Author: Bernama

Rock band Eagles announces death of founding member Randy Meisner at 77

LOS ANGELES: Randy Meisner, a founding member of signature Los Angeles rock band the Eagles, has died. He was 77, reported German news agency (dpa). The bassist and vocalist died Wednesday night in Los Angeles due to complications from chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, according to a statement released Thursday on

Swedish PM ‘very concerned’ about holy book burnings

STOCKHOLM: Swedish Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson said on Thursday he is “very concerned” about the Quran burnings in the Scandinavian country, reported German news agency (dpa). A whole series of protests have been announced for the coming week, which could lead to the burning of the Quran, the Moderate Party

Malaysia pet, animal brands triumph at 2023-2024 World Branding Awards Animalis Edition

KUALA LUMPUR: PowerCat, Catzonia, Aquaria KLCC, Aquanice, BACK2NATURE, Cindy’s Recipe, Royal Canin, and MSIG were among the winners from Malaysia at the 2023-2024 World Branding Awards Animalis Edition in Vienna, Austria. Other National tier winners include Coo & Riku (Japan); DeliBest (Switzerland); Global Pet Foods (Canada); Halti (United Kingdom); Heads

Typhoon Doksuri deaths in Philippines rise to 13, 20 missing

MANILA: The death toll from heavy rains, floods, and landslides triggered by typhoon Doksuri has climbed to 13, and 20 more are missing, the Philippines’ national disaster agency said on Friday, reported Xinhua. Nine died in a landslide in the Cordillera Administrative Region, one in the Ilocos region in the

Death toll from passenger boat accident in Philippines rises to 26

MANILA: The death toll in the overcrowded passenger boat that capsized on Laguna de Bay off Rizal province on Thursday has climbed to 26, the Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) said on Friday. The PCG said the boat, which has a maximum capacity of 42, was carrying up to 70 people.

MADANI economy plan may be a precursor to Budget 2024

KUALA LUMPUR: Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim’s MADANI Economy may be a precursor to a more detailed targeted subsidy plan in the upcoming Budget 2024, and worth paying close attention to in the months ahead. In a research note, CGS-CIMB Securities Sdn Bhd said the MADANI Economy outlines socio-economic

Sudan’s hunger crisis exacerbates threats to lives of 3.1 mln children

JUBA (South Sudan): Increased food insecurity in South Sudan is exacerbating threats to the lives of 3.1 million children in urgent need of protection, said officials. Esther Ikere Ladu, South Sudan’s Undersecretary of the Ministry of Gender, Child and Social Welfare, said the lack of food has pushed children to

MADANI economy to drive positive change in Malaysia

KUALA LUMPUR: The initiatives under the MADANI Economy has the potential to drive positive change for Malaysia by embracing a strategic and value-based approach, particularly during a time of domestic and global uncertainties, says Malaysian Rating Corporation Bhd (MARC). It said from the economic perspective, the MADANI framework is timely

Kedah Unity manifesto comprehensive, realistic: Saifuddin Nasution

SUNGAI PETANI: The Kedah Unity manifesto launched by Pakatan Harapan (PH) and Barisan Nasional (BN) last night is rational and in line with MADANI’s aspirations initiated by Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim, at the federal level. PH secretary-general Datuk Seri Saifuddin Nasution Ismail said the manifesto was also comprehensive,