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118,416 dengue fever cases nationwide as of November
KUALA LUMPUR: A total 118,416 cases of dengue fever were reported nationwide from January until November 27, a 70% increase compared to the same period in 2018, Dewan Rakyat was told today. Deputy Health Minister, Dr Lee Boon Chye said
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Van Don International Airport in Vietnam honoured as “World’s Leading New Airport 2019”
MUSCAT, Oman, Dec. 2, 2019 /PRNewswire/ — Van Don International Airport in northeast Vietnam has been named “World’s Leading New Airport 2019” at the 26th annual World Travel Awards (WTA), which were held in Muscat, Oman. This is only the
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Dr M: Shared Prosperity Vision 2030 will eradicate poverty
PUTRAJAYA: Prime Minister Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad said the strategies outlined by the government in the Shared Prosperity Vision 2030 will help the poor to come out of poverty. He said these strategies to help the poor to come out
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Sun World Fansipan Legend named “World’s Leading Cultural Tourist Attraction” at World Travel Awards 2019
MUSCAT, Oman, Dec. 2, 2019 /PRNewswire/ — Sun World Fansipan Legend in Sapa, Vietnam has been named the “World’s Leading Cultural Tourist Attraction” at the World Travel Awards 2019 (WTA). Hundreds of travel and tourism representatives from across the globe attended
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2019 China-Shenyang International Friendship Gala Evening and the 4th Shenyang in the Eyes of Foreigners Theme Party Was Held in Shenyang
SHENYANG, China, Dec. 2, 2019 /PRNewswire/ — 2019 China-Shenyang International Friendship Gala Evening and the 4th Shenyang in the Eyes of Foreigners Theme Party was presented in the studio of Shenyang Radio and Television Station. It was sponsored by the Publicity
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Govt to take action against Tatoo Malaysia Expo 2019 organiser for lewd showcase
PUCHONG: The government will take action against Tatoo Malaysia Expo 2019 organiser for allegedly showcasing lewd exhibition. Tourism, Culture and Arts Minister Datuk Mohamaddin Ketapi said the Malaysia Convention and Exhibition Bureau (MyCeB) has been ordered to investigate the exhibition, that
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Palestine blames US for new Israeli settlement in Hebron
RAMALLAH: Palestine yesterday slammed Israel’s decision on building a new settlement in Hebron, southern West Bank, saying it is a “clear result” of United States (US) backing. Xinhua reported quoting Palestine Liberation Organisation (PLO) secretary general Saeb Erekat said Israel’s
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Parliament approves Iraqi prime minister’s resignation
BAGHDAD: Iraq’s parliament yesterday voted to accept the resignation of Prime Minister Adel Abdul Mahdi after weeks of violent anti-government protests that have rocked the country. Abdul Mahdi’s decision to quit came after a call by Iraq’s top Shiite Muslim
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London attack: British PM vows to strengthen prison sentences
LONDON: British Prime Minister Boris Johnson yesterday said he would strengthen prison sentences, vowing to boost security after an attack in London by a man jailed for terrorism who had been released early. Less than two weeks before Britain heads
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US-China trade talks ‘stalled’ due to newly-passed HK law
A trade deal between United States and China was now “stalled because of Hong Kong legislation”, news website Axios reported yesterday, citing a source close to US President Donald Trump’s negotiating team. The deal was stalled also because time was
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