KUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia (MNTV) — Many fashion designers and clothing brands are incorporating shawls, a symbol of Malay identity and cultural heritage, into their Eidul Fitr collections to complement modern as well as traditional outfits, Free Malaysia Today reports. In the past, draping a shawl or long scarf over the shoulder was associ...
HANOI, Vietnam (MNTV) — International visitors from India, Indonesia, and Malaysia have increased sharply, but Halal-certified foods, including bread, are still not plentiful, VIETNAM.VN reports. Dr. Nguyen Thanh Tuan, Head of Oriental Studies Department, University of Social Sciences and Humanities (Ho Chi Minh City National University)...
OSAKA, Japan (MNTV) — The organizer of the World Exposition in Japan’s Osaka has rejected a request for more prayer rooms due to space constraints. With only one prayer room available, which does not cater to any specific religion, there are concerns that the needs of expo visitors may not be met, Kyodo News reports. […]
KUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia (MNTV) — Malaysia has been ranked the seventh-best country in the world for retirement in 2025, according to International Living’s Annual Global Retirement Index, Free Malaysia Today reports. The ranking evaluates the best places for foreign retirees based on factors such as cost of living, healthcare, climate, a...
GENEVA, Switzerland (MNTV)- A stark warning has emerged from the UN’s special committee against HIV-AIDS, with Executive Director Winnie Byanyima highlighting the devastating potential of recent US funding cuts to Africa’s HIV programs. The agency projects a grim scenario: a potential 6.3 million AIDS-related deaths and 8.7 million new HIV in...
DODOMA, Tanzania (MNTV)- The Vocational Education and Training Authority (VETA) has launched a significant initiative in Dodoma in the south eastern African state of Tanzania, funding short-term training programs for over 3,000 women. The program, conducted in collaboration with the ‘Wanawake na Samia’ Group, aims to empower women by enhancing...
EDO, Nigeria (MNTV)- Edo State Governor, Monday Okpebholo, has declared a state of emergency within the state’s public school system, citing the “bad state” of educational facilities. The declaration followed an inspection tour of schools in Ikpoba-Okha and Egor local government areas, during which the governor expressed dee...
ABUJA, Nigeria (MNTV)- Aisha Achimugu, the Group Managing Director and CEO of Felak Concept Group is making waves both in Nigeria and internationally. Her diverse conglomerate encompassing engineering, maritime, oil and gas and ICT, has propelled her to the forefront of African business, reports The Vanguard, Nigeria. Achimugu has earned a rep...
AMMAN, Jordan (MNTV) – Jordan is set to complete the second phase of its landmark electricity interconnection project with Iraq by the end of July 2025, marking a major milestone in regional energy cooperation. The National Electric Power Company (NEPCO) has finished 95% of civil works for the project, with teams now focused on installing [&...
CAIRO, Egypt (MNTV) – The Egyptian government has signed a strategic agreement with the International Finance Corporation (IFC), the World Bank’s private sector arm, to accelerate the modernization of its airport infrastructure through increased private investment. The deal, signed at a ceremony in Cairo, aims to enhance operational eff...
