Malaysian Ambassador To The Nethrlands Datuk Dr Fauziah Mohd TaibFrom Mohd Faizal Hassan THE HAGUE, Aug 19 (Bernama) — The remains of several Malaysians from among the Malaysia Airlines (MAS) MH17 victims are to be readied by Wednesday, at the latest, for the journey home to Kuala Lumpur. The …
Read More »General : Cooperative Boost For New Generation Of FELDA Settlers
SERDANG, Aug 18 (Bernama) — Datuk Seri Najib Tun Razak said Monday the government is prepared to consider the participation of the FELDA Vision Generation Alliance (GWGF) in the FELDA Investment Cooperative 2 (KPF 2). The prime minister said GWGF had shown interest in the cooperatives sector a …
Read More »General : Flags To Be Flown At Half Mast On National Day Of Mourning
KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 18 (Bernama) — The Jalur Gemilang will be flown at half mast throughout the country on the Day of National Mourning on Friday. This was stated by the Corporate Communications Unit of the Prime Minister’s Department in a statement, Monday. The Day of National Mourning wa …
Read More »General : Trial Of 30 People Linked To Lahad Datu Intrusion Resumes After Two-month Break
KOTA KINABALU, Aug 18 (Bernama) — The trial of 30 individuals charged with various offences linked to the intrusion in Lahad Datu last year continued Monday, after nearly two months of adjournment. The prosecution’s 32nd witness, investigating officer Inspector Jamirin Kintai, continued …
Read More »General : Three Members Of Humanitarian Mission Enter Gaza
From Nik Nurfaqih Nik Wil CAIRO, Aug 18 (Bernama) — Three members of Kelab Putera 1Malaysia (KP1M) humanitarian aid mission to Gaza succeeded in entering the Palestinian region, which has become the target of Israeli bombing raids, through the Rafah border gate on Monday. They managed to do so …
Read More »General : Sultan Mizan Confers 212 Awards In Conjunction With 52nd Birthday
KUALA TERENGGANU, Aug 18 (Bernama) — A total of 212 people were conferred awards in conjunction with the Sultan of Terengganu, Sultan Mizan Zainal Abidin’s 52nd birthday at Istana Syarqiyyah here today. Six individuals received the Pingat Jasa Cemerlang (PJC), 173 were given the Pingat J …
Read More »General : MACC Does Not Wait For Reports, Investigate Cases Based On Various Media
GEORGE TOWN, Aug 18 (Bernama) — The Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) does not investigate based only on the reports received but instead monitors all types of cases with elements of corruption from the various media. MACC Deputy Chief Commissioner (Prevention) Datuk Mustafar Ali sai …
Read More »General : MH17, MH370 Do Not Dampen Commitment To Celebrate ‘Merdeka’ – Najib
PUTRAJAYA, Aug 18 (Bernama) — Despite the tragedies following the disappearance of the Malaysia Airlines (MAS) flight MH370 and the shooting down of the MH17, the commitment to translate and promote the spirit of patriotism and defend the sovereignty of Malaysia must go on. Prime Minister Datu …
Read More »General : India Seeks To Enhance Ties With Malaysia In Health, Education
By Azzah Mohamad Som KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 15 (Bernama) — India is looking at strengthening ties with Malaysia in education and health, where it feels there is considerable potential and the need for greater cooperation. Indian High Commissioner to Malaysia T.S. Tirumurti said one aspect under the …
Read More »General : Preliminary Report On MH17 Black Box Expected To Be Announced In Sept
KAMPAR, Aug 15 (Bernama) — Transport Minister Datuk Seri Liow Tiong Lai said the preliminary report on the black box from the Malaysia Airlines (MAS) flight MH17 is expected to be announced by the international investigation team led by Netherlands early next month. He said the international i …
Read More »General : Flash Floods Force Closure Of Three Schools In Melaka
JASIN, Aug 15 (Bernama) — Flash floods, caused by heavy rain today for over five hours, occurred in several low-lying areas in Melaka, forcing the closure of three schools and the opening of four relief centres as a precautionary measure. Chief Minister Datuk Seri Idris Haron named the schools …
Read More »General : Meticulous Preparations To Send Remains Of MH17 Crash Victims To Hometowns – Shafie
KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 15 (Bernama) — The Rural and Regional Development Ministry has been making meticulous preparations in coordinating the sending of the Malaysia Airlines (MAS) Flight MH17 crash victims for burial in their respective hometowns. Its minister Datuk Seri Mohd Shafie Apdal said the …
Read More »General : Malaysia Hosts South Indian International Movie Awards Next Month
KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 14 (Bernama) — The South Indian International Movie Awards (SIIMA) is to be held here in September this year, and is expected to generate more than RM25 million in tourist receipts for the country, according to the organiser. Malaysia Major Events (MME) said Malaysia would ho …
Read More »General : Gaza Poetry Night At USIM On Saturday
NILAI, Aug 14 (Bernama) — The Universiti Sains Islam Malaysia (USIM) will hold Gaza Poetry Night: ‘Expression of the Soul and Prayers for Palestine’ at the Dewan Besar USIM, here on Saturday. USIM Cultural Centre director Ismail Ahmed said the programme was being held with the coop …
Read More »General : Make History A Compulsory Subject In Preschool – Arshad Ayub
PUTRAJAYA, Aug 14 (Bernama) — The country’s history must become a compulsory subject at the preschool level so that the younger generation understand how it was formed and the strength of the Malaysian Social Contract in ensuring peace in the country, said Universiti Teknologi MARA (UiTM …
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