Committee to be formed to look into issues raised by doctors’ strike
PETALING JAYA: As claims mount of contract doctors going on strike next week, the Health Ministry has announced that a high-level committee will be formed to look into the issue. Read full story
Chicken price review after Raya
JOHOR BARU: The discussion to review the ceiling price of standard chicken will only be held after Hari Raya Aidilfitri, says Datuk Seri Salahuddin Ayub. Read full story
RM170bil China trade deals
BEIJING: Malaysia has clinched one of its biggest-ever raft of business deals – RM170bil worth of projects with China – that is poised to provide a vital boost to the economy. Read full story
Xi invited to mark 50th anniversary of ties next year
BEIJING: Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has extended an invitation to Chinese President Xi Jinping to visit Malaysia to mark the 50th anniversary next year of diplomatic ties between the two countries. Read full story
Miti’s mission generates RM2.44bil worth of exports
KUALA LUMPUR: The International Trade and Industry Ministry’s (Miti) trade and investment mission to China has generated RM2.44bil worth of potential exports to the republic on top of the RM170bil of potential foreign direct investment (FDI) from China. Read full story
PM’s visit a start to more investments from nation, say groups
PETALING JAYA: Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim’s visit to China will send a strong positive signal to international investors and further boost investments between the two countries, say business groups. Read full story
Chinese investors see potential in Malaysia, says Wee
PETALING JAYA: Many Chinese entrepreneurs and business leaders are eager to invest or expand businesses in Malaysia, says MCA president Datuk Seri Dr Wee Ka Siong. Read full story
Varsity wants more people to grow mushrooms
MACHANG: In line with the government’s recommendation to ensure food security, Universiti Teknologi Mara (UiTM) Kelantan branch has opened a new chapter on mushroom cultivation. Read full story
Scottish boxing great Ken Buchanan dies
SCOTLAND’S first undisputed boxing world champion Ken Buchanan has died aged 77, his foundation announced today. Buchanan won the WBA lightweight title in 1970 by defeating Ismael Laguna in a celebrated fight in the heat of Puerto Rico and added the WBC crown the following year with victory over Ruben Navarro to become an undisputed […]
China visit secures huge returns for Malaysia, says Anwar
MALAYSIA and China have agreed to strengthen and elevate bilateral relations, driven by deeper and meaningful cooperation in various aspects. Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim said this strategic cooperation included politics, trade, and investment.