Ensure protection for pregnant women given AstraZeneca vaccine, MP tells govt - Free Malaysia Today PETALING JAYA: The government must ensure expectant mothers who have already been administered their first dose of the AstraZeneca vaccine are protected, former deputy women, family and community development minister Hannah Yeoh said today. This comes after the National Covid-19 Immunisation Programme coordinating minister Khairy Jamaluddin was reported to
Covid-19: ICU beds reach almost 90% capacity in Klang Valley, 74% nationwide, says Health DG - The Star Online PETALING JAYA: The current usage of critical and intensive care unit beds dedicated to treating Covid-19 patients has now reached 89% in Klang Valley and 74% nationwide as of Tuesday (May 18), says Health director-general Tan Sri Dr Noor Hisham Abdullah (pic). According to Dr Noor Hisham, as
Health director shares stories of how Covid-19 spread in Terengganu - Malaysiakini The East Coast state of Terengganu has recorded triple-digit Covid-19 cases on five out of seven days over the past week, while having one of the highest infectivity rates in the country. To the state’s health director Dr Nor Azimi Yunus, none of this came as a
An 'exceptionally long' SRC appeal hearing ends - The Star Online PUTRAJAYA: The appellate court finished hearing Datuk Seri Najib Razak’s appeal against his conviction and jail sentence for misappropriating RM42mil in SRC International Sdn Bhd’s funds. However, the Court of Appeal yesterday reserved judgment until a date yet to be fixed. A three-member panel led by Justice
6 myths about Covid vaccines debunked | Free Malaysia Today - Free Malaysia Today It is a fact of life now that the Covid-19 pandemic has turned everyday life on its head and left society in a state that it has never experienced before. But as with all things disastrous, there is light at the end of the tunnel as an important tool
Rosmah lodges police report against ex-AG - Malaysiakini Former premier Najib Abdul Razak’s wife, Rosmah Mansor, has lodged a police report against former attorney-general Tommy Thomas. An aide to Rosmah made the report at Dang Wangi district police station tonight over Thomas’ two affidavits dated May 11 linked to her ongoing legal bid to nullify her
Dr Noor Hisham urges Malaysians to practise self-discipline as Covid cases rise - The Sun Daily KUALA LUMPUR: The drastic rise of new Covid-19 cases since April has greatly stressed the country’s health services, said Health director-general Tan Sri Dr Noor Hisham Abdullah (pix). Therefore, he is urging Malaysians to practise self-discipline, especially during the Movement Control Order (MCO) in an effort
Teens aged 12 to 15 to get Pfizer Covid-19 vaccine in Singapore; 38 Covid-19 cases confirmed - 27 in community - The Star Online SINGAPORE, May 18 (The Straits Times/ANN): The green light has been given for those aged 12 to 15 to get vaccinated against Covid-19 with the Pfizer-BioNTech jab, said Health Minister Ong Ye Kung on Tuesday (May 18). At a virtual press conference, Ong, who co-chairs the
Teens aged 12 to 15 to get Pfizer Covid-19 vaccine in Singapore; 38 Covid-19 cases confirmed - 27 in community - The Star Online SINGAPORE, May 18 (The Straits Times/ANN): The green light has been given for those aged 12 to 15 to get vaccinated against Covid-19 with the Pfizer-BioNTech jab, said Health Minister Ong Ye Kung on Tuesday (May 18). At a virtual press conference, Ong, who co-chairs the
'Rape joke' in class not isolated case, Awam shares study of 275 survivors - Malaysiakini A study by All Women’s Action Society (Awam) conducted across a 10-day period last month has recorded 275 testimonials related to alleged sexual harassment and bullying incidents in schools. The women’s rights group said the figure and their subsequent analysis revealed that the “rape joke” highlighted by
Vaccines must be approved by pharmaceutical regulatory agency before states allowed to purchase it, says KJ - The Star Online PETALING JAYA: The agreements inked between the Federal Government and Covid-19 vaccine manufacturers stipulate that the companies must first provide the Malaysian Government its order before selling to other parties in the country, says Khairy Jamaluddin. “The other parties mentioned include state governments, industries and private hospitals,” said the
Awam suggests measures to prevent future rape jokes - The Sun Daily PETALING JAYA: The All-Women’s Action Society (Awam) wants more measures to be in place to avoid a recurrence of the rape joke issue. While applauding the Education Ministry for transferring the teacher who allegedly made rape comments in Ain Husniza Saiful Nizam’s class on April 23, Awam
