Defence ministry to facilitate smooth reopening of schools
KUALA LUMPUR: The Defence Ministry will provide assistance and work together with the Education Ministry to ensure that the reopening of schools in stages from Oct 3 will go smoothly. Senior Defence Minister Datuk Seri Hishammuddin Tun Hussein said the cooperation involved the preparation of classrooms in addition to ensuring a smooth vaccination process for […]
Discussion on SOPs adjustment, relaxation during endemic phase to involve three other ministers
KUALA LUMPUR: Senior Defence Minister Datuk Seri Hishammuddin Tun Hussein today said that the detailed discussion on the adjustment and relaxation of the standard operating procedures (SOPs) in preparation for the Covid-19 endemic phase will involve three other ministers. He said they were Health Minister Khairy Jamaluddin, Finance Minister Tengku Datuk Seri Zafrul Abdul Aziz […]
Asean-US must focus on reigniting economies impacted by Covid-19
PUTRAJAYA: Asean and the United States (US) must focus on reigniting their economies and reversing the damages brought by Covid-19 pandemic, said Senior Minister of Foreign Affairs Datuk Seri Hishammuddin Tun Hussein. Speaking at the Asean-US Foreign Ministers’ Meeting held virtually on Wednesday, Hishammuddin said both sides should use this opportunity to further enhance their […]
Malaysia proposes mutual recognition on vaccination certificate with Australia
KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysia has proposed to Australia that both sides work together on a Mutual Recognition of Vaccination Certification to facilitate cross-border travel and recovery for both nations from the fallout caused by the Covid-19 pandemic. Foreign Minister Datuk Seri Hishammuddin Tun Hussein said the move is also crucial looking at the fact over 19,000 […]
China to purchase Malaysia’s palm oil until 2023
KUALA LUMPUR: China today expressed its commitment to purchase 1.7 million tonnes of palm oil from Malaysia until 2023, said Datuk Seri Hishammuddin Tun Hussein. The Foreign Minister announced this in a joint news conference following bilateral meetings with his visiting Chinese counterpart Wang Yi, here, Tuesday. “We sincerely appreciate China’s commitment to purchase 1.7 […]
‘Negotiating means Malaysia acknowledges Philippines’ claim over Sabah’
KOTA KINABALU: Negotiating with the Philippines over its claim on Sabah would only mean that Malaysia admits that the claim has basis, Foreign Minister Datuk Seri Hishammuddin Tun Hussein said. Hence, he said there was no reason for Malaysia to negotiate with the Philippines as Malaysia did not acknowledge its claim over Sabah. “Before this, […]
