SINGAPORE, Nov 7 – Nanyang Technological University (NTU Singapore) is setting up a joint research institute in Guangzhou, China that aims to develop new technologies ranging from electric vehicles and sustainable urban development to nutrition and food science. The Sino-Singapore International Joint Research Institute is set up in partnership with
SINGAPORE, Nov 7 – Singapore President Tony Tan Keng Yam and President Xi Jinping affirmed the close, substantive and multi-faceted relations between Singapore and China as both countries commemorate the 25th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations. In a statement, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs said the affirmation was
SINGAPORE, Nov 7 – China supports the growth of ASEAN and is resolute in boosting friendly cooperation with the Southeast Asian bloc, Chinese President Xi Jinping said here on Saturday. According to China’s Xinhua news agency in a speech at the National University of Singapore, he noted that by the end
KUCHING, Nov 7 – The newly discovered cave at the Mulu National Park in Miri, Sarawak by a British explorer Andy Avis has been named “Conviction Cave”. This was confirmed by Sarawak Forest Corporation chief executive officer Wong Ting Chung on Friday night. He said the name was given by Avis
BALING, Nov 7 – According to the Social Welfare Department on Saturday, flood waters have inundated 10 villages here necessitating evacuation since last night of 349 victims from 87 families to six relief centres. Its officer Syamsul Izrin Isahak said the victims are housed at Dewan Batu 48, Kompleks Belia dan
KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 7 – Following is the latest list of Frequently Asked Questions pertaining to the legal and institutional issues on the Trans-Pacific Partnership Agreement (TPPA) made available on the Ministry of International Trade and Industry website on Thursday. Under a sub-topic, explanation was given to six questions in relation to
KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 7 – Following are the latest Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) on the Trans-Pacific Partnership Agreement (TPPA) made available on the International Trade and Industry Ministry website. The following are questions and answers on the environment: 1. Why is there an Environment Chapter in a Free Trade Agreement? To ensure
GEORGE TOWN, Nov 7 – Northeast district police chief Assistant Commissioner Mior Farid Alathrash Wahid attended the opening ceremony of PDRM IPD Timur Laut Friendly Night with the Media which held at the Royal Hotel, Penang on Friday night. Also present were Chairman of the District Police Headquarters PERKEP Northeast Puan Nor Qhadhijah
The 2016 Penang Budget Speech By Penang Chief Minister Lim Guan Eng on 6 November 2015 “PENANG: INCLUSIVE GROWTH AND SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT” Mr. Speaker Sir, I beg to move the Bill intituled “An Act to apply a sum from the Consolidated Fund for the service of the year 2016 and to appropriate that sum
KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 7 – Following are the latest Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) on the Trans-Pacific Partnership Agreement (TPPA) available on the International Trade and Industry Ministry website. The following are questions and answers on trade remedies: 1. What are trade remedies? Trade remedies are measures taken to provide temporary relief to
KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 7 – These are the latest frequently asked questions related to the Trans-Pacific Partnership Agreement available on the Ministry of International Trade and Industry website. The following are questions on agriculture-related issues: 1.Does the TPP restrict the exchange of farm seeds? Exchange of farm seeds will not be restricted
KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 6 – Following is the latest list of Frequently Asked Questions pertaining to the Trans-Pacific Partnership Agreement (TPPA) made available at the Ministry of International Trade and Industry (MITI) website. There are seven main topics where the forth one is on government procurement. Under the government procurement (GP) discussion, eight
KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 6 – Following is the latest list of Frequently Asked Questions pertaining to the Trans-Pacific Partnership Agreement (TPPA) made available on the Ministry of International Trade and Industry (MITI) website. There are seven main topics, one of which is on patent and price of drugs. Under the patent and price
KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 6 – Following is the latest list of Frequently Asked Questions pertaining to the legal and institutional issues on the Trans-Pacific Partnership Agreement (TPPA) made available on the Ministry of International Trade and Industry website on Thursday. Under a sub-topic, explanation was given to six questions in relation to
KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 6 – Articles by Malaysiakini and The Star Online news portals office were raided by police officers from Putrajaya Criminal Investigation Department (CID) and Malaysian Communications And Multimedia Commission (MCMC) this evening. One of the computer was confiscated during the 6pm raid to assist in the investigation. Kuala Lumpur
KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 6 – Following is the latest list of Frequently Asked Questions pertaining to the Trans Pacific Partnership Agreement (TPPA) made available on the International Trade and Industry Ministry website at http://fta.miti.gov.my/index.php/pages/view/258. There are seven main topics, the first one being on the TPP benefits and concerns. Eleven questions are
KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 6 – Arul Kanda Kandasamy said in a statement here on Thursday that he can only take part in any debate on 1Malaysia Development Berhad after the Public Accounts Committee hearings. The 1MDB President and Group Executive Director referred to the ruling of Dewan Rakyat Speaker Tan Sri Pandikar
MIRI, Nov 6 – A total of 550 pupils from three primary schools located in the town area and interior of Bintulu were unable to continue their school session today due to floods. The Sarawak Education Department said, the three schools were Sekolah Kebangsaan (SK) Nyalau, SK Kuala Kebulu and SK Sungai
GEORGE TOWN, Nov 6 – The RM10.8 million Coastal Conservation Project and Improvement of Marine Water Quality at the Batu Ferringhi beach, here, is expected to be completed by February next year. State Local Government, Traffic Management and Flood Mitigation Committee chairman, Chow Kon Yeow said the project, which began on Aug
KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 6 – Former premier Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad was questioned by a team of three policemen from the Federal police headquarters from Bukit Aman today for about 45 minutes at the former prime minister’s office at the Albukhary Foundation building. “I did not know what I was being investigated
