Foreign crew of ships from India not allowed to disembark - Free Malaysia Today PETALING JAYA: Foreign crew members of ships coming from India will not be allowed to disembark at local ports throughout the movement control order (MCO) period, the transport ministry said. Minister Wee Ka Siong said that this decision was made by the National Security Council to prevent Covid-19 variants from
Covid-19 (May 15): New record 44 deaths; cases above 4k mark for fourth day - Malaysiakini COVID-19 | The Health Ministry today reported 4,140 new Covid-19 cases as the country entered its fourth day above the 4,000-mark. There were also 44 deaths, the highest on record for the country. This is the third time in seven days that fatalities have hit record highs. The previous
Malaysia to voice strong stand against Israel's aggression on Sunday's extraordinary OIC meeting - The Sun Daily KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysia will call for the Organisation for Islamic Cooperation (OIC) to take a tougher stand and maximum possible efforts to protect Palestinians from Israel’s hostile acts, during the OIC virtual extraordinary meeting on Sunday. Foreign Minister Datuk Seri Hishammuddin Tun Hussein (pix) who will be representing Malaysia
Health Ministry: Haziq's death due to heart attack, not related to Covid-19 vaccine - The Star Online PETALING JAYA: National Archery athlete Haziq Kamaruddin’s (pic) death has been classified as coronary artery atherosclerosis, says the Health Ministry. Head of Department and Consultant in Forensic Medicine Datuk Dr Zahari Noor said the post-mortem was done after his Covid-19 swab test results showed negative. He added that based
Dr Wee: Foreign crew of vessels not allowed to sign off - The Star Online PETALING JAYA: Foreign crew of vessels docking at all Malaysian ports which set sail from India are not allowed to “sign off” (disembark upon end of contract) during the current movement control order, says Datuk Seri Dr Wee Ka Siong (pic). The Transport Minister, however, said that exceptions were made
Death toll rises as violence rocks Gaza, Israel and West Bank - The Sun Daily GAZA: Israeli planes renewed air strikes in Gaza (pix) early today and Hamas responded by firing rockets into Israel as their battle entered a fifth night and US and Arab diplomats sought an end to the violence. Palestinian medics said at least four people were killed in one of several
Three generations under Azmin's roof? Could be, preliminary probe shows - Malaysiakini Preliminary investigations into an alleged gathering at International Trade and Industry Azmin Ali’s official residence on May 13 revealed that all participants stayed under one roof. In a statement today, Putrajaya district police chief Mohd Fadzil Ali said there were no guests on that day according to the logs
Police to call up Azmin Ali over alleged breach of Raya SOP - The Star Online PUTRAJAYA: Datuk Seri Mohamed Azmin Ali and his family members will be called up to assist investigations for allegedly breaching Covid-19 standard operating procedures (SOPs) during the first day of Hari Raya Aidilfitri celebrations. Putrajaya OCPD Asst Comm Mohd Fadzil Ali said a police report was lodged on Friday (May
United front, strategy the answer to Arab-Israeli conflict - Dr M - Malaysiakini Former prime minister Dr Mahathir Mohamad said today a solution can be found for the Arab-Israeli conflict through joint action by Muslim countries and those who back the rights of the Palestinians and their struggle. It is important for those who support the Palestinians to have a proper strategy in
Death among 50 to 64 high - The Star Online PETALING JAYA: Nearly a third of Covid-19 deaths in Malaysia have been among those aged 50 to 64, significantly younger than the global average. This is according to an analysis by The Star of the 1,506 deaths from March 2020 to April 2021, compared with statistics from the World
Joint action by Muslim countries, Palestinian supporters, can resolve Arab-Israeli conflict, says Dr M - The Star Online KUALA LUMPUR (Bernama): A solution to the Arab-Israeli conflict can be achieved through the joint action of Muslim countries and those who back the rights of the Palestinians and their struggle, says Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad. The former prime minister said it is important for those who support the Palestinians
Health Ministry to consider extending quarantine period to 21 days for those returning from India - The Star Online PETALING JAYA: The Health Ministry will study if the 14-day mandatory quarantine period for Malaysians arriving from India should be extended to 21 days, says Tan Sri Dr Noor Hisham Abdullah. The Health director-general said this after the 132 people who were brought back from India on May 12 on
