Business & Economy

12MP to be reviewed following COVID-19 pandemic

KUALA LUMPUR, July 3 (NNN-BERNAMA) — The 12th Malaysia Plan (12MP) originally scheduled for tabling in August this year, will…

Indonesia records highest positive cases of COVID-19 in 24 hours

By Mohd Shukri Ishak JAKARTA, July 3 (NNN-BERNAMA) — Indonesia reported 1,624 more new positive cases of COVID-19 in the past…

Thai authorities seize 1.42 tonnes of ‘ice’

NARATHIWAT (Thailand), July 3 (NNN-BERNAMA) — Thai authorities seized 1.42 tonnes of ‘ice’ (methamphetamine) worth about 284 million Baht believed to be smuggled into…

MKini Dotcom, editor-in-chief fail in bid to set aside AG’s leave for commital proceedings

PUTRAJAYA, July 2 (NNN-BERNAMA) — Mkini Dotcom Sdn Bhd and Malaysiakini editor-in-chief failed in their bid to set aside the…

5 Indonesians among 11 Halim Gang members including leader charged in Teluk Intan court

TELUK INTAN: The leader of Halim Gang and 10 of its members have been charged in a court for alleged…

Iraq Extends Ban On Regular Flights Until July 15

BAGHDAD, July 2 (NNN-NINA) – The Iraqi Civil Aviation Authority, on Wednesday, announced the extension of the ban on regular…

Court dismisses application by Mkini to stop contempt proceedings against it

KUALA LUMPUR, July 2 (NNN-BERNAMA) — The Federal Court today dismissed the application by Mkini Dotcom Sdn Bhd and Malaysiakini…

Lebanese Defence Minister Accuses IMF Of Basing Support On Political Considerations

BEIRUT, July 2 (NNN-NNA) – Lebanese Defence Minister, Zeina Akar, accused the International Monetary Fund (IMF) of basing its support…

Retail Stores In Japan Start Charging Shoppers For Plastic Bags

TOKYO, July 2 (NNN-NHK) – Starting July 1 (yesterday) Japanese businesses and retailers throughout the country began charging a small…

Malaysia to take legal action against EU over palm oil campaign

KUALA LUMPUR, July 2 (NNN-BERNAMA) — The Ministry of Plantation Industries and Commodities will file legal action against the European Union…