Malaysia hits highest daily tally of 1,240 new COVID-19 cases

PUTRAJAYA, Oct 26 (NNN-BERNAMA) — Malaysia reported 1,240 new COVID-19 cases today, the highest daily tally so far, said Health director-general Tan Sri Dr Noor Hisham Abdullah. He said the latest development took the cumulative tally for positive cases to 27,805, while the number of active cases with infectivity potential stood at…

CMCO to be extended in Selangor, KL, Putrajaya till Nov 9

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 26 (NNN-BERNAMA) — The Conditional Movement Control Order (CMCO) in Selangor, Kuala Lumpur and Putrajaya, scheduled to end tomorrow, will be extended by another two weeks until this Nov 9. Senior Minister (Security Cluster) Datuk Seri Ismail Sabri Yaakob said this was decided at the special National…

Thai parliament starts two-day special session over ongoing protests

By Linda Khoo Hui Li BANGKOK, Oct. 26 (NNN-BERNAMA) — Thailand’s Parliament began a special session today to discuss the on-going protests in the country demanding political change, including demands for the prime minister to step down. In his opening address, Prime Minister Prayuth Chan o-cha said the anti-government protests…

APEC leaders to have virtual meeting on Nov 20

KUALA LUMPUR,  Oct 26 (NNN-BERNAMA) — Malaysia will convene the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) Economic Leaders’ Meeting (AELM) on Nov 20 this year virtually — the first in APEC history — amidst the COVID-19 pandemic backdrop.  As the host of APEC 2020, Malaysia is resolute to ensure the success of APEC meetings this year.…

Constitutional monarchy, parliamentary democracy put Malaysians’ welfare first – Malay Rulers

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 26 (NNN-BERNAMA) — The Malay Rulers who attended the special meeting at Istana Negara (National Palace) on Sunday emphasised the importance of Malaysia’s constitutional monarchy and parliamentary democracy in giving priority to the people’s welfare, said Keeper of the Rulers’ Seal Syed Danial Syed Ahmad. “The Rulers…

Cagamas issues Malaysia’s first Asean SRI Sukuk for affordable housing

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 26  (NNN-BERNAMA) — Cagamas Bhd, the National Mortgage Corporation of Malaysia, has announced the combined issuance of its inaugural ASEAN Sustainability SRI Sukuk (SRI Sukuk) and Islamic Medium Term Notes (IMTNs) totalling US$108.55 million (RM450 million), issued under its existing RM60 billion Islamic Medium Term Notes Programme. (US$1 = RM4.16)…

Singapore to begin trial electricity imports from Malaysia end 2021

By Massita Ahmad SINGAPORE, Oct 26 (NNN-BERNAMA) — Singapore will be embarking on a two-year trial for electricity imports from Peninsular Malaysia to the republic, according to the Energy Market Authority (EMA). “To meet our climate change commitments, there is a need to change the way Singapore produces and uses…

New COVID-19 cases in Malaysia at 823, deaths eight, says Health DG

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 25 (NNN-BERNAMA) — Malaysia today recorded 823 new COVID-19 cases and eight more deaths due to the virus. Health director-general Tan Sri Dr Noor Hisham Abdullah said that this brings the cumulative number of COVID-19 positive cases in the country to 26,565, while active cases with infectivity…

Updated: No need for Emergency, says Malaysian King

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 25 — Malaysia’s King, Sultan Abdullah Ri’ayatuddin Al-Mustafa Billah Shah waving to the reporters posted outside Istana Negara upon his arrival there for the special meeting of the Malay Rulers today. Photo courtesy of BERNAMA KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 25 (NNN-BERNAMA) — There is no necessity now to…

COVID-19: 688 individuals nabbed for violating RMCO

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 25 (NNN-BERNAMA) — A total of 688 individuals were arrested yesterday for infringing the Recovery Movement Control Order (RMCO) compared to 585 people the day before (Friday). Senior Minister (Security Cluster) Datuk Seri Ismail Sabri Yaakob said from the total, 678 individuals were issued compounds while 10 were remanded. “Among…
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