Asia

Malaysian Ringgit continues upward momentum against US dollar

By Karina Imran KUALA LUMPUR, 31 March (NNN-Bernama) — The Malaysian ringgit has extended its upward momentum against the greenback,…

Foreign travellers reminded to follow Malaysia’s immigration rules, health protocols

PUTRAJAYA (Malaysia), March 31 (NNN-Bernama) — Foreign travellers who wish to enter Malaysia when the border reopens on April 1…

Roundup: Brunei Revises Cross-Border Air Travel Policies With Reactivated Green List

BANDAR SERI BEGAWAN, Mar 31 (NNN-ANN) – The Brunei government announced its revised cross-border air travel policies yesterday, updating green-list…

Laos Calls For Cooperation Among ASEAN To Curb COVID-19 Pandemic

VIENTIANE, Mar 31 (NNN-KPL) – The ASEAN countries should strengthen their cooperation, in slowing the spread of COVID-19, Lao Minister…

Blast Kills One, Wounds Another In N. Afghanistan

PUL-E-KHUMRI, Afghanistan, Mar 31 (NNN-ANA) – One person has been confirmed dead and another was injured, in a blast that…

Thai central bank maintains policy rate, lowers 2022 economic growth forecast

By Linda Khoo Hui Li BANGKOK, March 30 (NNN-Bernama) — The Bank of Thailand (BoT) has kept its policy rate…

Pakistan PM says he will share evidence of foreign meddling with media and allies

NEW DELHI, March 30 (NNN-Bernama) — Pakistan’s embattled Prime Minister Imran Khan said on Wednesday he will share with the…

Malaysia ready to cater to needs on sustainable palm oil to ease edible oil shortage

KUALA LUMPUR, March 30 (NNN-Bernama) — Malaysian Palm Oil Council (MPOC) said Malaysia is ready to help and cater the needs on…

As COP27 host, Egypt’s vision is to tackle climate change challenges through holistic manner

By R.Ravichandran KUALA LUMPUR, March 30 (NNN-Bernama) — As the host of the COP27 in November, Egypt’s vision for a…

Malaysia-Indonesia to sign MoU on domestic servants this Friday

KUALA LUMPUR, March 30 (NNN-Bernama) — Malaysia and Indonesia will sign a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) on the employment and protection…