Johor hoping to get half a million more doses from Singapore or China - The Star Online JOHOR BARU: Johor aims to acquire 500,000 doses of Covid-19 vaccines from Singapore or China, says Mentri Besar Datuk Hasni Mohammad. He said the state was being proactive and would bank on its good relations with the two countries to secure the additional doses, which could benefit at least
Covid-19 death toll could hit 26,000 by September | Free Malaysia Today - Free Malaysia Today KUALA LUMPUR: A study has found that the Covid-19 death toll in the country may reach up to a staggering 26,000 by September based on the current trajectory, said World Health Organization (WHO) science council member Dr Adeeba Kamarulzaman. The estimated number will be at least nine times the
Health DG: Parents need to be proactive in protecting children from Covid-19 - The Star Online KUALA LUMPUR (Bernama): Parents need to take proactive action to protect their children from Covid-19 infections following an increase in cases, especially involving infants under one and children under five years old. Director-General of Health Tan Sri Dr Noor Hisham Abdullah said parents with babies and children under five years
Malaysia Covid-19 death toll may reach 26k by Sept - study - Malaysiakini A study found the Covid-19 death toll in the country may reach 26,000 by September based on the current trajectory, said World Health Organisation (WHO) Science Council member Dr Adeeba Kamarulzaman. The estimated number will be at least nine times the current cumulative death toll, which stood at 2,
Singapore approves access to Sinovac vaccine through private healthcare sector - The Star Online SINGAPORE (The Straits Times/ANN): Sinovac’s Covid-19 vaccine will be allowed under the Special Access Route (SAR), said the Ministry of Health (MOH) on Wednesday (June 2). This follows the announcement by the World Health Organization (WHO) on Tuesday that it had approved the shot under its Emergency Use
Covid-19: New record high of 126 deaths nationwide, 29 in Selangor - The Star Online PETALING JAYA: Covid-19 deaths have reached a new high, with 126 fatalities recorded on Wednesday (June 2), says the Health director-general. Tan Sri Dr Noor Hisham Abdullah said in a statement that of the 126 deaths recorded, 29 were from Selangor alone. Kuala Lumpur recorded the second highest death rate,
WHO scientist predicts Malaysian Covid-19 death toll to hit 26,000 in 3 months - The Malaysian Insight WHO scientist predicts Malaysian Covid-19 death toll to hit 26,000 in 3 months Updated 4 hours ago · Published on 2 Jun 2021 7:59PM · Share this article × A STUDY indicates the Covid-19 death toll in Malaysia may hit a staggering 26,000 by September, based on its current trajectory,
All abuzz after eatery staff told not to eat in customer dine-in areas - The Star Online PETALING JAYA: Many Malaysians have taken to social media to express their sympathy for restaurant workers, who were told by Sabah police not to have their meals in dining areas meant for customers. Twitter user @inderasakti_kl questioned: “Why make a simple thing so complicated? Where would they eat?”. Another
Lockdown: Some non-essential firms slipping through Miti's vetting - Malaysiakini Some non-essential services are slipping through the International Trade and Industry Ministry’s (Miti) vetting process for businesses allowed to operate during the “total lockdown” period which began yesterday (June 1). Officially, there are 17 sectors allowed to operate during this period, mostly with mandatory reduced staff numbers. These companies
Private healthcare workers asked to provide Miti letter (Updated) - The Sun Daily PETALING JAYA: Private healthcare workers have been stopped by the authorities and they face issues getting to work because they did not have the letter from the Ministry of International Trade and Industry (Miti) which is required for the essential services sector. The Malaysian Medical Association (MMA) said two days
Issue of Chinese military aircraft detected near Malaysian airspace must be handled decisively, tactfully, says MCA - The Star Online PETALING JAYA: The issue of 16 Chinese military aircraft detected near Malaysian airspace must be handled decisively and tactfully, says MCA. MCA spokesman Mike Chong Yew Chuan said the matter must be resolved using diplomacy and the laws at hand. “The issue must be handled rationally and with wisdom, based
Najib: IRB weaponised to damage my reputation, political career - Malaysiakini Former prime minister Najib Abdul Razak claimed that the Inland Revenue Board (IRB) has been weaponised to damage his reputation and political career. He cited this in his affidavit in support of an application to strike out a bankruptcy notice linked to an RM1.69 billion tax suit against him.
