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…
Predictions: Tuchel, Chelsea to win FA Cup; West Ham, Liverpool victories - Teamtalk.com Thomas Tuchel and Chelsea will just about edge Leicester to FA Cup glory, while this week’s Premier League Predictions is tipping Liverpool, West Ham and Tottenham to pick up wins in the race for the European places. Each week our writers take on a different band or artist by
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
Former national shuttler Chong Wei shares touching story during Raya - The Star Online PETALING JAYA: Former top Malaysian shuttler Lee Chong Wei has shared a touching story on his family’s domestic helper who has been unable to return home to Indonesia for the last two years for Hari Raya Aidilfitri, because of Covid-19 restrictions. In a Facebook posting, Chong Wei related the
Malay Mail editor-in-chief Wong Sai Wan dies at age 59 - The Star Online PETALING JAYA: Malay Mail editor-in-chief Datuk Wong Sai Wan has passed away. He was 59. His son Wong Chee Mun told the Malay Mail he was admitted to the Subang Jaya Medical Centre (SJMC) for heart-related issues on Friday (May 14) at 5.30am. “He came into the hospital at
US objects to UN meeting on Israel, Gaza on Friday, open to one next week - The Sun Daily NEW YORK: The United States objected to a public UN Security Council discussion on Friday (May 14) of worsening violence between Israel and Palestinian, but US Secretary of State Antony Blinken left the door open to a meeting early next week. “This, I hope, will give some time for the
As Mah Meri tribe's plight gains sympathy, MB disputes accuracy of news reports - Malaysiakini Selangor Menteri Besar Amirudin Shari has disputed the accuracy of news reports which claimed that a Mah Meri tribe was about to be displaced by a state-owned company. Responding to a tweet by singer Yuna yesterday, who has come to the tribe’s defence, Amirudin said that the tribe did
'Unchecked govt, suspended Parliament made Covid-19 worse' - Malaysiakini Iskandar Puteri MP Lim Kit Siang has questioned how Malaysia’s Covid-19 situation is now worse off despite the imposition of a state of emergency on Jan 11 which the government said was necessary to control the pandemic. Contrary to what the government has claimed, Lim said the suspension of
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Firmino leads top four charge, as Liverpool sink Man Utd in chaotic thriller - Teamtalk.com Roberto Firmino bagged the timeliest of braces as Liverpool overcame their Old Trafford hoodoo in a wild six-goal thriller. Liverpool entered the contest knowing four wins from four would likely see them secure Champions League football. However, the Reds’ form at Old Trafford has been suspect in recent years, going
Covid-19: We've not reached 'Sophie's choice' yet, healthcare system still able to cope, says Health Minister - The Star Online PETALING JAYA: The country’s healthcare system has not reached the point where it is forced to prioritise resources for Covid-19 patients who are more likely to survive instead of those who won’t, says Datuk Seri Dr Adham Baba. Although hospitals are running out of beds at intensive care
Melaka man killed by relative in quarrel - Free Malaysia Today JASIN: A man was stabbed to death by a relative following a quarrel over the latter’s two daughters at a house in Kampung Berangan Enam, Umbai, here today. Melaka Criminal Investigation Department chief Mohd Sukri Kaman said the 32-year-old suspect had gone to the house about 7.30am to
Melaka man killed by relative in quarrel | Free Malaysia Today - Free Malaysia Today JASIN: A man was stabbed to death by a relative following a quarrel over the latter’s two daughters at a house in Kampung Berangan Enam, Umbai, here today. Melaka Criminal Investigation Department chief Mohd Sukri Kaman said the 32-year-old suspect had gone to the house about 7.30am to
PM thankful Malaysians can celebrate Aidilfitri in peaceful manner - The Sun Daily KUALA LUMPUR: Prime Minister Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin (pix) is thankful that Malaysians can still celebrate Hari Raya Aidilfitri in a peaceful manner. He said Malaysians could still be with their closest family members and stay in contact with those far away via phone. “Like others, I too use technology
