KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 20 (Bernama) --French President Emmanuel Macron surprised many when he used the Malay language toposton his official X account,@EmmanuelMacron about his meeting with Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim at the G20 Summit.

IPOH, Nov 20 (Bernama) -- The Implementation Coordination Unit(ICU) of the Prime Ministers Department (JPM), through the Perak State Development Office,is committed to helping entrepreneurs from underprivileged backgrounds by providing business capital funding.

PASIR PUTEH, Nov 20 (Bernama)--The Kelantan National Unity and NationalIntegration Department (JPNIN) will send 40 UnitySquad members for trainingin preparation for the Northeast Monsoon (MTL).

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 20 (Bernama) --Thirty-eight organisations and leaders who have been at the forefront of promoting diversity, equityand inclusion (DEI) principles, as well as sustainable workplace practices, were honoured at the Life At Work Awards (LAWA) 2024 ceremony held here tonight.

HAMILTON (Canada), Nov 20 (Bernama-AA) -- The US vetoed a UN Security Council draft resolution on Wednesday that demanded an "immediate, unconditional, and permanent" cease-fire in the Gaza Strip.

PASIR PUTEH, Nov 20 (Bernama) -- The back-breaking task of digging for remishas become a popular activity along Tok Bali Beach here, as the shellfish species has started appearing along the shore in recent weeks.

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 20 (Bernama) -- The Malaysia Crime Prevention Foundation (MCPF) has joined the call for sale of smoking devices such as e-cigarettes or vapes to be banned or at least temporarily suspended to allow for further research into more effective mechanisms and policies for controlling their use.

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 20 (Bernama) -- Faultyelectrical wiring on an express bus, carried out bypersonnel unauthorised by the Energy Commission (ST), has been identified as one of the causes of the electrocution incident that led to the death of an 18-year-old passenger.

PUTRAJAYA, Nov 20 (Bernama) -- Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim, who will mark two years of leading the MADANI Government on Nov 24, will continuethe country's agenda with a working visit to South Korea, said Communications Minister Fahmi Fadzil.

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 20 (Bernama) -- Boomi, the intelligent integration and automation leader, has announced the winners of its 2024 Asia Pacific and Japan (APJ) Partner Awards, recognised at the 2024 APJ Boomi Partner Summit held in Sydney, Australia.

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 20 (Bernama) National weightlifting champion Mohamad Aniq Kasdan is set to train in Aceh, Indonesia, for two weeks starting this Friday as preparation for the International Weightlifting Federation (IWF) World Championships in Bahrain next month.

KUCHING, Nov 20 (Bernama) --Sarawak has spent RM3.16 billion so far this year under the Fourth Rolling Plan of the 12th Malaysia Plan (12MP), said Sarawak Deputy Premier Datuk Amar Douglas Uggah Embas.

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 20(Bernama) -- Petronas Chemicals Group Bhd (PCG) recordeda net loss of RM789 millionin the third quartercompared to a net profit of RM424 millionin the same period last year, dragged down by unrealisedforex losses of RM1.1 billion.

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 20 (Bernama) --The Ministry of Transport (MOT) is prepared to reviewproposals for the installation of real-time monitoring systems and closed-circuit television (CCTV) in heavy vehicles to monitor driver behaviour.

MANILA, Nov 18 (Bernama-PNA) -- The three successive tropical cyclones that hit the Philippines over the past weeks have so far affected a total of 295,576 families, thePhilippine News Agency (PNA) reported, citing the National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council (NDRRMC).

KUCHING, Nov 18 (Bernama) -- The deployment of teachers under a special recruitment for Sarawak by the Education Service Commission (SPP)is expected to be finalised before the end of this year, said State Minister of Education, Innovation and Talent Development Datuk Seri Roland Sagah Wee Inn.

KOTA KINABALU, Nov 18 (Bernama) -- The Malaysian Meteorological Department (MetMalaysia) has issued an advisorytoday on Typhoon Man-Yi which is moving northwest at a speed of 20 kilometres per hour (km/h), with a maximum wind speed of 120 km/h.

TOKYO, Nov 18 (Bernama-Kyodo) -- Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba missed a group photo session at the APEC summit in Peru's capital of Lima, with the top government spokesman saying Monday that he was delayed in a traffic jam on his way back from visiting a grave.

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 18 (Bernama) -- National para shuttler Muhammad Fareez Anuar is expected to reach an elite level similar to two-time Paralympic champion Cheah Liek Hou within the next two years.

UTRECHT (The Netherlands), Nov 17(Bernama) --Born as the eldest son of Prithvi Raj Kapoor who is the patriarch of the famous Kapoor Khandan (Kapoor family) of Bollywood, Raj Kapoor is arguably the most charismatic movie colossus to emerge from this mega clan spread across five generations now and counting.

