Malaysia's parliament resumes meeting after nine-month hiatus
Malaysian King Al-Sultan Abdullah Ri'ayatuddin Al-Mustafa Billah Shah opened the 4th session of the 14th National Assembly on September 13, which is the first session of the government headed by Prime Minister Ismail Sabri Yaakob and also the first meeting since December 17, 2020.
Kuala Lumpur (VNA) - Malaysian King Al-Sultan AbdullahRi'ayatuddin Al-Mustafa Billah Shah opened the 4th session of the 14thNational Assembly on September 13, which is the first session of thegovernment headed by Prime Minister Ismail Sabri Yaakob and also the firstmeeting since December 17, 2020.
It is worth noting that the meeting's agenda did not include a vote ofconfidence in the new Prime Minister Ismail Sabri Yaakob.
In his opening remarks, the Malaysian king highly appreciated the roleplayed by Prime Minister Ismail and the cabinet in the fight againstCOVID-19, and welcomed the government's commitment to promoting economicgrowth. He said he is confident that the new government will achieve its goals withinthe first 100 days of operation.
In order to minimise the risk of COVID-19 infection during the session of the National Assembly, Speaker of the House Azhar Azizan Harunsaid that epidemic prevention equipment has been installed in all main halls of the National Assembly building. All 1,801 parliamentarians and staff members were tested for COVID-19 on September 10 and 11, with 26 testing positive.
The session will last for 17 days, until October 12. The most recent session of the 14th National Assembly took place on December 17, 2020.Earlier this year, the National Coalition (PN) government made a proposal todeclare a state of emergency to combat COVID-19 and was approved by theKing., under which the law making bodies of the country and its states suspended their operations./.
The new Malaysian Cabinet’s first meeting chaired by Prime Minister Ismail Sabri Yaakob took place virtually on September 1, focusing on the latest situation of COVID-19 in the country.
The Vietnamese Embassy in Malaysia in collaboration with the Vietnamese women’s union and competent Malaysian agencies organised vaccinations for 200 Vietnamese expats on September 4.
Malaysian experts have recommended health officials keep a close eye on the new COVID-19 variant, dubbed "Mu", as it has the potential to be more transmissible, more virulent and possibly able to evade vaccines, reported the New Straits Times.
Malaysia on September began paying out its Special COVID-19 Aid (BKC), while Cambodia has vaccinated over 95 percent of adults since its vaccination campaign started in February.
Malaysia is putting a priority on rebuilding its economy and placing the country on a stronger footing with a more competitive economy, said Minister in the Prime Minister's Department (Economy) Mustapa Mohamed.
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.
In his article, Oscar Sanchez Serra highlighted President Ho Chi Minh’s founding of the Thanh Nien (Young People) newspaper on June 21, 1925, which marked the birth of Vietnam's revolutionary press rooted in a bold and far-sighted vision.
Several ASEAN meetings are scheduled to take place in Port Dickson this September, including the Senior Officials' Meeting (SOM) for ASEAN Plus Three (APT), the East Asia Summit (EAS), the 15th ASEAN Maritime Forum, and the 13th Expanded ASEAN Maritime Forum.
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.
The article stressed that throughout his revolutionary career, the founder of modern Vietnam consistently regarded the revolutionary press as a vital part of the Vietnamese Party’s and nation’s revolutionary struggle.
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.
Connectivity is expected to improve further with the completion of the fifth Laos–Thailand Friendship Bridge by the end of 2025, facilitating logistics and agricultural exports to Vietnam, Thailand, and China.
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.
In the today context of socio-economic development and growth, the professionalism of Vietnam’s revolutionary journalists continues to rise, guided by exemplary mastery of new information technologies and the modernisation of their founding principles to preserve the enduring values of revolutionary journalism.
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.
Prensa Latina's recent article on Vietnam’s assurance of smooth and effective transition to a leaner structure highlighted Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh’s latest directions on implementing 28 resolutions regarding the decentralisation and delegation of authority.
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.
Illustrative image (Photo: AFP/VNA) 
