Johor wants own environment law by 2015 Come next year, the Johor government is expected to table the state environment enactment to hasten the process of studying nature and determining development in the state. State health and environment committee chairperson Ayub Rahmat said the enactment is un …
Read More »General : Melaka Aims 75 Per Cent Broadband Penetration Next Year – CM
MELAKA, July 7 (Bernama) — Melaka is projecting a broadband penetration of 75 percent by the end of next year from 65 percent currently, said Chief Minister Datuk Seri Idris Haron. He was confident the target could be achieved based on the rapid development in the information technology sector …
Read More »The planned IPO of Sime Darby Motors could take place later this year, according…
The planned IPO of Sime Darby Motors could take place later this year, according to an unnamed source. Sime Darby looks to list automotive unit It invited banks last Thursday to pitch for the advisor role in an initial public offering potentially worth US$ 500 million (RM1.59 billion)
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 »General : 255,983 Malaysians Have Pledged Their Organs As On May 31 This Year – Lee Lam Thye
KUALA LUMPUR, June 13 (Bernama) — A total of 255,983 Malaysians, or only 0.88 per cent of the country’s population, had pledged their organs between 1997 and May 31 this year, Organ Donation Public Awareness Action Committee chairman Tan Sri Lee Lam Thye said today. He said majority of t …
Read More »General : Bernama Publishes Book To Mark 40th Year Of Strong Malaysia-China Relations
KUALA LUMPUR, May 28 (Bernama) — Bernama, the Malaysian national news agency, has published a 100-page pictorial book to commemorate the 40 years of strong bilateral relations between Malaysia and China, said its general manager, Datuk Yong Soo Heong. The first edition of the book, entitled &# …
Read More »General : TH Travel & Services Targets RM3 Mln Sales This Year From Eastern Region
KOTA BAHARU, May 21 (Bernama) — Tabung Haji (TH) Travel and Services Sdn Bhd is aiming for sales of RM3 million this year from its tourism, umrah and haj packages in the eastern region covering Kelantan, Terengganu and Pahang. Eastern region manager Ahmad Zawawee Mohd Nor said last year, the s …
Read More »General : Bernama Shortlisted For NPC’s Photographer Of The Year, Best Media Organisation Awards
KUALA LUMPUR, May 14 (Bernama) – The Malaysian National News Agency (Bernama) has been shortlisted for the Photographer of The Year and Best Media Organisation (Community Service) in this year’s National Press Club (NPC) Awards. Bernama photojournalist, Mohd Nasaruddin Mohamad Adib, will …
Read More »Business : Matrade Confident Sales From Lifestyle Segment Will Double This Year
KUALA LUMPUR, May 12 (Bernama) — The Malaysia External Trade Development Corporation (Matrade) is confident sales from the lifestyle segment will double this year, says Chief Executive Officer Datuk Dr Wong Lai Sum. She said Matrade would focus on promoting fashion-related programmes this year …
Read More »General : Sarawak’s Telecommunications Coverage To Hit 90 Per Cent Next Year – Ahmad Shabery
KUCHING, May 12 (Bernama) — Telecommunications coverage in Sarawak is expected to rise to 90 per cent next year with the construction of 149 new towers in the state, Communication and Multimedia Minister Datuk Seri Ahmad Shabery Cheek said here Monday. He said the tenders for the construction …
Read More »Travel trends are changing this year
Global travel budgets (and those of Malaysians) on the rise in 2014 but travellers are demanding more value out of it. MALAYSIANS are raring to travel even more this year! They are amongst the nationalities most likely to increase their travel budget this year according to a recent survey. On averag …
Read More »Elected in the same year, Najib and Obama share close ties
UNITED STATES president Barack Obama and Malaysian Prime Minister Datuk Seri Najib Tun Razak have two things in common. Both were elected to lead their countries in the same year. Obama won the American presidential election on Jan 20, 2009, while Najib took office as Prime Minister less than three …
Read More »Business : Takaful Ikhlas Projects First Year Annual Contribution Of RM8 Mln
KOTA BHARU, April 21 (Bernama) — Takaful Ikhlas Sdn Bhd, a wholly-owned subsidiary of MNRB Holdings Bhd, is projecting first year annual contribution of RM8 million to be generated from the week-long Malaysian Unit Trust Week (MSAM) 2014 which started yesterday. President and Chief Executive O …
Read More »Boston remembers marathon victims one year on
BOSTON, April 16, 2014 (AFP) – Boston paid solemn tribute Tuesday to the victims and survivors of the marathon bombings, observing a moment of silence and raising the US flag exactly one year after the attacks that stunned the nation. Vice President Joe Biden led an emotionally charged tribute …
Read More »Business : Malaysia-China Bilateral Trade To Maintain Double-digit Growth This Year
JOHOR BAHARU, April 15 (Bernama) — The bilateral trade between Malaysia and China is expected to maintain a double-digit growth this year, boosted by active promotion and trade expo participations for both countries, said Malaysia External Trade Development Corporation (Matrade). Its Director …
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