Tucked away in Negeri Sembilan – within an hour’s drive from KL – is
Masjid Sri Sendayan. While this mosque only opened recently in September 2019, as reported by Berita Harian, it’s become the talk of the town for its stunning all-white exterior and breathtaking interiors that have many locals comparing it to Taj Mahal in India.
The structure cost around RM100 million to build. Aside from a pair of striking minarets with details such as ornamental patterns, there’s also a pair of clock towers that flank the entrance to the mosque. Stand in just the right spot before you enter the mosque’s compound and you’ll be treated to a stunning shot of the whole scene.
PETALING JAYA: Malaysia has become one of the signatories to the Convention on the International Organisation for Marine Aids to Navigation on Tuesday (March 16).
Speaking on the signing, Transport Minister Datuk Seri Dr Wee Ka Siong said as a signatory nation, Malaysia will contribute in making this convention the key to enhancing the safety and efficiency of maritime navigation. With Malaysia as a littoral state on the Straits of Melaka, we play a huge role in leading the way for modern navigation standards that are more secure and reliable for seafarers and international maritime, he said in a statement posted on Facebook.
Published on: Tuesday, March 16, 2021
By: Bernama
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A flock of geese fly over a field in Linum, Germany while migrating south on October 8, 2011. (Photo: AFP via Getty Images)
ALOR GAJAH: No threat of bird flu (H5N8) has been detected in Malaysia during the migration of birds of prey (raptors) from the southern hemisphere which has been underway since early March, said Malaysian Nature Society president Professor Dr Ahmad Ismail.
He said although there were cases of bird flu detected in Algeria in February due to the migration of the birds, Malaysia is however so far safe from the threat.
Knight Frank Malaysia capital markets executive director Allan Sim.
PETALING JAYA (Feb 16): Emerging opportunities for industrial real estate in Asia-Pacific, particularly in port infrastructure, have changed the overall landscape, according to Knight Frank.
In its latest report New Frontiers Regions of Opportunities: Infrastructure Impact on Industrial and E-Commerce and Supply Chain Evolution’s Impact on Industrial Real Estate , the consultancy firm highlights the opportunities in the sector amid the Covid-19 pandemic.
Knight Frank Malaysia capital markets executive director Allan Sim said in a press release: “The pandemic has accelerated the adoption of online retailing across selected key markets in Asia-Pacific, with the average online penetration growth estimated at 14% in 2020. Malaysia’s online retail growth of 17% during the year, the third highest among the countries reviewed, only translates to a country online penetration of 5%. Hence, there is much potential