Business & Economy

Human rights body urges govt to take steps to support ban of torture

File photo of participants at the ‘Workshop on Malaysia Accession to the United Nations Convention against Torture and Other Cruel,…

M’sian govt stands firm on blocking entry of Rohingya refugees

File photo of former Foreign Minister and currently Communications and Multimedia Minister Datuk Saifuddin Abdullah (fourth, right) with United Nations…

Health DG: Follow-up a must for Covid-19, no guarantee of immunity for ex-patients

PUTRAJAYA, June 26 (NNN-BERNAMA) — The Health Ministry (MOH) will carry out follow-up checks on discharged COVID-19 patients every three…

Petronas refutes report on alleged conflict over tax payment to Sarawak

KUALA LUMPUR, June 26 (NNN-BERNAMA) — Petroliam Nasional Bhd (Petronas) has categorically refuted a newswire report titled “Malaysian energy giant’s board at…

S’pore asked to consider allowing M’sian workers to commute daily

KUALA LUMPUR, June 26 (NNN-BERNAMA) — Malaysia has asked Singapore to consider allowing Malaysians working in the republic to commute daily…

Asean needs cohesive plan to shore up investments, create jobs

KUALA LUMPUR, June 26 (NNN-BERNAMA) — ASEAN governments must materialise cohesive plans to quickly implement measures or “travel bubbles” between ‘green’…

UNHCR urged to work with Asean to speed up resettlement of cardholders

KUALA LUMPUR, June 26 (NNN-BERNAMA) — Malaysia called on the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) to work closely with…

South China Sea should remain a peaceful sea and trade route – M’sian PM

PUTRAJAYA, June 26 (NNN-BERNAMA) — Malaysia’s position regarding the South China Sea has been clear and consistent, with views it…

VIRTUAL ASEAN SUMMIT KICKS OFF AGAINST BACKDROP OF COVID-19

PUTRAJAYA, June 26 (NNN-BERNAMA) — The 36th ASEAN Summit kicked off today, with leaders gathering virtually across 10 cities in the…

Saifuddin launches new TV channel

KUALA LUMPUR: Communications and Multimedia Minister Datuk Saifuddin Abdullah during a press conference following the launch of the new RTM…