After call with Netanyahu, Biden says Israel has a right to defend itself - Free Malaysia Today WASHINGTON: President Joe Biden said on Wednesday he was hopeful that a cycle of violence between Israelis and Palestinians would end soon, after a phone conversation he had with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. “My expectation and hope is this will be closing down sooner than later, but Israel has
MP: S'wak wise in sticking with CMCO - Malaysiakini The Sarawak state government has acted wisely in deciding what is best for the Borneo state, according to Bersatu’s Puncak Borneo MP Willie Mongin. The deputy plantation industries and commodities minister said this following the Sarawak government’s refusal to place the state under a movement control order (MCO)
Man charged with murder and sodomy of infant - The Star Online PETALING JAYA: A babysitter’s husband was charged with the murder and sodomy of a nine-month-old baby boy she was taking care of at an apartment here three weeks ago. Mohamed Badruldin Mohamed, 36, nodded when the charges were read out to him at the Magistrate’s Court, while denying
Sinovac can produce updated COVID-19 vaccines against variants in 10 weeks - Global Times Sinovac COVID-19 vaccine. Photo: VCG Amid global concerns over the variant found in India that appears to be of high infectiousness and transmissibility, Chinese experts said Chinese vaccine manufacturers will be able to produce suitable vaccines against the variant in about two months. The comment came as Chinese manufacturer Sinovac,
Explainer: How Jerusalem tensions sparked heaviest Israel-Gaza fighting in years - The Star Online JERUSALEM (Reuters) – Weeks of violent clashes in East Jerusalem have ignited the heaviest fighting in years between Israel and Palestinian militants in the Gaza Strip. At the core of the violence that has left dozens dead are tensions between Israelis and Palestinians over Jerusalem, which contains sites sacred to Judaism,
New Covid-19 cases could pass 10000 in a few weeks, warns Muhyiddin - Free Malaysia Today KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysia is facing a more challenging third wave of Covid-19 following the emergence of several new variants that have increased the infectivity rate of the pandemic in the country, said Prime Minister Muhyiddin Yassin. He said the country recorded a surge in cases over the past few weeks,
MCO 3.0: Economic sector has to remain open or country will lose billions daily, says PM - The Star Online PUTRAJAYA: The economic sector has to remain open during the third movement control order (MCO 3.0) to prevent the country from losing billions a day, says Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin. The Prime Minister said the government, however, would keep an eye on factories and workers’ dormitories to prevent the
MCO 3.0: Economic sector remains open or country will lose billions daily, says PM - The Star Online PUTRAJAYA: The economic sector has to remain open during the third movement control order (MCO 3.0) to prevent the country from losing billions a day, says Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin. The Prime Minister said the government, however, would keep an eye on factories and workers’ dormitories to prevent the
Crucial not cruel: Prohibiting Hari Raya visits is to stop spread of Covid-19, says PM - The Star Online PUTRAJAYA: The decision to prohibit Hari Raya visits is not a cruel one, but is instead a crucial move to prevent the spread of Covid-19, says Prime Minister Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin. In a televised Hari Raya address, Muhyiddin said the Covid-19 situation in the country had worsened with hospitals
Malaysia's daily COVID-19 death toll hits new record amid third wave of infections - CNA KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysia recorded its highest daily death toll from COVID-19 on Wednesday (May 12), as the country entered another national lockdown amid a third wave of infections. It reported a record 39 new COVID-19 fatalities, bringing the national death toll to 1,761. Advertisement Advertisement Daily COVID-19 infections rose
Malaysia logs record 39 deaths, highest daily cases in 3 months on day it goes into new lockdown - The Straits Times PUTRAJAYA – Malaysia logged a record 39 Covid-19 deaths on Wednesday (May 12) and the highest daily cases in more than three months on the same day that the South-east Asia country went into a new lockdown. The record-high death tally came just three days after a record 26 deaths were
Indonesia study finds China's Sinovac vaccine effective in medical staff - Malaysiakini China’s Sinovac Biotech Covid-19 vaccine was 98 percent effective at preventing death and 96 percent effective at preventing hospitalisation among a group of inoculated Indonesian medical staff, a study conducted by the country’s Health Ministry has found. The findings were based on data from 120,000 healthcare workers
Covid-19: 4765 new cases bring total to 453222 - The Star Online PUTRAJAYA: Malaysia recorded 4,765 new Covid-19 cases on Wednesday (May 12), the Health Ministry confirmed. In a Twitter post, Health director-general Tan Sri Dr Noor Hisham Abdullah said this brings the country’s total Covid-19 cases to 453,222. Selangor has the highest increase out of all states with
Covid-19 - Modelling predicts 8k cases a day by June if no SOP compliance - Malaysiakini The Health Ministry’s modelling is forecasting more than 8,000 new Covid-19 cases a day by June if the public does not comply with standard operating procedures (SOPs) against Covid-19. The latest estimate, first published on May 12, is an upward revision from earlier forecasts.
