Author: Bernama

Malaysia secures RM8 bil in potential investments at Expo 2025 Osaka

By Karina Imran OSAKA, Japan: Malaysia has successfully secured more than RM8 billion in potential investments and signed 20 memoranda of understanding (MoUs) through its participation at Expo 2025 Osaka, said Deputy Prime Minister, Datuk Seri Fadillah Yusof.  Fadillah, who is also the Energy Transition and Water Transformation Minister as

Ryanair boss Michael O’Leary on track for €100-million bonus

DUBLIN, Ireland: Ryanair boss, Michael O’Leary, is on track to receive more than €100 million (RM482.8 million) worth of share bonuses, reported PA Media/dpa. The longstanding boss has qualified for the share options after shares in the Dublin-based company hit a six-year-old target. Shares in the budget airline have met

Spirit of togetherness must remain Malaysia’s strength

KUALA LUMPUR: The spirit of unity in Malaysia’s multiracial society should be upheld as a symbol of strength to further reinforce national harmony, said Deputy Prime Minister, Datuk Seri Fadillah Yusof. In a Facebook post in conjunction with the Gawai celebration, Fadillah said Malaysians are fortunate to be able to

Anwar in Singapore for one-day working visit to Shangri-La Dialogue

BY NUR ASHIKIN ABDUL AZIZ SINGAPORE: Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has arrived in Singapore for a one-day working visit to participate in the 22nd Shangri-La Dialogue (SLD), the premier defence and security conference in the Asia-Pacific region. The aircraft carrying Anwar touched down at Singapore Changi Airport at 11.39 am.

New vehicle inspection standards at Puspakom to boost road safety

PUTRAJAYA: The Road Transport Department (JPJ) today announced two key improvements to the vehicle inspection process at Motor Vehicle Inspection Centres (PPKM), including those operated by Puspakom Sdn Bhd, effective tomorrow (June 1). JPJ director-general Datuk Aedy Fadly Ramli said the move aims to enhance vehicle safety standards while improving

BERNAMA and ANTARA to boost cooperation for credible news

BY ANAS ABU HASSAN TOKYO, Japan: The close relationship between the Malaysian National News Agency (BERNAMA) and Indonesia’s ANTARA News Agency (ANTARA) will be elevated through stronger cooperation, said Communications Minister, Datuk Fahmi Fadzil. He said that through a bilateral discussion with Indonesia’s Communication and Digital Minister, Meutya Viada Hafid, both

Sarawak reaffirms rural commitment with RM6.8 bil allocation

KUCHING: The increase in rural development allocation for this year’s Sarawak budget is a reflection of the state government’s unwavering resolve to narrow the rural-urban gap and ensure equitable growth. Deputy Premier Datuk Amar Douglas Uggah Embas said RM6.8 billion had been allocated under the Sarawak 2025 Budget for rural

Malaysia inks RM17 mil deals at leading Asian food trade fair

By Kenny Teng Khoon Hock BANGKOK, Thailand: Malaysian exhibitors have successfully inked two Memoranda of Understanding (MoUs) worth RM17 million at THAIFEX-Anuga Asia 2025, Asia’s leading food and beverage trade show. Agriculture and Food Security Minister, Datuk Seri Mohamad Sabu, said the agreements, signed with partners from Thailand and the United

Macron pushes for stronger EU–Asia ties amid global instability

ISTANBUL: French President Emmanuel Macron on Friday called for closer cooperation between Europe and Asia to address rising global security challenges and safeguard international norms, reported Anadolu Ajansi (AA). Speaking at the Shangri-La Dialogue in Singapore, a key annual defence and security forum, Macron urged the international community to work together

Japan sets bold targets to boost rice exports amid falling local demand

TOKYO: The Japanese government vowed to explore new overseas markets and provide support for more efficient production as part of efforts to increase rice exports in response to an envisioned long-term contraction in domestic consumption. In the annual white paper on food and agriculture for fiscal 2024 approved by the Cabinet,