Guan Eng: I'll say sorry if Sinovac donor is bogus - The Star Online GEORGE TOWN: Former Penang chief minister Lim Guan Eng (pic) is willing to apologise if the offer to donate two million doses of CoronaVac vaccine to the state government is proven to be bogus. Lim, who is DAP secretary-general, said he is ready to apologise if what Science, Technology and
Malaysia reports highest daily Covid-19 cases of 6806, as Mahathir urges country to be 'serious' - The Straits Times KUALA LUMPUR (THE STAR/ASIA NEWS NETWORK, REUTERS) – Malaysia on Thursday (May 20) recorded 6,806 new coronavirus cases, the biggest daily jump in infections, the health ministry said on Twitter. It was the second straight day of record infections after 6,075 new cases were logged on Wednesday. The
I'll apologise if Khairy is right about vaccine 'scam', says Guan Eng - Free Malaysia Today GEORGE TOWN: Lim Guan Eng today said he is willing to apologise for Penang’s claim that Putrajaya stood in the way of an offer of two million doses of Covid-19 vaccines to the state, if it is found to be a “scam”. Yesterday, National Covid-19 Immunisation Programme coordinating minister
Johor sultan calls for state elected representatives to meet over COVID-19 amid emergency status - CNA JOHOR BAHRU: Johor ruler Sultan Ibrahim Iskandar has called for Members of Parliament (MPs) and state assemblymen representing constituencies in Johor to meet and discuss how to overcome the COVID-19 situation. In a statement on his Facebook page on Thursday (May 20), Sultan Ibrahim said that these elected representatives “need
Covid-19: New daily record of 6806 cases - The Star Online PUTRAJAYA: Malaysia recorded 6,806 new Covid-19 cases on Thursday (May 20), a new daily record. In a Twitter post, Health director-general Tan Sri Dr Noor Hisham Abdullah said the country’s cumulative cases now stand at 492,302. Selangor recorded 2,277 new cases – the highest figure of all
Govt fails to forfeit RM114 million allegedly belonging to Umno, Najib - The Sun Daily KUALA LUMPUR: The government today failed in its application to forfeit RM114 million, allegedly belonging to Umno and former prime minister Datuk Seri Najib Tun Razak, that was seized from a premises belonging to Obyu Holdings Sdn Bhd. This followed a decision by High Court Judge Datuk Muhammad Jamil Hussin
'Full' MCO? Decision Today! The federal government will decide tomorrow whether to implement “total lockdown” to stem the spread of Covid-19. Speaking to reporters in Kota Bharu, Kelantan today, de facto Law Minister Takiyuddin Hassan (above) said the National Security Council (NSC) will deliberate on this tomorrow. Prime Minister Muhyiddin Yassin will chair the
PM: Asia should lead in opening up patent protection to produce cheaper life-saving medicines - The Star Online KUALA LUMPUR (Bernama): Asia should lead the way in opening up patent protections to produce cheaper generic versions of life-saving medicines for critical diseases, from Covid-19 to HIV/AIDS, said Prime Minister Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin (pic). Welcoming US President Joe Biden’s administration’s stated intention to support the
Court dismisses bid to forfeit RM114m in 1MDB-linked cash - Malaysiakini The Kuala Lumpur High Court today dismissed a forfeiture suit targeting RM114 million allegedly linked to 1MDB as the prosecution failed to prove that the money may have been laundered from the state fund. The funds were part of RM680 million in cash, jewellery and other assets seized from…
Neelofa, husband plead not guilty to CMCO violation - The Star Online SEREMBAN: TV host-entrepreneur Neelofa has pleaded not guilty at a Magistrate’s Court here to a charge of violating the conditional movement control order (MCO) by not registering her personal details before entering a premises in Nilai 3. The 32-year-old claimed trial to the charge of failing to check in
PM, ministers urged to hold joint PC to avoid 'lockdown' U-turns - Malaysiakini A lawmaker has called on Prime Minister Muhyiddin Yassin to hold a joint press conference with key cabinet ministers should there be an announcement for a more severe movement control order (MCO). Bangi MP Ong Kian Ming said this is to avoid previous chaos in lockdown policies, which led to
'Penang govt was duped' - The Star Online PETALING JAYA: The alleged offer to donate two million doses of CoronaVac vaccine to the Penang state government is bogus, says Science, Technology and Innovation Minister Khairy Jamaluddin. “I wish the Penang state government had done due diligence over the letter. “If there is any party which wants to acquire
Health DG: Stand as one to fight the pandemic - The Star Online PUTRAJAYA: Malaysia recorded its highest ever daily figure after registering 6,075 new Covid-19 cases. The country’s coronavirus death toll has also breached the 2,000 mark after another 46 fatalities were recorded, and 559 patients are now in intensive care units (ICU) nationwide. With Malaysia’s Covid-19 situation
