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
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
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
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
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,
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
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
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
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,
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
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
Vaccine hotline unusable, should be priority, says Segambut MP - Malaysiakini Putrajaya must address the fact that the National Covid-19 Immunisation Programme hotline was virtually unusable, said Segambut MP Hannah Yeoh. In a statement today, Yeoh said she had tried using the number many times at the request of her constituents who are struggling to register with the MySejahtera application…
Kelana Jaya LRT operating on single track as repair work yet to complete - The Star Online KUALA LUMPUR (Bernama): The Kelana Jaya Line Light Rail Transit (LRT) service is operating using a single track today as repair and installation work between the KLCC and Kampong Baru stations is not completed yet. Transport Minister Datuk Seri Dr Wee Ka Siong (pic) said that the physical inspection conducted
Senior journo wrote 4 articles on Shafee's RM9.5m issue, court hears - Malaysiakini A Malay Mail senior correspondent today testified that she wrote four online articles in relation to the RM9.5 million that lawyer Muhammad Shafee Abdullah allegedly received from former premier Najib Abdul Razak. Ida Lim Lee Ting confirmed this during the trial of Shafee’s RM9.5 million money laundering
Reports: Tajuddin detained by MACC, released on bail - Malaysiakini Pasir Salak MP Tajuddin Abdul Rahman had been detained by the MACC and released on bail yesterday, according to news reports citing sources. The MACC, however, has not responded to requests for confirmation.
'Tajuddin fiasco exposes appointments rooted in racism, patronage' - Malaysiakini First thing in the morning after the LRT collision which left more than 200 injured, Prasarana Malaysia Bhd chairperson Tajuddin Abdul Rahman visited the site of the accident and addressed the media. The next evening, he lost his job. For businessperson and think-tank founder Chandran Nair, the Pasir Salak
