Malaysia, Brunei look forward to opening of STATO in Bandar Seri Begawan

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 4 (NNN-Bernama) — Malaysia and Brunei are looking forward to the opening of the Sarawak Trade and Tourism Office (STATO) in Bandar Seri Begawan, Brunei by year end, which would further strengthen tourism cooperation between Brunei and Malaysia’s state of Sarawak.  According to a joint statement on the 24th Annual leaders’ Consultation…

Three Myanmar nationals found dead in car in Malaysia

BATU PAHAT (Johor, Malaysia), July 19 (NNN-Bernama) — Three Myanmar nationals were found dead in a car parked at the Yong Peng rest and relax (R&R) southbound near Batu Pahat in Malaysia’s southern state of Johor on Tuesday. Acting Batu Pahat OCPD Supt Shahrulanuar Mushaddat Abdullah Sani said the car was locked,…

Malaysia’s Hafiz to coach Indian shuttler Sindhu in Olympic quest

NEW DELHI, July 19 (NNN-Bernama) — Malaysia’s former All-England champion Muhammad Hafiz Hashim will coach Indian badminton star PV Sindhu in her quest to win another Olympic medal. Hyderabad-born Sindhu won silver at the Rio 2016 Olympics and bronze at the Tokyo 2020 edition. The 2019 world champion has been struggling…

Malaysia Airlines to take first Boeing 737-8 in August 2023

KUALA LUMPUR, July 19 (NNN-Bernama) — Malaysia Airlines Bhd (MAB) is set to take delivery of its first brand new Boeing 737-8 aircraft in August 2023. In a statement Wednesday, the national carrier said it will gradually grow its 737-8 fleet to 25 by 2026. “The introduction of our new 737-8 aircraft…

Malaysia’s palm oil sector to benefit from UK’s CPTPP entry – analysts

By Siti Radziah Hamzah KUALA LUMPUR, July 19 (NNN-Bernama) — Malaysia’s palm oil industry will be one of the sectors to benefit from the United Kingdom’s entry into the Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership (CPTPP), an analyst said. SPI Asset Management managing partner Stephen Innes said Malaysia has…

Thai court suspends PM hopeful Pita as MP

BANGKOK, July 19 (NNN-Bernama) — Thailand’s Constitutional Court on Wednesday ordered a temporary suspension of prime ministerial candidate, Pita Limjaroenrat as a member of parliament.  The court decision came after it accepted a case against the 42-year-old Pita alleging he was ineligible to run for office because he held shares in a…

Pita’s political future on the line as parliament reconvene to elect PM

BANGKOK, July 19 (NNN-Bernama) — Thailand’s Pita Limjaroenrat’s political future is on the line on Wednesday as he will face a second round of voting in parliament to determine whether he will become the next prime minister.  Besides that, the Constitutional Court will also meet on Wednesday to consider whether to accept a…

Muslims in Malaysia usher in Hijrah new year with special prayers

KUALA LUMPUR, July 19 (NNN-Bernama) — The recitation of special prayers was held in several Malaysian states Tuesday night to mark the Islamic New Year, Hijrah 1445 celebrations. In addition to prayers and Quran recitals to welcome the Islamic New Year, state-level award ceremonies for Maal Hijrah personalities were also held. In…

Malaysia’s Pearly sets world record for fastest badminton smash

KUALA LUMPUR, July 19 (NNN-Bernama) — Malaysian women’s doubles player Pearly Tan now holds the Guinness World Records for the fastest smash. She has carved her name in the record book for the Fastest Badminton Hit (female) category after clocking a speed of 438 kmph , the Badminton World Federation (BWF) announced…

Collaboration with Elon Musk will bring tens of thousands skilled job opportunities – Malaysian PM

KUALA LUMPUR, July 14 (NNN-Bernama) — Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim said that the collaboration between the Malaysian Government and the founder and chief executive officer of Tesla Inc and SpaceX, Elon Musk, will create tens of thousands of skilled job opportunities in the country. He said this comes after Musk agreed…