covid-19 Mahathir: Infections may reach 5000 daily Former two times PM Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad warns the infection rate of COVID-19 pandemic may reach 5000 daily in Malaysia. In a special statement on Facebook today (May 10) on the COVID-19 situation in Malaysia, the ex-PM says the situation is going out of control. He
Review education system, Selangor MPs, assemblymen tell ministry - Free Malaysia Today PETALING JAYA: Eleven Selangor MPs and 27 assemblymen have urged the education ministry to review the education system and policies to ensure a conducive and safe environment for students in school. This comes following developments surrounding schoolgirl Ain Husniza Saiful Nizam, who had revealed how a teacher had made inappropriate
Spotlight on HIDE system - The Star Online PETALING JAYA: From shoppers to store owners, Malaysians have much to say about the three-day closure for sanitisation of shopping malls listed on HIDE (Hotspot Identification for Dynamic Engagement). On Facebook, there were Malaysians who were supportive of the move. In fact, Prabha Sundram said it should have been
Sabah malls allowed to open despite HIDE listing - The Star Online KOTA KINABALU: The Sabah National Security Council has decided that shopping malls listed in the Hotspot Identification for Dynamic Engagement (HIDE) system can continue with their business but with a limited number of patrons. State Local Government and Housing Minister Datuk Seri Masidi Manjun (pic), who is in charge of
Speak up over Ain Husniza issue or resign, Maszlee tells Radzi - The Star Online PETALING JAYA: If Education Minister Datuk Dr Mohd Radzi Md Jidin and his deputies aren’t able to speak up on the Ain Husniza Saiful Nizam issue, then they should all resign, says his predecessor Dr Maszlee Malik (pic). Dr Maszlee urged Mohd Radzi and his deputies not to ignore
Speak up for Ain or resign, Maszlee tells minister - Free Malaysia Today PETALING JAYA: Former education minister Maszlee Malik has urged his successor Radzi Jidin and his two deputies to speak up over the issue involving schoolgirl Ain Husniza Saiful Nizam, who had revealed how a teacher had made inappropriate rape jokes recently. In a series of Twitter posts, Maszlee urged Radzi
Three HIDE-listed Sabah malls allowed to open on May 10 under strict SOP - The Star Online KOTA KINABALU: Three malls in Sabah listed under the Hotspots Identification for Dynamic Engagement (HIDE) system will be allowed to operate as usual but with strict standard operating procedures (SOPs) in place, says Datuk Seri Masidi Manjun (pic). The state Local Government and Housing Minister said the three malls – Centre
Kluang becomes fourth district in Johor under MCO 3.0 - Malaysiakini Kluang has become the fourth district in Johor that will be placed under the movement control order (MCO 3.0) for two weeks, starting May 11. Defence Minister Ismail Sabri Yaakob (above) said the decision was made by the National Security Council (NSC) after a total of 512 individuals out
India's super rich criticised for not doing enough amid Covid-19 pandemic - The Star Online NEW DELHI (The Straits Times/ANN): In a country home to the world’s third-highest number of billionaires, questions have mounted over the lack of contribution from its uber rich to support India’s fight against a crippling second wave of the Covid-19 pandemic. Unlike in the first
Covid: New cases fall to 3,733 today but daily fatalities at record high - The Sun Daily KUALA LUMPUR: The total daily cases of Covid-19 in Malaysia has dropped when 3,733 cases were recorded in the past 24 hours after reporting more than 4,000 daily infections for two days but there were 26 fatalities today, the highest daily death toll so far. Health director-
MCO for Kluang, EMCO for Semporna's Kampung Keramat from May 11 to 24, says Ismail Sabri - The Star Online KUALA LUMPUR: The movement control order has been enforced at the district of Kluang in Johor from Tuesday (May 11) until May 24, says Datuk Seri Ismail Sabri Yaakob (pic). The Senior Minister (Security) said a total of 512 Covid-19 cases were recorded between May 4 and May 8
Just show medical appointment card, no need to get police permit, says Ismail Sabri - The Star Online KUALA LUMPUR: Those who have an appointment with their doctor or scheduled medical treatment only need to provide the appointment card to get past roadblocks, says Datuk Seri Ismail Sabri Yaakob (pic). The Senior Minister (Security) said the government has received a lot of complaints and grouses from patients who
Man nabbed for impersonating ex-police officer in bid for interstate travel - The Sun Daily PETALING JAYA: Impersonating a police officer and claiming to have a Datukship, a 65-year-old man presumed his application for a police interstate travel permit would proceed smoothly as he wished. The ruse did not fool a policeman on duty when he found the suspect was over-aged to
