markets New variants and winter months potential wildcards New variants and winter months potential wildcards says Hong Leong Investment Bank, adding this could surcharge the COVID-19 virus spread. While vaccination rates in key markets are progressing well (and resulting in lower daily Covid-19 cases), we note that US and UK have relaxed lockdown rules, allowing large-scale gatherings. “Despite
covid Lambda Covid Variant Has An Unusual Set Of Mutations Lambda, another COVID-19 variant has an unusual set of mutations and this is worrying World Health Officials and medics across the globe. The Lambda was first discovered in Peru last year and has since then has spread to 27 countries, including the UK in June. The new coronavirus variant has
Sustainable Finance: hot topic at the 2021 IFF On June 29th, the Paris Europlace International Financial Forum was held in Paris, and retransmitted live online. This year’s edition, that gathered international investors as well as policy makers, was focused on European recovery in a post-pandemic context, as well as sustainable finance. At a time when only few
diplomacy This Is How Hamas Is Losing Against Israel! KUALA LUMPUR: This is how Hamas, the military wing of a political organisation, is not winning against Israel. But let me put it straight. It is also not losing. However, Israel has made strides, leaping forward in the world and gaining friends among the Arabs. Why? The answer to this
IRAN Saudi Arabia Watches Closely As Israel Opens UAE Embassy KUALA LUMPUR: Saudi Arabia is closely watching the Israeli opening of an Embassy in the United Arab Emirates. Arab News, the unofficial mouthpiece of the government, has the event on its front page. The Saudi’s has nothing negative to say about the visit of top Israeli diplomat Yair Lapid
china This Is Why Pakistan Is Sticking To China KUALA LUMPUR: This is why Pakistan is sticking to China as an economic, military partner whether it makes sense or not to the Muslim world. PM Imran Khan says it is very unfair for Western powers to pressure Pakistan to break its relationship with China. He says the U.S.
peace A Culture Of Peace, Justice And The Rule Of Law To Fight Terrorism KUALA LUMPUR: A culture of peace, justice and the rule of law is needed to fight terrorism, says Saudi Arabia. A surprise package landed in the United Nations on Monday. Saudi Arabia is condemning terrorism in all its forms. It is a country that most of the world accuses of
US Taliban Claims Weapons Capture From Govt Forces Weapons allegedly captured by Taliban during recent operations in Pusht Rod, Farah. #Afghanistan pic.twitter.com/KHjhe4gPGz — FJ (@Natsecjeff) June 24, 2021 The Taliban is claiming that it has captured several weapons from government forces. The video is in Afghan language but a CNN report confirms the Taliban has seized
Bygmalion affair French ex-President stands accused in Bygmalion Trial The 2012 Presidential Campaign In France, the law restricts the amount of money that can be spent on a presidential campaign, in order to maintain equity amongst candidates to a certain extend. The rules are straightforward: for candidates qualifying for the second round of the election, the maximum amount is
Free Fall Macron Is In Free Fall, Is The End In Sight? French President Emmanuel Macron is in a free fall. Is the end in Sight for the man whose meteoric rise shocked the world in 2016? Though his party lost badly and trailed in most areas during mid-term polling, it is hard to pronounce a definite death of Macron’s career.
IRAN Is The Saudi Oil Deal An Iranian Ordeal? Is the Saudi Arabian oil deal with Pakistan an Iranian ordeal or is it just a Saudi attempt to divert attention from a bigger problem with Teheran? The Financial Times is suggesting that Saudi Arabia is forking an oil deal with Imran Khan of Pakistan and this is to curb
ISRAEL Is The Delta Variant Infecting Vaccinated Israelis? Citing a health official, Haaretz says the Delta variant is responsible for half of the infections in Israel but it is infecting vaccinated Israelis. However, the infections in vaccinated people are milder than they are in unvaccinated people. The Delta variant, not as easily beaten by vaccines as other variants,
A Virus Hunter Campaign To Fight Against Infectious Diseases Kuala Lumpur – On Wednesday, June 23rd, Special Advisor to the Prime Minister on Public Health, Tan Sri Dr. Jemilah Mahmood, and U.S. Ambassador to Malaysia, Brian McFeeters jointly launched the Virus Hunter campaign. Organized by the Penang Science Cluster (PSC) with the support of the U.S. Embassy Kuala
CBDCs: New hybrid of CBs and cryptocurrency Cryptocurrencies Many have already heard of Bitcoin. Bitcoin is the leading cryptocurrency today, alongside many others, commonly referred to as “alt-coins”, that are more or less decentralized like Bitcoin. Cryptocurrencies are digital, meaning they are neither bound to borders, nor are they supported by cash or cards. What makes cryptocurrencies
HALO INEOS Automotive Confirms Role Of The HALO Trust In Developing Its Grenadier 4x4 SINGAPORE – June 23, 2021 – INEOS Automotive confirms The HALO Trust as a development partner for its uncompromising Grenadier 4X4. INEOS is aiming to develop a fleet of bespoke Grenadiers suitable for HALO operations, capable of supporting its lifesaving work in 25 post-war countries. The HALO Trust is the world’s
Rohingya Rohingya Man Only Wants To Get Out Of Here! SYDNEY: Yesterday night, at 8.30 pm (June 22), in Wacana Sinar aired by Sinar Harian there was a live discussion on issue of the Rohingya refugees. Titled “Between Humanity and Sovereignty” a Rohyingya man living in Malaysia for the past 29 years was once again the subject of criticism.
