Ambassador: Japan looks to forge deeper cooperation with Malaysia
BY CHRISTINE LIM KUALA LUMPUR: Japan looks to forge a closer relationship with Malaysia in line with a new chapter of the Look East Policy (LEP) based on the current economic and social situation. Japanese Ambassador to Malaysia Katsuhiko Takahashi said while the LEP has made a significant contribution to shaping the Malaysian automotive industry, […]
Malaysia seeks UAE’s expertise to boost cooperation in AI
DUBAI: Malaysian Ambassador to the United Arab Emirates (UAE) Datuk Seri Ahmad Fadil Shamsuddin expressed Malaysia’s interest in learning from the UAE’s advanced artificial intelligence (AI) capabilities. The envoy said the potential to collaborate for mutual benefits could be further established and strengthened. Ahmad Fadil was speaking to BERNAMA on the sidelines of the World […]
Cooperation to ensure fire safety vital
KUCHING: Moving forward, it is hoped that relevant authorities will work together with the public regarding the importance of fire safety. “In order for that to happen, we need to ensure that every household should have one portable fire extinguisher and fire fighting equipment in every business premises are well maintained and in good service […]
Cooperation vital to implement gov’t projects
KANOWIT: Cooperation from all parties involved, including project recipients, contractors, and implementing agencies, is crucial in every government project implementation. Ngemah assemblyman Anyi Jana emphasised that collaboration is essential to ensure the smooth progress and timely completion of projects for the benefit of all recipients. “I hope that all longhouses in my constituency will receive […]
Malaysia calls for enhanced UN collaboration with regional organisations for global peace and security
KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysia is convinced that a strengthened cooperation between the United Nations (UN), regional and subregional organisations is indispensable for the maintenance of international peace and security. Malaysia’s Ambassador to Iran Khairi Omar highlighted this when delivering the country’s statement at the UN Security Council Open Debate – “Peace through dialogue: The contribution of […]
Malaysia, Saudi Arabia, Kazakhstan to boost cooperation in infrastructure sector
KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysia, Saudi Arabia and Kazakhstan have agreed to strengthen strategic cooperation in infrastructure development and road safety for mutual benefit. Works Minister Datuk Seri Alexander Nanta Linggi said the matter was discussed with Saudi Arabia Vice Minister of Transport Badr Bin Abdullah Al-Dulami and Kazakh Minister of Transport Marat Karabayev when the two […]
Public-private partnership key to infrastructure development in Budget 2024: Don
KUALA LUMPUR: Cooperation between the public and private sectors through a public-private partnership (PPP) needs to be the main mechanism in the financing and implementation of infrastructure projects in Malaysia under Budget 2024. This cooperation via PPP provides many benefits, said associate professor Rohafiz Sabar, a senior lecturer at the Centre for Logistics and Transport […]
Inter-agency cooperation succeeds in curbing online scams
KUALA LUMPUR: Inter-agency cooperation has led to success in curbing online scams via phone calls and short message services (SMS). This is through smart partnerships between the Royal Malaysia Police (PDRM), the Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission (MCMC) and telecommunications companies, among others. Bukit Aman Commercial Crime Investigation Department (CCID) director, Datuk Seri Ramli Mohamed […]
DBKU pledges to forge cooperation, empower community
KUCHING: Kuching North City Hall (DBKU) Mayor Hilmi Othman said it is committed to strengthening cooperation especially in the efficient planning and implementation of community development programmes to empower the local community. “The success of community development relies heavily on members of the community, including community leaders, village chiefs, headmen, clan leaders, Friendly Neighbourhood (Kejiranan […]
World’s ‘survival depends on our cooperation,’ says UN General Assembly president
NEW YORK: The 77th session of the UN General Assembly (UNGA) concluded on Tuesday with outgoing president Csaba Korosi urging member states to prioritise international cooperation, despite geopolitical conflicts, to forge future-proof integrated solutions to global challenges and uphold their promises to the world’s 8 billion people, reported Emirates News Agency (WAM). “Despite geopolitical rivalries, […]
