SINGAPORE: 10 June 2025 — The Singapore government and the Crown Prince of Johor, Tunku Ismail Sultan Ibrahim, have reached a historic agreement to swap portions of land around the Holland Road-Tyersall Avenue junction, in a move that seeks to preserve heritage and ecology while enabling future private development. Exchange of Land Plots Finalised for 2025 […]

UNITED NATIONS, June 12 (NNN-AGENCIES) — Nearly 138 million children were engaged in child labour in 2024, including around 54 million in hazardous work likely to jeopardize their health, safety, or development, according to new estimates released by the International Labour Organization (ILO) and UNICEF. The latest data show a total reduction of over 20 […]

KUALA LUMPUR, June 12 — The Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) and Transparency International Malaysia (TI-M) have voiced full support for the government’s ongoing efforts to strengthen the Whistleblower Protection Act 2010, which is currently under review. In a statement today, MACC said the shared commitment was expressed during a courtesy visit by TI-M’s Executive Committee, […]

SWISS is adding its first-ever own-creation cocktail to its beverage range on board. The ‘SWISS Alpine Essence’ is a light and floral homage to the White Negroni that will be offered aboard all the airline’s long-haul services from July onwards. The new SWISS signature cocktail has been jointly developed with award-winning bartender Sarah Madritsch and […]

KUALA LUMPUR, June 12 — The Ministry of Finance (MOF) has clarified that locally cultivated agricultural produce in Malaysia will not be subject to the Sales Tax under the expanded Sales and Services Tax (SST) framework. In a statement today, the ministry addressed recent news reports questioning the imposition of sales tax on local fruits. […]

Lufthansa is now also offering unlimited free chatting on its intercontinental flights. Passengers can send and receive any number of messages from their own smartphone or tablet via the familiar apps, regardless of their travel class during the flight, including photos. Many passengers would like this free service to be introduced because they want to […]

KUALA LUMPUR, June 12 — The Malaysian ringgit closed higher against the US dollar today as the greenback weakened slightly, with the US Dollar Index (DXY) easing by 0.1% to 99.0 points, despite renewed optimism surrounding potential positive outcomes from US-China trade negotiations. At 6pm, the ringgit rose to 4.2345/2370 against the US dollar, up […]

The city of Quito has been chosen as the official host of PCMA Convening LATAM 2026, one of the most important events in the MICE industry (Meetings, Incentives, Conferences and Exhibitions) in Latin America. Organised by the renowned PCMA (Professional Convention Management Association), this international conference will turn Ecuador’s capital into the home of the […]

KUCHING (June 12): The Ministry of Health (MoH) has assured the public that the JN.1 Covid-19 subvariant, which has been spreading recently, is not as dangerous as the variants that circulated during the pandemic period. The ministry also stated that although there has been a recent increase in Covid-19 cases nationwide, the average weekly number […]

flydubai opens new Travel Shop in Sharjah and introduces City Check-in service for the first time flydubai, the Dubai-based carrier, launches a new Travel Shop in the Emirate of Sharjah, featuring a City Check-in service for the first time. The new Travel Shop, located in the heart of the city, is now open to customers […]

KUALA LUMPUR, June 12 — The World Bank has revised Malaysia’s Gross Domestic Product (GDP) growth forecast for 2025 down to 3.9%, a 0.6 percentage point decrease from its earlier projection in January, according to its latest Global Economic Prospects report. The downward revision is attributed to rising global macroeconomic uncertainty and heightened trade barriers, […]

SEREMBAN (June 11): Negeri Sembilan reported 110 new Covid-19 cases during Epidemiological Week 23 (June 1–7), marking a 13 per cent increase from the 97 cases recorded the previous week. State Health director Dr Zuraida Mohamed said most cases were detected at private clinics across the state and involved outpatients. “No Covid-19 clusters have been […]

to Enhance Supply Chain Efficiency and Last-Mile Delivery Solutions CHICAGO, June 12, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Essendant, a leading distributor of business supplies, today announced a strategic partnership with Roadie, a UPS company. Roadie is a logistics management and crowdsourced delivery platform that offers businesses fast, flexible, and asset-light logistics solutions for last-mile delivery. This collaboration […]

