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.…

Four Killed In Collapsed Gold Mining Pit In Central Cambodia

PHNOM PENH, May 6 (NNN-AKP) – Four people died, after a gold mining pit collapsed in central Cambodia’s Kampong Thom province, said a police report yesterday. The incident happened on Thursday, at the gold mining pit in Sandan district’s Snang On village, said the Kampong Thom Provincial Police’s report, adding…

Cambodia Sent Ninth Batch Of 244 Peacekeepers To Central African Republic

PHNOM PENH, May 6 (NNN-AKP) – Cambodia, yesterday, dispatched the ninth batch of 244 peacekeepers, including 30 women, to join a United Nations (UN) peacekeeping operation, in war-torn Central African Republic. Gen. Sem Sovanny, director-general of the National Centre for Peacekeeping Forces, said, the peacekeepers will replace the eighth batch’s…

5.9-Magnitude Quake Hit 68 Km ENE Of Mutsu, Japan: USGS

NEW YORK, May 6 (NNN-XINHUA) – An earthquake, with a magnitude of 5.9, jolted 68 km ENE of Mutsu, Japan, at 17:47:15 GMT yesterday, the U.S. Geological Survey said. The epicentre, with a depth of 52.915 km, was initially determined to be at 41.5129 degrees north latitude, and 141.9749 degrees…

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…

Roundup: Indonesia Beefs Up Security, Health, Media Preparations Ahead Of ASEAN Summit

by Dames Alexander Sinaga JAKARTA, May 5 (NNN-XINHUA) – Preparations are now ready, to secure and facilitate the 42nd summit of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN), which will be convened in the Indonesian resort spot of Labuan Bajo, next week. Indonesia, the largest economy in the region, is…

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)…
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