Published: Mon, 28 Sep 2020 14:18:54 GMT
Hotel and travel industry in Singpore to be depressed for years
SINGAPORE - These days, the desolate streets and shuttered businesses in popular tourist areas in Singapore like Little India and Chinatown are telling. Top tourist attractions like Sentosa, Univer...[read more]
Published: Tue, 29 Sep 2020 09:18:06 GMT
Xinhua Photos of the Day (Sept. 29)
BEIJING, Sept. 29 (Xinhua) -- The world in the past 24hrs. A selection of the best daily press photos from Xinhua.A casket containing the remains of the Chinese People's Volunteers (CPV) mar...[read more]
Published: Mon, 28 Sep 2020 09:18:22 GMT
Singapore tourism industry faces long winter
By Lee Kah WhyeSingapore, September 28 (ANI): These days, the desolate streets and shuttered businesses in popular tourist areas in Singapore like Little India and Chinatown are telling. Top tourist a...[read more]
Published: Mon, 28 Sep 2020 08:38:25 GMT
DILG: 21 LGU-run RT-PCR Laboratories now fully operational
CALOOCAN CITY, Sept. 28 (PIA) -- Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG) Secretary Eduardo M. Ano welcomed the report that 21 Reverse Transcription-Polymerase Chain Reaction (RT-PCR)...[read more]
Published: Sun, 27 Sep 2020 13:35:33 GMT
Asia Leads in Press Freedom Breaches Tied to Pandemic Reporting
KUALA LUMPUR, MALAYSIA - Asian governments are doing more to harass and arrest journalists reporting on the coronavirus pandemic and to keep accurate news of the crisis from reaching their populati...[read more]
Published: Sun, 27 Sep 2020 06:05:41 GMT
Cambodian Dissidents Sentenced as Crackdown Continues
PHNOM PENH, CAMBODIA - In a move that signals a significant escalation in the Cambodian government's crackdown on the outlawed opposition party and dissent, a court has sentenced seven of its forme...[read more]
Published: Tue, 29 Sep 2020 15:55:20 GMT
Kuwait's Emir Sheikh Sabah passes away
Kuwait City [Kuwait], September 29 (ANI): Kuwait's ruling Emir Sheikh Sabah al-Ahmad al-Sabah has passed away on Tuesday in a hospital in the United States. He was 91.
According to Sputnik, the news o...[read more]
Published: Tue, 29 Sep 2020 12:51:02 GMT
Malaysia reports 101 new COVID-19 cases, new case clusters detected
KUALA LUMPUR, Sept. 29 (Xinhua) -- Malaysia reported 101 new COVID-19 infections, the Health Ministry said on Tuesday, bringing the national total to 11,135. Health Ministry Director-General...[read more]
Published: Tue, 29 Sep 2020 10:18:01 GMT
World Bank lowers Malaysia's growth forecast this year
KUALA LUMPUR, Sept. 29 (Xinhua) -- The World Bank on Tuesday revised down Malaysia's growth projection in 2020 to a contraction of 4.9 percent from a 3.1-percent decline previously. "Followi...[read more]
Published: Tue, 29 Sep 2020 09:18:02 GMT
Myanmar surpasses rice export target in FY 2019-2020
YANGON, Sept. 29 (Xinhua) -- Myanmar has managed to achieve its rice export target of 2.5 million tons in over 11 months of the present fiscal year (FY) 2019-2020, an official from the Myanmar Rice...[read more]
Published: Tue, 29 Sep 2020 01:59:01 GMT
Market exchange rates in China -- Sept. 29
BEIJING, Sept. 29 (Xinhua) -- The following are the central parity rates of the Chinese currency renminbi, or the yuan, against 24 major currencies announced on Tuesday by the China Foreign Exchang...[read more]
Published: Mon, 28 Sep 2020 11:51:01 GMT
Malaysia reports 115 new COVID-19 cases
KUALA LUMPUR, Sept. 28 (Xinhua) -- Malaysia reported 115 new COVID-19 infections, the Health Ministry said on Monday, bringing the national total to 11,034. Health Ministry Director-General ...[read more]
Published: Mon, 28 Sep 2020 06:05:01 GMT
Malaysia's exports down 2.9 pct in August
KUALA LUMPUR, Sept. 28 (Xinhua) -- Malaysia's exports fell 2.9 percent year-on-year to 79.14 billion ringgit (about 19 billion U.S. dollars) in August due to lower shipment in all sectors. M...[read more]