Freight forwarders need vaccines, warn of port jams - Malaysiakini Freight forwarders are urging the government to expedite Covid-19 vaccination for their industry. Federation of Malaysian Freight Forwarders (FMFF) president Alvin Chua told Malaysiakini that Malaysia should take heed of what happened recently at China’s Yantian Port…
Restaurant workers eating in dining areas is considered dining in, says Sabah police - The Star Online KOTA KINABALU: Restaurant owners and workers should not eat in eating areas for customers during the movement control order period as this is considered dining in, says Sabah Police Commissioner Datuk Hazani Ghazali. He said they were allowed to eat on restaurant premises but should keep out of sight. “Of
PAS' Khairuddin claims certain Umno leaders targeting him - Malaysiakini Plantation Industries and Commodities Minister Khairuddin Aman Razali has alleged that he is a target by certain Umno leaders. This was after he came under attack over the Malaysian Rubber Board’s (MRB) plan to lease its lands purportedly at below market price…
Malaysia's Covid-19 infection curve starts to show sign of flattening - The Borneo Post Bernama file photo shows an active case detection exercise. KUALA LUMPUR (June 2): The country’s seven-day rolling average for Covid-19 infections has now deviated from a Health Ministry forecast for Malaysia to reach 13,000 daily cases in two weeks’ time, in the first signs that efforts to flatten
Khairy: Sinovac vaccine's WHO approval a boost of confidence for nation - The Star Online PETALING JAYA: The World Health Organisation’s (WHO) approval of the Sinovac vaccine is a boost of confidence for the country, says Khairy Jamaluddin. The National Covid-19 Immunisation Programme coordinating minister said that the 12 million doses supply of Sinovac will ensure that 18% of our population will benefit from
MP SPEAKS | How will govt speed up NIP to achieve herd immunity? - Malaysiakini MP SPEAKS | One of our biggest challenges in the war against the Covid-19 pandemic is how to accelerate the National Immunisation Programme (NIP) and shorten its 22-month programme to achieve herd immunity against Covid-19 to seven or even four months. For the past few days, both Prime Minister Muhyiddin Yassin
Malaysia protests ‘suspicious’ Chinese air force activity over South China Sea - The Guardian The foreign ministry of Malaysia has said it would summon China’s envoy to explain an “intrusion” by 16 air force planes into its airspace, after the south-east Asian country’s military detected “suspicious” activity over the South China Sea. Malaysia’s air force said it scrambled jets on Monday
Covid: Undergo immediate check if you have symptoms: Dr Noor Hisham - The Sun Daily KUALA LUMPUR: The public has been urged to undergo an immediate check-up if they have symptoms or have been in contact with a positive Covid-19 case, said Health director-general Tan Sri Dr Noor Hisham Abdullah(pix). He said if found positive either through the RT-PCR (Real-Time Reverse Transcription-Polymerase Chain Reaction)
WHO approves Sinovac Covid vaccine, the second Chinese-made dose listed - Malaysiakini The World Health Organization (WHO) said on Tuesday it has approved a Covid-19 vaccine made by drugmaker Sinovac Biotech for emergency use listing, paving the way for a second Chinese shot to be used in poor countries. A WHO emergency listing is a signal to national regulators on a product’
First day lockdown blues over work permits - The Star Online PETALING JAYA: On the first day of the total lockdown, the confusion and difficulties in obtaining the necessary approvals to operate left many in a quandary, say business stakeholders. Federation of Malaysian Manufacturers president Tan Sri Soh Thian Lai said some companies, which are part of the manufacturing sector’s
Wisma Putra to summon Chinese envoy, issue diplomatic note of protest over airspace intrusion - The Star Online PETALING JAYA: Wisma Putra has summoned the Chinese Ambassador to Malaysia Ouyang Yujing for an explanation after 16 Chinese military aircraft were detected near Malaysian airspace on Monday (May 31). Foreign Minister Datuk Seri Hishammuddin Hussein said Wisma Putra will also issue a diplomatic note of protest over the incident.
Malaysian air force scrambles hawk jets after Chinese military planes detected near its national airspace - CNA KUALA LUMPUR: The Malaysian air force said on Tuesday (Jun 1) that it scrambled its jets to conduct a visual confirmation, after Chinese military transport planes were detected heading towards its national airspace and threatened the country’s sovereignty. In a statement, the Royal Malaysian Air Force (RMAF) said it
Empty streets, shuttered malls as Malaysia begins third nationwide COVID-19 lockdown - CNA KUALA LUMPUR: Main roads in Malaysia fell silent on Tuesday (Jun 1) as the country began its third nationwide lockdown amid a surging third wave of COVID-19 that has hit record levels in recent weeks. Only essential businesses, such as supermarkets and medical clinics, are allowed to continue with business