New low in Covid-19 battle - Malaysiakini Good morning, here’s what you need to know today. Key Highlights * New low in Covid-19 battle * Vaccines scam? * Celebrity couple to be charged New low in Covid-19 battle Malaysia’s battle against Covid-19 hit a new low as fresh cases hit a new high – 6,075 infections yesterday with
Guan Eng questions Putrajaya's ability to replenish Kwan - Malaysiakini Former finance minister Lim Guan Eng has questioned the government’s ability to replenish the National Trust Fund (Kwan) after tapping RM5 billion to cover the Covid-19 vaccination programme. This came after Finance Minister Tengku Zafrul Abdul Aziz said the government is committed to replenishing the fund when the Covid-19
Offer to donate 200000 Sinovac vaccine doses to the government is genuine, says Petra Group - The Star Online PETALING JAYA: The offer to supply 200,000 Covid-19 Sinovac vaccine doses procured by the Vinod Sekhar Trust under the Petra Group for free to the government is genuine and is meant for the poor. Petra Group chief government liaison officer Datuk Dr William Stevenson said the group and the
94 percent increase in total Covid-19 ICU admission in Klang Valley - Health DG - The Sun Daily KUALA LUMPUR: Total Covid-19 intensive care unit (ICU) admission including suspected or probable cases in Klang Valley has increased by 94% compared to two weeks ago, said Health director-general Tan Sri Dr Noor Hisham Abdullah (pix). In a posting on his Facebook page, he said the situation in Selangor, Kuala
Penang vaccine donation: CM urges company named to come forward following bogus claim - The Star Online GEORGE TOWN: Khairy Jamaluddin’s allegation that the offer of two million doses of Sinovac vaccine to the Penang government was by a bogus company is a serious matter, says Chow Kon Yeow. The Penang Chief Minister said the serious allegation warrants the company and its director named by the
Lockdown or not? Business groups and civil service at loggerheads - Free Malaysia Today PETALING JAYA: Business groups and the union representing government workers are at odds over a proposal for a complete lockdown in light of the record number of Covid-19 cases. While the business groups say a total shutdown would cause untold harm to the economy, Cuepacs, the organisation representing government employees,
Selangor state government places booking for 2.5 million COVID-19 vaccine doses to boost inoculation rate - CNA KUALA LUMPUR: The Selangor state government has made an initial booking of 2.5 million doses of COVID-19 vaccine to be sold to employers looking to hasten vaccination for their employees. State Public Health, Unity, Women and Family Development Committee chairman Siti Mariah Mahmud in a press conference on Wednesday
Najib's defence fails to grill witness over signatures in bank transfers - Malaysiakini 1MDB TRIAL | Najib Abdul Razak’s defence team today tried to grill former 1MDB CEO Mohd Hazem Abdul Rahman over the validity of signatures on key bank documents for millions of ringgit of transfers. However, during the RM2.28 billion 1MDB corruption trial against the former prime minister, the prosecution
We can reach herd immunity by end-2021, says Khairy - Free Malaysia Today PETALING JAYA: The country’s vaccination programme is already being ramped up and can be completed before the end of the year, says coordinating minister Khairy Jamaluddin. He was responding to former prime minister Najib Razak’s repeated claims that it will take years to reach herd immunity at the
It's a scam, Khairy says about 'offer' to donate two million vaccine doses to Penang - The Star Online PETALING JAYA: The offer by a “private company” to sponsor two million doses of Sinovac vaccine to the Penang government is bogus, claims Khairy Jamaluddin. The National Covid-19 Immunisation Programme coordinating minister said he examined a copy of the letter received by Penang Chief Minister Chow Kon Yeow detailing the
Officials debate full lockdown as Covid-19 hits record high in Malaysia - The Straits Times KUALA LUMPUR – Top government officials have been at loggerheads over whether to impose stricter restrictions under Malaysia’s nationwide movement control order (MCO), with no sign of the spread of Covid-19 abating nearly two weeks after inter-district movement and social activities were curbed in the Klang Valley. Daily Covid-19 cases
Covid-19 after Genting trip: Health director says Pahang side resolved - Malaysiakini Pahang Health director Dr Bahari Che Awang Ngah said authorities could not pinpoint whether workers in Genting Highlands or visitors were responsible for a Covid-19 cluster linked to a tour group that had also spread in Kedah. However, he said the Covid-19 spread on the Pahang side had already been
