Record deaths, ICU patients as Malaysia reports more than 6000 new COVID-19 cases for 6th straight day - CNA KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysia reported a record number of COVID-19 fatalities on Monday (May 24) as well as more than 6,000 new cases for the sixth consecutive day. All 61 victims were Malaysians, aged 27 to 98. Many of them suffered from high blood pressure and diabetes. Advertisement Advertisement
Malaysia probes allegations of underdosage of COVID-19 shots - CNA KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysia on Monday (May 24) said it was investigating allegations that some recipients of the AstraZeneca COVID-19 vaccine were not injected with the correct dosage. At least two recipients have said in recent days that they were given less than the required amount, posting videos on social
Police wrapping up probe on rape accusations against Hilman Idham’s associates Police are wrapping up their probe on rape allegations by a 33-year-old victim against two men with purported links to Gombak Setia assemblyperson Hilman Idham. When contacted, Kuala Lumpur police chief Azmi Abu Kassim said the investigation, which started last December, is expected to be completed soon. “Our
Genting closes casino this evening - Malaysiakini Editor’s note: The opening seven paragraphs of this story has been updated. Resorts World Genting (RWG) will be temporarily closing its casino from today onwards until further notice. This followed allegations that a Covid-19 cluster in Kedah was linked to a tour group that visited the resort in
Irresponsible skipping of vaccine appointment can affect herd immunity target, say experts - The Star Online KUALA LUMPUR (Bernama): Malaysia aims to achieve herd immunity with at least 70% of its population vaccinated by the end of the year but so far, the percentage of those who have registered for the Covid-19 vaccine is very low. At the same time, the rate of absenteeism for
Skipping vaccine date irresponsible, can affect herd immunity goal - Free Malaysia Today KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysia aims to achieve herd immunity with at least 70% of its population vaccinated by the end of the year but so far the percentage of those who have registered for the Covid-19 vaccine is very low. What’s worse is that the rate of absenteeism for
Prosecution to prove Ahmad Zahid received millions of ringgit in bribes over VLN system - The Sun Daily SHAH ALAM: The prosecution in Datuk Seri Dr Ahmad Zahid Hamidi’s(pix) trial on 40 corruption charges in connection with the Foreign Visa System (VLN) will prove that the former deputy prime Minister had received bribes of millions of ringgit in wage and incentives to maintain and extend the
Nanta: Random checks to ensure people abide by two-hour limit when shopping - The Star Online PUTRAJAYA: Random enforcement checks will be conducted at popular retail outlets to ensure shoppers abide by the two-hour shopping limit, said the Domestic Trade and Consumer Affairs Ministry. Minister Datuk Seri Alexander Nanta Linggi (pic) however said as the ministry has a limited number of enforcement officers, the onus
Genting casino still open, staff worry over health being gambled - Malaysiakini Genting Highlands casino is still open to punters despite Senior Minister (Security Cluster) Ismail Sabri Yaakob claiming to have ordered it shut on Friday, as employees express concern over their health and safety. According to a casino staff member, punters are still being served and there have been no further
India passes 300,000 Covid-19 deaths: health ministry - The Sun Daily NEW DELHI: India said Monday it had passed more than 300,000 deaths from the coronavirus pandemic, the third country after the United States and Brazil to hit figure as a huge wave of infections overwhelms the healthcare system. The South Asian nation’s toll now stands at 303,720
Pahang Forestry Dept: Lorry spotted with timber on East Coast Expressway had permit - The Star Online KUANTAN: The lorry spotted carrying huge pieces of timber on the East Coast Expressway has a permit to do so, says the Pahang Forestry Department It said it stopped and inspected the lorry at the westbound Gombak rest stop after a complaint was aired by environmentalist Khaidir Ahmad on Facebook.
'Nilai 3 is in S'gor' joke fails to tickle police's funny bone, probe initiated - Malaysiakini A joke that Nilai 3 in Negeri Sembilan is in Selangor has not tickled the police’s funny bone. They have instead initiated an investigation. The joke was spawned after celebrity Neelofa Noor Neelofa Mohd Noor (above) and her husband Muhammad Haris Mohd Ismail were not charged despite an interstate
New rule: Medical personnel told to show recipients Covid-19 vaccine syringe - Malaysiakini A directive has been issued to medical personnel assisting in the Covid-19 vaccination efforts under ProtectHealth Malaysia to show recipients the syringe filled with Covid-19 vaccine in it. This comes amid complaints that some medical personnel had drawn an erroneous amount of the vaccine in the AstraZeneca voluntary
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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: 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
