Seven Dead, 33 Injured In Three-Vehicle Collision In Southern Malaysia

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 24 (NNN-BERNAMA) – Seven people were killed and 33 others injured, in a collision involving three vehicles near Ayer Keroh Rest and Service of the North-South Expressway northbound late last night. Local media reported that, the accident involved a tour bus carrying 27 passengers, a trailer and…

Malaysia Agreed In Principle To Resume Search For Flight MH370: Transport Minister

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 21 (NNN-BERNAMA) – The Malaysian government has agreed in principle, to resume the search for Malaysia Airlines flight MH370, Malaysian Transport Minister, Anthony Loke Siew Fook, said yesterday. Loke told a press briefing that, the cabinet has agreed in principle, to accept the proposal from exploration firm,…

Malaysia’s Domestic Tourism Surges 22.3 Percent On Year In Third Quarter

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 20 (NNN-BERNAMA) – Malaysia’s domestic tourism experienced robust growth in the third quarter of this year, with visitors surging 22.3 percent year on year, to 66.3 million, official data showed, yesterday. However, on a quarter-on-quarter basis, the number of domestic visitors dipped by 3.2 percent, compared to…

Rise Of Global South To Push Global Economy Through Headwinds: Malaysian Official

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 15 (NNN-BERNAMA) – The rise of the Global South countries, pushes the global economy through expected headwinds and keeps international trade vibrant, a Malaysian official said here, yesterday. These developments, in turn, will help unlock potential and facilitate cooperation, in addressing a range of pressing issues, including…

Malaysia Launches National Office To Regulate AI Sector

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 13 (NNN-BERNAMA) – Malaysia launched a national office here, yesterday, to regulate and shape policies of the country’s burgeoning artificial intelligence (AI) sector, aiming to establish itself as a regional hub. The National AI Office (NAIO) is a strategic initiative under the Digital Ministry, established to position…

Worsening floods displace over 140,000 in Malaysia

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 1 (NNN-BERNAMA) – Flooding affecting several states in Malaysia worsened yesterday, with 146,522 people being forced to leave their homes as of 9:00 pm local time. The worst affected areas are the east coast states of Kelantan and Terengganu, which were evacuated in the former 94,869 and…

Record 281 aid workers killed in 2024, says UN

GENEVA, Nov 23 (NNN-AGENCIES) — A staggering 281 aid workers have been killed around the world so far this year, making 2024 the deadliest year for humanitarians, the UN aid chief said. “Humanitarian workers are being killed at an unprecedented rate, their courage and humanity being met with bullets and…

Chinese Companies Under Spotlight At Malaysian Smart Technology Expo

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 20 (NNN-BERNAMA) – Chinese tech companies, participating in the Smart Nation Expo 2024, drew great interest yesterday, with electric vehicles (EV), charging station manufacturers and solutions and management providers at the forefront. The expo is a leading technology showcase, envisioning a future transformed by interconnected innovations in…

Malaysia’s Economy Expands 5.3 Percent In Q3

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 15 (NNN-BERNAMA) – The Malaysian economy expanded by 5.3 percent in the third quarter of 2024, driven by strong investment activity and continued improvement in exports, Malaysia’s central bank said, today. Bank Negara Malaysia (BNM), said in a statement that, the investment activity was underpinned by strong…

Food Security More Important Than Narrow Politics: Malaysian Minister

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 9 (NNN-BERNAMA) – Engaging with a broad range of trade partners, to ensure Malaysia’s food security, is of greater importance than taking sides in geopolitical tensions, Minister of Agriculture and Food Security, Mohamad Sabu said, yesterday. Diversifying sources of food imports, including expanding beyond traditional suppliers of…
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