Grab your essentials and go - The Star Online PETALING JAYA: As part of the stricter rules to bring down the surging Covid-19 cases in the country, Malaysians will now be given a two-hour limit for their shopping. Domestic Trade and Consumer Affairs Minister Datuk Seri Alexander Nanta Linggi said the new two-hour limit would apply to all retail
Malaysian PM Muhyiddin explains why strictest version of lockdown to contain Covid-19 not imposed - The Straits Times KUALA LUMPUR – Malaysia’s Prime Minister Muhyiddin Yassin said on Sunday (May 23) that the government could not reimpose the strictest version of a movement control order (MCO), following calls to re-implement it, because of the deep damage done by last year’s lockdown to Malaysians’ livelihoods. Although he acknowledged
Full lockdown would guarantee safety, but Malaysia's economy could collapse: Muhyiddin on targeted COVID-19 curbs - CNA KUALA LUMPUR: A full COVID-19 lockdown with all sectors shut like what was imposed last year would guarantee people’s safety, but there is a risk that the economy could collapse, said Malaysian Prime Minister Muhyiddin Yassin. Speaking in an interview aired by RTM and Bernama TV on Sunday (May
Call me 'stupid PM' if you want but play your part - Muhyiddin - Malaysiakini Prime Minister Muhyiddin Yassin said he was prepared to take abuse from the public amid frustration over measures against Covid-19 but urged people to play their part in bringing the pandemic under control. Muhyiddin said the government has granted any request that the Health Ministry wanted to help fight the
Singapore: 25 new Covid-19 cases including 21 in community and one in workers' dorm - The Star Online SINGAPORE, May 23 (The Straits Times/ANN): There were 25 new coronavirus cases as at noon on Sunday, including 21 in the community and one in a workers’ dormitory. The Ministry of Health (MOH), in its afternoon update, said three of the new local patients are unlinked. Of the other
PM says immunisation programme will improve economy, expects country to achieve herd immunity by year-end - The Star Online KUALA LUMPUR: The National Covid-19 Immunisation Programme will improve public sentiment and contribute to the improvement of economic activities, says Prime Minister Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin. “We are targeting for the people to be vaccinated by the end of this year, with a 80% target of herd immunity. When we
Muhyiddin explains why MCO 1.0 cannot be done - Malaysiakini Prime Minister Muhyiddin Yassin today explained why the government cannot reimpose the same version of the movement control order (MCO) first implemented last year that saw most economic sectors shut down. He acknowledged that the Health Ministry had recommended MCO 1.0 as the “best option” but said the impact
Pharmaniaga says not contacted by businessman over Sinovac donation - The Star Online PETALING JAYA: Pharmaniaga Bhd, the sole distributor of the Sinovac vaccine in Malaysia, was never contacted by the businessman who claimed that he wanted to purchase two million doses for Penang, says its managing director. “They never contacted us and we also did not contact them,” Datuk Zulkarnain Md Eusope
Health Ministry clarifies double-masking measure - Malaysiakini The Health Ministry today clarified the effectiveness of double-masking measures, citing research by the US’ Centre for Disease Control (CDC). This was after Defence Minister Ismail Sabri Yaakob today recommended the public to wear two face masks at high-risk places, even though it is not mandatory. The Health Ministry said
Malaysia's new Covid-19 curbs criticised as 'half-baked', not going far enough - The Straits Times KUALA LUMPUR – Malaysia’s “stricter” measures, to be imposed this week to contain the spike in Covid-19 cases, have met with resistance from many who argue that the tweaks are “half-baked”. Experts have also said the new measures are unlikely to go far enough unless they are strictly enforced, and
Kaamatan's Harvest Queen pageant goes digital with voting paywall - The Star Online KOTA KINABALU: Sabah’s state-level Unduk Ngadau or Harvest Queen competition – the highlight of the month-long Kaamatan festival – is going digital for the first time ever in its almost 60-year history. The pageant, which was cancelled last year along with all Kaamatan-related activities due to the Covid-19 pandemic, has been
Covid-19: Armed Forces capable of setting up two more field hospitals, says Ismail Sabri - The Star Online KUALA LUMPUR (Bernama): The Malaysian Armed Forces (MAF) is capable of setting up two more field hospitals to accommodate the increasing number of Covid-19 patients, said Senior Minister (Security) Datuk Seri Ismail Sabri Yaakob. He said this was based on the existing number of MAF healthcare personnel. “Although the MAF
