further next week between the range of RM4.72 and RM4.73 against the US dollar, said Bank Muamalat Malaysia Bhd’s chief economist and head of social finance Dr Mohd Afzanizam Abdul Rashid. He said…

Malaysia condemns the heinous attack on the Jabalia camp in Gaza

PUTRAJAYA (Malaysia), Nov 4 (NNN-Bernama) — Malaysia condemned in the strongest possible terms the deplorable and inhumane action of the Israeli regime in targeting and striking Gaza’s largest refugee camp, Jabalia Camp. The incident on Wednesday (1 Nov), killed hundreds and injured many more innocent lives, including women and children.…

Malaysia’s first shipment of humanitarian aid for Palestine departs Friday night

SEPANG (Malaysia), Nov 3 (NNN-Bernama) — Malaysia’s first shipment of humanitarian aid for Palestinians weighing 20 tonnes, including medical supplies, loaded on a special cargo plane, departed for Al-Arish International Airport, Egypt Friday night. The cargo plane took off at about 11.30 pm from the Cargo Terminal of Kuala Lumpur…

Thai PM Srettha unveils plan to transform Thailand into high-value technology and innovation leader

By Linda Khoo Hui Li BANGKOK, Nov 2 (NNN-Bernama) — Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin is committed to transforming Thailand into a high-value technology and innovation-driven economy. Currently, Thailand’s output primarily consists of low-profit commodities and primary agriculture products. Srettha, who is also the Finance Minister, said the country needs to integrate technology…

Malaysia Airlines to fully restore in-flight meal services by Nov 15

SEPANG (Malaysia), Nov 2 (NNN-Bernama) — The Malaysia Aviation Group (MAG) is confident in fully restoring Malaysia Airlines Bhd’s (MAB) in-flight meal services by Nov 15, 2023, with better food and beverage products for passengers.  MAG group managing director Captain Izham Ismail said the recovery to normalcy is at 97…

Malaysian ringgit opens higher against US dollar as Fed keeps rates steady

By Abdul Hamid A Rahman KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 2 (NNN-Bernama) — The Malaysian ringgit opened higher against the US dollar on Thursday after the United States Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) made a unanimous decision to keep the Fed Fund Rate steady at a range of 5.25 per cent to…

Bursa Malaysia rebounds to open higher

By Rosemarie Khoo Mohd Sani KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 2 (NNN-Bernama) — Bursa Malaysia, the stock exchange of Malaysia, staged a rebound to open higher Thursday taking the cue from a firmer Wall Street.  At 9.05 am, the FTSE Bursa Malaysia KLCI (FBM KLCI) rose 2.08 points to 1,437.41 from Wednesday’s closing of 1,435.33. The…