Malaysian firms urged to capitalise on Egypt’s economic reform plans

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 29 (NNN-BERNAMA) — Malaysian companies have been urged to capitalise on investment opportunities available in various industries in Egypt, which is currently embarking on economic reform plans and sizeable investment projects. Malaysian Ambassador to Egypt Mohd Haniff Abd Rahman in making the call said the industries include gas,…

1MDB Trial: Board was unaware of decision to split US$1 billion fund of JV

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 29 (NNN-BERNAMA) — The High Court today was told that the 1Malaysia Development Berhad (1MDB) board of directors (BOD) was not informed about the decision to split the US$1 billion meant for 1MDB-PetroSaudi International Ltd (PSI) joint venture (JV) into US$300 million and US$700 million, with the…

Two assemblymen among 8 charged in court for alleged connection with LTTE

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 29  (NNN-BERNAMA) — Eight Malaysian men, including two state assemblymen, were charged in the Sessions Court in several states today for their alleged connection with the LTTE terrorist group. Two charges were filed by the prosecution for their alleged involvement, one of which is for giving support to the terrorist group, framed…

1MDB Trial: Highlights of Oct 21 & 24 court proceedings

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 26 (NNN-BERNAMA) — The trial of former Malaysian prime minister Datuk Seri Najib Tun Razak over 1Malaysia Development Berhad (1MDB) funds saw the defence team zooming into the joint venture  (JV) deal between 1MDB and PetroSaudi International Limited (PSI). Najib’s lead counsel Tan Sri Muhammad Shafee Abdullah disclosed how 1MDB was a fool to have paid…

Japan Envoy Miyagawa Bids ‘Sayonara’ To Malaysia With Glowing Tribute To Mahathir

By Azman Ujang and V. Sankara Subramaniam KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 25 (NNN-Bernama) — Dr Makio Miyagawa is bidding sayonara to Malaysia after five and a half years here as the Japanese ambassador while paying a glowing tribute to Prime Minister Dr Mahathir Mohamad, the one leader who, he says, the…

18th Non-Aligned Movement Summit Opens In Azerbaijan

From D. Arul Rajoo BAKU, Oct 25 (NNN-Bernama) — The 18th Non-Aligned Movement (NAM) Summit opened Friday in this capital city of Azerbaijan, gathering the leaders of more than 120 member countries at a time when the world faces new challenges including a trade war. At this summit, Azerbaijan, helmed…

NAM A Driving Force Of Multilateral Cooperation — Azerbaijan Foreign Minister

From R.Ravichandran BAKU, (AZERBAIJAN), Oct 25 (NNN-Bernama) — Multilateralism is more important than ever, and it is the responsibility of the Non-Alignment Movement (NAM) to protect this asset, said Azerbaijan Foreign Minister Elmar Mammadyarov. Mammadyarov said NAM, as the second-largest international political organisation after the United Nations, is definitely one…

Malaysia’s Foreign Policy Back To NAM’s Founding Principles – Minister Saifuddin

From D. ARUL RAJOO BAKU (AZERBAIJAN), Oct 25 (NNN-Bernama) — Malaysia, which considers the Non-Aligned Movement (NAM) still relevant in this era, is gradually returning to the movement’s founding principles in its foreign policy, Foreign Minister Saifuddin Abdullah said Wednesday. He noted that since Pakatan Harapan (Alliance of Hope) took…

Dr Mahathir Arrives In Baku For 18th NAM Summit

From D. Arul Rajoo BAKU, AZERBAIJAN, Oct 25 (NNN-Bernama) — Malaysian Prime Minister Dr Mahathir Mohamad arrived in the Azerbaijan capital Thursday to attend the 18th Non-Aligned Movement (NAM) Summit. The special aircraft carrying Dr Mahathir touched down at the Heydar Aliyev International Airport at 7.15pm local time (four hours…

Malaysia A Strong And Trusted Partner In Southeast Asia — Austrian Ambassador

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 24 (NNN-Bernama) — Austria appreciates its friendship with Malaysia and hopes the good diplomatic ties will continue, said Austrian ambassador to Malaysia Dr Michael Postl. He said the enduring ties were also evident in Prime Minister Dr Mahathir Mohamad’s official visit to Vienna in January, where he…
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