Ismail Sabri dismisses claims of vaccine shortage - Malaysiakini Defence Minister Ismail Sabri Yaakob today dismissed claims that the country is facing a shortage of vaccines amid the surge of Covid-19 cases. He drew the conclusion after paying a visit to the Sinovac fill-and-finish production line at Pharmaniaga Lifescience Sdn Bhd in Puchong, Selangor…
Ismail: I didn't know casinos were running, have ordered them to close - Malaysiakini Senior Minister Ismail Sabri Yaakob has ordered Genting Highlands casinos to close, saying that he was previously unaware they were still operating. However, he did not elaborate on previous operation circumstances, nor the reason behind the closure or how long it will take effect. “I didn’t know the casinos
Flood: Electricity supply to 10,000 consumers in Beaufort, Tenom, disrupted - The Sun Daily TENOM: Electricity supply to about 7,000 consumers in Beaufort and 3,000 consumers in Tenom was disrupted due to floods in the district, said Sabah Electricity Sdn Bhd (SESB) senior general manager (Asset Management) Norhizami Abu Hasan. He said the matter among others was due to 66 sub-stations (PE)
Critical blood supply shortage in Sabah due to spread of Covid-19 - The Sun Daily KOTA KINABALU: The blood supply in Sabah is now at a critical level, among others, due to the spread of Covid-19 which caused the blood donation campaigns to be postponed apart from people’s rising sense of anxiousness about going out and donate. Sabah Blood Donors Association (Pendarah) president Alix
Anwar: Why slow vaccine delivery from 'good friend' China? - Malaysiakini Pakatan Harapan chairperson Anwar Ibrahim questioned the slow delivery of Covid-19 vaccines manufactured in China, despite previous reports saying it would give Malaysia priority access to its vaccines. Anwar pointed out that Malaysia had purchased 15 million doses of China-manufactured vaccines, but has only received one million thus far, which
Firm's 'rep' in vaccine offer under probe for suspected cheating, say cops - Free Malaysia Today PETALING JAYA: The offer of two million doses of the Sinovac vaccine to Penang by a verbally-appointed representative of a Hong Kong-based company is suspected to be an attempt to deceive the state government, say police. Penang police chief Sahabudin Abd Manan said the writer of the letter had admitted
Six reports lodged over offer to donate Sinovac Covid-19 vaccine doses to Penang, say cops - The Star Online GEORGE TOWN: Police have stepped into the case of an offer to donate two million doses of the Sinovac Covid-19 vaccine to Penang. The scope of the investigation will include the validity and status of the company offering the donation, as well as the roles of the person whose name
Penang cops call witnesses over alleged Covid-19 vaccine scam - Malaysiakini Penang police will record the testimonies of several witnesses to assist in investigations over the allegedly fraudulent offer of Covid-19 vaccines made to the state. Penang police chief Sahabudin Abd Manan said so far they had received six police reports from several individuals representing political parties, including from the Penang
Still more than 5,000 flood evacuees in Sabah, Sarawak - The Sun Daily KUALA LUMPUR: The number of flood victims in Sabah recorded a slight increase with 4,832 people, involving 1,326 families, at 39 relief centres (PPS) this morning, from 4,792 people (1,315 families) last night. A statement issued by the Sabah Disaster Management Committee (JPBN) stated that Tenom
Congestion at Ipoh vaccination centre due to those with missed appointments showing up, says Perak Health Dept - The Star Online IPOH (Bernama): The congestion at the Indera Mulia Stadium Vaccination Centre (PPV) here last Friday (May 20) was due to the presence of 799 individuals who had defaulted on the appointments set for them through the MySejahtera application to get the vaccine jab. Perak Health director Datuk Dr Ding Lay
Doctor dies after crashing Porsche - The Star Online BATU PAHAT: An early morning collision between a Porsche and a multipurpose vehicle (MPV) at KM2 along Jalan Kluang-Batu Pahat here has claimed the life of a doctor. In the incident, Dr Noor Zairul Muhamad, 50, a doctor at a private hospital here, was driving his Porsche from Sri Gading
Vaccination rate speeds up - The Star Online PETALING JAYA: Malaysia’s Covid-19 vaccination rate is seeing a big boost despite criticism over its pace. A breakdown of daily figures released by the Special Committee on Covid-19 Vaccine Supply shows that the daily number of jabs has shot up in recent weeks, reaching a record high of 83,
22 new Covid-19 community cases in Singapore, including eight unlinked - The Star Online SINGAPORE, May 22 (The Straits Times/ANN): There were 29 new Covid-19 cases, including 22 in the community, as at noon on Saturday (May 22), said the Ministry of Health (MOH). Of the community cases, eight are currently unlinked. The remaining 14 are linked to previous cases. Among them, 12
