North Korea has notified Japan of its plan to launch a satellite between May 31 and June 11, a Japanese media report said Monday, as the secretive regime is preparing to put its first military spy satellite into orbit.The North notified the Japanese g…
Day: May 29, 2023
(LEAD) Japanese warship arrives in S. Korea for multinational WMD-interception naval drill
A Japanese warship arrived in South Korea on Monday to participate in a multinational naval drill this week aimed at preventing the trafficking of weapons of mass destruction (WMD), according to officials.Japan’s JS Hamagiri destroyer arrived in the s…
S. Korea’s household debt to GDP at highest level among 34 economies
South Korea’s household debt-to-gross domestic product (GDP) ratio stood at the highest level among 34 major economies in the first quarter, global financial data showed Monday.The ratio stood at 102.2 percent in the January-March period, followed by …
Flights to resume from typhoon-hit Guam to S. Korea
South Korean tourists stranded on Guam will return home as the international airport on the island is set to resume operation Monday afternoon after closure due to a powerful typhoon, airline officials said.The country’s four carriers — Korean Air Co…
NSC holds emergency meeting after N.K. unveils satellite launch plan
The presidential National Security Council (NSC) held an emergency meeting Monday following a news report of North Korea’s notification to Japan of its plan to launch a satellite in the near future, according to officials.The NSC standing committee me…
SARAWAK WILLING TO HOST HAWANA 2024 – ABANG JOHARI
Sarawak is prepared to be the host of the National Journalists’ Day (HAWANA) 2024 celebration, said Premier Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg.He said the state government would help by extending funds to journalists’ associations in Sarawak to organise H…
CCTV IMPROVEMENTS, SEXUAL HARASSMENT PREVENTION COURSES PART OF ADVOCACY PROGRAMME
Improvements to close circuit TV (CCTV) infrastructure in public facilities and sexual harassment prevention courses are among the actions plans contained in the Anti-Sexual Harassment Advocacy (AAGS) programme guidelines.Deputy Prime Minister Datuk S…
CONSTRUCTION OF WOMEN AND CHILDREN’S BLOCK AT HTAA TO COMMENCE SOON
The construction of a new block for women and children at the Tengku Ampuan Afzan Hospital (HTAA) here at a cost of RM605 million will commence soon, said Health Minister Dr Zaliha Mustafa.She said the Public Works Department (JKR) is currently in the…
“HAND IN GLOVE STRATEGY” TO DEFEND PALM OIL, AGRICOMMODITIES PRODUCTS – DPM FADILLAH
Malaysia and Malaysians should adapt ‘hand in glove’ strategy to defend Palm Oil specifically and agricommodities products at large against unjust regulations, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Plantation and Commodities’ Datuk Seri Fadillah Yusof…
MENU RAHMAH CONTRIBUTES TO REDUCTION OF FOOD INFLATION – SALAHUDDIN
The Menu Rahmah initiative has successfully contributed to the reduction of the inflation rate of the food-outside-the-home prices for the first time since August 2021, said Domestic Trade and Cost of Living Minister Datuk Seri Salahuddin Ayub.He said…