Health DG laments mass movements ahead of lockdown, warns of dire consequences - The Star Online PETALING JAYA: Health director-general Tan Sri Dr Noor Hisham Abdullah took to social media to lament the mass movement of Malaysians just before the full movement control order lockdown comes into effect next week. “Where are you headed this weekend? Mass movement is still happening despite interstate and inter-district travel
Police confirm minister stopped at road block, probe underway - Malaysiakini Police today confirmed it had stopped Plantations Industries and Commodities Minister Khairuddin Aman Razali at a roadblock in Perasing, Terengganu. Terengganu police chief Roslee Chik said the matter is now the subject of the police investigation but did not state what offence had been committed…
Current MCO in Sarawak similar to nationwide lockdown during March 2020 - The Star Online KUCHING: The movement control order in Sarawak which began on Saturday (May 29) is very similar to the first MCO implemented last year at the start of the Covid-19 pandemic. State Local Government and Housing Minister Datuk Seri Dr Sim Kui Hian, who oversees public health, said the purpose of
Prasarana still trying to identify 83 victims, wants them to come forward - Malaysiakini Prasarana Malaysia Berhad said it is still trying to identify 83 out of 213 victims from Monday’s LRT crash under a tunnel near Kuala Lumpur City Centre. It urged them to come forward so that they can be provided with the necessary assistance. “Prasarana hopes all passengers involved (in
Malaysians take to social media to cheer on, rally behind frontliners - The Star Online PETALING JAYA: Photos of exhausted frontliners in a Facebook post by Health director-general Tan Sri Dr Noor Hisham Abdullah of has drawn support for health workers from many Malaysians. “Hang in there, frontliners! We are helping you by staying at home and getting vaccinated. We will be brave and bear
Malaysia reports 9020 new Covid-19 cases, highest daily toll since pandemic began - The Straits Times KUALA LUMPUR (THE STAR/ASIA NEWS NETWORK) – Malaysia on Saturday (May 29) reported 9,020 new coronavirus cases, the highest daily toll since the start of the pandemic, as Malaysian business groups asked for more information on the impending total lockdown to be released soon. After news broke on Friday
Vaccines: Putrajaya told to abandon 'monopoly' approach - Malaysiakini Putrajaya should heed the call by the Federation of Private Medical Practitioners’ Associations (FPMPAM) to involve clinics on a mass scale in the Covid-19 vaccination effort. This was in contrast to the current system where most vaccination doses are under the “monopoly” of centralised vaccination centres, said Iskandar Puteri MP
US says will impose sanctions on Belarus after plane diversion - The Sun Daily WASHINGTON: The White House announced Friday it will impose sanctions on Belarus after the diversion of a European flight and the arrest of a dissident on board. Press Secretary Jen Psaki, in a statement outlining the punitive measures, called the Ryanair flight diversion and arrest of Belarus opposition journalist and
Sabah election 'seeded' third Covid wave, study confirms - Malaysiakini The Sabah state election last year had resulted in an estimated 2,979 Covid-19 cases in the first few weeks after polling day, according to a new analysis published on Thursday. This amounts to 70 percent of cases reported in the state from Sept 26 (polling day) until Oct 12
Man found dead on road after fight over parking - Free Malaysia Today SEREMBAN: A man was found dead on the road in front of a house in Jalan Temiang here, last night, after he was believed to have been involved in a fight over a parking space. Seremban district police chief Mohd Said Ibrahim said a team rushed to the scene after
Essential service sectors open - The Star Online PETALING JAYA: A nationwide full lockdown will take place from June 1-14. All sectors will not be allowed to operate during this period except for essential economic and service sectors. The decision was made during a special National Security Council meeting chaired by Prime Minister Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin (pic)
SELangkah denies being source of block bookings for AstraZeneca vaccinations - The Star Online PETALING JAYA: Selangor’s health platform SELangkah has refuted claims that it made block bookings in large quantities for AstraZeneca Covid-19 vaccinations. Its chief executive officer Tengku Iesta Tengku Alaudin said they were not involved in any vaccine reservations. “We strongly deny the baseless statement. We were never contacted by
Hajiji: Businesses allowed to operate in Sabah during lockdown to be made known soon - The Star Online KOTA KINABALU: Businesses under the essential economic and service sectors allowed to operate in Sabah under the national lockdown from June 1 to 14 will be announced soon, says Chief Minister Datuk Seri Hajiji Noor. In a short statement issued Friday (May 28) night, Hajiji said Sabah has decided to