Published: Mon, 28 Sep 2020 01:51:06 GMT
Market exchange rates in China -- Sept. 28
BEIJING, Sept. 28 (Xinhua) -- The following are the central parity rates of the Chinese currency renminbi, or the yuan, against 24 major currencies announced on Monday by the China Foreign Exchange...[read more]
Published: Mon, 28 Sep 2020 06:24:03 GMT
Back to sender: a national park in Asia takes on litterbugs
Littering is endemic across Southeast Asia and not even national parks and protected wildlife reserves are spared the curse of rubbish left behind by visitors.Take the Mossy Forest of Malays...[read more]
Published: Tue, 29 Sep 2020 15:21:49 GMT
Kuwait monarch Sheikh Sabah Al-Sabah dies at 91
The Emir of Kuwait, Sheikh Sabah Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah, has died at the age of 91 after ruling the Gulf state for 14 years, officials announced Tuesday....[read more]
Published: Mon, 28 Sep 2020 21:21:52 GMT
COVID-19 increased global demand and export for medical gloves in Thailand and Malaysia Economics
COVID-19 pandemic has generated high demand for medical gloves. Malaysia is globally the biggest producer of medical glove with production capacity of 125,000 million pieces per annum. The post COVID-...[read more]
Published: Mon, 28 Sep 2020 12:11:15 GMT
Govt to prioritise SMEs recovery in Budget 2021, says finance minister
Published: Mon, 28 Sep 2020 12:10:59 GMT
PHOTOS- "Guess the fear is real," KL Sentral Almost Empty During Lunch Hour OF BUZZ
PHOTOS: "Guess the fear is real," KL Sentral Almost Empty During Lunch Hour WORLD OF BUZZ...[read more]
Published: Mon, 28 Sep 2020 12:10:58 GMT
RMCO- Convenience stores, eateries to still close at midnight in KL, says DBKL
RMCO: Convenience stores, eateries to still close at midnight in KL, says DBKL Malay Mail...[read more]
Published: Mon, 28 Sep 2020 12:10:55 GMT
Zahids corruption trial postponed as Umno president still under Covid-19 quarantine
Zahids corruption trial postponed as Umno president still under Covid-19 quarantine Malay Mail...[read more]
Published: Mon, 28 Sep 2020 12:10:10 GMT
Sabahans ready to be quarantined after voting
JOHOR BARU: For those returning here to work after casting their vote in the Sabah election, a test is awaiting them, which they hope to get through....[read more]
Published: Mon, 28 Sep 2020 12:10:10 GMT
296 People Fined RM1,000 Each For Gathering At Entertainment Centre In Bukit Jalil OF BUZZ
After the authorities arrested hundreds of individuals for gathering in large crowds at bars and pubs over the past few months, people are still taking the matter lightly. 296 individuals at an entert...[read more]
Published: Mon, 28 Sep 2020 12:10:08 GMT
Lockdown On Lahad Datu, Tawau, Kunak, Semporna From Midnight - CodeBlue
Four districts in the east coast of Sabah will be placed under an administrative Targeted Enhanced Movement Control Order from Sept 29-Oct 12, affecting almost a million people....[read more]
Published: Mon, 28 Sep 2020 12:10:08 GMT
Malaysias August exports drop 2.9% year-on-year, worse than forecast - KFGO
Published: Mon, 28 Sep 2020 12:10:07 GMT
Govt to prioritise SMEs' recovery in Budget 2021, says finance minister
KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 28 u2014 The government is committed to continuehelping small and mediumenterprises(SMEs) along their recovery path in the upcoming Budget 2021, said Finance Minister Tengku Datuk S...[read more]
Published: Mon, 28 Sep 2020 12:10:01 GMT
Malaysia wins PATA Gold Award in u2018Tourism For All' category
KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 28 u2014 Malaysia has won the Pacific Asia Travel Association (PATA) Gold Award 2020 in the ''Tourism for All'' category through the virtual tourism for senior citiz...[read more]
