Palestinians appreciate Malaysia’s steadfast position — ambassador

By Rosmalis Anuar KUALA LUMPUR, May 16 (Bernama) — Palestinian Ambassador to Malaysia Walid Abu Ali expressed his appreciation for Prime Minister Ismail Sabri Yaakob for standing up for Palestine and the Palestinian people in their struggle against Israel’s atrocities. Noting that the world has turned a blind eye to…

15 Killed, 16 Wounded In Bus Crash In Western Indonesia

JAKARTA, May 16 (NNN-ANTARA) – Fifteen people were killed and 16 others injured, in a bus crash in East Java province of western Indonesia today, a doctor and an official said. The incident took place at a toll road in Mojokerto district, this morning, I Wayan Suyatna, head of operation…

One Dead, Two Injured In S. Korea’s Helicopter Crash

SEOUL, May 16 (NNN-YONHAP) – One person was confirmed dead and two others seriously injured, in a helicopter crash, that happened in southern South Korea, today, citing firefighting authorities. The helicopter, which was transporting construction materials for renovation work, on a mountain trail, crashed near the summit of Mt. Seonja,…

New COVID-19 cases in Malaysia up 119 pct last week

KUALA LUMPUR, May 16 (NNN-Bernama) — The number of new COVID-19 cases in Malaysia for the 19th epidemiological week (ME) this year (May 8 to May 14) increased by 119.2 per cent to 19,137 cases compared to 8,732 cases in ME18. Health Director-General Dr Noor Hisham Abdullah said the development…

Fiji Sees 10-Fold Jump In Int’l Visitors In Q1

SUVA, May 16 (NNN-PIN) – Fiji has seen more than 48,000 international arrivals in the first quarter of this year, which has surged more than 10 times compared to about 4,000 in the same quarter in 2021. According to Fijivillage news website today, Fiji’s Minister for Tourism, Faiyaz Koya, said,…

Singapore reports three local COVID-19 positive cases for Omicron BA.4 and BA.5 variants

By Massita Ahmad SINGAPORE, May 16 (NNN-Bernama) – Singapore has detected two local COVID-19 cases infected with the BA.4 variant, and one local case infected with the BA.5 variant, according to the republic’s the Health Ministry (MOH). “These are the first community cases confirmed to be infected with the BA.4…

Thailand, Saudi Arabia strive to enhance bilateral ties through exchanges of high level visits

BANGKOK, May 16 (NNN-Bernama) — Thai Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Don Pramudwinai is leading a delegation to Saudi Arabia – aimed at boosting bilateral ties and promote cooperation on politics, economic, trade and investment. In a statement, Thai Foreign Ministry said Don’s visit from May 15 to 18 is joined by 78…

New Zealand Reports 7,061 New Community Cases Of COVID-19

WELLINGTON, May 16 (NNN-AGENCIES) – New Zealand recorded five more deaths and 7,061 new community cases of COVID-19, slightly higher than last week, with the rolling average up more than 200 from a week ago, the ministry of health said today. The seven-day rolling average of community case numbers is…

Malaysia Reports 2,239 New COVID-19 Infections, Three More Deaths

KUALA LUMPUR, May 16 (NNN-BERNAMA) – Malaysia reported 2,239 new COVID-19 infections as of midnight, bringing the national total to 4,478,112, according to the health ministry. There are three new imported cases, with 2,236 being local transmissions, data released on the ministry website showed. Three more deaths have been reported,…

Singapore Reports 2,651 New COVID-19 Cases

SINGAPORE, May 16 (NNN-CNA) – Singapore reported 2,651 new confirmed cases of COVID-19 yesterday, bringing the total tally to 1,242,884. Of the new cases, 356 cases were detected through PCR (polymerase chain reaction) tests, and 2,295 through ART (antigen rapid tests), according to statistics released by the Ministry of Health.…
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