Minister leads state delegation to Australia
AUSTRALIA: Education, Innovation and Talent Development Minister Datuk Seri Roland Sagah Wee Inn recently led a Sarawak delegation to SynGenis, a biotechnology company in Bentley, Australia. SynGenis is known as a leader in nucleic acid synthesis and oligonucleotide manufacturing. The discussion between the delegation and the company centred on potential partnership to produce oligonucleotides for […]
Malaysia lifts ban on cattle, buffalo imports from Australia
PUTRAJAYA: Malaysia has lifted the temporary suspension on the imports of live cattle and buffalo from Australia effective immediately, said the Department of Veterinary Services (DVS). In a statement today, it said the decision was based on the comprehensive investigation report shared by Australia’s Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry (DAFF), after conducting two technical […]
Australia to bolster defence capabilities with Tomahawk missiles
SYDNEY: The Australian government on Monday announced the purchase of more than 200 Tomahawk cruise missiles from the US for the Royal Australian Navy, for approximately Australian $1.3 billion (US$83 million), reported German news agency (dpa). Australia will be only one of three nations to have the 1,500 kilometre range missiles, along with the United […]
England fans set to roar for Lionesses in World Cup semifinals
LONDON: England fans are set for another tense sporting showdown with Australia as the Lionesses seek to book their place in the women’s World Cup final, reported German news agency (dpa). The build-up to the game in Sydney had a slightly sour tone to it – with tickets allocated to England fans being snapped up […]
Victories over World Cup semifinalists give Australia ‘belief’: Matildas
CANBERRA: Australia’s Matildas believe they can win the Fifa Women’s World Cup after recent victories over all their fellow semifinalists, says midfielder Tameka Yallop. The Matildas will play their first World Cup semifinal against reigning European champions England on Wednesday night. The winner will face either Sweden or Spain in the final at Stadium Australia […]
Australia crowned champions at netball World Cup
CAPE TOWN: Australia emerged as champion of the 2023 netball World Cup, concluding in Cape Town on Sunday evening, reported Xinhua. The Australians clinched a decisive 61-45 victory over England in the final, securing their unprecedented 12th title of the tournament at the Cape Town International Convention Centre. This win also marked the end of […]
Pet cats killing 300 mln animals in Australia annually
CANBERRA: Domesticated cats kill hundreds of millions of native Australian animals every year, an Aussie research has found, reported Xinhua. According to a new report from the Biodiversity Council, Invasive Species Council, and Birdlife Australia, pet cats kill 323 million native animals every year. The figure represents an increase of 34 per cent from 241 […]
Australia seeks to increase economic engagements with asean
KUALA LUMPUR: Australia will launch a Southeast Asia Economy Strategy later this year which seeks to maximise its economic engagements and potentials with countries in the region, its Foreign Minister Penny Wong said. She said Australia wants to deepen trade and investment relations with the region and from the engagements with leaders and people in […]
US to deploy six B-52 bombers in Australia as warning to China
MOSCOW: The United States (US) is preparing to deploy up to six B-52 bombers capable of carrying nuclear weapons in northern Australia against the backdrop of growing tensions between China and Taiwan, reported Sputnik. Australian Broadcasting Corporation’s (ABC) Four Corners programme revealed on Monday that Washington was planning to build the relevant facilities at the […]
Charles III also King of Australia, New Zealand
ANKARA: Besides the United Kingdom, King Charles III was also officially proclaimed the head of state of both Australia and New Zealand. According to Australia’s public broadcaster ABC, the proclamation in the country was made by Governor-General David Hurley, Anadolu Agency (AA) reported. “Because of the death of our blessed and glorious Queen Elizabeth II, […]
