Student laptop deliveries stagnant, PKR MP gives minister 'fail' mark - Malaysiakini The delivery of 150,000 laptops to students as promised by the government appears to be stagnant, with less than 13,000 delivered six months into the year. Commenting on this, Lembah Pantai MP Fahmi Fadzil said the Education Minister Radzi Jidin’s (above) delivery rate of 8.6 percent
UK's success in curbing Covid-19 deaths shows importance of vaccination, says Dr Adham - The Star Online JOHOR BARU: The success of the United Kingdom – which has not recorded any new Covid-19 deaths over the last few days – is a testament to the effectiveness of a vaccination programme, says Datuk Seri Dr Adham Baba (pic). The Health Minister said that this is why the National Covid-19 Immunisation
Virtual congress barred as 'non-essential social activities not allowed', PKR told - Malaysiakini The National Security Council told PKR to postpone its virtual congress today because “non-essential social activities” were not allowed, according to party secretary-general Saifuddin Nasution. “The NSC letter stated clearly that the order to postpone was based on the movement control order, currently in place, where social activities that were
PKR to announce new date for national congress - Saifuddin Nasution - The Sun Daily KUALA LUMPUR: Parti Keadilan Rakyat (PKR) will announce a new date to continue its 2020 Annual National Congress, which was postponed following an instruction by the National Security Council (MKN). Its secretary-general Datuk Seri Saifuddin Nasution Ismail (pix) said although the party had exceeded the 18-month postponement period, it would
One million senior citizens have received first dose of Covid-19 vaccine - Rina - The Sun Daily SEREMBAN: One million senior citizens nationwide have received the first dose of the vaccine under the National Covid-19 Immunisation Programme, said Women, Family and Community Development Minister Datuk Seri Rina Mohd Harun. (pix) She said of the total, 229,462 individuals have completed two doses of vaccination while the rest
Home-based learning for new school term in Malaysia: Education minister - CNA KUALA LUMPUR: All schools in Malaysia will carry out home-based teaching and learning for the new school term beginning mid-June. In a press conference on Sunday (Jun 6), Minister for Education Mohd Radzi Md Jidin said the decision was made after taking into account the current COVID-19 situation. Advertisement Advertisement
Hisham under quarantine, to skip Chongqing meeting | Free Malaysia Today - Free Malaysia Today KUALA LUMPUR: Foreign minister Hishammuddin Hussein is undergoing quarantine as a close contact of a Covid-19 patient and will not attend the Special Asean-China Foreign Ministers’ Meeting in Chongqing, China, tomorrow as well as make his working visits to Egypt, Kuwait and Qatar. Wisma Putra said today that Hishammuddin has
Hisham quarantined after close contact ahead of meeting with 'big brother' Wang - Malaysiakini Foreign Minister Hishammuddin Hussein has been placed under quarantine after coming into close contact with a Covid-19 patient. The compulsory quarantine has grounded plans for him to attend the Special Asean-China Foreign Ministers’ meeting in Chongqing, China on Monday. He was supposed to meet his Chinese counterpart Wang Yi on
Hisham under quarantine, unable to join Asean-China foreign ministers' meeting - The Star Online KUALA LUMPUR (Bernama): Foreign Minister Datuk Seri Hishammuddin Hussein is unable to attend the Special Asean-China Foreign Ministers’ Meeting in Chongqing, China, on Monday (June 7) or to make working visits to Egypt, Kuwait and Qatar as he is undergoing quarantine due to close contact with a Covid-19 patient. In
Tian Chua slams 'blatant use of power' over PKR congress - Free Malaysia Today PETALING JAYA: PKR activist Tian Chua has questioned Putrajaya for stopping his party’s online congress, stating “it is a blatant use of power” by the National Security Council (MKN). He said MKN was infringing on human rights as the congress was held online to ensure physical distancing. Tian Chua,
Iconic Coliseum Café in KL closes down - The Sun Daily PETALING JAYA: The iconic Coliseum Café in Jalan Tuanku Abdul Rahman in Kuala Lumpur will not reopen to celebrate its 100th anniversary that is planned for this year. The historic eatery that served Hainanese western-style cooking and colonial-era food since 1921 was in operation until last November. Other Coliseum Café
3000 to be invited to participate in vaccine trials - The Star Online PETALING JAYA: Three thousand Malaysian adults will be invited to participate in the phase three clinical trials for a new vaccine manufactured by Chinese firm Shenzhen Kangtai Biological Products Co Ltd, says the Health Ministry. Health director-general Tan Sri Dr Noor Hisham Abdullah said the clinical study involving the inactivated
From champs to chumps, Malaysia's Covid-19 story so far - Free Malaysia Today PETALING JAYA: The Covid-19 pandemic in Malaysia has felt, at times, like a bit of a rollercoaster. In the time between the first national lockdown and movement control order in March last year and the latest iteration facing the country, the country has faced a host of twists and turns.
