PM conveys Kaamatan Festival, Gawai Day greetings
KUALA LUMPUR: Prime Minister Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin today conveyed his Kaamatan Festival and Gawai Day greetings to the people of Sabah and Sarawak. He hoped that the festivals would serve as a catalyst to forge closer multi-racial ties in the country and as a reflection of religious harmony in Malaysia. “The Kaamatan Festival and […]
Pope Francis begs in Milan street, his cassock in tatters
MILAN: On a street in Milan, the capital of Italy’s Lombardy region, which has been hit particularly hard by the coronavirus pandemic, Pope Francis begs for alms, his cassock in tatters. In another, the Argentine pontiff lies on a cardboard mattress, his famous black briefcase under his head as a pillow. Next to him someone […]
UN to aid developing countries with trade and transport challenges
BANGKOK: The United Nations (UN) will help developing countries to tackle trade and transport challenges amid Covid-19 pandemic. In a statement, the United Nations Economic and Social Commission for Asia and the Pacific (ESCAP) said the initiative will keep transport networks and borders operational and facilitate the flow of goods and services, while containing the spread of […]
Vietnam Formula One Grand Prix may be held in November
HANOI: The Vietnam Formula One (F1) Grand Prix could take place later this year — but without any international spectators, Vietnam news agency (VNA) reported. Organisers of the race, which had been scheduled for April but was cancelled due to the Covid-19 pandemic, are looking at ways it can be held. Plans may be submitted […]
Thai AirAsia considers merger
BANGKOK: Thai AirAsia Co Ltd (TAA) is considering to merge with another low-cost carrier to clamp down on pricing wars as the Covid-19 pandemic has severely impacted the aviation sector. TAA executive chairman Tassapon Bijleveld told Bangkok Post that if tourism activities did not resume in the country by July, the company would begin laying off its employees, […]
Asian shipowners urge governments to implement IMO’s framework
KUALA LUMPUR: The Asian Shipowners’ Association (ASA) is urging all governments to implement, at the earliest opportunities, the International Maritime Organisation’s (IMO) recommended framework of protocols for ensuring safe ship crew changes and travel during the Covid-19 pandemic. This would eliminate the risk of interruptions to the transport of vitally needed food, clothing, energy fuels and other essentials […]
What now for non-essential sectors, asks DUBS
KUCHING: The state government has been urged to decide the way forward for non-essential sectors greatly affected by the Covid-19 pandemic. Dewan Usahawan Bumiputera Sarawak (DUBS) deputy chairperson of Dewanita Negeri Dr Sharifah Suzana Wan Shukran said as Covid-19 continues to affect the country, the non-essential sectors continue to be prohibited from resuming operations bringing […]
Early Gawai cheer for celebrants
KUCHING: The Covid-19 pandemic is no damper for MagnumCares in reaching out to the dwellers and welfare homes in Sarawak, providing them with a total of RM54,700 worth of food hampers and cheque donations. This year, the company provided food hampers to 337 Dayak families in Kuching, Miri, Bintulu and Sibu along with a total […]
S’pore-M’sia to continue cooperation to beat Covid-19 pandemic
SINGAPORE: Being close neighbours, Singapore and Malaysia will continue working together in overcoming this difficult Covid-19 pandemic period, said the republic’s Senior Minister Teo Chee Hean. “The unique situation we are facing this year has reminded us of the closeness of our links with Malaysia and how intertwined our fortunes are,” Teo, who is also Coordinating Minister for National […]
Mr Malaysia 2020 championships cancelled
KUALA LUMPUR: This year’s Mr Malaysia national bodybuilding competition, scheduled to be held next month, has been cancelled due to the Covid-19 pandemic, said Malaysian Body Building Federation (MBBF) secretary-general Kamarulzaman Kadir. “In such an uncertain situation, we are worried about safety while the sponsors can’t guarantee they’ll be able to provide the agreed sum. So, we’ve […]
