LONDON, June 18 (NNN-Bernama) — European countries that sell various goods to Malaysia can be asked to stop tarnishing the image of palm oil, says Prime Minister Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad. “We can do so but whether they will reciprocate or not that’s another thing. “This can be done and…
UK investors upbeat on Malaysia’s economic potential
Earth Essentialsrecycling Galaxy UKPowered by Embed YouTube Video LONDON, June 18 (NNN-Bernama) — Investors in the United Kingdom (UK) are upbeat on Malaysia’s economic potential and have been showing keen interest in investing in the country, said Prime Minister Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad. “I have used the opportunity while here…
Us-China tech war will reduce trade and investment diversion benefits
Malaysian Prime Minister Dr Mahathir Mohamad in London on Sunday being greeted by Malay community in UK. Photo courtesy of Anandolu PETALING JAYA, June 17 (NNN-Bernama) — A technological warfare between China and the United States would reduce the short-term benefits of trade and investment diversion to Malaysia arising from…
Strong connectivity between Malaysia and Thailand attracts more investmen
BUKIT KAYU HITAM, June 18 (NNN-Bernama) — It is vital to improve connectivity between Malaysia and Thailand to attract more foreign direct investments. Deputy Foreign Minister Datuk Marzuki Yahya said having shared a common border, the strong connectivity will enhance industrialization efforts as well as accelerate the process of economic…
Brace for tough times ahead, Jomo warns Malaysians
KUALA LUMPUR, June 17 (NNN-Bernama) — Malaysians should brace for tough times ahead as the economy is facing real problems amid an intractable external situation which is deteriorating almost on a daily basis, warns a prominent economist. Dr Jomo Kwame Sundaram, a senior advisor at Khazanah Research Institute, said many…
12 killed, 43 injured in bus accident in West Java
AKARTA, June 17 (NNN-Bernama) — Twelve people were killed, while 43 others were injured in a freak accident involving a bus and three other vehicles in West Java. In the 1am accident, the bus driver was believed to have lost control of the wheels before it skidded into the opposite…
Matrade to match Malaysian O&G companies with foreign buyers
KUALA LUMPUR, June 17 (NNN-Bernama) — Malaysia External Trade Development Corporation (MATRADE) will be matching more than 40 Malaysian companies in the oil and gas sector with foreign buyers next week through its International Sourcing Programme (INSP). The INSP will be held in conjunction with the 17th Asian Oil, Gas…
142 foreign nationals detained in 12-hour operation
KUALA LUMPUR, June 17 (NNN-Bernama) — A total of 142 foreign nationals were detained in the Op Flora which was carried out in a 12-hour operation conducted in two separate operations around Subang Jaya and Gombak. The operation carried out by the Criminal Investigation Department (CID) of the Selangor Contingent…
Dr Mahathir engages audience with wit and humour during Cambridge talk
CAMBRIDGE (United Kingdom), June 17 (NNN-Bernama) — The subject matter covered was not much different from the talk he delivered at Oxford Union in January, yet Prime Minister Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad kept the floor engaged with his wit and humour during his talk at Cambridge Union on Sunday. The…
Saudi crown prince lashes out at arch-rival Iran over tanker attacks
RIYADH, June 16 (NNN-BERNAMA-AGENCIES) — Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman accused arch-rival Iran of attacks on oil tankers in a vital Gulf shipping channel, adding he “won’t hesitate” to tackle any threats to the kingdom, according to an interview published on Sunday. Two tankers were struck by explosions on…
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