TASHKENT, Jun 12 (NNN-UzA) – Uzbek President, Shavkat Mirziyoyev and Russian President, Vladimir Putin, held a telephone conversation, the press service of the Uzbek president said, yesterday. They discussed further strengthening the comprehensive strategic partnership and alliance between Uzbekistan and Russia, as well as, expanding multifaceted cooperation in the context of implementing the agreements reached […]

MOSCOW, June 12 — Aerospace giant Boeing recorded a sharp rise in commercial aircraft orders in May, securing over 300 bookings—marking a dramatic increase compared to just eight orders in April, the company announced, according to Sputnik/RIA Novosti. Of the 303 aircraft ordered last month, 150 came from a major agreement signed with Qatar Airways […]

KUALA LUMPUR (June 12): In today’s digital era, data often referred to as the “new oil” is an asset that drives decision-making, innovation, and economic growth but like any powerful tool, its use requires responsibility, transparency, and public trust. The recent announcement by the Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission (MCMC) on the collection of anonymized […]

RICHMOND, Texas, June 12, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Beatbot, a global leader in cutting-edge robotic pool cleaning technology, announced today that its innovative pool cleaning robots have been honored with multiple prestigious international design awards, including the iF Design Award, Red Dot Award, A’ Design Award, and Muse Design Award. These accolades highlight Beatbot’s leadership in […]

CHANGSA (China), June 12 (NNN-DAILYNEWS) — TANZANIA is set to benefit alongside 52 other African nations following China’s announcement to eliminate customs duties on products imported from all African countries with diplomatic ties to Beijing. The move aims to boost African exports to China, enhance bilateral trade and deepen economic cooperation across the continent. The […]

KUALA LUMPUR, June 12 — Malaysia recorded a total of RM89.8 billion in approved investments for the first quarter of 2025, marking a 3.7% year-on-year increase despite facing global economic headwinds. In a statement today, the Malaysian Investment Development Authority (MIDA) reported that the approved investments span 1,556 projects across the manufacturing, services, and primary […]

KUALA LUMPUR (June 12): The Pahang government has officially banned the use of electronic cigarettes or vape within the state. State Islamic Affairs, Rural Development and Orang Asli Affairs Committee chairman Datuk Seri Syed Ibrahim Syed Ahmad said the ban follows a fatwa issued by the Pahang Mufti Department, according to a report published by […]

NATCHITOCHES, La., June 12, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Drones are getting more sophisticated, safer and user friendly for everything from land surveys to crime scene analysis, precision agriculture, forestry, land management, coastal assessment, historic preservation, marketing and many other applications. Learning to use the technology safely, legally and ethically is critical for individuals who operate drones […]

BERLIN, June 12 (NNN-AGENCIES) — Germany granted citizenship to a record 291,955 people last year, a 46 percent increase from 2023, with Syrians making up the largest group, according to data released by the Federal Statistics Office. Reforms in the citizenship law contributed to the jump, the office said. Last June Germany reduced its residency […]

Sarawak cuisine and dance performances featured in KL celebration to promote domestic and international tourism for Visit Malaysia 2026 KUALA LUMPUR, FEDERAL TERRITORY: 10 June 2025 — The heart of Borneo came alive in the capital as Tourism Malaysia collaborated with ibis KLCC to mark the Gawai Dayak Festival with a vivid showcase of Sarawak’s […]

National unemployment hits 10-year low amid expanding job creation and resilient economy KUALA LUMPUR, MALAYSIA: 11 June 2025 — Malaysia’s labour market continued its upward momentum in April 2025, driven by rising employment in key sectors, declining unemployment rates, and robust government support for workforce initiatives. The Department of Statistics Malaysia (DOSM) reported that the […]

Singapore’s redevelopment of Woodlands checkpoint involves acquisition of Malaysian land and closer bilateral coordination. SINGAPORE: 5 June 2025 — The Singapore Land Authority (SLA) will acquire two parcels of land owned by the Malaysian government as part of its long-term plans to redevelop and expand the Woodlands Checkpoint (WCP) — the busiest land border crossing […]