Cabinet will advise king on emergency extension, minister tells Health DG - Malaysiakini It will be the cabinet’s responsibility to advise the Yang di-Pertuan Agong whether or not the emergency should be extended, said de facto law minister Takiyuddin Hassan. He said this in response to a report quoting Health Ministry director-general Dr Noor Hisham Abdullah that only the king
Govt to provide fuel, cooking oil subsidies up to RM8b this year - Malaysiakini The government is expected to cover fuel and cooking oil subsidies up to RM8 billion, which is RM4.22 billion higher than the RM3.78 billion allocated for this year. The government has spent RM6.32 billion on fuel and cooking oil subsidies in 2019 and RM2.16 billion for
Covid-19: Manufacturing sector workers under fourth phase of national immunisation plan - The Star Online PETALING JAYA: Voluntary immunisation for manufacturing sector workers under the Program Imunisasi Industri Covid-19 Kerjasama Awam-Swasta (Pikas) will be launched on June 16 under phase four of the National Covid-19 Immunisation Program, says the International Trade and Industry Ministry (Miti). In a statement Saturday (June 12), Miti
Former Azmin associates deny being poached for another crossover - Malaysiakini An alleged renewed move to collect statutory declarations (SDs) from MPs has seemed to rock PKR’s boat, with suspicion growing among party members that some of their own would be jumping ship. As PKR’s wound from its internal rift has yet to properly heal, those aligned to party
Covid-19: Record number of recoveries with 8334 discharged, cases down to 5793 - The Star Online PUTRAJAYA: Malaysia recorded 5,793 new cases, bringing the nation’s cumulative total to 652,204. In a tweet on Saturday (June 12), the Health Ministry said of the figure, 5,787 were local infections while six were imported cases. Seventy six people succumbed to Covid-19, bringing the country’
Sabah activist pans lawyer's likening of Unduk Ngadau to 'exotic cattle show' - Malaysiakini A Sabah cultural activist has slammed portions of a court submission where the defence counsel compared the annual harvest festival Unduk Ngadau pageant to an “exotic cattle show” and “auction show”. Activist Shireen Sikayun hit out at parts of the court submission which was a part of Sabah politician Phillip
Hard work, perseverance pay off for Sabahan SPM top scorers - The Star Online KOTA KINABALU: One of Sabah’s SPM top scorers Royen Petrus had always felt jealous and somewhat sad when he saw other children getting hugs and well wishes from their parents for doing well in school. Being the son of divorced parents and living with his grandparents in Sabah’s
Wild drug-fuelled sex party botched by police - The Star Online KUALA LUMPUR: A surprise party for a doctor involving 35 party-goers at a luxury residence along Jalan Conlay was crashed by cops on Friday night (June 11). The party was filled with drug-laced drinks and casual sex among its participants at two units located on the 12th and
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