India's Covid toll hits quarter million mark with no signs of peak - Free Malaysia Today BENGALURU: India said on Wednesday a record number of people were killed by the coronavirus in the past 24 hours, pushing its overall death toll over a quarter million, while a leading virologist said it was too early to say if infections had reached a peak. Deaths from Covid-19 swelled
I'm sorry for flouting SOPs in Langkawi, says Dr M - Free Malaysia Today [embedded content] PETALING JAYA: Former prime minister Dr Mahathir Mohamad has apologised for breaching Covid-19 SOPs at a programme in his constituency, Langkawi. In a statement, Mahathir explained that he flew to Langkawi on May 8 to take part in several donation programmes in conjunction with Ramadan and Hari Raya.
Dr Mahathir apologises for violating Covid-19 SOP - The Malaysian Insight Dr Mahathir apologises for violating Covid-19 SOP Updated 7 hours ago · Published on 12 May 2021 1:04PM · Share this article × DR Mahathir Mohamad apologised today for his failure to have his body temperature checked at the door during a recent visit to a surau in Langkawi. He said he
Malaysian police warn of drones, surprise visits to ensure Covid-19 MCO compliance during Hari Raya - The Straits Times PETALING JAYA (THE STAR/ASIA NEWS NETWORK) – Malaysian police have warned that they will use drones or make surprise visits to households in the run-up to the Hari Raya Aidilfitri festive season. This is to ensure that the public complies with the movement control order (MCO), which takes effect on
Fitch unit reaffirms lower growth forecast for Malaysia on the back of MCO 3.0 - Malay Mail Subscribe to our Telegram channel for the latest updates on news you need to know. KUALA LUMPUR, May 12 ― Fitch Solutions reaffirmed today its 2021 real growth domestic product (GDP) growth forecast for Malaysia at 4.9 per cent after accounting for the risk of another nationwide lockdown announced on
Malaysians greet MCO 3.0 with mixed feelings, cautious optimism - The Star Online PETALING JAYA: Malaysians are generally having mixed feelings about the latest movement control order (MCO) that was enforced nationwide beginning Wednesday (May 12) to stem the rise in Covid-19 cases. On social media, some expressed doubts as to whether or not the latest nationwide MCO would be effective, as they
Hadi says emergency needed due to critical Covid-19 situation, pans disruptors - Malaysiakini PAS president Abdul Hadi Awang has defended the state of emergency that had been enforced since Jan 11, stating that it was necessary for the increasingly critical Covid-19 situation in the country. “The emergency today is a proactive action to handle the increasingly critical situation. “Most importantly is prevention, treatment
Teacher who allegedly made rape jokes in Ain Husniza's class transferred - The Star Online PETALING JAYA: The teacher who was called out by Malaysian teenager Ain Husniza Saiful Nizam (pic) for allegedly making rape jokes in class has been transferred to the state education department. The Education Ministry said this is until the police investigation on the teacher from SMK Puncak Alam, Selangor is
Sexual harassment complaint: Victim laments slow journey for justice - Malaysiakini The journey has been harrowing for a sexual harassment victim since she lodged a complaint in 2019 against an associate professor at Universiti Malaya. For Soleil Ching (not her real name), the internal complaint system failed to do justice for the victims. She said after reporting the incident to the
Israel strikes kill senior Hamas commander, Palestinians fire rockets - The Star Online GAZA/JERUSALEM (Reuters) -Israel killed a Hamas commander and vowed no let-up in its Gaza barrages on Wednesday as Palestinian militants rained rockets far across the border and Washington dispatched an envoy to try to calm their most intense hostilities in years. At least 65 people have been killed in
Don't let guard down, says Sabah minister amid drop in cases - Free Malaysia Today KOTA KINABALU: A state minister has urged Sabahans not to let their guard down in the fight against Covid-19 despite infections showing further signs of improving, with only 50 cases detected on Monday. Sabah’s public health measures, which have helped drive down infections and turn red zones into green
