S'wak MTUC calls for 'total lockdown', urgent vaccination of workers - Malaysiakini The Sarawak Malaysian Trade Union Council (MTUC) and Sarawak Bank Employees Union have called on the state government to enforce a total lockdown amid rising Covid-19 infections. Sarawak MTUC secretary Andrew Lo, who is also Sarawak Bank Employees Union chief executive officer, also called for essential service workers to
LRT incident: Three critically injured victims recovering well: Wee - The Sun Daily KUALA LUMPUR: Three victims of the Light Rail Transit (LRT) mishap along the Kelana Jaya line on May 24 who are currently receiving treatment at the Intensive Care Unit (ICU) of the Kuala Lumpur Hospital (HKL) are recovering well, says Transport Minister Datuk Seri Dr Wee Ka Siong(pix). “The
Prioritising vaccination for media practitioners the right move-Wan Saiful - The Sun Daily KUALA LUMPUR: The government’s decision in prioritising media practitioners for Covid-19 vaccination is the right move to ensure they can carry out their duties with more confidence under the challenging pandemic situation, said Bersatu Information chief Datuk Wan Saiful Wan Jan. He said that as many media practitioners
'Miti letters only valid until today' - The Star Online PETALING JAYA: All work permission letters for interstate and inter-district travel from the International Trade and Industry Ministry (Miti) are only valid until today. Starting from tomorrow, they are no longer applicable. Senior Minister Datuk Seri Ismail Sabri Yaakob said the letters could no longer be used effective June
Ismail Sabri: 200000 people made balik kampung trips - The Star Online PETALING JAYA: An estimated 200,000 people managed to bypass police roadblocks although interstate travel restrictions were put in place for Hari Raya Aidilfitri, says Datuk Seri Ismail Sabri Yaakob. The Senior Minister said even though travel restrictions were imposed, some people still managed to make balik kampung trips, causing
Khairy, Selangor MB deny manipulation by SELangkah in AstraZeneca vaccine registration - Malay Mail Subscribe to our Telegram channel for the latest updates on news you need to know. KUALA LUMPUR, May 31 — There has been no system manipulation by SELangkah in the issue of AstraZeneca vaccine registration under the ImuniSel outreach campaign, as claimed by some parties. National Covid-19 Immunisation Programme Coordinating
Approval letters to travel for work issued by MITI not valid from June 1 - Ismail Sabri - The Sun Daily PUTRAJAYA: Approval letters to travel for work issued by the International Trade and Industry Ministry (MITI) will no longer be valid with the implementation of the first phase of the total lockdown from June 1-14. Senior Minister (Security) Datuk Seri Ismail Sabri Yaakob (pix) said that, as such, applications
Prof pours cold water over public sanitisation plans, cites CDC guidelines - Malaysiakini The US Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) had since April updated its guidelines to advise against large scale sanitisation exercise as a Covid-19 prevention measure, infectious disease expert Dr Adeeba Kamarulzaman said today. “Since the CDC guidance was mentioned… updated April 14, 2021,” said Adeeba on Twitter.
Total lockdown: Only critical construction work allowed during MCO, says Fadillah - The Star Online PETALING JAYA: All construction work will not be allowed to operate during the nationwide total lockdown starting Tuesday (June 1), says Senior Minister (Works) Datuk Seri Fadillah Yusof. According to Fadillah, exceptions are however given to sectors deemed as “critical services”, such as maintenance and repair works. “These are jobs
Leaders convey condolences to late Perak mufti's family - The Star Online IPOH: Messages of condolence have poured in for the family of the late Perak mufti Tan Sri Harussani Zakaria. On his Facebook page, Perak Mentri Besar Datuk Saarani Mohamad said he was deeply saddened by the news. “We have just lost a distinguished cleric, a murabbi of the ummah who
Malaysia to shut all malls, allow only 17 essential service sectors to operate during total lockdown - CNA KUALA LUMPUR: The Malaysian government said on Sunday (May 30) that all malls will have to be shut, while 17 essential service sectors will be allowed to operate during the impending two-week “total lockdown”. These sectors include healthcare, telecommunications and media, food and beverage, utilities as well as banking.
Two people per car limit can be increased to three in case of medical emergencies, says Ismail Sabri - The Star Online PETALING JAYA: The two-person per car limit can be increased to three people in the case of medical emergencies, seeking healthcare services and medical attention, says Datuk Seri Ismail Sabri Yaakob. The Senior Minister (Security) had said that only up to two people per car would be allowed to
Two people per car limit can be increased to three in case of medical emergencies, says Ismail Sabri - The Star Online PETALING JAYA: The two-person per car limit can be increased to three people in the case of medical emergencies, seeking healthcare services and medical attention, says Datuk Seri Ismail Sabri Yaakob. The Senior Minister (Security) had said that only up to two people per car would be allowed to
17 essential service sectors allowed to operate during Malaysia's total lockdown: Ismail Sabri - CNA KUALA LUMPUR: The Malaysian government said on Sunday (May 30) that all malls will have to be shut, while 17 essential service sectors will be allowed to operate during the impending two-week “total lockdown”. These sectors include healthcare, telecommunications and media, food and beverage, utilities as well as banking.
