Asean News Headlines at 10pm on Friday (May 17, 2024)

Malaysia: * Anwar calls for firm action following Ulu Tiram police station attack * Ulu Tiram police station attack: Two cops and assailant dead / King expresses condolences to families of slain policemen * Ulu Tiram police station attack: Slain officers joined force less than two years ago * Ulu Tiram police station attack: Suspect believed to be Jemaah...

Asean News Headlines at 10pm on Monday (May 13, 2024)

Malaysia: * PM Anwar starts official visit to Qatar / Anwar accorded official welcome in Qatar * Health Ministry to request for Influenza vaccine allocation for the vulnerable, elderly, says Dr Dzul * S'wak secondary schools to teach Science and Maths in English from 2026 * Enough is enough, Johor MB tells those spreading Forest City casino rumours * Fiscal...

AirAsia can withstand unfavourable currency movements, rising oil prices

PHNOM PENH: AirAsia believes it is capable of confronting rising fuel prices and the continued unfavourable currency movements, which continue to heighten global challenges. Capital A Bhd chief executive officer (CEO) Tan Sri Tony Fernandes said his confidence is based on the returned elasticity of the aviation industry post-Covid-19 despite fares rising as much as 25 per...

Asean News Headlines at 10pm on Sunday (April 28, 2024)

Malaysia: * Malaysia has balanced foreign policy, stands clear of provocations, says PM Anwar * Supercars linked to 1MDB seized in Germany / MACC getting info from German authorities on seized supercars * WEF: PM Anwar meets with Rwanda President * Vital to manage heat stress at workplace, says DOSH * RM2.3mil worth of drugs seized in JB, man arrested *...

After Anwar’s remarks, M’sia urged to stop fuel ships to Myanmar

The government has been urged to block ships carrying fuel from Malaysian ports to Myanmar, in a bid to weaken the military junta. This was following Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim’s condemnation of the “barbarism and depravity inflicted upon the people of Myanmar” in his United Nations General Assembly address, said the Confederation of Trade Unions Myanmar president U...

Asean, Japan can play role in helping find solution to Palestine-Israel conflict, says Anwar

TOKYO: Asean and Japan can collectively play a significant role within the global community towards achieving a peaceful and durable solution to the Palestine-Israel conflict, says Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim. The Malaysian Prime Minister noted that all Asean Member States and Japan had voted in favour of the United Nations General Assembly resolution on Dec 12,...

PM Anwar proposes Asean-GCC comprehensive economic partnership agreement

RIYADH: Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim proposed an Asean-Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (Cepa) to maximise the economic potential of both regions. He said the challenges posed by the current geopolitical climate require the 10-member bloc and the Middle East to reimagine economic cooperation between them. “We need to transform Asean-GCC relations to...

M’sia to call on Asean’s main rice supplier nations to prioritise member countries

KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysia will call on Asean's main rice supplier nations to give priority to exporting the staple food to member countries at the 45th Asean Ministers' Meeting on Agriculture and Forestry (AMAF). Deputy Agriculture and Food Security Minister Chan Foong Hin said the matter would be raised during the bilateral discussion sessions with the countries...

Almost two billion suspicious calls, 581 million SMS successfully blocked, says Fahmi Fadzil

DA NANG: Almost two billion suspicious calls and 581 million suspicious short messaging service (SMS) were successfully blocked from reaching Malaysian consumers with the assistance of telco service providers to tackle the issue of online scams. Communications and Digital Minister Fahmi Fadzil said from 2020 to April 2023, the ministry also received a total of 8,499...

Anwar attends dialogue partners meeting on Asean summit’s final day

JAKARTA: Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has arrived at the venue of the 43rd Asean Summit to engage in discussions with fellow regional leaders and dialogue partners, with a focus on developing and strengthening cooperation across various sectors. The summit, led by Indonesian President Joko Widodo at the Jakarta Convention Centre today, commenced with Anwar’s...