Malaysia PM orders ‘total lockdown’ amid COVID surge - Al Jazeera English Malaysia is battling a rapidly escalating coronavirus outbreak that has strained the country’s healthcare system. Malaysian Prime Minister Muhyiddin Yassin has announced a nationwide “total lockdown” starting in June as coronavirus infections in the country surged to record levels. Muhyiddin said the stricter lockdown from June 1 to 14
Sabah will follow national lockdown, says Masidi - The Star Online KOTA KINABALU: Sabah will follow the two-week national lockdown from June 1 to 14 as announced by the Prime Minister’s Office (PMO). “Looking at the statistics and the escalating trend in daily Covid-19 cases in our own state (Sabah), I don’t think we have much options,” state Covid-19
Malaysia to enter 'total lockdown' from Jun 1 to Jun 14 as number of COVID-19 cases hits new record - CNA KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysia will close all economic and social sectors by implementing a “total lockdown” throughout the country. The first phase of the lockdown will last from Jun 1 to Jun 14. This move was announced in a media statement posted on Prime Minister Muhyiddin Yassin’s Facebook page on
Malaysia to enter 'total lockdown' from Jun 1 to Jun 14 as daily COVID-19 cases hit new record: PM Muhyiddin - CNA KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysia will close all economic and social sectors by implementing a “total lockdown” throughout the country. The first phase of the lockdown will last from Jun 1 to Jun 14. This move was announced in a media statement posted on Prime Minister Muhyiddin Yassin’s Facebook page on
Total lockdown from June 1 to 14 - The Sun Daily KUALA LUMPUR: The special session of the National Security Council (MKN) on Covid-19 management has decided to implement a total lockdown on the social and economic sectors (first phase) nationwide for 14 days beginning June 1. The Prime Minister’s Office, in a statement, said throughout this period, all sectors
Malaysia to impose total nationwide lockdown from June 1-14 as Covid-19 cases hit new record - The Straits Times KUALA LUMPUR – Malaysia will go into a total nationwide lockdown for all social and economic sectors from next Tuesday (June 1) to June 14. Prime Minister Muhyiddin Yassin’s announcement on Friday (May 28) comes as the country reported 8,290 new coronavirus cases that day, its fourth straight day
Malaysia to impose total nationwide lockdown from June 1-14 amid record number of Covid-19 cases - The Straits Times KUALA LUMPUR – Malaysia will go into a total nationwide lockdown for all social and economic sectors from next Tuesday (June 1) to June 14. Prime Minister Muhyiddin Yassin’s announcement on Friday (May 28) comes as the country reported 8,290 new coronavirus cases that day, its fourth straight day
No more dine-ins in Sabah from Saturday (May 29) to June 2, says Masidi - The Star Online KOTA KINABALU: Sabah will ban dine-ins at restaurants and coffeeshops for five days with effect from Saturday (May 29) until June 2 following a rising number of Covid-19 cases, says Datuk Seri Masidi Manjun. The state Covid-19 spokesman confirmed on Friday (May 28) that the state has decided to push
Sarawak govt announces RM1.1b cash aid as term nears an end - Malaysiakini The Sarawak state government today announced an RM1.4 billion stimulus package that includes RM1.1 billion in cash aid – some of which will be given out monthly until year-end. This comes ahead of the state government’s term nearing expiry – with elections expected once the emergency is lifted in
Covid-19: 8290 new cases, new daily record for fourth day running - The Star Online PUTRAJAYA: Malaysia has recorded 8,290 new Covid-19 cases on Friday (May 28), continuing its upwards surge. It is the fourth day in a row that the country registered new daily records, with today’s figure surpassing the 7,857 cases reported the previous day. In a Twitter post, Health
King's birthday celebrations postponed but June 7 still a public holiday, says Istana Negara - The Star Online KUALA LUMPUR: All events in conjunction with the official birthday of the Yang di-Pertuan Agong scheduled to take place in June will be postponed, says Istana Negara. However, the Palace said that June 7 would still be a public holiday. Istana Negara Comptroller of the Royal Household Datuk Ahmad Fadil
Expert calls for ventilation guide a la Singapore to curb Covid-19 transmission - Malaysiakini Infectious diseases expert Dr Adeeba Kamarulzaman has called on the government to release guidelines on ventilation in indoor spaces to curb the transmission of Covid-19. “We need a loud and clear acknowledgement that (ventilation) is a major issue (and to) quickly convene an interagency task force. “Issue guidelines a la