Former Liverpool star Dejan Lovren sends advice to Man City after Champions League defeat - Liverpool Echo Former Liverpool defender Dejan Lovren has sent some ‘advice’ to Manchester City after their Champions League defeat. Man City lost the European showpiece 1-0 to Chelsea on Saturday night in Porto’s Estadio do Dragao, with Kai Havertz bagging the only goal of the contest. It was the first
Total lockdown: Only two people allowed to go out within 10km radius for essentials - The Star Online PETALING JAYA: Only two people from each household are allowed to go out to buy essentials or seek medical services, with movement limited to a 10km radius from their residence starting Tuesday (June 1), says Senior Minister (Security) Datuk Seri Ismail Sabri Yaakob. Sports and recreational activities are limited to
No vaccine choice for now as it may slow down immunisation programme, says KJ - The Star Online PETALING JAYA: The government has decided not to give Malaysians the option to choose their vaccines for now as its main concern is to speed up the vaccination process, says Khairy Jamaluddin. The National Covid-19 Immunisation Programme coordinating minister said they had initially thought of allowing Malaysians the option
Govt makes U-turn on vaccine choice | Free Malaysia Today - Free Malaysia Today PETALING JAYA: The government has decided against allowing people to choose their vaccine, National Covid-19 Immunisation Programme coordinating minister Khairy Jamaluddin said today. On Thursday, Khairy said Putrajaya was looking at adding a feature to the MySejahtera app to allow the public to have the vaccine of their choice.
Malaysia reports 6999 new Covid-19 cases, ramps up vaccination drive - The Straits Times PETALING JAYA (REUTERS, THE STAR/ASIA NEWS NETWORK) – Malaysia reported 6,999 new coronavirus cases on Sunday (May 30), bringing the total infections in the country to 565,533. The daily figure was down from Saturday’s 9,020. Health director-general, Tan Sri Dr Noor Hisham Abdullah, said Selangor
Five hundred GP clinics to start administering vaccines by June 15 - The Star Online PETALING JAYA: The government aims to have 500 general practitioner (GP) clinics administering vaccines by June 15, says Khairy Jamaluddin. The National Covid-19 Immunisation Programme coordinating minister said a total of 1000 clinics would be designated as vaccination centres by June 30. “I estimate that GPs and private hospital
Speaker blasts Emergency critics, says they selectively quote Constitution to score political points - The Star Online PETALING JAYA: After Deputy Speaker Datuk Seri Azalina Othman Said called for Parliament to reconvene, Speaker Datuk Azhar Azizan Harun broke his silence, saying that many critics of the ongoing Emergency were selective in their defence of the Constitution to gain political mileage. Azhar, who wrote an article on news
Khairy: Drive-through Covid-19 vaccination system gets green light after successful pilot project - The Borneo Post Khairy Jamaluddin – Bernama file photo KUALA LUMPUR (May 30): Science, Technology and Innovation Minister Khairy Jamaluddin today said that the government will be rolling out a drive-through Covid-19 vaccination system for the public. He said the decision was made after what he termed as a successful pilot project
Tell us when we'll get to 150000 vaccinations per day - Yeo to Khairy - Malaysiakini Science, Technology, and Innovation Minister Khairy Jamaluddin must be clear as to when in June the government can achieve a daily vaccination rate of 150,000 doses per day, said former minister Yeo Bee Yin. The Bakri MP also asked her counterpart from Rembau to clarify whether 150,000 vaccinations
PKR: Individual detained for video allegedly insulting King doesn't hold party post - Malaysiakini Iswardy Morni, who is under investigation after having uploaded a YouTube video that was allegedly insulting to the Yang di-Pertuan Agong, does not hold any position in PKR and has been issued a stern warning, said its communication director Fahmi Fadzil. “The party confirms that Iswardy is an ordinary
98 Covid-19 deaths a dark moment for Malaysia - Noor Hisham - Malaysiakini Yesterday’s Covid-19 death toll of 98 marked a dark moment when the country recorded its highest daily Covid-19 deaths since the pandemic began,” said Health director-general Tan Sri Dr Noor Hisham Abdullah in a posting on his Facebook account last night. In voicing his concern, he
