Rail projects remain on track despite COVID-19 slowdown

By Kisho Kumari Sucedaram KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 25 (NNN-BERNAMA) — Clearly, the COVID-19 outbreak has impacted various industries in the country, not least mega railway projects like the East Coast Rail Link (ECRL) and Mass Rapid Transit (MRT) – that nevertheless have remained on track despite the slowdown. Although Malaysia’s economy was momentarily set back…

Updated: Adhere to CMCO SOP when waiting outside national palace – Police

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 25 (NNN-BERNAMA) — Personnel from media organisations and related agencies who will be present outside the Istana Negara (national palace) compound today, were reminded to adhere to the Conditional Movement Control Order (CMCO) standard operating procedures (SOPs) to curb the spread of COVID-19. The Conference of Rulers is expected to…

CMCO may be extended in Klang Valley if COVID-19 cases continue to rise

PUTRAJAYA, Oct 25 (NNN-BERNAMA) — The Health Ministry (MOH) may propose an extension of the Conditional Movement Control Order (CMCO) in Selangor, Kuala Lumpur and Putrajaya, which will expire on Oct 27, if COVID-19 cases continue to rise. Health director-general Tan Sri Dr Noor Hisham Abdullah said the ministry was for now monitoring case data daily to…

Malaysia sees 710 new COVID-19 cases, 10 deaths

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 23 (NNN-BERNAMA) — The total number of new COVID-19 cases reported in Malaysia in the past 24 hours dropped slightly to 710, while 10 deaths were recorded, the highest since the pandemic began in the country, said Health director-general Tan Sri Dr Noor Hisham Abdullah. He said…

Nora Anne Inquest: Fingerprints of victim did not match that from French data base, court told.

SEREMBAN, Oct 23 (NNN-BERNAMA) — The Coroner’s Court here today was told that the police had asked the French authorities to provide 10 samples of Nora Anne Quoirin’s fingerprints to match with some samples obtained by the investigating officer. However, assistant registrar of Criminals, Central Criminal Registry Malaysia and Singapore, Bukit Aman CID, Puwira Jaya Othman, 56, said the…

Arts an ideal platform for spreading peace, fraternity, says Iranian art historian

Iranian art historian Prof Dr Amir H.Zekgroo By V. Sankara KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 23 (NNN-BERNAMA) — Art spreads beyond political boundaries and geographical territories in a subtle manner, and it has been the most effective medium of expression and communication throughout history, says an Iranian art historian and Indologist based in Malaysia. Prof…

Cops bust drug trafficking syndicate in Langkawi

LANGKAWI, Oct 23 (NNN-BERNAMA) — Police have crippled a drug trafficking syndicate after four local men were nabbed with heroin and syabu worth RM594,200 in a three-hour operation here, on Wednesday. Kedah Police Chief Datuk Hasanuddin Hassan said in the operation from 1 pm to 4 pm, police also discovered four locations…

Sarawak govt forms committee to solve labour shortage issue

KUCHING, Oct 23 (NNN-BERNAMA) — The Sarawak government has formed a committee to find solutions to the problem of shortage of about 5,000 skilled workers currently faced by the construction sector, Chief Minister Datuk Patinggi Abang Johari Tun Openg said today. He said this shortage was evident after most of…

Johor has high potential to increase trade with Indonesia

JOHOR BAHRU, Oct 23 (NNN-BERNAMA) — Indonesia’s economy, which is projected to be more resilient and sustainable in the third quarter of this year, is expected to open up more avenues for Johor to further increase its trade with the republic, especially in the Riau Islands. S. Ari Wardhana, Consul for Economic…

1MDB: Singapore imposes life ban on BSI Bank’s former rep Kevin Swampillai

By Massita Ahmad SINGAPORE, Oct 23 (NNN-BERNAMA) — The Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) has issued lifetime Prohibition Orders (POs) against Kevin Michael Swampillai, a former representative and head of the Wealth Management Services Department of BSI Bank Ltd, Singapore Branch (BSIS). These POs were issued at the conclusion of…
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