Malaysia condemns shootings in Christchurch

KUALA LUMPUR, March 15 (NNN-BERNAMA) — Malaysia’s Minister in the Prime Minister’s Department Dr Mujahid Yusof Rawa strongly condemned the shootings today in Christchurch, New Zealand, which has left 49 people dead and 48 more injured. A Malaysian is also reported to have been injured in the attack. Mujahid expressed…

Many dead, one Malaysian confirmed injured in Christchurch shooting

By Nur Ashikin Abdul Aziz KUALA LUMPUR, March 15 (NNN-BERNAMA) — There were multiple fatalities and a Malaysian was among those injured in the Friday shooting incidents at two mosques in Christchurch, New Zealand.  According to the official Twitter account of the High Commission of Malaysia in Wellington, the shootings took…

Request To Drop Charge Against Vietnamese Defendant In DPRK Man’s Murder Case Rejected

SHAH ALAM, Malaysia, March 14 (NNN-AGENCIES) – The Malaysian attorney-general has rejected the request to drop the charge against Doan Thi Huong, a Vietnamese woman, for the death of a man from the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea (DPRK) at Kuala Lumpur airport in 2017. Huong’s counsel, Hisyam Teh Poh…

Sugar King of Asia, Robert Kuok remains richest in Malaysia

KUALA LUMPUR, Sugar King of Asia, Tan Sri Robert Kuok with former Governor of Malaysia’s central bank, Tan Sri Zeti Akhtar Aziz. File photo courtesy of BERNAMA By Massita Ahmad SINGAPORE, March 14 (Bernama) — Robert Kuok retains his number one spot on the 2019 Forbes Malaysia Rich List with…

Agong hopes Moon’s visit widens cooperation between Malaysia, South Korea

Photo courtesy bernama KUALA LUMPUR, March 13 (Bernama) — Yang di-Pertuan Agong Al-Sultan Abdullah Ri’ayatuddin Al-Mustafa Billah Shah expressed his hope that the visit of South Korean President Moon Jae-in to Malaysia will open up more cooperation between the two countries based on mutual respect and trust. His Majesty said…

No mining of bauxite yet, even after moratorium ends, says minister

Bauxite for exports in 2016 at the Kuantan Port in Pahang State, prior to the enforcement of the moratorium on its mining and export in the state. File photo courtesy of BERNAMA. KUALA LUMPUR, March 13 (NNN-BERNAMA) — There will still be no mining and exporting of bauxite in the state…

Authorities In Malaysia’s Johor State Close Down 13 Schools Over Chemical Pollution

KUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia, March 13 (NNN-BERNAMA) – Authorities in Malaysia’s southern Johor state announced that, 13 schools will be indefinitely closed due to chemical pollution. Johor Health, Environment and Agriculture Committee chairman, Sahruddin Jamal, said, the state government had activated its disaster management committee, to coordinate and monitor the situation.…

MIDA eyes more investments in advanced tech from South Korea

KUALA LUMPUR, March 12 (NNN-BERNAMA) — The Malaysian Investment Development Authority (MIDA) is hoping to attract more investments from South Korea, especially in the advanced technology industry. Chief executive officer Azman Mahmud said the target would likely be realised following the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between MIDA and the…

207 people affected after second wave of methane poisoning hits Pasir Gudang

A tanker lorry is believed to have dumped chemical waste into the Kim Kim River in Johor on the morning of Mar 6. Photo courtesy Bernama JOHOR BAHRU, March 12 (NNN-BERNAMA) – The number of people affected by illegal dumping of toxic waste into a river in Pasir Gudang, Johor…

Malaysia’s New King Calls For Unity At Parliament Session

KUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia, March 11 (NNN-AGENCIES) – Malaysia’s new King, Sultan Abdullah Sultan Ahmad Shah, called for national unity, on Monday, during his first parliamentary address. Sultan Abdullah, who was sworn in as Malaysia’s 16th king in January, urged Malaysians to work towards unity in a meaningful way, which he…
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