As lockdown drags on, 1-month wage subsidy not enough, says MP - Malaysiakini A one-month extension to the ongoing wage subsidy programme is not enough as the “total lockdown” has been extended, said Ipoh Timur MP Wong Kah Woh today. “What is the government aiming to achieve with a one-month subsidy at the rate of RM600 for each employee when most SMEs (small
Jho Low mounted secret lobbying campaign over 1MDB probe, says US - The Star Online WASHINGTON D.C. (Bloomberg): Fugitive Malaysian financier Low Taek Jho and a former member of hip-hop trio the Fugees were accused in a new indictment of illegally lobbying the Trump administration to drop an investigation tied to the 1Malaysia Development Bhd (1MDB) global bribery scandal and remove a Chinese dissident
YOURSAY | 'Highly-qualified' Wee should know better - Malaysiakini YOURSAY | ‘If no one is at fault, why bother to come up with a long list of recommendations…’ COMMENT | 11 reasons why minister Wee should resign Dr Raman Letchumanan: Dear Transport Minister Wee Ka Siong, who has a PhD in Transportation Planning from Universiti Teknologi Malaysia (UTM) and a Masters
Jho Low mounted secret lobbying campaign over 1MDB probe, US says - Free Malaysia Today WASHINGTON: Malaysian financier Low Taek Jho and a former member of hiphop trio the Fugees were accused in a new indictment of illegally lobbying the Trump administration to drop an investigation tied to the 1MDB global bribery scandal and remove a Chinese dissident from the US. A federal grand jury
Two-thirds of severe Covid-19 survivors have long-term complications - Malaysiakini Two-thirds of survivors of severe Covid-19 cases in Malaysia are found to have experienced the disease’s long-term effects, said Health Ministry director-general Dr Noor Hisham Abdullah. As such, he reminded people to register for vaccination, as the vaccines would reduce the risk of severe symptoms caused by the disease.
SDMC: MCO in Sarawak extended from June 15-28 - The Borneo Post File photo showing a policeman and a soldier manning a roadblock near the Old Courthouse. — Photo by Muhammad Rais Sanusi KUCHING (June 11): Sarawak will follow suit with the extension of the nationwide Movement Control Order (MCO) from June 15 to June 28, confirmed State Disaster Management Committee (SDMC) chairman
SDMC: MCO in Sarawak extended from June 15-28 - The Borneo Post - The Borneo Post File photo showing a policeman and a soldier manning a roadblock near the Old Courthouse. — Photo by Muhammad Rais Sanusi KUCHING (June 11): Sarawak will follow suit with the extension of the nationwide Movement Control Order (MCO) from June 15 to June 28, confirmed State Disaster Management Committee (SDMC) chairman
Anwar slams Dr M over Mageran proposal | Free Malaysia Today - Free Malaysia Today PETALING JAYA: Opposition leader Anwar Ibrahim has hit out at former prime minister Dr Mahathir Mohamad over his proposal for a Majlis Gerakan Negara (Mageran) to be set up to temporarily govern the country. In a video posted on Facebook, Anwar said there was no rationale for Mageran to be
Malaysian on the run for 20 years gets extra six months' jail in Singapore - Free Malaysia Today PETALING JAYA: A Malaysian who was on the run from the law for 20 years is getting an additional six months jail term for misleading an immigration officer and for missing a court hearing in 2000, the Straits Times reported today. According to the Corrupt Practices Investigation Bureau (CPIB), Siva
Glove maker WRP Asia found 838 Covid-19 cases among 2838 workers - Malaysiakini Mass testing of 2,838 workers at glove maker WRP Asia Pacific Sdn Bhd’s factory in Sepang last weekend had revealed 838 positive Covid-19 cases, its management confirmed today. In a statement to Malaysiakini, WRP Asia said two workers had initially tested positive, followed by 13 others last Friday,
National Task Force panned for 'hypocrisy' against Rohingya refugees - Malaysiakini The National Task Force in charge of border patrols and other enforcement activities during the current movement control order period has been taken to task for its warning to the Rohingya minority escaping Myanmar’s junta regime that their arrival in Malaysia is not welcome. Migrant rights activists said the
Covid-19: Over half of Category 4, 5 patients continue to show symptoms for 12 weeks or more, says MOH - The Star Online PUTRAJAYA: More than half of Category 4 and 5 Covid-19 patients suffer from post-Covid syndrome or “long Covid”, a Health Ministry study has shown. Health director-general Tan Sri Dr Noor Hisham Abdullah said in a clinical study conducted by the ministry on 1, 004 category 4 and 5 Covid-19 patients,
Singapore's popular mall - Ion Orchard to shut due to Covid-19; only nine cases reported on Friday (June 11) - The Star Online SINGAPORE, June 11 (The Straits Times/ANN): Ion Orchard will be shut for four days from Saturday (June 12) for cleaning and disinfecting works, after the Ministry of Health (MOH) confirmed a number of Covid-19 cases linked to the shopping mall. It is the first mall in the popular Orchard
