KUALA LUMPUR, June 18 (NNN-Bernama) — Datin Seri Rosmah Mansor left the courtroom today after the prosecution questioned whether it was proper for her to attend her husband Datuk Seri Najib Tun Razak’s SRC International Sdn Bhd’s trial as she was a potential witness in the case. Deputy Public Prosecutor…
RAPID to start commercial operations in Q4 2019
KUALA LUMPUR, June 18 (NNN-Bernama) — The Refinery and Petrochemical Integrated Development (RAPID) project is set to begin commercial operations in the fourth quarter of this year (Q4 2019), said Finance Minister Lim Guan Eng today. He said the project would turn Malaysia into a net exporter of refined fuels…
Malaysia can ask European countries to stop tarnishing palm oil – Dr Mahathir
LONDON, June 18 (NNN-Bernama) — European countries that sell various goods to Malaysia can be asked to stop tarnishing the image of palm oil, says Prime Minister Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad. “We can do so but whether they will reciprocate or not that’s another thing. “This can be done and…
UK investors upbeat on Malaysia’s economic potential
Earth Essentialsrecycling Galaxy UKPowered by Embed YouTube Video LONDON, June 18 (NNN-Bernama) — Investors in the United Kingdom (UK) are upbeat on Malaysia’s economic potential and have been showing keen interest in investing in the country, said Prime Minister Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad. “I have used the opportunity while here…
Us-China tech war will reduce trade and investment diversion benefits
Malaysian Prime Minister Dr Mahathir Mohamad in London on Sunday being greeted by Malay community in UK. Photo courtesy of Anandolu PETALING JAYA, June 17 (NNN-Bernama) — A technological warfare between China and the United States would reduce the short-term benefits of trade and investment diversion to Malaysia arising from…
Strong connectivity between Malaysia and Thailand attracts more investmen
BUKIT KAYU HITAM, June 18 (NNN-Bernama) — It is vital to improve connectivity between Malaysia and Thailand to attract more foreign direct investments. Deputy Foreign Minister Datuk Marzuki Yahya said having shared a common border, the strong connectivity will enhance industrialization efforts as well as accelerate the process of economic…
Brace for tough times ahead, Jomo warns Malaysians
KUALA LUMPUR, June 17 (NNN-Bernama) — Malaysians should brace for tough times ahead as the economy is facing real problems amid an intractable external situation which is deteriorating almost on a daily basis, warns a prominent economist. Dr Jomo Kwame Sundaram, a senior advisor at Khazanah Research Institute, said many…
12 killed, 43 injured in bus accident in West Java
AKARTA, June 17 (NNN-Bernama) — Twelve people were killed, while 43 others were injured in a freak accident involving a bus and three other vehicles in West Java. In the 1am accident, the bus driver was believed to have lost control of the wheels before it skidded into the opposite…
Matrade to match Malaysian O&G companies with foreign buyers
KUALA LUMPUR, June 17 (NNN-Bernama) — Malaysia External Trade Development Corporation (MATRADE) will be matching more than 40 Malaysian companies in the oil and gas sector with foreign buyers next week through its International Sourcing Programme (INSP). The INSP will be held in conjunction with the 17th Asian Oil, Gas…
142 foreign nationals detained in 12-hour operation
KUALA LUMPUR, June 17 (NNN-Bernama) — A total of 142 foreign nationals were detained in the Op Flora which was carried out in a 12-hour operation conducted in two separate operations around Subang Jaya and Gombak. The operation carried out by the Criminal Investigation Department (CID) of the Selangor Contingent…
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