KOTA TINGGI, June 26 (Bernama) — Pengerang Independent Terminals Sdn Bhd (PITSB) may spend an additional RM16 billion in the next 15 years to further develop the area to cater for future demand, said Prime Minister Datuk Seri Najib Tun Razak. Announcing this, he said the investment would see a …
Read More »Business : Govt Procurement Process Should Be Transparent, Says Hasan Malek
PUTRAJAYA, June 23 (Bernama) — To curb leakage and wastage, the government’s procurement process should be efficient and transparent, says Domestic Trade, Cooperatives and Consumerism Minister Datuk Seri Hasan Malek. “Every year, the Auditor General’s Report shows materials a …
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 : Malaysian Firms Keen To Venture Into Tajikistan, Says Najib
Emomali Sharipovich Rahmon and Datuk Seri Najib Tun RazakPUTRAJAYA, June 23 (Bernama) — Malaysian companies with an edge in construction, public housing, power generation, mining as well as halal food and products are keen to explore invetsment opportunities in Tajikistan, says Prime Minister …
Read More »General : MC Rejected, Says PM To Khairy
KUALA LUMPUR, June 13 (Bernama) — Datuk Seri Najib Tun Razak Friday jokingly said he is happy that Khairy Jamaluddin Abu Bakar is well enough so the Youth and Sports Minister will come for the cabinet meeting. The prime minister in his latest Twitter updates to Khairy said: “@KhairyKJ gl …
Read More »Thai junta says curfew lifted nationwide
BANGKOK (Reuters) – Thailand’s military government lifted a curfew nationwide on Friday, citing the absence of any violence and the need to support the country’s tourism sector. “As the situation has improved and there have been no incidents that can lead to violence … …
Read More »General : Xi’an, Gateway To Malaysia’s Halal Products Into China, Says Najib
By Niam Seet Wei XI’AN (China), May 28 (Bernama) — Prime Minister Datuk Seri Najib Tun Razak says Xi’an is the gateway for Malaysian halal products to enter China, the world’s second largest economy. There are about 140,000 Muslims in Xi’an, which makes it an ideal plac …
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 »Business : 2015 Budget To Be Tabled In Parliament On Oct 10, Says PM
PUTRAJAYA, May 26 (Bernama) — The 2015 Budget is scheduled to be tabled in Parliament on October 10, said Prime Minister Datuk Seri Najib Tun Razak. He said the 2015 Budget was crucial since it was the final budget under the 10th Malaysia Plan (10MP), which would provide allocations for the re …
Read More »Business : Asia Must Come To Terms With Greater Economic Integration, Says Najib
From Ahmad Fuad Yahya ASTANA (KAZAKHSTAN), May 23 (Bernama) — Prime Minister Datuk Seri Najib Tun Abdul Razak said Asia must come to terms with greater economic integration to help increase the power of middle nations and raise the living standards for all in the era of globalisation. Simultan …
Read More »He’s a Fu Wa-ter babe, says vet
KUALA LUMPUR: Fu Wa, the eight year old giant panda from Chengdu loves splashing around in water and enjoys taking long baths. “If you let him, he will play in the water all day long,” said Chinese veterinarian Dr Li Caiwu (pic) who arrived in Malaysia with the two pandas yesterday. Fu Wa’s partner, …
Read More »General : Tun Mahathir’s Appointment Will Further Strengthen Proton, Says Najib
TOKYO, May 22 (Bernama) — The appointment of former prime minister Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad as Chairman of Proton Holdings Bhd will further strengthen the national car manufacturer, says Datuk Seri Najib Razak. “I believe Tun’s appointment will certainly strengthen Proton, givenR …
Read More »Those returning from elsewhere may hurt my chances of winning, says Mah
TELUK INTAN: Many young voters are expected to return – some from Singapore – to cast their votes for the Teluk Intan parliamentary by-election on May 31, which is a Saturday. Chinese voters will also be coming back to celebrate the rice dumpling festival over the weekend although this falls on Mond …
Read More »Abu Backer didn’t break any rules, says EC
GEORGE TOWN: Bukit Gelugor by-election independent candidate Abu Backer Sidek Mohamad Zan did not break any election rules when he leapt in front of Chief Minister Lim Guan Eng’s car at the State Assembly on Tuesday, said Election Commission secretary Datuk Abdul Ghani Salleh. It was reported …
Read More »Tearful S. Korea president says responsibility 'lies with me'
SEOUL (AFP) – South Korean President Park Geun-Hye took tearful responsibility Monday for the mishandling of last month’s Sewol ferry disaster, admitting many lives were unnecessarily lost and vowing to dismantle the national coastguard. “The ultimate responsibility for the poor re …
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