Asia

Russia-Ukraine conflict: Fighting rages in Ukraine, US says Putin being ‘misled’

KYIV, March 31 (NNN-AGENCIES) — Fighting raged in Ukraine despite Russia’s indication that it planned to deescalate, and US intelligence…

Malaysian PM witnesses signing of eight business memorandums in Dubai

By Kamarul Ariffin Md Yassin DUBAI, March 31 (NNN-Bernama) — Malaysian Prime Minister Ismail Sabri Yaakob on Wednesday witnessed the signing and…

Malaysia’s foreign reserves remain stable as at end-February 2022

KUALA LUMPUR, March 31 (NNN-Bernama) — The only contingent short-term net drain on foreign currency assets as at end-February 2022 are…

Malaysia’s new COVID cases below 20,000 mark for fourth consecutive day

KUALA LUMPUR, March 31 (NNN-Bernama) — The number of Malaysia’s daily new COVID-19 cases continue to record below 20,000 for…

Russia-Ukraine conflict: Oil prices sink as US considers tapping reserves, stocks struggle

LONDON, March 31 (NNN-AGENCIES) — Oil prices tumbled Thursday on reports that the United States is considering tapping its reserves…

Over 1.3 million children in Malaysia given COVID-19 vaccine

KUALA LUMPUR, March 31 (NNN-Bernama) — A total of 1,323,892 children aged five to 11 years or 37.3 per cent…

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…