The country’s rebel groups have made major military gains since the military junta seized power in Myanmar in 2021. A coalition of armed groups has ousted the junta and seized large parts of eastern Myanmar. Called the ‘Brotherhood Alliance’, the alliance actually consists of three powerful rebel forces representing different ethnic groups. Their fighters are […]
Read MoreThe ringgit is expected to continue appreciating next week, despite traders remaining cautious about key United States economic indicators, said an analyst. Bank Muamalat Malaysia Bhd chief economist Dr Mohd Afzanizam Abdul Rashid told Bernama that several important data points to keep an eye on, including the US ISM index for the manufacturing sector, the […]
Read MoreMore than 400 company owners in the country have applied to the Malaysian Ministry of Home Affairs (KDN) to extend the new registration and pre-registration payment period for foreign workers under the RTK-2.0 legalization program in Malaysia. Sayah Putra Marwan, a representative of the company’s owners, said the termination of the RTK-2.0 program without prior […]
Read MoreA three-day oil and gas industry fair is underway in Malaysia with the participation of 70 countries. The 20th edition of ‘Oil & Gas Asia OGA-2024’, Southeast Asia’s premier industry event for oil, gas, energy and petrochemical sectors, has kicked off to drive dialogue and investment opportunities to build a greener future. Malaysian Finance Minister […]
Read MoreThe country’s immigration department has arrested 93 immigrants after raiding several night clubs in the capital of Malaysia, Kuala Lumpur. The country’s Immigration Department (JIM) conducted this operation last Friday (September 20) at midnight local time. Immigration Department Deputy Director General (Operations) Jaffrey Mbok Taha said the raids were carried out simultaneously at two entertainment […]
Read MoreThe death toll from floods caused by Typhoon Yagi in Myanmar has risen to 384. At least 89 people are still missing. The country’s junta government reported this information on Saturday (September 21). Yagi was the strongest storm in Asia this year. Earlier this month, it rampaged through Vietnam, Laos, Thailand and Myanmar. The storm […]
Read MoreMeta’s Facebook has in the 100-million-people country one of its largest user bases worldwide, and Google makes its smartphones there through suppliers and plans a large data centre, according to a Reuters report last month. Vietnam’s president and ruling Communist Party chief To Lam is set to meet representatives from several US corporations, including Google […]
Read MoreThe country’s Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) has identified the mastermind of a syndicate formed to smuggle Bangladeshi workers through the airport in Malaysia. The country’s Anti-Corruption Commission said in a statement on Wednesday that a syndicate was formed to evict Bangladeshi workers from the Kuala Lumpur International Airport using illegal means. And the master of that […]
Read MoreMyanmar’s ruling junta has become increasingly desperate to suppress rebel armed groups. Increased killings. They have also arrested thousands of people since the military coup three years ago. Since taking power in 2021, the junta forces have killed 5,350 civilians in the country. They are still carrying out mass arrests, killings and tortures. This information […]
Read MoreGlobal New Light of Myanmar reported that 74 people were killed and 89 others were missing in the floods in Myanmar by Friday evening. Typhoon Yagi hit four Southeast Asian countries last weekend. 350 people have died so far due to strong storms, rains, floods and landslides caused by this typhoon. 254 and 74 people […]
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