LUMUT, Aug 26 (Bernama) — Royal Malaysian Navy (TLDM) vessel Bunga Mas 6 (BM6) which was involved in the search for the missing Malaysia Airlines flight MH370 in the Indian Ocean, returned safely to the Naval base here. TLDM fleet commander vice-admiral Datuk Mohamad Roslan Ramli was at hand t …
Read More »General : US Travel Agents Still Consider Malaysia An Attractive Destination After Two MAS Tragedies
By Manik Mehta NEW YORK, Aug 25 (Bernama) — Even as Malaysia mourns the two Malaysia Airlines (MAS) plane tragedies – the MH370 disappearance and the more recent MH17 downing in eastern Ukraine – the country is still perceived by United States’ travel agents and tour operator …
Read More »General : TV Nusantara To Be A Reality Soon – Ahmad Shabery
Communications and Multimedia Minister, Datuk Seri Ahmad Shabery CheekPUTRAJAYA, Aug 25 (Bernama) — TV Nusantara, a television channel born out of the cooperation of countries in the region, will soon become a reality, said Communications and Multimedia Minister Datuk Seri Ahmad Shabery Cheek. …
Read More »General : Merdeka: More Than 20,000 Flags Being Distributed In Pahang
KUANTAN, Aug 25 (Bernama) — More than 20,000 national flags have been and will be distributed by the Pahang Information Department in all the 11 districts in the state through the ‘Kembara Merdeka Jalur Gemilang (KMJG)’ road show over six days from last Thursday to Tuesday. Departm …
Read More »General : Former Negeri Sembilan MIC Chairman Rajagopalu Dies
SEREMBAN, Aug 25 (Bernama) — Former Negeri Sembilan MIC chairman Datuk T. Rajagopalu died Monday of a heart attack, said his son Thinalan. Rajagopalu was 63. Rajagopalu died at 3.27 am at the Mawar Hospital here, Thinalan said. “My father complained of difficulty breathing last night and …
Read More »General : More Than 30 Compounds Issued, 10 Permits Revoked This Year – Sabah CVLB
KOTA KINABALU, Aug 25 (Bernama) — The Sabah Commercial Vehicle Licensing Board (CVLB) has issued more than 30 compounds and revoked the permit of about 10 public transport companies and operators in the state this year. Its chairman, Datuk Mohammad Yusof Apdal, said the action was taken agains …
Read More »General : Malaysia Fast Becoming Preferred Destination For Higher Education Among Pakistan Students – Consul General
By M. Saraswathi NEW DELHI, Aug 25 (Bernama) — Malaysia is fast becoming a preferred destination for Pakistani students pursuing tertiary education abroad, said the Consul General of Malaysia in Karachi, Abu Bakar Mamat. He said the two-day education expo over the weekend, participated by 16 h …
Read More »General : Words Cannot Describe Feelings Over Homecoming Of MH17 Victims – Ministry Official
SEPANG, Aug 22 (Bernama) — “Words cannot describe how I feel right now”, said an official from the women, family and community development ministry after witnessing the heartbreaking homecoming of the 20 remains of victims of the Malaysia Airlines (MAS) Flight MH17 tragedy. Having …
Read More »General : King Attends Friday, Tahlil And Funeral Prayers For Two MH17 Tragedy Victims
PUTRAJAYA, Aug 22 (Bernama) — Yang di-Pertuan Agong Tuanku Abdul Halim Mu’adzam Shah attended Friday prayers as well as the funeral and ‘tahlil’ prayers for two of the victims of the Malaysia Airlines Flight MH17 tragedy at the Putra Mosque here. The funeral prayers, led by F …
Read More »General : Possibility For Remains Of Three Other Victims To Be Brought Home On Sunday – Liow
KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 22 (Bernama) — There is a possibility for the remains of three other Malaysian victims of MH17 tragedy to be brought home this Sunday, according to Transport Minister Datuk Seri Dr Liow Tiong Lai. He said the remains of two victims, one of whom was a Muslim, had been released …
Read More »General : Flags At Half Mast Indicate Malaysia’s Close Diplomatic Ties
By Noor Adila Ali KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 22 (Bernama) — The close diplomatic ties between Malaysia and other countries is clearly evident when most of the office of foreign missions in the country flew their respective national flag at half mast as a mark of respect to the flight MH17 tragedy. Even …
Read More »General : Over 300 Bernama Staff Observe Minute’s Silence For MH17 Tragedy Victims
KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 22 (Bernama) — Over 300 staff of the Malaysian National News Agency (Bernama) gathered at the lobby of Wisma Bernama here Friday to observe a minute’s silence in honour of the Malaysian victims of the Malaysia Airlines Flight MH17 tragedy. Bernama general manager Datuk …
Read More »General : Thousands Gather At Dataran Merdeka To Share Nation’s Sorrow Over MH17 Tragedy
KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 22 (Bernama) — Thousands of city folk gathered at Dataran Merdeka and in front of the Sultan Abdul Samad Building, here, today to share the nation’s grief over the MH17 tragedy in conjunction with the Day of National Mourning. Like the rest of the country, they observed …
Read More »General : Name List Of First Batch Of MH17 Victims To Arrive Tomorrow
SEPANG, Aug 21 (Bernama) — Following is the list of names of victims in the downed Malaysia Airlines Flight MH 17 whose remains will arrive at the Bunga Raya Complex, KL International Airport, Friday. Crew: 1) Mastura Mustafa (F) 2) Ahmad Hakimi Hanapi (M) 3) Hamfazlin Sham Mohamed Arifin (F) …
Read More »General : MH17: Japanese Flag Will Fly At Half-mast Tomorrow
KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 21 (Bernama) — The Japanese flag will fly at half-mast at the Chancellery and the residence of the Japanese Ambassador in Malaysia Friday, the Day of National Mourning as a mark of respect for victims of the downed Malaysia Airlines Flight MH17. The Embassy of Japan, in a sta …
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