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
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
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
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
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
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
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.
'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
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
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
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
India posts daily rise of 120529 new Covid-19 cases as tally rises to 28694879 and active cases stands at 1555248 - The Star Online NEW DELHI, June 5 (Xinhua): India’s Covid-19 tally rose to 28,694,879 on Saturday with 120,529 new cases recorded in the past 24 hours, the lowest in past two months, said the federal health ministry. Besides, 3,380 deaths were reported since Friday morning, taking the
Covid-19 (June 5): 7452 new cases, 109 deaths - Malaysiakini COVID-19 | The Health Ministry today reported 7,452 new Covid-19 cases. and 109 deaths. Meanwhile, the number of active cases and patients in ICU continued to climb to record highs. * Active cases: 85,607 * Patients in ICU: 886 * Intubated: 446 New cases by state After three weeks of
PM: Malaysians among most vaccinated in South-East Asia, country to get 16 million doses of vaccines in next two months - The Star Online PETALING JAYA: Malaysia is among the most vaccinated countries in South-East Asia thanks to efforts by frontliners and authorities in charge of the National Covid-19 Immunisation Programme, says Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin. The Prime Minister said despite hiccups, the national inoculation exercise is well on its way and
Hisham to meet 'big brother' Wang, airspace intrusion on agenda - Malaysiakini Foreign Minister Hishammuddin Hussein will be meeting his Chinese counterpart Wang Yi next week on the sidelines of the Special Asean-China Foreign Ministers’ meeting in Chongqing, China. Wisma Putra said they will be exchanging views on regional and international issues of mutual concern, including the South China Sea…
Let talented youths defend seats of party-hoppers, says PKR wing - Free Malaysia Today PETALING JAYA: PKR Youth leader Akmal Nasir has urged his party leaders to give priority to talented youths to stand in the next general election (GE15), especially in the seats where the party was betrayed by party-hoppers. The Johor Bahru MP said youths were angry when elected representatives switched
PM wants JKJAV to study automatic vaccine registration proposal - The Sun Daily KUALA LUMPUR: To ensure more people get vaccinated under the National Covid-19 Immunisation Programme, Prime Minister Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin (pix) has told the Covid-19 Vaccine Supply Access Guarantee Special Committee (JKJAV) to review the vaccine registration process including the proposal for automatic registration. The Prime Minister said
PM wants review of vaccine registration, moots 'automatic' approach - Malaysiakini Prime Minister Muhyiddin Yassin has ordered the Special Committee On Covid-19 Vaccine Supply to review the public registration process to make it easier. In a video address today, he said the committee has to consider a proposal to allow for “automatic” registration, among others. So far, registration for vaccination
New helpdesk feature available on MySejahtera app - The Star Online PETALING JAYA: MySejahtera users can now get assistance regarding their appointments, including how to cancel or reschedule vaccine appointments through a new option – the app’s helpdesk feature. The Special Committee on Covid-19 Vaccine Supply Access Guarantee (JKJAV) also gave a visual tutorial on its Twitter account on Saturday
Teluk Intan vax centre to improve processes after queue-jumping claims - Malaysiakini The Dewan Bandaran Teluk Intan vaccine administration centre (PPV) will improve its procedures following allegations of ‘queue jumping’ yesterday. Following an investigation into allegations that had gone viral on social media platforms, Perak Health Department director Dr Ding Lay Ming said two cases of non-compliance with procedures have been
Socso coverage extended to domestic workers - The Star Online KUALA LUMPUR: The Human Resources Ministry, through the Social Security Organisation (Socso), has extended its social security protection coverage to domestic workers effective June 1. Socso chief executive Datuk Seri Dr Mohammed Azman Aziz Mohammed said this extension, under the Employees’ Social Security Act 1969 (Act 4) and the Employment
'Going to die' banner by eatery outlet owner pays off - The Star Online MELAKA: An eatery owner has come up with a creative banner “Please Support Us!! Going To Die Already…” with an image of a prawn lying upside down. It has managed to attract foodies to her outlet along busy Jalan Tengkera here and the picture of the banner has gone viral
Get the jab if you want the job - The Star Online PETALING JAYA: Many companies are looking into making Covid-19 vaccinations mandatory for employment, even in the post-pandemic era. However, a labour lawyer has questioned the legality of such a requirement and whether it would be discriminatory against unvaccinated job seekers. Malaysian Employers Federation president Datuk Dr Syed Hussain
