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…

MAHB sets record straight over lawsuit against AirAsia X

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 25 (NNN-BERNAMA) — Malaysia Airports Holdings Bhd (MAHB) today clarified that its filing of a RM78 million lawsuit against AirAsia X will not derail the latter’s debt restructuring scheme. “Malaysia Airports is pursuing its legal rights to recover the debt from AirAsia X which is critical for the…

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…
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