IMARET targets RM20,000 in ‘Funds For Gaza’

A Palestinian receives food aid. Photo courtesy of UN Photo KUALA LUMPUR, May 15 (NNN-BERNAMA) – The Response and Relief Team of the Islamic Medical Association of Malaysia (IMARET), has set a target of least RM20,000 in contributions for the second phase of the “Funds for Gaza” initiative . IMARET’s…

Dr Wan Azizah arrives in Geneva for three-day working visit

GENEVA, May 15 (NNN-BERNAMA) — Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Dr Wan Azizah Wan Ismail has arrived here for a three-day working visit to lead the Malaysian delegation to the sixth edition of the Global Platform for Disaster Risk Reduction (GPDRR) from today until May 16. Dr Wan Azizah, who…

Data sanitisation of electronic devices helps maintain user privacy

CYBERJAYA, May 14 (NNN-Bernama) — Those intending to sell their electronic devices, like smartphone and computer, are advised to send them to CyberSecurity Malaysia (CSM) for data sanitisation process to avoid breach of their data. CSM chief executive officer Datuk Dr Amiruddin Abdul Wahab said the move would help curb…

Wan Azizah heads Malaysian delegation to global platform for disaster risk reduction

GENEVA, May 14 (NNN-Bernama) — Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Dr Wan Azizah Wan Ismail is leading the Malaysian delegation to the sixth edition of the Global Platform for Disaster Risk Reduction (GPDRR), held in Geneva, Switzerland, from May 14 to 16. The Malaysian Permanent Representative to the United Nations…

Tun Dr. Siti Hasmah Announced as the Patron of The Phantom of the Opera

KUALA LUMPUR, May 14 (NNN-Bernama) — Malaysia’s much loved Tun Dr Siti Hasmah Mohd Ali is patron of the world’s most popular musical, ‘The Phantom of the Opera’ which will be held at Istana Budaya, come June 15. Following the announcement, live entertainment company, BASE Entertainment will host the Tun…

European powers tell US to avoid military escalation with Iran

BRUSSELS, May 14 (NNN-BERNAMA) — The Europeans Union (EU) and member states’ foreign ministers told United States Secretary of State Mike Pompeo on Monday to exercise maximum restraint and avoid any escalation on the military side with Iran, Xinhua news agency reported, quoting the EU’s top diplomat Federica Mogherini. “Mike…

Al-Azhar’s ‘Al-Wasatiyyah’ concept helps promote an open, tolerant society, says WOAG President

PETALING JAYA, Malaysia, May 13 (NNN-BERNAMA) — The Al-Azhar University has been working towards meeting the challenges of extremist thinking and terrorism that destabilise countries and does a disservice to Muslims with its support of the concept of “Al-Wasatiyyah” or moderation. President of the World Organisation for Al-Azhar Graduates Malaysia (WOAG), Dr Mohd…

Argentina seeks JV, cooperation with Malaysia on renewable, nuclear energy

By Nur Ashikin Abdul Aziz KUALA LUMPUR, May 13 (NNN-BERNAMA) — Argentina is seeking joint venture and cooperation with Malaysia in the field of renewable energy and the peaceful use of nuclear energy, said Vice President Gabriela Michetti. She said Argentina saw great potential in renewable energy, such as wind and solar power, and has made large…

World recognises Dr Mahathir’s influence, leadership quality

By Nur-ul Afida Kamaludin KUALA LUMPUR, May 13 (NNN-Bernama) — In just a year of his tenure as Malaysia’s seventh prime minister, Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad has been recognised as one of the world’s most influential men. In fact, earlier in January, he was named the Muslim Man of the…

Malaysia continues aid for Palestinians

GEORGE TOWN, May 13 (NNN-Bernama) — Malaysia will continue its aid and contributions for Muslims in Palestine who were affected in the attacks by the Zionist regime in Gaza since early this month. Deputy Foreign Minister Datuk Marzuki Yahya said the Malaysian government had sent medical equipment aid worth RM1.2…
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