RM69. 9 Million In Monsoon Aid To Help Rubber Smallholders, Tappers – PM Muhyiddin

KUALA LUMPUR, April 27 (NNN-Bernama) — The government has allocated RM69.9 million as Monsoon Aid (BMT) this year as a continuous effort to ensure the wellbeing of rubber smallholders and tappers in the country. Prime Minister Muhyiddin Yassin said the aid would benefit 232,319 rubber smallholders and tappers as they…

MAS, AirAsia Win Appeals To Quash RM10 Million Fine Over Market-Sharing Prohibition Breach

PUTRAJAYA, April 27 (NNN-Bernama) — Malaysia Airlines (MAS) and AirAsia Berhad won their appeals Tuesday to quash the RM10 million fine imposed on each of them by the Malaysia Competition Commission (MyCC) for breaching a market-sharing prohibition. A Court of Appeal three-member bench led by Justice Hanipah Farikullah allowed the…

New Zealand Central Bank Orders To Improve Service For Pacific Islands

WELLINGTON, Apr 27 (NNN-AGENCIES) – New Zealand Reserve Bank Governor, Adrian Orr, said today, its time for banks to “act with courage” and provide services, including money remittances, to the Pacific Islands. The scale and complexity of the challenges facing Pacific Island countries are significant, including climate change and the…

Four Killed, Five Injured In Clash In Pakistan’s Punjab

ISLAMABAD, Apr 27 (NNN-APP) – Four people were killed and five others injured, in a clash between two rival groups, in Mianwali district of Pakistan’s east Punjab province, last night, local reports said. According to the initial investigation by police, the incident was an act of personal enmity, on land…

Yemeni Gov’t, Houthi Rebels Exchange 21 Prisoners In Marib Via Local Mediation: Source

ADEN, Apr 27 (NNN-SABA) – Forces loyal to the Yemeni government and the Houthi rebel group, exchanged a new batch of 21 prisoners, in the country’s turbulent province of Marib yesterday, a military official, said. The new prisoner swap deal came, through a mediation by local tribal chiefs, “representing the…

Death Toll Of Hospital Fire In Baghdad May Hit 130: Iraqi Human Rights Commission

BAGHDAD, Apr 27 (NNN-NINA) – The Iraqi Independent High Commission for Human Rights (IHCHR), said yesterday that, the death toll of the hospital fire on Saturday night, might reach 130. “The approximate number of deaths, according to the testimonies obtained by the IHCHR team, may reach 130, including unidentified badly…

COVID-19: MOH To Propose Halt To Flights From India

PUTRAJAYA, April 26 (NNN-Bernama) — The Ministry of Health (MOH) will propose to the government to halt all flights from India to prevent the spread of India’s double-mutant COVID-19 variant in Malaysia. Minister Dr Adham Baba said the proposal will be presented at the special meeting of the National Security…

10 Crewmen Of Capsized Boats Handed Over To Indonesian Consulate General In JB

BATU PAHAT, (Johor, Malaysia) April 26 (NNN-Bernama) — Ten Indonesian crewmen who were safely rescued after their two barter trade boats sank in the waters off Pulau Pisang in Pontian last Saturday, have been handed over to the Indonesian Consulate General here on Sunday. Batu Pahat Maritime Zone director, Maritime…

Iraqi PM Suspends Health Minister Over Huge Fire In Baghdad’s Hospital

BAGHDAD, Apr 26 (NNN-NINA) – Iraqi Prime Minister, Mustafa Al-Kadhimi, yesterday suspended Minister of Health, Hassan al-Tamimi, and launched an investigation into the huge fire at the Ibn al-Khatib hospital. A statement by Al-Kadhimi’s media office said, the prime minister held an extraordinary session to discuss the tragic fire at…

Iran Unveils New Homegrown Military Hardware

TEHRAN, Apr 26 (NNN-IRNA) – The Iranian Army yesterday unveiled new indigenous military hardware, in an event held in the capital Tehran, Press TV reported. A radar warning system was put on display in the event, which is capable of detecting and jamming airborne interception radars used in drones, helicopters…
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