Wednesday, 16 July 2025

Author: Bernama

Malaysia to boost maritime security with advance surveillance technologies

LANGKAWI: Malaysia will increase investments in advanced surveillance technologies, including the deployment of autonomous unmanned vehicles (AUVs) to further strengthen its maritime security. Defence Minister Datuk Seri Mohamed Khaled Nordin said the country will also enhance intelligence-sharing mechanisms and conduct more joint naval exercises with trusted international partners to ensure preparedness

Farm chief’s rice joke backfires

SAGA: Japan’s farm minister Taku Eto has come under fire for joking that he doesn’t need to buy rice because supporters give him so much – comments made as households struggle with soaring rice prices. Speaking at a local Liberal Democratic Party fundraising event on Sunday, Eto said, “I’m not

RM18 mil quarterly loss on higher revenue

KUALA LUMPUR: Petronas Chemicals Group Bhd (PCG) reported a net loss of RM18 million for the first quarter ended March 31, 2025 (1Q 2025), despite higher revenue of RM7.66 billion.  The loss was mainly attributed to unrealised forex losses, weaker performance from its specialties segment, and lower finance income. This marks a

Aaron-Wooi Yik move up to third spot

KUALA LUMPUR: National men’s doubles pair Aaron Chia-Soh Wooi Yik, winners of last week’s Thailand Open, climbed up two spots to third position in the latest Badminton World Federation (BWF) world rankings. The victory saw the 2024 Paris Olympics bronze medallists amassing 83,170 points to be one spot behind compatriots

Sarawak Agrofest 2025 to be held from Aug 22 to 31

KUCHING: The Sarawak Agrofest (SAF) 2025 will be held at the Bintulu Old Airport site for 10 days from August 22 to 31. Minister for Food Industry, Commodity and Regional Development Datuk Seri Dr Stephen Rundi Utom said the event is expected to be launched by Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan

LIMA’25: KDN signs four contracts, submits LOI, LOA valued at RM1.469 bil

LANGKAWI: The Ministry of Home Affairs (KDN) signed four contracts with local and foreign companies with a total value of RM1.469 billion at the Langkawi International Maritime and Aerospace Exhibition 2025 (LIMA’25) here today. In a statement, KDN announced that the signing ceremony involved four contract documents as well as the

King donates 100 cows for Aidiladha sacrificial slaughter

KUALA LUMPUR: His Majesty Sultan Ibrahim, King of Malaysia has contributed 100 cows for this year’s Aidiladha sacrificial slaughter. According to a post on Sultan Ibrahim Sultan Iskandar’s Facebook page, the meat will be distributed to staff of Istana Negara, as well as to the asnaf and B40 groups. His Majesty also

LIMA’25: Internet connectivity significantly improved, will be closely monitored

LANGKAWI: The Communications Ministry will continue monitoring efforts to ensure high-speed internet connectivity throughout the Langkawi International Maritime and Aerospace Exhibition 2025 (LIMA’25). Its minister, Datuk Fahmi Fadzil, said this was crucial to ensure the prestigious event can be enjoyed not only by the local community but also by Malaysians across

UNRWA: Desperation reached tipping point, Israel must lift siege

NEW YORK: The United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees in the Near East (UNRWA) called on the Israeli occupation authorities to lift their siege on the Gaza Strip, which has escalated since March 2, Qatar News Agency (QNA) reported. UNRWA stressed that “desperation has reached a tipping

Singapore to expand pigeon control pilot after promising results

SINGAPORE: Singapore will expand its pigeon population management pilot programme to additional areas following encouraging results from trials conducted in central parts of the country, Xinhua reported Tuesday. Senior Minister of State for National Development Tan Kiat How said the pilot programme, which was launched in June 2024, targeted three