KUALA LUMPUR, March 10 — Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim’s remark dissuading other nations from confrontational stance towards China was a pragmatic approach to help ease geopolitical tensions in the region while simultaneously preserving Malaysia’s trading ties in the event of an escalation, said analysts. Sociopolitical analyst Associate Prof Awang Azman Pawi said Anwar’s … Read more
KUALA LUMPUR, March 4 — To alleviate public living cost challenges, the government will be mandating Ramadan bazaars to offer Menu Rahmah during the fasting month to provide financial relief to individuals and families alike. Deputy Domestic Trade and Cost of Living (KPDN) Minister Fuziah Salleh said that her ministry will be pursuing “aggressive” moves … Read more
JOHOR BARU, Jan 6 — The Johor government has taken the initiative to provide a temporary car park at Sultanah Aminah Hospital (HSA) here to address congestion issues within the hospital premises. Menteri Besar Datuk Onn Hafiz Ghazi said the temporary car park, capable of accommodating up to 173 vehicles, is situated about 200 metres … Read more
Sydney, Dec. 15, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Sydney, New South Wales – Sydney, Australia: For many Australians, purchasing or renting a home has never been more difficult. Australia faces a significant housing crisis: there aren’t enough properties for people looking to put a roof over their heads. It doesn’t look like this situation will improve … Read more
The autogate will ease congestion and make the whole process more simplified and speedier.
WELLINGTON: New Zealand will lift Covid-19 vaccine mandates and social distancing measures after the Omicron peak has passed, Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern said on Monday, as protesters occupying the parliament grounds again clashed with police. © New Straits Times Press (M) Bhd
PARIS: Russian and Ukrainian delegations were to meet in Paris for talks on Wednesday in a bid to calm tensions over Moscow's military buildup on its neighbour's frontier. © New Straits Times Press (M) Bhd
IN LIGHT of diminishing threats from the Covid-19 Omicron variant, the public health ministry will propose easing certain curbs. © New Straits Times Press (M) Bhd
MOSCOW: The leaders of arch foes Armenia and Azerbaijan agreed to ease tensions left over after their war over Nagorno-Karabakh last year under the mediation of Russia's Vladimir Putin on Friday. © New Straits Times Press (M) Bhd
SINGAPORE: Singapore will allow quarantine-free entry for vaccinated travellers from Australia and Switzerland from next month, officials said Tuesday, adding to a list of 10 other countries, including the United States and several European nations. © New Straits Times Press (M) Bhd
