Political leaders take turns meeting with the King (Updated) - The Sun Daily KUALA LUMPUR: Political leaders are taking turns to have an audience with the Yang di-Pertuan Agong Al-Sultan Abdullah Ri’ayatuddin Al-Mustafa Billah Shah at Istana Negara here today. Prime Minister Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin was the first to be granted an audience at 8 am and the meeting lasted an
Sidelined from NSC, minister jabs govt over vaccines and PPVs - Malaysiakini Special Functions Minister Mohd Redzuan Md Yusof claimed he is no longer invited to National Security Council (NSC) meetings on Covid-19. Speaking to Malaysiakini, the Bersatu lawmaker questioned the government’s handling of the pandemic, especially with regard to the vaccination drive. “As of now, I am not a member
Malaysia's new COVID-19 cases return to above 6000 mark - CNA PUTRAJAYA: The number of new COVID-19 cases in Malaysia returned to above the 6,000 mark on Wednesday (Jun 9), said Malaysia’s health director-general Noor Hisham Abdullah. The country reported 6,239 new infections as of noon, up from 5,566 cases on Tuesday. Advertisement Advertisement The national case
Selangor's own vaccine programme to start next month - Free Malaysia Today PETALING JAYA: The first batch of vaccines under the Selangor Covid-19 vaccination programme (SCVP) is expected to arrive by the end of June, according to the state government. Selangor menteri besar Amirudin Shari said the decision was reached after negotiations with the National Pharmaceutical Regulatory Agency (NPRA) concluded on June
Anwar says he pleaded with Malaysian king against extending state of emergency, new government not discussed - CNA KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysian opposition leader Anwar Ibrahim said on Wednesday (Jun 9) after a royal audience that he has pleaded for the king to not extend the state of emergency in the country. Speaking to reporters after leaving the palace, he noted that when the ruling coalition first proposed enacting
Istana Negara: Malay Rulers to hold special meeting on June 16 - The Star Online PETALING JAYA: The Malay Rulers will hold a special meeting at Istana Negara on June 16 to discuss the implementation of various efforts to fight Covid-19 during the Emergency. In a statement on Wednesday (June 9), Comptroller of the Royal Household of Istana Negara Datuk Ahmad Fadil Shamsuddin said the
Agong to convene special Rulers' Conference - Malaysiakini The Yang di-Pertuan Agong will convene a special Conference of Rulers on June 16. On the agenda are the ongoing efforts to handle the Covid-19 pandemic and its implementation during the emergency. “This conference is His Majesty’s initiative and will be chaired by His Majesty,” Istana Negara Comptroller Ahmad
Anwar: I pleaded with King not to extend Emergency beyond Aug 1 as it will bring adverse economic effects - The Star Online PETALING JAYA: After having an audience with the King for almost an hour, Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim said he had pleaded to His Majesty not to extend the Emergency Proclamation beyond Aug 1. Anwar said he highlighted that any extension beyond Aug 1 could only bring adverse effects to the
Malaysian king meets party leaders, political situation likely on the agenda: Reports - CNA KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysian King Al-Sultan Abdullah Ri’ayatuddin Al-Mustafa Billah Shah is granting an audience to leaders from both sides of the political divide, with Prime Minister Muhyiddin Yassin being the first to arrive at the palace on Wednesday morning (Jun 9). Mr Muhyiddin’s official vehicle was seen entering
Khairy: M'sia hits new record of Covid-19 vaccine doses administered on Tuesday (June 8) - The Star Online PETALING JAYA: Over 150, 000 Covid-19 vaccine doses were administered on Tuesday (June 8), the highest daily vaccination rate for Malaysia since the national immunisation programme started in February, says Khairy Jamaluddin. The National Covid-19 Immunisation Programme coordinating minister said that the continuous ramping up of capacity in the Klang
Country needs a stable govt to move forward, say analysts - Free Malaysia Today PETALING JAYA: Pundits are hoping the meetings between the Yang di-Pertuan Agong and political party leaders that start today will result in a stable government ruling the country as the nation battles with the surge in Covid-19 cases and economic despair. Socio-political analyst Awang Azman Pawi of Universiti Malaya said
SOP violation: 'No one will be spared, not even my son' - Ismail Sabri - Malaysiakini Defence Minister Ismail Sabri Yaakob today assures that no one will be spared from action for violating rules under the movement control order (MCO). Not even his son. This comes after a singing reality programme that features numerous celebrity judges, including his son Dafi (Gaddafi Ismail Sabri), came under criticism