Vaccine supply: Priority for national programme before states, companies - Malaysiakini COVID-19 | State governments ordering vaccines from companies being engaged by Putrajaya for its National Covid-19 Immunisation Programme (NIP) may have to queue for supply. According to the minister in charge of the programme, Khairy Jamaluddin, an agreement signed between the federal government and the companies stipulate that priority
All states can get their own approved vaccines, maintains KJ - Free Malaysia Today PETALING JAYA: All states are allowed to procure their own vaccines as long as they have been approved by the National Pharmaceutical Regulatory Agency (NPRA), says Khairy Jamaluddin. However, the science, technology and innovation minister said certain states like Selangor procured vaccines from the same pharmaceutical companies that Putrajaya purchased
Emergence of new Covid-19 variants worrying - Health DG - The Sun Daily KUALA LUMPUR: Health director-general Tan Sri Dr Noor Hisham Abdullah (pix) has expressed concern over the emergence of new Variants of Concern (VOC) as many patients do not show any symptoms and in fact, their Covid-19 screening tests often came back negative. Nevertheless, some patients were already in
Penang gets 2 million Sinovac doses but Putrajaya says no - Free Malaysia Today GEORGE TOWN: Penang has been offered two million doses of Sinovac vaccines for free but is unable to do anything with them, as the federal government is standing in the way. The health ministry has denied the state permission to use the vaccines and told it to wait for the
MMA calls for immediate audit on Covid-19 test kits of questionable quality in the market - The Star Online THE Malaysian Medical Association (MMA) is concerned over the quality of some of the RTK Antigen test kits available in the market. There are about 17 RTK Antigen test kits that have been approved by the Medical Device Authority (MDA), but not all have been of acceptable quality. MMA has
Five Abu Sayyaf members killed in shootout with Sabah police - The Star Online KOTA KINABALU: Five suspected Abu Sayyaf Group (ASG) members were shot dead by police at a squatter settlement at a mangrove swamp in Beaufort district, on Monday (May 17). Sabah Police Commissioner Datuk Hazani Ghazali said those killed were aged between 20 and 50. He said one of the suspects
MMA concerned over Covid-19 test kits of questionable quality in market - The Sun Daily PETALING JAYA: The Malaysian Medical Association (MMA) has expressed concern over the quality of some of the RTK Antigen test kits available in the market. There are about 17 RTK Antigen test kits that have been approved by the Medical Device Authority (MDA) but not all have been of acceptable
Biden raises cease-fire, civilian toll in call to Netanyahu - The Star Online President Joe Biden (pic) expressed support for a cease-fire between Israel and Gaza’s Hamas rulers in a call to Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, but he stopped short of demanding an immediate stop to the eight days of Israeli airstrikes and Hamas rocket barrages that have killed more
Video of Neelofa and family allegedly violating MCO circulating on social media - The Star Online PETALING JAYA: TV host and entrepreneur Neelofa (pic) could find herself in hot water again after a photo allegedly showing several members of her family visiting her home during Hari Raya went viral on social media. It is believed that she will be called in for questioning soon. The celebrity,
Why no reply to Penang bid for own vaccine supply, asks Sim - Malaysiakini Bukit Mertajam MP Steven Sim is questioning whether political differences between the federal and the Penang governments are the reason why the state’s application for the Covid-19 vaccine has not received a response after three months. He was commenting after Sarawak received government approval to procure up to
Noor Hisham shows support for full lockdown as virus cases soar - The Malaysian Insight Noor Hisham shows support for full lockdown as virus cases soar Elill Easwaran Updated 6 hours ago · Published on 18 May 2021 11:10AM · Share this article × DIRECTOR-GENERAL of health Dr Noor Hisham Abdullah hinted last night a full lockdown could be imminent when he retweeted a post calling
US military chief warns Israel-Palestinian conflict destabilising 'beyond Gaza' - The Star Online Brussels (AFP): The United States’ top military officer has warned the conflict between Israel and Palestinian fighters Hamas is creating instability beyond Gaza, saying it is “in no one’s interest to continue fighting”. Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Mark Milley, speaking to journalists while flying to Brussels
What about Penang, MP asks on vaccine procurement - Free Malaysia Today PETALING JAYA: Bukit Mertajam MP Steven Sim has questioned why Putrajaya has yet to approve Penang’s application to procure its own Covid-19 vaccines, made over three months ago. This follows the announcement by Sarawak’s assistant public health and housing minister, Dr Annuar Rapaee, that the state will