COVID-19: Malaysia's total lockdown extended for two weeks until Jun 28 - CNA KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysia’s movement control order, known as MCO 3.0, will be extended for another two weeks from Jun 15 to Jun 28. Senior Minister for Defence Ismail Sabri Yaakob announced in a statement on Friday (Jun 11) that the decision to extend the MCO 3.0 was
COVID-19: Malaysia's total lockdown extended for two weeks until Jun 28 - channelnewsasia.com KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysia’s movement control order, known as MCO 3.0, will be extended for another two weeks from Jun 15 to Jun 28. Senior Minister for Defence Ismail Sabri Yaakob announced in a statement on Friday (Jun 11) that the decision to extend the MCO 3.0 was
Fadillah positive for Covid-19 – Ministry of Works - The Borneo Post Dato’ Sri Fadillah Yusof KUCHING (June 11): Senior Minister of Works Dato’ Sri Fadillah Yusof has been tested positive for Covid-19 after receiving the test results earlier last night, a statement from the Ministry of Works said. According to the statement issued today, he underwent a routine Covid-19 test at
Melaka cops nab four who used 'Miti letter' to stage interstate robbery - The Star Online MELAKA: Police have arrested four suspects from Kuala Lumpur who purportedly used an International Trade and Industry Ministry (Miti) letter to enter the state to stage a robbery. State police chief Deputy Comm Datuk Abdul Majid Mohd Ali said the suspects, aged between 34 and 37, were arrested after they
Alleged murder victim's family, friend to hunger strike if fail to meet DPP - Malaysiakini The family and friend of alleged murder victim T Nhaveen sought to meet with the prosecutor of the case by June 22, failing which they will start a hunger strike. This was announced by social activist Arun Dorasamy at an online press conference today. “Nhaveen’s mother…
Vaccination team welcomed like superheroes in Kinabatangan interior area - The Sun Daily KINABATANGAN: Being far in the interior areas and over 20 kilometres away from the nearest vaccination centre in Kinabatangan Hospital, the workers of the Kertam oil palm plantation here were over the moon with the arrival of the Covid-19 mobile vaccination team. Challenges in terms of transportation, roads and the
UMNO wants state of emergency to end as scheduled, parliament to sit, Ahmad Zahid informs king - CNA KUALA LUMPUR: United Malays National Organisation (UMNO) has pleaded with the king to not extend Malaysia’s state of emergency beyond Aug 1, its president Ahmad Zahid Hamidi said after an audience with the ruler on Friday (Jun 11). The party also wanted the parliament to reconvene again to ensure
High vaccination rate shows Covid-19 immunisation programme going well -Muhyiddin - The Sun Daily KUALA LUMPUR: The high number of vaccine doses administered daily is proof that the National Covid-19 Immunisation Programme launched on Feb 24 is proceeding smoothly, said Prime Minister Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin. (pix) “Alhamdulillah, vaccination has picked up pace … yesterday, more than 156,000 people (received their jabs) and it
Zahid calls for Parliament to reconvene after royal audience - Malaysiakini Meetings between the Yang di-Pertuan Agong and political party leaders at the Istana Negara entered the third day today. Those expected to meet Sultan Abdullah Sultan Ahmad Shah today include representatives from Umno, MIC, and Sabah’s PBS. This is expected to be the last day for in-person meetings, with
Malaysia under 'dictator' Dr Mahathir a mistake, says Ramasamy - The Malaysian Insight Malaysia under ‘dictator’ Dr Mahathir a mistake, says Ramasamy Updated 5 hours ago · Published on 11 Jun 2021 11:33AM · Share this article × MALAYSIANS should not make a mistake by allowing Dr Mahathir Mohamad to lead a National Operations Council (NOC) as an interim measure to administer the country, Penang
Recent festive celebrations in Malaysia sparked 60 COVID-19 clusters with 3511 cases: Health ministry - CNA KUALA LUMPUR: Recent festive celebrations in Malaysia sparked 60 COVID-19 clusters involving 3,511 cases, the health ministry said on Thursday (Jun 10). From May 13 to Jun 10, authorities said 58 clusters linked to Hari Raya Puasa and two clusters linked to Hari Gawai were detected. A total of
COMMENT | 11 reasons why minister Wee should resign - Malaysiakini COMMENT | When will Transport Minister Wee Ka Siong resign? It took a major accident and several injuries before the flaws in Malaysia’s LRT incident were exposed; but will we ever learn from our mistakes? I doubt it. Wee’s pathetic and vague press statement yesterday was confusing. He said
