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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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)
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
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.
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
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
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
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
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
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
Worsening pandemic will threaten unity of PN govt - Fitch Solutions - Malaysiakini The worsening Covid-19 pandemic will likely further threaten the unity of the Perikatan Nasional (PN) government, said Fitch Solutions in a Country Risk & Industry Research report. Malaysia already has elevated political risks but it is becoming worse due to a perception that the government has failed to contain
China approves Covid-19 vaccines for children above 3 years old - The Star Online BEIJING (Global Times): China has begun to allow those aged between three and 17 years old to get shots of Covid-19 vaccines, making it the first country to approve these vaccines for such a young age group. Chinese observers said the country will follow the plan step-by-step
Trading of KLK, IJM and IJM Plantations suspended - The Star Online KUALA LUMPUR: Trading in the securities of Kuala Lumpur Kepong Bhd (KLK), IJM Corporation Bhd and IJM Plantations Bhd has been suspended at 2.30pm on Tuesday. According to their statements to Bursa Malaysia, the voluntary suspension was pending an announcement. The shares rallied in the morning session ahead of
Petition to PM: Stop arresting undocumented migrants, focus on Covid-19 - Malaysiakini A group of more than 80 organisations, civil societies, associations as well as 71 individuals today sent Prime Minister Muhyiddin Yassin a petition urging him to stop the mass arrests of undocumented migrants. “We, from the various organisations that have signed this petition, view the current approach of arresting and
Zafrul: All payments for Govt services to be made on cashless basis by 2022 - The Star Online KUALA LUMPUR: The Ministry of Finance (MoF), under the recently launched MyDigital, will ensure that payments for all government services will be made on cashless basis by 2022, its Minister, Tengku Datuk Seri Zafrul Abdul Aziz said. He said this will lead to higher transactional security, better coordination, enhanced communication
