Malaysia

Asean commits to improving guaranteed food supply to reduce COVID-19 impact

PUTRAJAYA, Oct 21 (NNN-BERNAMA) — ASEAN countries have unanimously stated their commitment to improving guaranteed food supplies in the region…

ADB urges Southeast Asian countries to expand digital infrastructures

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 21 (NNN-BERNAMA) — The Asian Development Bank (ADB) has urged Southeast Asian countries to expand investments in…

Fighting corruption requires cross-border coordination, 1MDB case cited

PUTRAJAYA, Oct 21 (NNN-BERNAMA) — As corruption gets complicated and transnational, fighting corruption and money laundering cannot be achieved solely…

King grants audience to PM for a pre-Cabinet meeting

His Majesty Malaysia’s King, Sultan Abdullah Ri’ayatuddin (right) with Prime Minister Muhyiddin Yassin. Photo courtesy of Istana Negara Facebook. KUALA…

Perak forestry dept stops illegal farming in forest reserve close to Pahang

IPOH, Oct 20 (NNN-BERNAMA) – The Perak Forestry Department (JPN Perak) thwarted illegal exploration activities deemed to be related to…

COVID-19: 368,842 cases, 12,734 deaths in Indonesia so far

JAKARTA, Oct 20 (NNN-BERNAMA) — Indonesia has recorded 3,602 new cases of COVID-19 within a period of 24 hours, bringing the total number…

Only Health Ministry can determine number of mandatory quarantine days – Ismail Sabri

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 20 (NNN-BERNAMA) — The issue of reducing the mandatory 14-day quarantine period for Malaysians entering from Singapore can…

Malaysia sees 862 new COVID-19 cases, three deaths

PUTRAJAYA, Oct 20 (NNN-BERNAMA) — The number of new daily COVID-19 cases in Malaysia continues to hover in the 800s, with 862 cases…

CMCO: Facilities on PROLINTAS highways temporarily closed

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 20 (NNN-BERNAMA) —  In line with the implementation of the Conditional Movement Control Order (CMCO), PROLINTAS Group of…

Japanese Film Fest postponed to January 2021

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 20 (NNN-BERNAMA) —  The annual Japanese Film Fest (JFF) 2020, which was set to return in November,…