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
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
