Beware of surprise visits from cops - The Star Online PETALING JAYA: Eight police teams here will be making surprise visits during Hari Raya Aidilfitri to ensure compliance to the movement control order which disallows visits or open houses. Petaling Jaya OCPD Asst Comm Mohamad Fakhrudin Abdul Hamid has cautioned that those planning to organise such events will face a
Quarantine: Minister vs you - Malaysiakini Good morning! Before we start, I’d like to wish our readers Selamat Hari Raya Aidilfitri in advance. Kini Morning Brief will be taking a break during the holidays and we’ll be back next Monday (May 17). Here’s what you need to know today. Key Highlights * Quarantine: Minister
No walk-ins at Covid-19 vaccination centres please, says CITF - The Star Online PUTRAJAYA (Bernama): No walk-ins are allowed at any of the vaccination centres (PPVs) in the country, says the Covid-19 Immunisation Task Force (CITF). CITF said members of the public should not wait at the PPVs including at the centres administering the AstraZeneca vaccines in the hope of getting the unused
Muslims In Malaysia Celebrate Aidilfitri On Thursday - Malaysiakini Muslims in Malaysia will celebrate Hari Raya Aidilfitri on Thursday, May 13, Keeper of the Ruler’s Seal Syed Danial Syed Ahmad announced tonight. “In keeping with the command of the Yang di-Pertuan Agong, following the consent of the Rulers, I hereby declare that the date for Hari Raya Puasa
Masidi: Raya house visits not exceeding 10 people allowed, house owner to provide MySejahtera QR code - The Star Online KOTA KINABALU: Family members in the same district can visit each other from the first to the third day of Hari Raya in Sabah, with not more than 10 people in a house. State Local Government and Housing Minister Datuk Seri Masidi Manjun announced the Hari Raya standard operating procedure
Malaysian govt defends Covid-19 response amid criticism as third lockdown looms - The Straits Times KUALA LUMPUR – The Malaysian government on Tuesday (May 11) defended its response to the Covid-19 pandemic amid criticism of poor coordination and crisis communication as the country heads into a third lockdown from Wednesday. The top officials in charge of the security and health aspects of the pandemic response held
We're taking action on factories, says Ismail Sabri - Free Malaysia Today PETALING JAYA: The government is not being lax in allowing factories to continue operating but is taking action against those who flout the rules, senior minister for security Ismail Sabri Yaakob said. Health ministry data showed that factories made up 48.1% of cases from Covid-19 clusters between Feb 22
MCO 3.0 not as strict as first lockdown, key is to balance health and livelihoods: Ismail Sabri - CNA KUALA LUMPUR: The latest COVID-19 curbs in Malaysia are not as strict as the first lockdown as the government sees a need to balance health and livelihoods, said Senior Minister Ismail Sabri Yaakob on Tuesday (May 11). In a joint press conference with Health Ministry director-general Noor Hisham Abdullah in
1000 more ICU beds needed in coming weeks if cases surge - Malaysiakini The Health Ministry is looking to add about 1,000 intensive care beds in the coming weeks to cope with the rising number of severe Covid-19 cases. Its director-general Dr Noor Hisham Abdullah said a surge in cases is likely in late-May to mid-June. If this happens, ICU demand is
SOP for MCO available on NSC website, says Ismail Sabri - The Star Online PUTRAJAYA: The National Security Council (NSC) technical meeting has detailed a uniform standard operating procedure to be implemented during the movement control order, says Datuk Seri Ismail Sabri Yaakob. The Senior Minister said the SOP is to be used nationwide involving those spelt out by ministries, activities that are allowed
Sabahans need to understand reasons behind travel restrictions - Hajiji - The Sun Daily KOTA KINABALU: People in Sabah need to understand that the travel restrictions imposed by the government seek to curb and break the Covid-19 chain even though the restrictions are enforced ahead of the Aidilfitri celebration, said Chief Minister Datuk Hajiji Noor (pix). Hajiji said this was the second year in
DAP moots NSC membership for opposition to make MCO 3.0 the last - Malaysiakini DAP has urged Putrajaya to open the membership of the National Security Council (NSC) to the opposition to form a united front against Covid-19. In a statement today, DAP secretary-general Lim Guan Eng said public confidence in the government has been greatly eroded after a third round of nationwide movement
Explainer: How Malaysia is seeking to recover billions missing from 1MDB - Malay Mail Subscribe to our Telegram channel for the latest updates on news you need to know. KUALA LUMPUR, May 11 — Malaysia on Monday announced 22 civil suits against entities and people accused of being involved with the massive 1MDB corruption scandal, including units of global banks Deutsche Bank and JPMorgan. The
