Thailand drops proof of vaccination requirement for tourists

By Linda Khoo Hui Li BANGKOK, Jan 9 (NNN-Bernama) — Thailand has rescinded a COVID-19 prerequisite with immediate effect that required travellers entering the kingdom to show proof of COVID-19 vaccination. Deputy Prime Minister and Public Health Minister Anutin Charnvirakul said unvaccinated and non-fully vaccinated travellers will also be granted entry into the kingdom.…

Malaysia wants Saudi govt to inform in advance of this year’s haj cost

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 9 (NNN-Bernama) — Malaysia has requested Saudi Arabia to inform in advance of this year’s haj pilgrimage cost to ensure good management of Malaysian pilgrims. In a Facebook post Monday, the Malaysian pilgrimage management and fund board, TH, said the matter was discussed by Minister in the Prime Minister’s Department (Religious Affairs) Senator Dr Mohd Na’im…

Malaysia open: Axelsen out to continue his dominance in 2023

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 9 (NNN-Bernama) — After having a very successful season in 2022, world’s number one shuttler Viktor Axelsen aims to kick off the new season with the same dominating form when the Malaysia Open starts from Tuesday till Sunday. On paper, the 29-year-old Danish player, who will begin…

Malaysia welcomes development of Nusantara – PM Anwar

By Mohd Iswandi Kasan Anuar BOGOR (West Java), Jan 9 (Bernama) — Malaysia will seek the best way to ensure the development of Indonesia’s new capital Nusantara in Kalimantan would benefit the regional economies of Sabah and Sarawak, said Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim. Speaking at a joint press conference with…

Asia Pacific region’s economic growth to stay robust despite global risks – Moody’s

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 9 (Bernama) — The economic growth outlook for Asia Pacific (APAC) in 2023 is expected to be robust despite global risks, said Moody’s Investors Service. The rating agency said APAC economies would be confronting a dynamic set of hurdles and support drivers. “Growth will be lower than in 2022,…

Japan to donate four LRAD to Malaysia to ensure safety and security in Malaysian waters

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 9 (Bernama) — Japan has contributed towards ensuring maritime safety and security in Malaysian waters which is vital for the passage of international shipping, with its donation of four long-range acoustic devices (LRAD) to Malaysian Maritime Enforcement Agency (MMEA). According to a statement by Embassy of Japan in Malaysia the equipment,…

Malaysian PM Anwar accorded official welcome by Indonesian president

BOGOR (West Java), Jan 9 (Bernama) — Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim who is on a two-day official visit to Indonesia will be holding discussions with Indonesian President Joko Widodo or better known as Jokowi at the Bogor Presidential Palace Monday. Upon arrival at the president’s executive office complex…

Bursa Malaysia opens higher, lifted by transportation and logistics stocks

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 9 (Bernama) — Bursa Malaysia, the stock exchange of Malaysia, opened higher on Monday, with the FTSE Bursa Malaysia KLCI (FBM KLCI) rising 0.31 per cent to 1,485.14 points on renewed buying interest, lifted mainly by gains in transportation and logistics stocks, said a dealer. At 9.05 am, the benchmark FBM KLCI gained 4.59 points from Friday’s close of 1,480.55.…

Malaysian ringgit opens higher against greenback as weaker US data lifts hopes for easing of rate hikes

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 9 (Bernama) — The Malaysian ringgit traded broadly higher against the US dollar today at the opening Monday as weaker US economic data released last Friday triggered a significant decrease in US Treasury yields, said an analyst.  At 9.01 am, the local note was 185 basis points firmer at 4.3820/3860 versus…

Anwar witnesses several signings of business deals in maiden visit as Malaysian PM to Jakarta

JAKARTA, Jan 9 (Bernama) — Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim on Sunday witnessed the signings of nine memorandums of understanding (MoUs) involving Malaysian companies as well as the handover of letters of intent (LOI) in his maiden visit to Jakarta, Indonesia. The MoU between ASIC Offshore and Marine Sdn Bhd and PT Dok dan…