1MDB Trial: Najib’s former special officer shocked about US$884,996 in his account

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 4 (NNN-BERNAMA) —  Former special officer to Datuk Seri Najib Tun Razak was very surprised when told that he had US$884,996.78 in his BSI Switzerland account in early 2016 but he had never used the money and did not know its status until now because it was managed…

Dr Mahathir’s visit to Russia expected to boost trade ties

From Mohd Iswandi Kasan Anuar VLADIVOSTOK, Sept 3 (NNN-BERNAMA) — Prime Minister Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad is scheduled to arrive in Russia for a three-day visit tomorrow at the invitation of Russian President Vladimir Putin. Malaysian ambassador to Russia, Datuk Mat Dris Yaacob, said the visit would enhance the diplomatic…

Vinda Group Begins Construction Of ASEAN Headquarters In Malaysia

KUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia, Sept 3 (NNN-XINHUA) – Top Chinese tissue maker, Vinda International Holdings Ltd (Vinda International), begun construction of its unit, Vinda Group Southeast Asia (Vinda SEA) regional headquarters, in the Klang district of Malaysia’s Selangor state on Tuesday (today). Speaking at the groundbreaking ceremony, Vinda SEA president, Su…

Malaysia wushu exponents bag three gold medals at World Martial Arts Tourney

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 2 (NNN-BERNAMA) – Malaysian wushu exponents received a huge motivation ahead of the 30th Philippines SEA Games in November after winning three gold and three silver medals at the 2019 World Martial Arts Masterships in Chungju, South Korea yesterday. Pang Pui Yee was the best Malaysian athlete,…

Malaysia’s halal cosmetics, personal care products in high demand in India

Picture for illustration purpose only. Photo courtesy Free images/Pixalbay BENGALURU, Sept 1 (NNN-BERNAMA) – Malaysia’s halal cosmetics and personal care products are in great demand in India despite the slower sales growth recorded in 2018, said Halal Industry Development Corporation Sdn Bhd (HDC). Its international footprint manager Mohammad Shukur Sugumaran…

Malaysia, Cambodia to sign DTA, strengthen bilateral trade ties

Malaysian Ambassador to Cambodia Eldeen Husaini Mohd Hashim. Photo courtesy of Bernama PHNOM PENH, 1 Sept (NNN-BERNAMA) – Malaysian Prime Minister Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad will witness the signing of the Double Taxation Avoidance Agreement (DTA), which will further strengthen the bilateral trade ties between the Malaysia and Cambodia, during…

PM Dr Mahathir arrives in Phnom Penh for 3-day official visit

Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad during his arrival at Phnom Penh International Airport for his three-day official visit to Cambodia. Photo courtesy of Bernama PHNOM PENH, Sept 2 (NNN-BERNAMA) – Malaysian Prime Minister Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad today arrived in Phnom Penh for a three-day official visit to Cambodia.  The special…

Sarawak yearns for sustainable development

SIBU, Sept 1 (NNN-BERNAMA) – Sarawak, which was under the British colonial rule until July 22, 1963, reminiscences the dark moment of the pain in people’s lives which proves the importance and value of independence. The history and bitter experiences were also shared by the generations living in the colonial…

Proactive measures needed to boost local cocoa production – Rasinin

KENINGAU, Sept 1 (NNN-BERNAMA) – Unless proactive measures are taken to tackle the issue of inadequate production of cocoa beans against the rising demand, the development of the commodity’s downstream sector would be adversely affected, said State Assistant Minister of Rural Development Minister Rasinin Koutis. Aggressive action must therefore be…

Sultan Nazrin criticises leaders willing to stoop to gain influence

IPOH, Sept 1 (NNN-BERNAMA) — The Sultan of Perak, Sultan Nazrin Shah today criticised a handful of people, including leaders, who would compete to demonstrate their ego to the extent of lowering their self-esteem for the sake of gaining influence and political support. He said that the political climate in…
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