WONG CHUN WAI IS NEW BERNAMA CHAIRMAN

Prominent media figure Datuk Seri Wong Chun Wai has been appointed as the new Chairman of the Malaysian National News Agency (Bernama), effective Sept 1.   His appointment is for a two-year term until Aug 31, 2025.   Wong, 62, replaces Datuk Ras Adiba Radzi whose contract ended on Jan 23.   The Star Berhad … Read more

NEWLY-APPOINTED CHAIRMAN WONG CHUN WAI NO STRANGER TO BERNAMA

Prominent media figure and award-winning journalist Datuk Seri Wong Chun Wai, who has just been appointed as the new chairman of the Malaysian National News Agency (Bernama) for a two-year term from Sept 1, is no stranger to the news agency.   Wong, who has over 38 years of experience in the media industry, has … Read more

AFSN ANNUAL MEETING AND SYMPOSIUM PLAYS SIGNIFICANT ROLE IN ADVANCING FORENSIC SCIENCES IN ASIA – MOSTI

The 15th Asian Forensic Sciences Network (AFSN) Annual Meeting and Symposium plays a significant role in advancing forensic sciences in Asia by facilitating knowledge exchange and discussing current forensic issues and technological advancements.   Science, Technology and Innovation (MOSTI) Minister Chang Lih Kang said the Department of Chemistry of Malaysia (KIMIA Malaysia), under MOSTI, has … Read more

K-POP STAR-LIKE WELCOME FOR KING, QUEEN IN SIBU

Yang di-Pertuan Agong Al-Sultan Abdullah Ri’ayatuddin Al-Mustafa Billah Shah who heads the Kembara Kenali Borneo (KKB) tour continues receiving a K-Pop star-like welcome from the people here today.   About a hundred people waited outside RH Hotel where the royal entourage stayed last night, and an estimated figure of 3,000 people were present at the … Read more

60 YEARS: MALAYSIA WILL ROAR AGAIN AS ASIAN TIGER

Even though the global economic and regional geopolitics are still shrouded by uncertainty, Malaysia is seen to be able to strengthen its position as the ‘Star of the East’ that shines brightly with rapid and extraordinary development.   Since the formation of Malaysia in 1963, various developments, especially in economic, social, political, cultural, science, technology, … Read more

EARTHQUAKE: AGONG, RAJA PERMAISURI CONVEY CONDOLENCES TO KING, PEOPLE OF MOROCCO

Yang di-Pertuan Agong Al-Sultan Abdullah Ri’ayatuddin Al-Mustafa Billah Shah has expressed condolences and sympathy to King Mohammed VI as well as the government and people of Morocco following the earthquake that struck the country last Friday.   Raja Permaisuri Agong Tunku Azizah Aminah Maimunah Iskandariah also conveyed her condolences.   According to a posting on … Read more

GERIK-JELI EAST-WEST HIGHWAY UPGRADE TO ENSURE SAFETY OF ROAD USERS

The government’s approval of the allocation to upgrade the Gerik-Jeli East-West Highway (JRTB) announced by Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim yesterday would not only resolve the safety issues faced by road users but also economically benefit Perak and Kelantan.   Perak Infrastructure, Energy, Water and Public Transport Committee chairman Datuk Seri Mohammad Nizar Jamaluddin … Read more

SARAWAK’S MEE KOLOK GAINS POPULARITY IN TERENGGANU

Traditional foods such as nasi dagang, nasi kerabu, keropok lekor and others are synonymous with the people of Terengganu.   However, people may not know that many residents of this state also enjoy traditional dishes from other states, such as mee kolok, which originates from Sarawak.   This was acknowledged by the owner of Warung … Read more