Covid-19: 454 new cases in Sarawak today, no fatalities for first time in over three weeks - The Borneo Post Bernama file photo KUCHING (May 9): Sarawak for the first time in more than three weeks recorded no new Covid-19 fatalities today, said the State Disaster Management Committee (SDMC). The death toll in Sarawak remains at 207. The last time the state recorded zero Covid-19 related deaths was
I believe and support my daughter, says Ain's mum - Free Malaysia Today PETALING JAYA: Niza Sharifudin, mother of 17-year-old Ain Husniza Saiful Nizam, has come out to show her support and trust in her daughter’s endeavour to make schools a safer place for students. Appearing in a Mothers’ Day forum organised by Khadijah Learning Centre with her daughter, Niza
Scores more wounded in new Jerusalem clashes - The Sun Daily JERUSALEM: Scores of people were injured Saturday as Israeli police fired water cannon and rubber bullets to disperse Palestinian protesters in annexed east Jerusalem, a day after fierce clashes at the city’s Al-Aqsa mosque. The fresh violence, a day after more than 200 people were wounded at the
Malaysia bans inter-district movement, shuts malls listed as Covid-19 potential hot spots - The Straits Times KUALA LUMPUR – Malaysia will ban all inter-district and interstate travel from Monday (May 10) and has closed high-risk premises including major malls from Sunday as it battles a surge of Covid-19 cases threatening to overwhelm its healthcare system. Initially implemented only in areas under the strict movement
M'sians joke about waiting to collect debris from out-of-control China rocket - The Star Online PETALING JAYA: Malaysians online are joking about wanting to collect debris from China’s out-of-control rocket if any of it falls in the country. The Malaysian Space Agency (MySA) had, on Saturday (May 8), urged Malaysians not to touch or collect any debris from China’s 20tonne Long
Covid-19: Malaysians fearful of more cases involving young people, sporadic infections - The Star Online PETALING JAYA: Malaysians have taken to social media to voice their fears and concerns about the rising number of young people suffering from severe Covid-19 symptoms and the presence of more sporadic cases in the country. Some – like Yi Wen – said on Facebook that people are showing a lax
Ain Husniza receives warning of expulsion from school - The Star Online PETALING JAYA: Ain Husniza Saiful Nizam – the teenager behind the #MakeSchoolASaferPlace movement – has received a warning notice of expulsion from her school. In a tweet at about 1.00am Sunday (May 9), Ain said she received the first warning letter of her expulsion for not coming to school for three
Transport services at KL hotspots will operate as usual - Free Malaysia Today PUTRAJAYA: All public transport services at stations and terminals listed under the Hotspots Identification for Dynamic Engagement (HIDE) early warning system will continue to operate. In a statement today, the transport ministry said the three stations involved were the KLCC LRT, Masjid Jamek LRT and KL Sentral. “However, all business
Malaysia bans interstate, inter-district travel from May 10 to June 6 to curb Covid-19 - The Straits Times KUALA LUMPUR – Malaysia will ban all inter-district and interstate travel from Monday (May 10) and has closed high-risk premises including major malls from Sunday as it battles a surge of Covid-19 cases threatening to overwhelm its healthcare system. Initially implemented only in areas under the strict movement
Malaysia bans inter-district movement, shuts malls listed as potential Covid-19 hot spots - The Straits Times KUALA LUMPUR – Malaysia will ban all inter-district and interstate travel from Monday (May 10) and has closed high-risk premises including major malls from Sunday as it battles a surge of Covid-19 cases threatening to overwhelm its healthcare system. Initially implemented only in areas under the strict movement
LRT stations on Hide list remain open, but shops will close - Malaysiakini All public transport stations and terminals flagged by the Hotspot Identification for Dynamic Engagement (Hide) system will remain open, said the Transport Ministry. This came after three LRT stations were identified as potential hotspots yesterday, and the National Security Council (NSC) subsequently declaring all premises identified by Hide will have
Klang Valley hospitals at maximum ICU capacity - The Star Online PETALING JAYA: Most hospitals in the Klang Valley have used up all their intensive care unit (ICU) beds to treat Covid-19 cases. Health director-general Tan Sri Dr Noor Hisham Abdullah said there are also other hospitals around the country that have surpassed 70% usage of ICU beds. “We