electric vehicles Electric Cars To Outsell Fuel Vehicles By 2033? What will be a major game-changer in our lives in the next decade? The answer is global electric cars sale will outpace fuel vehicles sale by 2023. This is what an Ernst & Young forecast using an AI-powered prediction tool says, at least. But if ‘global’ here means the United
building restrictions The New Normal: Building Restrictions! In New York, Morgan Stanley is imposing restrictions on not fully vaccinated employees and clients from access to the workplace. Starting July 12 says a memo, all employees, contingent workforce, clients and visitors, must “attest to being fully vaccinated to access Morgan Stanley buildings in New York City and Westchester.
Delta Variant Delta Variant Dominant in Portugal, Spreads To France, Italy, Spain The Delta variant is not a dominant thread in the COVID-19 spread in Portugal and has appeared in clusters across Germany, France and Spain. The variant, if allowed to continue to spread, could disrupt Europe’s return to normalcy, prompting Health officials and the French health minister to issue warnings.
Zahid gives govt two weeks deadline to reconvene Parliament - The Star Online PETALING JAYA: The government must reconvene Parliament within two weeks, says Datuk Seri Dr Ahmad Zahid Hamidi (pic). The Umno president said the party fully supported both the Istana Negara and the Keeper of the Rulers Seal media statements that expressed the views of the Malay Rulers calling for the
Santos: I'll take the blame for big loss - The Star Online MUNICH: Portugal were outnumbered in midfield and failed to keep up with experienced Germany duo Toni Kroos and Ilkay Gundogan in their Euro 2020 group game, coach Fernando Santos (pic) said as he took full responsibility for Saturday’s humbling 4-2 defeat. Cristiano Ronaldo had put defending champions Portugal ahead
MP questions Health Ministry after drive-through Covid-19 testing stopped - Malaysiakini Bakri MP Yeo Bee Yin has questioned the Health Ministry’s commitment to involving the community in the fight against Covid-19 after a free-testing service provided by her office in Muar, Johor, was stopped by the state Health Department yesterday (June 20) morning. Sin Chew Daily reported that the drive-through
Govt looking into easing restrictions for fully vaccinated individuals, says Khairy - The Star Online PUTRAJAYA (Bernama): The government is looking into easing restrictions for individuals who have completed their Covid-19 vaccination including allowing them to travel interstate, says National Covid-19 Immunisation Programme coordinating minister Khairy Jamaluddin. He said a technical committee comprising health and science experts set up under the Covid-19 Vaccine Supply Access
Foreign worker dies of injuries from highway project collapse - Free Malaysia Today PETALING JAYA: A Bangladeshi construction worker has died of injuries suffered when metal scaffolding collapsed at a construction site of the Damansara-Shah Alam Elevated Expressway yesterday. The 43-year-old victim died at Sungai Buloh Hospital’s emergency ward at about 7am, and an autopsy confirmed that he had suffered from multiple
Committee formed to look into reopening of Malaysian Parliament: PM Muhyiddin - The Straits Times KUALA LUMPUR – Malaysia has formed a committee comprising government and opposition lawmakers to look into key issues before Parliament can reconvene, Prime Minister Muhyiddin Yassin said on Sunday (June 20), as he faces pressure from the country’s Malay rulers to reopen Parliament as soon as possible. He said one
