KUALA LUMPUR, June 24 (Bernama) — Indonesian workers in Malaysia have been reminded to engage the services of agencies or institutions that are recognised by the government when planning to return home. Deputy Indonesian Ambassador to Malaysia, Hermono said apart from being legitimate, such se …
Read More »Business : Malaysia Economy Heading Into Safe Zone, Says Idris Jala
KUALA LUMPUR, June 23 (Bernama) — Malaysia’s economy is doing quite well as the current debt service ratio continues to be moderate and sustainable at 10.7 per cent and it is also heading into a safe zone, Minister in the Prime Minister’s Department Datuk Seri Idris Jala said. He w …
Read More »Business : Possibility For Malaysia To Implement US Visa Waiver Programme Next Year
Joseph Y. YunBy Noor Soraya Mohd Jamal KUALA LUMPUR, June 23 (Bernama) — There is a possibility for Malaysia to implement the US visa waiver programme (VWP) as soon as next year. “I don’t want to give a specific timeline but it may be on next year,” US Ambassador to Malaysia, …
Read More »Lonely Planet crowns Malaysia top family tourist destination
PETALING JAYA: Malaysia was crowned as this year’s best family tourist destination at the Lonely Planet Magazine India Travel Awards 2014 in Mumbai. Director of Tourism Malaysia (India) Manoharan Periasamy said the award was a recognition of Malaysia’s achievements in promoting the country as …
Read More »Business : Malaysia To Showcase Finest Architectural Designs & Artworks In Italy
KUALA LUMPUR, June 3 (Bernama) — Malaysia will showcase the finest of architectural designs and artworks at the Venice Biennale 2014 in Italy. The exhibition from June 7 to Nov 23 and the preview on Thursday and Friday is the oldest and the most prestigious architecture event, Malaysia Externa …
Read More »General : Sultan Azlan Shah’s Landmark Rulings Remain Legacy To Malaysia – AG
PUTRAJAYA, May 29 (Bernama) — The late Sultan of Perak, Sultan Azlan Shah’s collection of landmark constitutional law and other judgements have stood the test of time and remain a continuing legacy for this nation, said Attorney-General Tan Sri Abdul Gani Patail. He said the collection o …
Read More »Business : Malaysia Views Xi’an As Gateway For Halal Products To Enter China, Says Ismail Sabri
From Niam Seet Wei XI’AN (China), May 27 (Bernama) — Malaysia views Xi’an, the capital of western China’s Shaanxi province, as the gateway to enter China’s vast halal market, Agriculture and Agro-based Industry Minister Datuk Seri Ismail Sabri Yaakob said Tuesday. The m …
Read More »DPM: Make Malaysia home of Malay documents kept abroad
KUALA LUMPUR: Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin called for a more serious effort to make Malaysia the home of Malay manuscripts now kept abroad. The Deputy Prime Minister said that not only were European institutions better known for studies of Malay manuscripts but the experts on the subjects were Westerner …
Read More »Thomas Cup: Malaysia storms into final (Updated)
NEW DELHI: Malaysia has taken a 1-0 lead against Indonesia in the Thomas Cup semi-final match at Siri Fort Stadium here. In the first game, Datuk Lee Chong Wei defeated Tommy Sugiarto 21-19 and 21-13. The winner of the Malaysia-Indonesia tie will meet Japan who stunned China 3-0 in an earlier semi …
Read More »Malaysia make it to Thomas Cup semis
NEW DELHI: Malaysia booked their place in the last four of the Thomas Cup Finals for the first time since 2010 after beating a fighting Denmark 3-1 at Siri Fort Indoor Stadium here. But it could turn out to be a costly victory as Lee Chong Wei’s fitness is in question after he slipped in his o …
Read More »Business : Kazakhstan Looking Forward To Develop Further Meaningful Relationship With Malaysia
From Christine Lim ASTANA (Kazakhstan) May 23 (Bernama) — Kazakhstan is looking forward to further develop meaningful relations with Malaysia in the political and economic fields. Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Kazakhstan Erlan Idrissov said Kazakhstan identified Malaysia as a …
Read More »Malaysia make it to Thomas Cup semis
NEW DELHI: Malaysia booked their place in the last four of the Thomas Cup Finals for the first time since 2010 after beating a fighting Denmark 3-1 at Siri Fort Indoor Stadium here. But it could turn out to be a costly victory as Lee Chong Wei’s fitness is in question after he slipped in his o …
Read More »‘Mum’ thrilled to have Feng Yi staying in Malaysia
CHENGDU: When female panda Feng Yi touches down in Malaysia, there will be a familiar face waiting for her among the excited crowd. Chin Chet Mooi, 55, has been “adopting” the panda since September 2006 via a Colorado-based non-profit organisation, Pandas International. “I am excited that Feng Yi is …
Read More »Thomas Cup: Malaysia off to winning start
NEW DELHI: Malaysia got off to a winning start in their Thomas Cup campaign against India in a crucial Group C tie at Siri Fort Indoor Stadium on Sunday. Malaysia scored an unassailable 3-0 lead after winning the first and second singles and first doubles. Lee Chong Wei overcame K. Srikanth 21-19, …
Read More »General : Siti Hasmah Expresses Concern On Gentle Birth In Malaysia
KUALA LUMPUR, May 16 (Bernama) — The fourth Prime Minister’s wife, Tun Dr Siti Hasmah Mohd Ali has expressed her concern on the spread of gentle birth – home drug-free and natural birthing options – in the country lately. She said such a child birth concept needed to be monit …
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