Author: Bernama

Trump names former attorney general Whitaker as NATO ambassador

WASHINGTON: US President-elect Donald Trump on Wednesday named former acting attorney general Matthew Whitaker as his choice for US ambassador to NATO. Trump said Whitaker will strengthen relations with NATO partners and stand firm in the face of threats to peace and stability, reported German news agency (dpa). “I have

London ranks as world’s best city for 10th consecutive year

LONDON: London has been crowned the world’s best city for the 10th consecutive year in the annual World’s Best Cities rankings released on Wednesday. The British capital retained its top spot, ahead of New York, Paris, and Tokyo. The rankings, compiled by Resonance, a global advisor in real estate, tourism,

Italy’s medical staff strike for better pay, more healthcare funding

ROME: Doctors and nurses in Italy’s public healthcare system staged a 24-hour strike on Wednesday, calling for better pay and increased investment in the National Health System (NHS). The strike, which saw participation from up to 85 per cent of medical staff in public hospitals nationwide, left only emergency services

New syllabus, next gen identity card among highlights of Dewan Rakyat sitting today

KUALA LUMPUR: Issues regarding the new education syllabus and the latest status of the next-generation identification card are among the highlights of today’s Dewan Rakyat session. According to the Order Paper on the official website of the Malaysian Parliament, Aminolhuda Hassan (PH-Sri Gading) will pose a question to the Minister of Education

MoF: 7900 companies use e-invoices, 87 million issued as of Nov 19

KUALA LUMPUR: A total of 7,900 companies have used the e-invoicing system and 87 million e-invoices have been issued as of Nov 19, said Deputy Finance Minister Lim Hui Ying. She explained that the issuance of this e-invoice involves tax-paying companies in the first phase, as well as voluntary participation by

Umno, Selangor Umno given more tume to settle SRC’s RM19.5mil suit

KUALA LUMPUR: The High Court here has given a one-week extension to UMNO and Selangor UMNO to update the court on the settlement of a lawsuit filed by SRC International Sdn Bhd and two of its subsidiaries over the allegation that the parties had received RM19.5 million from the companies

Poor blood health can compromise outcomes of cancer therapy: Expert

By Balkish Awang KUALA LUMPUR: Cancer patients face a challenging journey that demands careful attention to various aspects of their health to ensure the efficacy of their treatment. Besides maintaining a healthy lifestyle and consuming nutrient-rich foods, it is also vital for patients to ensure their blood levels remain within

M’sia SE Asia’s top equity market performer in 2024

KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysia has attracted significant interest in its equity market, becoming the best performer in Southeast Asia when compared to its regional peers for the first 10 and a half months of this year, according to Deloitte, a global professional services firm. Deloitte Malaysia transactions accounting support partner Wong

Viasfood unveils two dipping sauces, ready for local and global markets

DUBAI: Viasfood Sdn Bhd, Pahang-based food manufacturer service provider, has unveiled two dipping sauces, Musang King Sauce and Black Chili Paste, for both local and international markets. The launches of the products were held in conjunction with MIHAS@Dubai 2024 expo, held from Nov 18-20, 2024. Chief executive officer Jismi Asmawi