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Fixed airfares a boon in CNY
OHOR BARU: The introduction of fixed fares for Sarawak and Sabah during Chinese New Year has allowed people from the two states a chance to reunite for the festive holiday, say groups. United Sabah Suluk Association president Faisal Sisar said the Covid-19 pandemic...
Malaysian palm oil futures surge on China optimism
KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysian palm oil futures surged more than 6% on Tuesday, its biggest one-day jump in three months, on demand optimism after key market China said it would further ease border controls for inbound travellers. The benchmark palm oil contract for March...
Climate change creates the perfect conditions for dengue to spread: Is fogging enough to beat that?
KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 27 — Malaysia has long tried to control the spread of dengue, but dealing with the pesky mosquitoes that transmit the disease through their bite is no easy task. Despite deploying genetically-modified Wolbachia mosquitoes to "fight fire with fire"...
MetMalaysia issues strong winds, rough seas warning in several states
KUALA LUMPUR: The Meteorological Department of Malaysia (MetMalaysia) has issued a strong winds and rough seas warning in the waters of several states until Thursday. MetMalaysia in a statement today announced a category three warning involving strong northeasterly...
Malaysia Sees Trade as Vehicle to Forge Closer Bilateral Ties with US
Two newly arrived Malaysian diplomats in New York underscore the importance of forging closer ties with the US, and underscore the importance of trade in promoting bilateral ties. Amir Farid Abu Hasan, the new Malaysian consul general in New York, who was...
Eight states at risk of flash flooding in next 24 hours
KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 18 — Several areas in Perak, Johor, Melaka, Kedah, Penang, Selangor, Negri Sembilan and Kuala Lumpur are at risk of flash flooding in the next 24 hours in the event of heavy rain or significant thunderstorms. According to a notice issued by the...
Environment minister: DOE to empower monitoring, enforcement on e-waste imports to Malaysia
PUTRAJAYA, Dec15 — The Department of Environment (DOE) will continue to strengthen the monitoring and enforcement of the importation of electronic waste (e-waste) to ensure that Malaysia is not used as a transit or disposal site for e-waste from developed countries....
Northport Sets Record-Breaking Performance In Cargo Segment
Northport (Malaysia) Bhd (“Northport”), a member of MMC Group has set a new record for its conventional cargo business segment after surpassing 10,000,000 Freight Weight Tonnes (“FWTs”) of cargo throughput, the highest achievement of cargo handling in a single year...
Eni, Petronas, Euglena Looking To Build Biorefinery In Malaysia
Eni, Euglena, and Petronas will jointly study the possibility of developing and operating a biorefinery in the Pengerang Integrated Complex (PIC) in Malaysia. The three parties are currently carrying out technical and economic feasibility assessments for the proposed...
5G network ahead of schedule, says DNB
PETALING JAYA: Digital Nasional Bhd (DNB) says its 5G network is ahead of schedule and will exceed 40% coverage of populated areas (Copa) nationwide by December, on track to achieve the committed 80% Copa by 2024 or earlier. In a statement, the company said the 5G...