SEA Games: welcome relief as Malaysian contingent breaks medal duck

PHNOM PENH, May 7 (NNN-Bernama) — A day after SEA Games 2023 officially raised its curtains, the national contingent can heave a sigh of relief after securing medals Saturday.   This was because the national camp had found itself coming up short as other competing nations took an early lead in the medal tally.  The 12 medals…

Brits in Malaysia celebrate King Charles III’s historic coronation

By Rosmalis Anuar KUALA LUMPUR, May 7 (NNN-Bernama) — It was a memorable moment for the British community in Malaysia as they joined millions around the world witnessing the historic coronation ceremony of King Charles III on Saturday. In a viewing party held by the British High Commissioner to Malaysia Charles…

Strong bilateral ties, investment links a boon for Malaysia’s trade

By Zarul Effendi Razali KUALA LUMPUR, May 6 (NNN-Bernama) — Malaysia can continue to bank on its strong bilateral trade and investment linkages, especially within ASEAN, to boost its trade as well as take advantage of various trade pacts such as the Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership (CPTPP). Dr Munir Majid,…

Malaysian ringgit to move higher next week with GDP print in focus

By Nurul Jannah Kamaruddin KUALA LUMPUR, May 6 (NNN-Bernama) — The expected pause in the US Fed Funds Rate is projected to lead to a weaker US dollar in the near term, thus continuing to boost Malaysian ringgit’s appeal next week. Bank Muamalat Malaysia Bhd chief economist and social finance head…

Malaysian FM describes his working visit to New Zealand as successful

PUTRAJAYA (Malaysia), May 6 (NNN-Bernama) — Malaysian Foreign Minister  Dr Zambry Abd Kadir described his recent working visit to New Zealand as fruitful and successful in efforts to further strengthen bilateral relations between the two countries. He said that the working trip, which took place from May 2 to 4, was…

A celebration of history and culture as Cambodia kicks off 2023 SEA Games in glittering style

By Ahmad Nazrin Syahmi Mohamad Arif PHNOM PENH, May 6 (NNN-Bernama) — It’s Festival time!. After 64 years of waiting, Cambodia finally held a historic opening ceremony of Southeast Asia’s largest sporting event as the 2023 SEA Games with the motto “Sports: Live In Peace” was officially opened in spectacular fashion here, Friday night.…

Malaysia to provide clarity to tech giants on cabotage policy

KUALA LUMPUR, May 5 (NNN-Bernama) — Malaysia’s Minister of Transport Anthony Loke Siew Fook is scheduled to meet with representatives from multinational technology companies such as Facebook and Google to clarify the country’s stance on cabotage policy restrictions for submarine cable repair as well as reassure foreign investors about Malaysia’s future…

SEA Games: Malaysian athletes reminded to be wary of heat-related illnesses

By Ahmad Nazrin Syahmi Mohamad Arif PHNOM PENH, May 5 (NNN-Bernama) — The main effects of heat-related illnesses like heatstroke continue to be a major concern of the Malaysian medical contingent to the 2023 SEA Games, which will be held in extremely hot weather here. Malaysian contingent chief medical officer (CMO)…

Malaysia’s ex-PM Mahathir files RM150 million defamation suit against PM Anwar

KUALA LUMPUR, May 5 (NNN-Bernama) — Malaysia’s former Prime Minister Dr Mahathir Mohamad has filed a RM150 million (US$33.8 million) defamation suit against Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim over the latter’s speech at a special congress in March. Dr Mahathir filed the suit through Messrs Law Practice of Rafique at the Shah…

Malaysian ringgit opens higher against US dollar following OPR hike

By Harizah Hanim Mohamed KUALA LUMPUR, May 5 (NNN-Bernama) — Malaysian ringgit opened higher against the US dollar on Friday, buoyed by the increase in the Overnight Policy Rate (OPR) to 3.00 per cent, but the ringgit-dollar pair is projected to trade in a narrow range as risk-off mode leads to…