Published: Mon, 28 Sep 2020 12:10:01 GMT
Bentong MP urges Pahang to take a leaf from Selangor and set up river agency
KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 28 u2014 The Pahang government could learn a thing or two from Selangor on the holistic management of its water resources to avoid future problems, Bentong MP Wong Tack said today. ...[read more]
Published: Mon, 28 Sep 2020 12:10:01 GMT
Istana Negara to issue statement at 6pm today
KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 28 u2014 Istana Negara is expected to issue an official statement at 6pm today. A short text message broadcast by the palace earlier read: ''This is a broadcast message. We ...[read more]
Published: Mon, 28 Sep 2020 12:09:59 GMT
PHOTOS- ''Guess the fear is real,'' KL Sentral Almost Empty During Lunch Hour OF BUZZ
KL Sentral is the main transport hub in Kuala Lumpur and since it is conjoined with NU Sentral, many people frequent the place.u00a0 On 27 September, Nu Sentral took to their Facebook account to relea...[read more]
Published: Mon, 28 Sep 2020 12:09:59 GMT
DBKL participation needed to prevent outbreak
WITH dengue cases soaring in the Klang Valley, authorities are urging the public to be more engaged as a community to control the spread of dengue and prevent an outbreak....[read more]
Published: Mon, 28 Sep 2020 12:09:57 GMT
Zahid's corruption trial postponed as Umno president still under Covid-19 quarantine
KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 28 u2014 Umno president Datuk Seri Ahmad Zahid Hamidi's money laundering and bribery trial will not proceed today or for the rest of the week as he is under mandatory quarantine...[read more]
Published: Mon, 28 Sep 2020 12:09:56 GMT
South Korea Sets Ambitious Development Plan for Seaweed Industry
Published: Mon, 28 Sep 2020 12:09:55 GMT
Student suffers broken leg when car ploughs into tables at Cheras restaurant
KUALA LUMPUR: A 20-year-old female student suffered a broken left leg after a car ploughed into a row of tables set up in front of a restaurant in Cheras....[read more]
Published: Mon, 28 Sep 2020 12:09:52 GMT
Malaysia awaits palace statement amid govt turmoil
KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysia's palace will issue a statement on Monday amid a bid by opposition leader Anwar Ibrahim to form a new government in the Southeast Asian country....[read more]
Published: Mon, 28 Sep 2020 12:09:51 GMT
Two years after tsunami, communities tackle COVID-19 crisis - Indonesia
English News and Press Release on Indonesia about Health, Recovery and Reconstruction, Earthquake, Epidemic and more; published on 28 Sep 2020 by IFRC...[read more]
Published: Mon, 28 Sep 2020 12:09:48 GMT
MySejahtera Covid-19 Hotspots Based On Infection Source, MOH Says Amid Missing Malls - CodeBlue
MOH urges people to only share information based on facts to avoid creating unnecessary panic....[read more]
Published: Mon, 28 Sep 2020 12:09:47 GMT
Malaysia's August exports drop 2.9% year-on-year, worse than forecast - KFGO
KUALA LUMPUR (Reuters) - Malaysian exports dropped 2.9% in August from a year earlier, contrary to expectation......[read more]
Published: Mon, 28 Sep 2020 12:09:45 GMT
Malaysia's AirAsia looks to lay off staff - Bernama
Malaysia's flagship budget airline AirAsia Group Bhd are looking at laying off hundreds of employees, as it sought to cope with the coronavirus pandemic, state news agency Bernama reported on Mond...[read more]
Published: Mon, 28 Sep 2020 12:09:44 GMT
Covid-19 In Sabah u2018Chain Of Hidden Bombs'- Expert - CodeBlue
Covid-19 has spread to KL and eight states in the past week, except for Perak and Perlis, while Kedah battles an outbreak and Penang still has four active cases....[read more]
Published: Mon, 28 Sep 2020 12:09:43 GMT