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 18 (Bernama) -- Yantai City, Shandong Province, has launchedthe International Zero-Carbon Island Cooperation Initiative together with 32 island cities, international organisations, research institutions, enterprises, and other founding entities at home and abroad.

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 18 (Bernama) -- Rehabilitation efforts for children rescued under Op Global involving GISB Holdings Sdn Bhd (GISBH) are comprehensive, coveringfaith, counselling, patriotism, educationand skills, the Dewan Rakyat was told today.

SHAH ALAM, Nov 18 (Bernama) -- The slope risk hazard plan involving roads in Selangor under the Public Works Department (JKR) is expected to be completed next year.

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 18 (Bernama) --The government, through the Ministry of Investment, Trade and Industry (MITI), will soon release the findings of a report examining the impact of excess capacity from China, particularly in the iron and steel sector.

KUCHING, Nov 17 (Bernama) -- The participation of the Malaysian Takaful Association (MTA) as the main exhibitor at the Sarawak Financial Literacy Carnival (KCK), held over three days from Friday to today at Vivacity Mall, has successfully achieved its objectives.

SABAK BERNAM, Nov 17 (Bernama) --The Jelajah Peduli Ummah mission by the Malaysian Consultative Council of Islamic Organisations (MAPIM) has successfully reached out to nearly 40,000 individuals across Peninsular Malaysia so far.

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 17 (Bernama) --The National Higher Education Fund Corporation (PTPTN) will issue an official statement regarding the proposal to cease funding university courses with a loan repayment rate of less than 30 per cent, Higher Education Minister Datuk Seri DrZambry Abdul Kadir said.

GUA MUSANG, Nov 17 (Bernama) --Three Temiar Orang Asli students fromSekolah Kebangsaan Sri Permai, Pos Pasik, have made their own mark in history by developing robotic technology for use in their traditional homes.

NARATHIWAT (Thailand), Nov 17 (Bernama) Thailands Justice Minister, Tawee Sodsong, together with Malaysias Consul-General in Songkhla, Ahmad Fahmi Ahmad Sarkawi, visited the Narathiwat Prison to inspect the conditions and treatment of inmates, particularly Malaysian prisoners.

From M. Saraswathi RIO DE JANEIRO (Brazil), Nov 18(Bernama) -- Malaysia and Brazil stressed the urgent need for an immediate and permanent ceasefire to the ongoing conflict in Gaza as well as demanded Israel ensure unimpeded humanitarian assistance to Palestinians in the occupied Palestinian Territory.

RIO DE JANEIRO, Nov 17 (Bernama)-- Malaysia and Brazil are keen to jointly explore initiatives duringMalaysias ASEAN chairmanship next year, coinciding with Brazils BRICS presidencyand its role as the host of the 30th United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP 30).

By M Saraswathi RIO DE JANEIRO (Brazil), Nov 18 (Bernama) -- In a landmark statement of international cooperation, the leaders of Malaysia and Brazilpledged to work together for a reinvigorated multilateral system, rooted in the principles of the United Nations Charter and international law.

From M. Saraswathi RIO DE JANEIRO, Nov 17 (Bernama) -- Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim began his programme todaywith a casual discussion session with the Muslim community here.

GAZA, Nov 17 (Bernama-WAFA) -- Israeli occupation forces committed six massacres against families in the Gaza Strip over the last 24 hours, resulting in the killing of at least 47 Palestinians and the injury of 139 others, Palestine News and Info Agency (WAFA) quoted medical reports.

TANJUNG MALIM, Nov 17 (Bernama) -- Feedback from local residents should be obtained before the decision to shorten the 24 hour operations for the emergency ward of the Tanjung Malim health clinic here to office hours is implemented.

KOTA BHARU, Nov 17 (Bernama) -- The Federal Government plans to utilise Kelantan's vast land resources as a catalyst for future economic growth through the food and agriculture industries, saysEconomy Minister Rafizi Ramli.

KUCHING, Nov 17(Bernama) -- The financial knowledge of Malaysians has significantly improved since 2016 and is approaching the level of developed countries, however, there are still three challenges hindering further progress towards becoming a financially literate society.

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 17 (Bernama) -- The Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) has guaranteed and is committed to protecting whistleblowers per the Whistleblower Protection Act 2010.

TAMPIN, Nov 17 (Bernama) -- TheMinistry of Rural and Regional Development (KKDW) spent RM22.8 million through development allocations under the 12thMalaysia Plan this year to upgrade information and communication technology (ICT) infrastructure in 191 Rural Community Centres (PKD) nationwide.

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 17 (Bernama) --The Budimas Charitable Foundation raised RM400,000 at its 6th annual fundraising gala to support underprivileged and Orang Asli children in Malaysia, held at a hotel here on Friday.