Swiss watchmakers counting the clock until Chinese tourists return
SWITZERLAND’S major luxury watch brands are cautiously optimistic that Chinese tourists will boost sales this year, if they return to Europe in large numbers after the easing of domestic Covid restrictions. Exports to China, a key market for watchmakers, contracted by 13.6% in 2022 due to Beijing’s zero-Covid policy and the surge in infections when […]
King and Queen help Labuan villagers to prepare traditional dish
LABUAN: The Yang di-Pertuan Agong Al-Sultan Abdullah Ri’ayatuddin Al-Mustafa Billah Shah and the Raja Permaisuri Agong Tunku Azizah Aminah Maimunah Iskandariah have joined villagers at Kampung Sungai Labu to prepare a traditional dish for the breaking of the fast at Sungai Labu Mosque here. Read full story
Malaysia strongly condemns repeated vile attacks against Holy Quran in Denmark
PUTRAJAYA: Malaysia condemns in the strongest terms the repeated vile attacks against the Holy Quran in Denmark with the latest incident happening on Friday (March 31). Read full story
Malaysia secures RM2.44bil potential exports to China, says Tengku Zafrul
KUALA LUMPUR: The International Trade and Industry Ministry’s 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
JB cops arrest man who allegedly cut victim in pay dispute
JOHOR BARU: A differently-abled man has been arrested over an investigation into a quarrel that led to a man suffering injuries at Jalan Pertanian 26, Taman Universiti, Skudai, here. Read full story
China investments will drive Malaysia to greater heights, say analysts
KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysia is poised to receive a massive boost to its economy following China’s commitment to invest a record RM170bil, says an analyst. Read full story
PBB to host convention in conjunction with 60 years of Sarawak's independence
KUCHING: Parti Pesaka Bumiputera Bersatu (PBB) will hold a convention in conjunction with Sarawak’s 60th Merdeka Anniversary celebration. Read full story
China hopes for policy support for investments into Malaysia, says Xi
PUTRAJAYA: China is looking forward to policy support for Chinese investments into Malaysia, including in new areas such as renewable energy, semiconductors and digital economy, says its President Xi Jinping. Read full story
MOH to table new bill regulating smoking products in May
THE Health Ministry (MOH) will table a new bill that seeks to regulate all smoking products, including materials containing nicotine used in electronic cigarettes and vape devices. Health Minister Dr Zaliha Mustafa said the ministry hopes for the bill to be expedited and tabled during the parliamentary session in May.
Lawyer of Suriname ex-dictator calls for his acquittal
THE lawyer of Suriname’s former dictator Desi Bouterse called yesterday for a court to acquit him of a 20-year sentence over the deaths of 15 political prisoners. Bouterse first seized power in a 1980 coup and in December 1982 allegedly rounded up 15 political opponents – including lawyers, journalists and businessmen – for execution […]