Where was The Singapore Grip filmed? From Kuala Lumpur to Penang
Published: Mon, 28 Sep 2020 12:09:41 GMT
Air India Opens Bookings to Singapore, Kuala Lumpur and Bahrain - Outlook Traveller
Travellers can now book tickets via the airline's website, call centre, office, and through travel agents...[read more]
Published: Mon, 28 Sep 2020 12:09:34 GMT
Kuala Lumpur Galleries Collaborate to Combat Covid Slowdown - Ocula
Published: Tue, 29 Sep 2020 11:37:22 GMT
Cambodians returning to Malaysia to pay hefty feesPhnom Penh Post
Published: Tue, 29 Sep 2020 07:24:56 GMT
Workshop focusses on preserving manuscripts Borneo Bulletin Online
Workshop focusses on preserving manuscripts Borneo Bulletin Online Borneo Bulletin Online...[read more]
Published: Tue, 29 Sep 2020 07:23:51 GMT
Progress made on BruMAP-NCD 2021-2025 Borneo Bulletin Online
Published: Mon, 28 Sep 2020 23:18:56 GMT
Bangkoks canal communities fear they are living on borrowed time Borneo Bulletin Online
Bangkok's canal communities fear they are living on borrowed time Borneo Bulletin Online...[read more]
Published: Mon, 28 Sep 2020 21:25:20 GMT
Errant business premises issued compound fines Borneo Bulletin Online
Errant business premises issued compound fines Borneo Bulletin Online Borneo Bulletin Online...[read more]
Published: Mon, 28 Sep 2020 21:24:55 GMT
Rise in cardiovascular diseases, a cause for concern- Minister Borneo Bulletin Online
Published: Mon, 28 Sep 2020 21:24:23 GMT
Inspection detects unauthorised workshops Borneo Bulletin Online
Inspection detects unauthorised workshops Borneo Bulletin Online Borneo Bulletin Online...[read more]
Published: Mon, 28 Sep 2020 19:42:06 GMT
Leveraging technology in the property sector Malaysia Today
Published: Mon, 28 Sep 2020 18:40:30 GMT
Suspect in downing of flight MH17 denies any involvement
One of four suspects on trial for the 2014 downing of Malaysia Airlines Flight 17 has denied any involvement with firing or supplying the missile allegedly used in its destruction, a lawyer said in co...[read more]
Published: Mon, 28 Sep 2020 18:09:04 GMT
Malaysia to bid farewell to panda cub Yi Yi soon, SE Asia News & Top Stories
PETALING JAYA (THE STAR-ASIA NEWS NETWORK) - Malaysians will soon have to bid ''zai jian'' (farewell) to the second giant panda cub born in the country.. Read more at straitstimes.com....[read more]
Published: Mon, 28 Sep 2020 12:11:22 GMT
Axiata's growth to be driven by emerging, frontier market investments- Moody's
Axiata's growth to be driven by emerging, frontier market investments: Moody's New Straits Times...[read more]
Published: Mon, 28 Sep 2020 12:10:52 GMT
Dont blame SMART tunnel alone for flash floods, say experts Malaysia Today
Published: Mon, 28 Sep 2020 12:10:29 GMT
Malaysia reports 150 new infections, highest daily increase in two weeks
Malaysia reports 150 new infections, highest daily increase in two weeks The Edge Markets MY...[read more]
Published: Mon, 28 Sep 2020 12:10:26 GMT
Malaysian opposition leader Anwar plans new government CBS17.com
Published: Mon, 28 Sep 2020 12:10:12 GMT
Axiata's growth to be driven by emerging, frontier market investments- Moody's
Axiata's growth to be driven by emerging, frontier market investments: Moody's New Straits Times...[read more]
Published: Mon, 28 Sep 2020 12:09:56 GMT
ACE Market-bound Samaiden to raise RM29m
KUALA LUMPUR (Sept 28): Samaiden Group Bhd, which is en route to the ACE Market on Oct 15, is seeking to raise RM29.35 million from its initial public offering (IPO).The listing exercise involves a pu...[read more]
Published: Mon, 28 Sep 2020 12:09:43 GMT
Nobu Kuala Lumpur Offers Buy 1 Free 1 Promo On Chef's Menu
Nobu Kuala Lumpur has a reputation of delivering professional service and competitive pricing to its costumers. For the next 2 months, diners will be able to enjoy the restaurant's buy 1 free 1 pr...[read more]