India's seven-day COVID average at new high, WHO issues warning on strain - The Star Online (Fixes spelling in lead paragraph) BENGALURU (Reuters) -India’s coronavirus crisis showed scant sign of easing on Tuesday, with a seven-day average of new cases at a record high and international health authorities warning the country’s variant of the virus poses a global concern. India’s daily coronavirus cases
Perkasa president defends taking RM600k from Najib after 1MDB suit - Malaysiakini Perkasa president Ibrahim Ali has admitted to receiving money from former prime minister Najib Abdul Razak but claimed he did not know the funds originated from 1MDB. His confession came after former 1MDB subsidiary SRC International Sdn Bhd filed a civil suit against him to recover the RM600,000 he
Frontliners make another plea for SOP compliance and volunteers at Covid-19 assessment centre - The Star Online PETALING JAYA: As frontliners fight the yet-unabated Covid-19 pandemic, Tan Sri Dr Noor Hisham Abdullah has once again issued an impassioned plea to the public to stay home and comply with all standard operating procedure. The Health director-general said the battle to overcome the crisis is everyone’s fight, not
First quarter GDP down 0.5pct - Malaysiakini Malaysia’s GDP contracted by 0.5 percent during the first quarter of this year compared to the year before. According to the Statistics Department (DOSM), the manufacturing and agriculture sector reported growth while the services, mining and construction sector contracted. On the demand side, DOSM noted strong growth in
Thailand beefs up security along the border with Malaysia as Hari Raya Aidilfitri nears - The Star Online NARATHIWAT, 11 Mei (Bernama): Thailand has beefed up security along the border with Malaysia to prevent Thais from returning home from the neighbouring country in conjunction with Hari Raya Aidilfitri, in the efforts to curtail the spread of the Covid-19 pandemic in the kingdom. The Commander of the 15th Infantry
Netizens question Azmin's quarantine after Saudi and UAE trip - Malaysiakini The internet is abuzz over International Trade and Industry Minister Azmin Ali’s visit to the Putrajaya district police headquarters yesterday, which he had shared on social media. However, the discussion was not about Azmin’s trip to hand over contributions to the police club there but rather on the
Difficult but necessary: Malaysians divided over MCO 3.0 - The Star Online PETALING JAYA: Malaysians see the need to place the entire country under the movement control order (MCO) but rue the restrictions that it places on the people. On Facebook, Ram Rahul said he hoped that Malaysians would be disciplined and follow standard operating procedures. “Hopefully, enforcement officers will be fair
Stop blaming others for Hari Raya under MCO - The Star Online THE day after tomorrow is Hari Raya Aidilfitri, the most joyous occasion after fasting during the holy month of Ramadan. It is time for us to put on new clothes, to gather for feasts with our friends and families and to ‘balik kampung’ to celebrate with loved ones. Oh wait…
US drops Deutsche Bank-1MDB probe | Free Malaysia Today - Free Malaysia Today WASHINGTON: The United States Department of Justice (DoJ) has dropped a probe into Deutsche Bank AG’s role in the 1MDB scandal, removing a potential legal headache as Malaysia steps up its demands for compensation. The DoJ sent a letter to notify the German bank that the investigation had been
Adham: Bosses must let employees quarantine at home or face action - The Star Online PUTRAJAYA: Action can be taken against employers who do not allow their workers who have been classified as a Covid-19 contact to undergo home quarantine. Health Minister Datuk Seri Dr Adham Baba (pic) said such employers are subject to action under the Prevention and Control of Infectious Diseases Act or
No 'festive vibes': Malaysians brace for another sombre Hari Raya amid nationwide COVID-19 lockdown - CNA KUALA LUMPUR: Just a month ago, Siti Farahani Halim was feeling hopeful that she would be able to spend Hari Raya Aidilfitri with her family back in her village in the northern state of Perlis. The 25-year-old who is based in Kuala Lumpur where she works as a corporate affairs
Masidi says Sabah asked to keep its relaxed rules under MCO - Free Malaysia Today KOTA KINABALU: Sabah’s more relaxed restrictions on movements will remain despite the announcement of a nationwide movement control order (MCO) from May 12 to June 7, state minister Masidi Manjun said. He said the National Security Council had agreed to the state government’s request that Sabah’s existing