Eatery owner can now operate without Miti letter during lockdown - The Star Online GEORGE TOWN: Coffee shop owner Cheow Sow Lei is now all smiles after learning that she does not need any letters from the International Trade and Industry Ministry (Miti) to continue running her business during the lockdown. The 54-year-old had tried 10 times to get the approval letter without success
Definitely on track, but more needs to be done, says PM - The Star Online PETALING JAYA: Everything is being done to expedite Malaysia’s biggest national vaccination programme, including going right to the doorstep of those who have yet to register, to ensure no one is left behind, says Prime Minister Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin (pic). Despite the hiccups, the National Covid-19 Immunisation Programme
Dr Noor Hisham: Health Ministry has begun Ivermectin trial for high-risk Covid-19 patients - The Star Online KUALA LUMPUR (Bernama): The Health Ministry and the Institute for Clinical Research (ICR) have started clinical trials to study the use and efficacy of Ivermectin for high-risk Covid-19 patients at 12 of the ministry’s hospitals. Health director-general Tan Sri Dr Noor Hisham Abdullah said Ivermectin is a Food and
Which logo for GE15 is latest sore point between PKR, Harapan - Malaysiakini Malaysia is tentatively two months away from the state of emergency being lifted and the possibility of a snap election being called. However, it seems the opposition is still having internal problems. Not only is a united front between those aligned to Dr Mahathir Mohamad and Pakatan Harapan elusive, but
Police deny SOP breach at Gerakan aid handover event - Malaysiakini Police have denied there was a health SOPs breach when Gerakan visited the Sentul district police headquarters in the capital to deliver aid to the families of policemen today. This is after allegations that the aid handover was considered an event.
Malaysia to take part in clinical trial for new COVID-19 vaccine from China - CNA KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysia will take part in phase three clinical trials for a new COVID-19 vaccine manufactured by China’s Shenzhen Kangtai Biological Products. The clinical study will be conducted at eight research centres in Malaysia, said health director-general Dr Noor Hisham Abdullah on Saturday (Jun 5). Advertisement Advertisement It
Home Ministry rejects calls for UNHCR to be given access to immigration depots - The Star Online PETALING JAYA: The Home Ministry has rejected calls for the UNHCR to be allowed access to immigration depots, saying that those inside had violated the country’s laws. Its Minister Datuk Seri Hamzah Zainudin also questioned the need for the UN agency to enter these depots. “This is our country.
Singapore to release Sinovac Covid-19 vaccine stock to private clinics - The Star Online SINGAPORE, June 5 (Xinhua): Singapore’s Ministry of Health (MOH) said on Friday night (June 4) that it will release Sinovac Covid-19 vaccine from its current stock of 200,000 doses to around 20 private clinics, and let them be licensed providers for the Chinese vaccine under the Special Access
'Strange' for MKN to postpone PKR online congress, say analysts - Free Malaysia Today PETALING JAYA: Two analysts say it is “strange and odd” for the National Security Council (MKN) to stop the PKR National Congress from being held online. Socio-political analyst Awang Azman Pawi said there was no physical contact among the 2,400 delegates. “PKR is following the SOPs. There is no
KPWKM hopes Covid-19 vaccine study on children is expedited - The Sun Daily MELAKA: Women, Family and Community Development Ministry (KPWKM) hopes the study on Covid-19 vaccine application for children, aged 12 to 17 years old, can be expedited to protect the group. Its Minister Datuk Seri Rina Mohd Harun said this followed the worrying trend of Covid-19 positive cases involving children in
M'sia to take part in phase three clinical trials for new Covid-19 vaccine from China, says Health DG - The Star Online PETALING JAYA: Malaysia will participate in phase three clinical trials for a new vaccine manufactured by Chinese firm Shenzhen Kangtai Biological Products Co Ltd, says the Health Ministry. Health director-general Tan Sri Dr Noor Hisham Abdullah said the clinical study involving the inactivated vaccine was approved by the National Pharmaceutical
Malaysia to speed up Covid-19 vaccinations as more shipments expected - The Straits Times KUALA LUMPUR – Seeking to reassure Malaysians amid rising Covid-19 cases, Prime Minister Muhyiddin Yassin on Saturday (June 5) pledged to ramp up vaccinations, as 16 million doses of the vaccine are expected to arrive in the next two months, and 300 more vaccine centres will open nationwide. Malaysia’s vaccination