Quarantine for returnees from India extended to 21 days - Malaysiakini Malaysia is extending the quarantine period for people who arrived via repatriation flights from India on Wednesday and Thursday from 14 days to 21 days. Health Ministry director-general Dr Noor Hisham Abdullah said the decision was made based on the ministry’s risk assessments, particularly after some…
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Changi Airport Covid-19 cluster from zone that received travellers from higher-risk places - The Star Online SINGAPORE (The Straits Times/ANN): Workers infected with Covid-19 at Changi Airport had mainly been working in one zone that had received travellers from higher-risk regions, including South Asia. Transport Minister Ong Ye Kung said on Friday (May 14) that the airport identified this trend after studying the 20-plus initial
Malaysia's daily COVID-19 cases may breach 8000 in June if regulations are not followed: Health ministry - CNA KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysia may see more than 8,000 new COVID-19 cases a day by June if members of the public fail to adhere to safe management regulations. According to the health ministry’s latest data modelling, COVID-19 cases will increase sharply if people do not comply with the standard
National archer Haziq Kamaruddin dies at 27 - Free Malaysia Today KUALA LUMPUR: National archer and two-time Olympian Haziq Kamaruddin died this morning, just after subuh prayers on the second day of Hari Raya. He was 27 years old. A family member, who wished to remain anonymous, said the recurve archer had collapsed after performing the prayers at his house in
Terengganu exco surrenders to cops after receiving Raya house guest - Malaysiakini Terengganu state executive councillor (agriculture, agro-based industry, and rural development) Dr Azman Ibrahim has presented himself to the police after violating Hari Raya Aidilfitri standard operating procedure (SOP) by receiving a house guest. In a Facebook post today, he said he gave his statement at the Besut district police station.
Singapore returns to lockdown mode as untraceable Covid cases rise - Free Malaysia Today SINGAPORE: Singapore is returning to the lockdown-like conditions it last imposed a year ago, banning dining-in and limiting gatherings to two people, as a rising number of untraceable virus infections pressures one of the most successful places in the world at Covid containment. For four weeks from May 16 to
Johor cops arrest 20 over viral rioting incident in Batu Pahat - The Star Online JOHOR BARU: Some 20 individuals have been arrested by the police here to assist in investigations into a rioting incident that broke out on the early morning of the first day of Hari Raya on Thursday (May 13). Johor Criminal Investigation Department chief SAC Datuk Md Yusof Ahmad said that
Markets slump as Singapore brings in strictest COVID-19 curbs since lockdown - The Star Online SINGAPORE (Reuters) -Singapore announced on Friday the strictest curbs on social gatherings and public activities since easing a COVID-19 lockdown last year, amid a rise in locally acquired infections and with new coronavirus clusters forming in recent weeks. The new measures announced by the health ministry, which will be force
Myanmar junta declares martial law in town after attacks on bank, police - The Star Online YANGON (Reuters): Myanmar’s junta has declared martial law in a town in Chin State after blaming “armed terrorists” for attacks on a police station and a bank, state media reported on Friday (May 14), amid an upsurge in fighting between the military and ethnic rebels in border areas. In
Malay Mail editor-in-chief Wong dies at 59 - Malaysiakini Malay Mail editor-in-chief Wong Sai Wan died at the Subang Jaya Medical Centre earlier today. He was 59. His son Wong Chee Mun confirmed the news of Sai Wan’s passing when contacted by Bernama. Chee Mun said his father had a history of heart problems and stroke. He was
Putrajaya urged to expedite vaccination instead of arbitrary MCOs - Malaysiakini Putrajaya should expedite its Covid-19 vaccination efforts amid rising infections, said Bukit Mertajam MP Steven Sim Chee Keong. He said this was opposed to the movement control order (MCO) which he claimed is being applied arbitrarily. He said the MCO was not applied equally across all sectors. This was amid
Malay Mail chief editor Wong Sai Wan dies of heart attack - Free Malaysia Today PETALING JAYA: Malay Mail editor-in-chief Wong Sai Wan died this morning after being admitted to Subang Jaya Medical Centre for heart-related issues. He was 59. His son Chee Mun confirmed to Malay Mail that Wong had suffered heart failure. “He came into the hospital at 5.30am and was admitted
