High Court rules one-day parliament sitting valid due to COVID-19

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 3 (NNN-BERNAMA) — The High Court  here today ruled that the one-day Parliament sitting on May 18 was valid and in accordance with the law, even though it was unusual and unprecedented,  to avoid the spread of COVID-19. Judge Datuk Ahmad Kamal Md Shahid made the ruling after dismissing an originating summons filed by lawyer R.…

Philippine Unemployment Rate Hits 10 Percent In July Due To COVID-19 Pandemic

MANILA, Sept 3 (NNN-PNA) – The number of Filipinos without jobs reached 4.6 million in July, as the country grapples with the economic fallout of the COVID-19 pandemic, the Philippine government’s latest survey data showed today. “The unemployment rate in July was estimated at 10 percent. This is higher than…

Freighter With 43 Crew Missing Off South-Western Japan

TOKYO, Sept 3 (NNN-NHK) – Japan Coast Guard, launched a search operation on Wednesday, after a freighter with 43 foreign crew and about 5,800 cattle aboard went missing, while travelling west of Amami-Oshima Island, in Kagoshima Prefecture, south-western Japan. The 11,947-tonne Gulf Livestock 1, sent a distress call around 1:45…

Thailand Marks 100 Days Free From Local COVID-19 Infection

BANGKOK, Sept 3 (NNN-TNA) – Thailand’s Centre for the COVID-19 Situation Administration (CCSA) said, on Wednesday that, the country has made the 100-day mark free from local transmission of COVID-19, however the economy has been hit hard by the pandemic, as Thailand relies heavily on tourism and exports. Thailand hasn’t…

1MDB Trial: Payment of US$681 mln made to “fake” Aabar without consent of IMDB directors – Witness

By Nur Nadzmi Nasirah Mohamad Nasir KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 2 (NNN-BERNAMA) — The High Court today was told that the board of directors of the 1Malaysia Development Berhad (1MDB) was never briefed on the payments amounting to US$681 million made to a company called Aabar Investment PJS Ltd incorporated in Seychelles (Aabar Seychelles)…

Improved climate action on food systems can help cut greenhouse emissions – WWF, UNEP

NAIROBI, Sept 2 (NNN) –– Policymakers can improve the chances of achieving climate goals and limiting global warming to 1.5oC by making more specific commitments to transforming national food systems, a report jointly published by WWF, the UN Environment Programme (UNEP), EAT and Climate Focus says.  The report, Enhancing Nationally…

Companies should continue expanding overseas despite border closures – Matrade

By Zairina Zainudin KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 2 (NNN-BERNAMA) — Local companies should view the unprecedented situation brought about by the COVID-19 pandemic and the subsequent international border closures as an opportunity instead of a barrier to expand their business overseas. Malaysia External Trade Development Corporation (Matrade) deputy chief executive officer Sharimahton Mat Salleh said local…

Johor to highlight its islands as part of 10-year tourist plan

The island of Rawa in Johor is among the major attractions of the state for holiday makers seeking ecotourism and nature related activities. File photo courtesy of BERNAMA. JOHOR BAHRU, Sept 2 (NNN-BERNAMA) — The Johor state government will further improve its tourism development plan within 10 years, to include tourism in its islands to boost the…

Malaysian parliament sees four new senators

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 2: New Dewan Negara Speaker Tan Sri Dr Rais Yatim (forefront) during the ceremony for four senators who took their oath of office in the parliament building here today. Photo courtesy of BERNAMA. KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 2 (NNN-BERNAMA) — Four members of the Senate today took their oath of…

French President Warns Of Suspending Help, If Reforms Not Implemented In Lebanon Within Eight Weeks

BEIRUT, Sept 2 (NNN-NNA) – French President, Emmanuel Macron, said Tuesday evening that, he expects Lebanese officials to deliver on their promises, regarding reforms, within eight weeks. “If by the end of Oct, the Lebanese authorities do not deliver on their promises, we will not offer help to Lebanon. I…
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