PM Anwar receives courtesy call from newly-appointed Malaysian envoys

PM Anwar receives courtesy call from newly-appointed Malaysian envoys

KUALA LUMPUR, April 2 — Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim today congratulated the newly appointed Heads of Malaysian Diplomatic Missions as they embark on lifting Malaysia’s aspirations, image, and reputation to the highest level on the international stage. In a post on Facebook, Anwar said he received a courtesy call from the new envoys … Read more

NRD receives over 90,000 applications under Mekar programme since 2020, says D-G

NRD receives over 90,000 applications under Mekar programme since 2020, says D-G

KOTA BARU, March 31 — The National Registration Department (NRD) received 93,455 applications under the ‘Menyemai Kasih Rakyat’ (Mekar) programme through 5,273 outreach programmes from 2020 until March 15 this year. Its director-general, Badrul Hisham Alias, said this programme is a proactive approach by NRD to ensure that every eligible resident in the country has … Read more

Johor Fire Dept receives 1,047 calls on open burning

Johor Fire Dept receives 1,047 calls on open burning

JOHOR BARU, March 31 — The Johor Fire and Rescue Department received 1,047 calls related to open burning due to the hot weather from Jan 30 until yesterday. Its director, Siti Rohani Nadir, said 46 of these calls were related to peat fires. “Among the hotspot areas are Muar, Pontian, Segamat, Pengerang, Pagoh and Mersing, … Read more

PM Anwar receives courtesy call from Chinese Communist Party International Department minister

PM Anwar receives courtesy call from Chinese Communist Party International Department minister

KUALA LUMPUR, March 29 — Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim received a courtesy call from Liu Jianchao, Minister of the International Department of the Central Committee of the Communist Party of China at Perdana Putra, Putrajaya today. Anwar said that both leaders discussed the upcoming official visit by Premier Li Qiang in conjunction with … Read more

PM Anwar receives courtesy call from Indian external affairs minister

PM Anwar receives courtesy call from Indian external affairs minister

PUTRAJAYA, March 27 — Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim today received a courtesy call from the External Affairs Minister of India S. Jaishankar, who is on a two-day official visit to Malaysia ending tomorrow. Jaishankar arrived at the Prime Minister’s Office in Perdana Putra at 2.30pm before both leaders proceeded to a meeting, which … Read more

PM Anwar: Malaysia receives impressive support, recognition in Germany

PM Anwar: Malaysia receives impressive support, recognition in Germany

BERLIN, March 13 — Malaysia has received impressive support and recognition from Germany’s leaders and captains of industry with potential investments worth RM45.4 billion. “We have registered a very impressive support and commitment for Malaysia, not only among political leaders but also from the businesses,” Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim said. Yesterday, Anwar held … Read more

Mida officially receives ECRL Integrated Land Use Master Plan from PLANMalaysia, says CEO

Mida officially receives ECRL Integrated Land Use Master Plan from PLANMalaysia, says CEO

KUALA LUMPUR, March 8 — The Malaysian Investment Development Authority (Mida) has officially received the ECRL Integrated Land Use Master Plan (PeGTaECRL) from PLANMalaysia in conjunction with the Seminar on the East Coast Rail Link-Economic Accelerator Project (ECRL-EAP) Business and Investment Opportunities. In a statement today, Mida said its chief executive officer Datuk Arham Abdul … Read more

MACC receives 17 special purpose vehicles with high-tech systems for operational enhancement

MACC receives 17 special purpose vehicles with high-tech systems for operational enhancement

PUTRAJAYA March 1 — The Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) received 17 special vehicles or Special Purpose Vehicles (SPV), equipped with high-tech systems to enhance various operational assignments, including transporting individuals in custody. MACC chief commissioner Tan Sri Azam Baki, in a statement today said the Weststar Maxus V80 brand SPV received by the agency, is … Read more

Kuala Lumpur International Film Academy Awards receives 3,135 entries from 98 countries before launch

Kuala Lumpur International Film Academy Awards receives 3,135 entries from 98 countries before launch

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 26 — The Kuala Lumpur International Film Academy Awards (KLIFAA) 2024 has already received 3,135 entries from 98 countries. Among the countries involved are Indonesia, Thailand, Japan, South Korea, India, Bangladesh, Iran, France, United Kingdom and Mexico according to Harian Metro. Announced in January, KLIFAA aims to spark the passion of emerging … Read more

Iovance’s AMTAGVI™ (lifileucel) Receives U.S. FDA Accelerated Approval for Advanced Melanoma

Iovance’s AMTAGVI™ (lifileucel) Receives U.S. FDA Accelerated Approval for Advanced Melanoma

AMTAGVI is the first FDA-approved T cell therapy for a solid tumor cancer and first treatment option for advanced melanoma after anti-PD-1 and targeted therapy AMTAGVI deploys patient-specific immune cells that recognize and fight cancer SAN CARLOS, Calif., Feb. 16, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Iovance Biotherapeutics, Inc. (NASDAQ: IOVA), a biotechnology company focused on innovating, … Read more