KUALA LUMPUR: The much-awaited implementation of the Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership (CPTPP) is very timely, enabling Malaysian businesses to leverage it as another trade recovery tool, said the Federation of Malaysian Manufacturers (FMM). Read full storyContinue Reading
The two-day debate on the country’s new strategy, which will put a stronger focus on preventive care, saw more than 30 Members of Parliament rising to speak on the issue.Continue Reading
KUALA LUMPUR: Former prime minister Datuk Seri Najib Razak has filed an application for leave to initiate judicial review proceedings against the Prisons Department decision to turn down his request to attend Parliament sittings. Read full storyContinue Reading
The cabinet on Wednesday approved in principle a draft announcement proposed by the Royal Thai Police on the screening of foreigners who apply for “protected person status”, deputy government spokeswoman Traisuree Taisoranakul said.Continue Reading
PHUKET: Four Chinese businessmen were rescued after from their launch broke down at sea during a fishing trip.Continue Reading
ISKANDAR PUTERI: Plans are underway to increase the number of motorcycle lanes at the Bangunan Sultan Iskandar (BSI) Customs, Immigration and Quarantine (CIQ), says Johor Works, Transportation and Infrastructure Committee chairman Mohamad Fazli Mohamad Salleh. Read full storyContinue Reading
SINGAPORE: CNA clinched an award for outstanding reporting on climate change at the Asiavision Awards on Tuesday (Oct 4). This is the second consecutive year it won in the category. This year’s winning entry spotlights how technology is helping Singapore’s fashion industry, with CNA reporter Lisha Rodney looking at how theContinue Reading
Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha indicated on Wednesday he is not opposed to changes to his cabinet, with two coalition parties having vacancies that need to be filled.Continue Reading
The cabinet has declared a three day government holiday in Bangkok, Nonthaburi and Samut Prakan when Bangkok hosts the Apec summit next month.Continue Reading
PATTANI: Two men have been arrested and 110 kilogrammes of heroin being smuggled to Malaysia seized in Muang district.Continue Reading