Don't use audience with King to push for PM post, Khairuddin tells Anwar - Free Malaysia Today PETALING JAYA: The audience with the Yang di-Pertuan Agong should not be used as a means to lobby for the prime minister’s post, Pejuang’s Khairuddin Abu Hassan has told opposition leader Anwar Ibrahim. Ahead of the audience that political party leaders are set to have with the King
S'wak to meet Agong via video call - Malaysiakini Several politicians are scheduled to meet the Yang di-Pertuan Agong Sultan Abdullah Sultan Ahmad Shah at the Istana Negara today, a process that is expected to last several days. It is understood that the Covid-19 pandemic situation and the ending of the emergency are among the issues expected to be
Woman who recorded Kedah MB's 'test drive' claims harassment - Malaysiakini A woman who recorded Kedah Menteri Besar Muhammad Sanusi Md Nor allegedly “test driving” a vehicle in Penang, which is against the standard operating procedures (SOPs) under the total lockdown, said she and her family were being harassed. A Facebook user known only as Nini Siron yesterday wrote that she
Selangor sultan unhappy - Malaysiakini Good morning, here’s what you need to know today. Key Highlights Selangor sultan unhappy Selangor ruler Sultan Sharafuddin Idris Shah expressed displeasure at the number of Covid-19 vaccines that the federal government has supplied to Selangor. This came after the Special Committee on Covid-19 Vaccine Supply (JKJAV) initially said
Will the palace get warring factions to make peace? - Malaysiakini Political temperatures in the country have moved up a notch after news spread that the Yang di-Pertuan Agong was summoning party leaders for an audience this week. While there has been no confirmation from the palace, what was certain was that Dr Mahathir Mohamad – the leader of Pejuang, a party
Govt to vaccinate over 300000 people a day from August - Free Malaysia Today ISKANDAR PUTERI: The government plans to vaccinate more than 200,000 individuals daily beginning July, and more than 300,000 individuals daily from August. National Covid-19 Immunisation Programme coordinating minister Khairy Jamaluddin said the steps to achieve the targeted numbers included opening more vaccination centres (PPVs) throughout the country. “This
Covid-19: Malaysia remains in critical state, usage of ICU beds exceeds 100%, says Health DG - The Star Online PUTRAJAYA: Malaysia remains in a critical state despite the reduction in daily Covid-19 case numbers, says the Health Ministry. In his daily Covid-19 update on Tuesday (June 8), Health director-general Tan Sri Dr Noor Hisham Abdullah has warned Malaysians not to get complacent as the pandemic situation is still serious.
Covid-19: 76 fatalities bring death toll to 3536 - The Star Online PUTRAJAYA: Another 76 people in Malaysia have succumbed to Covid-19, says the Health Ministry. In his daily Covid-19 updates on Tuesday (June 8), Health director-general Tan Sri Dr Noor Hisham Abdullah said the country’s death toll has risen to 3, 536. Selangor reported the most number of deaths with
Khairy: Govt aims to vaccinate 200000 people a day by July, up to 300000 daily by August - The Star Online JOHOR BARU: The government has set a target to vaccinate at least 200, 000 individuals a day from next month, before increasing it to 300, 000 a day in August, says Khairy Jamaluddin. The National Covid-19 Immunisation Programme coordinating minister said among the measures that would be taken to achieve
AIA Malaysia offers two free Covid-19 coverage - Malaysiakini AIA Malaysia has offered Malaysians Covid-19 vaccine complications cover and diagnosis cover at no additional cost. It said the two latest offerings from AIA further extend the insurer’s dedication to providing holistic propositions to lessen the health, wealth and protection anxieties of Malaysians amid the pandemic. For free Covid-19
DAP cries foul after opposition left out of hybrid Parliament committee - Malaysiakini The decision of the speakers of the lower and upper houses to exclude the opposition from the new hybrid Parliament special committee has drawn flak from DAP. DAP secretary-general Lim Guan Eng said this was a violation of parliamentary conventions and an abuse of power. “Opposition MPs are…
98 crewmen of Malaysian navy ship test positive for COVID-19 - CNA KUALA LUMPUR: Ninety-eight crewmen of the Royal Malaysian Navy ship KD Mahawangsa have tested positive for COVID-19, Malaysia’s Ministry of Defence confirmed on Tuesday (Jun 8). Senior Minister of Defence Ismail Sabri Yaakob said the crew took antigen rapid tests before boarding the ship, but were confirmed to be
Selangor sultan says he is 'shocked' that only 600000 doses of COVID-19 vaccine have been given to the populous state - CNA KUALA LUMPUR: Selangor’s ruler Sultan Sharafuddin Idris Shah expressed shock that the state had only received 615,210 COVID-19 vaccine doses as of Jun 1. In a statement released by the ruler’s private secretary Mohamad Munir Bani on Tuesday (Jun 8), the sultan said the distribution ratio of
