Youth, academia play critical roles in combating radicalisation — US ambassador

KUALA LUMPUR, June 3 (NNN-Bernama) — The youth and academia play significant roles in prevention efforts to combat radicalisation and violent extremism, said the United States Ambassador to Malaysia, Brian McFeeters. He said the whole-of-society approach, which involves both groups and other related and important stakeholders, is vital in tackling the global…

COVID-19 accelerates Southeast Asia’s transition towards a cashless society — study

By Linda Khoo Hui Li BANGKOK, June 3 (NNN-Bernama) — The COVID-19 pandemic has accelerated Southeast Asia’s transition towards a cashless society, while eCommerce continues to grow as consumers explore new shopping channels during the pandemic, according to the latest Visa Consumer Payment Attitudes Study. The report also stated 93…

Malaysian ringgit to strengthen against US dollar by year-end, says economist

KUALA LUMPUR, June 3 (Bernama) — The Malaysian ringgit is expected to strengthen to the RM4.25 level against the US dollar by the end of the year amid Malaysia’s strong economic fundamentals. AmBank Group chief economist and Economic Action Council secretary Dr Anthony Dass said economic data is indicating that…

Afghanistan says India will help in boosting exports

By Shakir Husain NEW DELHI, June 3 (NNN-Bernama) — Afghanistan’s interim government said on Thursday India will provide it with more facilities to increase exports as an Indian delegation held talks with acting Foreign Minister Amir Khan Muttaqi in Kabul. India has “recently opened up its borders and ports for…

Malaysia’s exports, imports unit value indices record growth in April 2022

KUALA LUMPUR, June 3 (NNN-Bernama) — Malaysia’s export prices in April 2022 remained steady with an increase of 1.1 per cent to 143.0 points from 141.5 points in March 2022, said the Department of Statistics Malaysia (DoSM).  Meanwhile, the import unit value index also registered an increase of 2.4 per cent to 129.0 points,…

Malaysian ringgit regains strength against US dollar at opening

By Rosemarie Khoo Mohd Sani KUALA LUMPUR, June 3 (NNN-Bernama) — The Malaysian ringgit regained some strength to open higher against the US dollar as the greenback’s demand weakened amid expectations of an aggressive monetary policy stance by the US Federal Reserve (Fed) in the third week this month. At…

Dengue Fever Becomes Big Concern In Southern Vietnam

HO CHI MINH CITY, Jun 3 (NNN-VNA) – Dengue fever is a big concern in Ho Chi Minh City, as the number of severe cases in Jan-May has been seven times as high as the same period last year, local health authorities were quoted as saying, yesterday. Major dengue fever…

Sri Lanka Runs Out Of Money To Feed Animals In Zoos Amid Economic Crisis

COLOMBO, Jun 3 (NNN-XINHUA) – Sri Lanka’s Department of Zoology, informed the Wildlife Ministry that, it has run out of funds to provide daily food to animals in zoos, amid the ongoing economic crisis, local media reported, yesterday. Department officials, quoted by media reports, said that, there was a severe…

Bangladesh Bank To Allow Floating USD-Taka Exchange Rate

DHAKA, Jun 3 (NNN-BSS) – The central bank of Bangladesh, yesterday withdrew fixed U.S. dollar-taka exchange rate, allowing the market to set the price, based on demand and supply. Md Serajul Islam, spokesperson and an executive director of the Bangladesh Bank (BB), made the announcement. The latest BB move aims…

Fijians Urged To Receive Booster Dose To Minimise COVID-19 Spread

SUVA, Jun 3 (NNN-PIN) – Fijians have been urged to get the vaccine booster dose, as the current noticeable hike in COVID-19 cases indicates an urgency to step up efforts, to increase the booster dose coverage. Fiji’s Permanent Secretary for Health, James Fong, urged the Fijian public to get the…
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