Malaysia summons charge d’affaires ad interim of Swedish Embassy over Quran burning

PUTRAJAYA (Malaysia), Jan 27 (NNN-Bernama) — Malaysian Foreign Ministry had summoned the Charge d’Affaires ad interim of the Swedish Embassy in Kuala Lumpur Thursday morning to reaffirm the country’s strong condemnation over a Swedish far-right politician’s “vile act” of burning the Holy Quran in Stockholm. “The ministry conveyed Malaysia’s objection and disappointment…

Sri Lanka Saved 2.5 Billion USD Through Import Restrictions

COLOMBO, Jan 27 (NNN-XINHUA) – Sri Lanka saved 2.5 billion U.S. dollars, since import restrictions were imposed in 2022, State Minister of Finance, Ranjith Siyambalapitiya said, yesterday. The money saved has been used to import essential items, such as fuel, medicines and fertiliser, said the state minister, at the International…

Malaysia Keeps Feb’s Crude Palm Oil Export Tax At Eight Percent

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 27 (NNN-BERNAMA) – Malaysia has kept its crude palm oil (CPO) export duty at eight percent in Feb, and raised its reference price, the Malaysian Palm Oil Board circular showed, yesterday. The world’s second largest palm oil producer, raised the CPO reference price in Feb to 3,893.25…

Uzbekistan Unveils Job Creation, Poverty Reduction Initiative

TASHKENT, Jan 27 (NNN-UzA) – Uzbekistan will allocate around one billion U.S. dollars, to promote family-based businesses, in a bid to reduce poverty and create new jobs, the Uzbek president’s press service said, yesterday. The plan was unveiled during a meeting chaired by Uzbek President, Shavkat Mirziyoyev, said the press…

India’s Adani Group warns of legal action after report leads to stock fall

By Shakir Husain NEW DELHI, Jan 26 (NNN-Bernama) — India’s Adani Group said on Thursday it is considering legal action against US-based Hindenburg Research over a report that accuses the conglomerate of “brazen” market manipulation and accounting fraud. Adani companies lost billions of dollars in market value after Hindenburg’s report…

Iran Imposes “Tit-For-Tat” Sanctions On EU, UK Individuals, Entities

TEHRAN, Jan 26 (NNN-IRNA) – The Iranian Foreign Ministry yesterday imposed new sanctions on a number of individuals and entities of the European Union (EU) and Britain, for “supporting terrorism and inciting violence and unrest” in Iran. The move came as a “tit-for-tat” action, the ministry said in a statement,…

Malaysia’s exports in 2022 surpassed 12MP’s projection 3 years ahead of target

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 26 (NNN-Bernama) — Malaysia maintained its outstanding performance in 2022 in terms of trade, exports, imports and trade surplus, with exports hitting the 12th Malaysia Plan’s (12MP) target three years earlier than forecast, the Malaysia External Trade Development Corporation (MATRADE) said. Chief executive officer Mohd Mustafa Abdul Aziz said that despite…

Indonesia Aims To Attract More Foreign Tourists By Hosting Int’l Sports Events

JAKARTA, Jan 26 (NNN-ANTARA) – Indonesia is set to host at least four international sports events this year, which is expected to attract more foreign tourists and promote its tourism destinations, the country’s Minister of Tourism and Creative Economy, Sandiaga Uno said. The closest event is the Formula 1 Powerboat…

Malaysia will not tolerate act of burning any religious book, text – PM Anwar

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 26 (NNN-Bernama) — Malaysia will not tolerate the act of burning any religious book or text including the Quran, Bible and even the Hindu text, as Malaysians value humanity and respect the right of each individual, said Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim. Condemning in the strongest terms the act of extremist Swedish-Danish far-right politician, Rasmus…

Bangladesh Bans Suckermouth Catfish

DHAKA, Jan 26 (NNN-BSS) – The Bangladeshi government banned the suckermouth catfish species, which has become a cause for grave concern among fish farmers in the country. Bangladesh’s Fisheries and Livestock Ministry has issued a gazette notification, banning suckermouth catfish, considered a big threat to native fish species, a handout…
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