A meeting of members of the parliament in Malaysia (File photo: AFP/VNA)
Kuala Lumpur (VNA) - Lawmakers of the House of Representatives of Malaysia convened a special meeting on July 26 amid a state of emergency to curb the spread of COVID-19.
It was the fourth special meeting of the lawmakers ever and the first time that they gathered after a seven-month suspension.
Some 220 parliamentarians will sit for five day from July 26-29 and on August 2.
Malaysian Prime Minister Muhyiddin Yassin will make a statement on the National Recovery Plan (NPP), a strategy to exit the COVID-19 crisis while Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Defence Ismail Sabri Yaakob will make a statement on the proclamation of the emergency.
Other ministers will also speak about the country’s COVID-19 action plan, vaccination efforts and aid packages.
The meeting will see all the MPs in attendance with adherence to the tight standard operating procedures that have been put in place, and ensuring physical distancing.
The Malaysian parliament did not convene this year after a state of emergency was declared on January 12 until August 1 to curb the spread of COVID-19.
In June, however, King Abdullah Riayatuddin Mustafa Billah Shah asked that the parliament should convene as soon as possible to enable the MPs to discuss and debate the National Recovery Plan and the emergency ordinances./.
The Malaysia Digital Economy Corporation (MDEC) on July 19 announced its Digital Investments Future5 (DIF5) Strategy, a plan focusing on five key thrusts aimed at attracting investments and advancing Malaysia’s digital economy in line with the Malaysia Digital Economy Blueprint (MyDIGITAL).
Malaysia's budget deficit is expected to grow to 6.5-7 percent of Gross Domestic Product (GDP) this year from a previous forecast of 6 percent after taking into account recent economic stimulus packages announced by the nation’s Government.
The international credit rating agency Fitch Ratings on July 19 affirmed Malaysia's long-term foreign-currency issuer default rating (IDR) at 'BBB+' with a stable outlook.
Malaysia Digital Economy Corporation (MDEC) - the lead agency of digital transformation in Malaysia, has unveiled its five-year plan which sets a target of attracting 50 billion ringgit (about 11.84 billion USD) to the country’s digital economy.
The forum, which involves global experts and creative leaders from across 14 cultural sectors, aims to expand Thailand’s presence on the world stage through innovation and cultural exchange.
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Thailand's Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra has ordered the urgent implementation of a national policy to crack down on all forms of call centre scams, online fraud, and illegal gambling, which are now considered threats to national security.
Coordinating Minister for Economic Affairs Airlangga Hartarto and EAEU Trade Minister Andrey Slepnev jointly declared the conclusion of FTA talks on the sidelines of the 28th St. Petersburg International Economic Forum (SPIEF 2025), according to the statement.
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Pichai said the trade talks with the US are important and need to move forward professionally, without regard for any political changes in Thailand, believing that Thailand has clear principles, guidelines and procedures in place.
The tax adjustment supports the Malaysian Government’s strategy to reduce reliance on foreign food supply chains and to assist domestic farmers, a finance official has said.
The proposed venue is located in the Chatuchak area of Bangkok, featuring eight public sites, including Krungthep Aphiwat Central Terminal and several nearby parks.
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Two naval gunboats intercepted a fishing vessel carrying 1.5 tonnes of methamphetamine hydrochloride off the coast of the main island of Luzon just before dawn, in a joint operation with the Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency.
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Thai Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Commerce Vuttikrai Leewiraphan Thailand's formal proposal will be substantial enough for the US to consider further detailed negotiations. He hoped for a tariff rate not exceeding 10% and suggested that the US might extend the negotiation period if an agreement is not reached by the July 8 deadline.
Organised by the Ministry of Culture and the Association of Thai Silk & Culture Promotions, the event honors Her Majesty the Queen on her 47th birthday anniversary and promotes Thai craftsmanship on an international stage.
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The lab focuses on four key thematic areas: energy transition and green innovation, sustainable agriculture, circular economy and sustainable cities, and nature-based solutions and biodiversity.
The key content of the document titled "Accelerating Innovative Strategies: Addressing the OOSCY Challenges" will be refined further in a seminar preceding the 47th ASEAN Summit in Kuala Lumpur this October.
A meeting of members of the parliament in Malaysia (File photo: AFP/VNA) 
