Buy Malaysian-made first to support Malaysia: Minister
KUCHING, Jul 4, 2020, Malay Mail. Domestic Trade and Consumer Affairs Minister Datuk Alexander Nanta…
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From stateless to displaced, the Rohingya are still searching for hope years after fleeing Myanmar
NAY PYI TAW, Jul 4, 2020, CNBC. The Rohingya are among the world’s most persecuted…
Cross-border haze not expected to occur soon: Malaysia’s meteorological dartment
KUALA LUMPUR, Jul 4, 2020, Bernama. Cross-border haze from east and central Kalimantan, Indonesia is…
Canada suspends extradition treaty with Hong Kong amid national security law fears
HONG KONG, Jul 4, 2020, SCMP. Canada is suspending its extradition treaty with Hong Kong…
Singapore properties, banks ride Hong Kong tailwind
SINGAPORE, Jul 3, 2020, BT. Singapore property and banking stocks with exposure to China, rallied…
Bangladeshi govt decides to shut production at all state-owned jute mills
DHAKA, Jul 3, 2020, Dhaka Tribune. The government has decided to shut production of 25…
Philippine govt charts new Covid action plan
MANILA, Jul 3, 2020, The Manila Times. The government is preparing a new coronavirus response…
Malaysia’s govt announces extension of electricity bill discounts to Dec 2020
KUALA LUMPUR, Jul 3, 2020, Malay Mail. The government has decided to extend discounts offered…
Airline reforms begin in Pakistan as UK suspends PIA permit
ISLAMABAD, Jul 3, 2020, The Nation. The federal government has initiated a thorough process of…
US Senate approves final sanctions bill to punish China over Hong Kong
WASHINGTON D.C., Jul 3, 2020, CNN. The US Senate has approved a final version of…
Hong Kong democracy activist Nathan Law says he has fled overseas
HONG KONG, Jul 2, 2020, AFP. Nathan Law, one of Hong Kong’s most prominent young…
Malaysia suspends Pakistani pilot licence holders after scandal
PETALING JAYA, Jul 2, 2020, FMT. The Civil Aviation Authority of Malaysia (CAAM) has temporarily…