Malaysians urged not to touch, collect debris from China's out-of-control rocket should any fall here - The Star Online PETALING JAYA: Malaysians have been urged not to touch or collect any debris from China’s 20-tonne Long March 5B rocket in the unlikely event any of it falls within the country, says the Malaysian Space Agency (MySA). The core of the rocket, spotted circling the Earth in an unstable
Malaysia issues list of malls, hypermarkets seen as potential Covid-19 hot spots using new AI system - The Straits Times KUALA LUMPUR – Specific Malaysian malls, hypermarkets and grocery stores were identified as potential Covid-19 hot spots by the government on Saturday (May 8) in a list containing 150 locations which were pinpointed using a new big data analytics and artificial intelligence (AI) system. These locations, which were monitored over a
US calls on Israelis, Palestinians to 'deescalate' tensions - The Sun Daily WASHINGTON: The United States called yesterday for de-escalation in annexed east Jerusalem, and warned against carrying out a threatened eviction of Palestinian families that has sent tensions soaring. “The United States is extremely concerned about ongoing confrontations in Jerusalem… which have reportedly resulted in scores of injured people,” a statement
Chinese rocket debris set for re-entry by early Sunday - U.S. R&D centre - The Star Online SHANGHAI (Reuters) – Remnants of China’s largest rocket launched last week are expected to plunge back through the atmosphere late Saturday or early Sunday, a U.S. federally funded space-focused research and development centre said. China’s foreign ministry said on Friday that most debris from the rocket will be
Govt lists hundreds of Covid-19 hotspots, pre-emptive action needed - Malaysiakini The government has released a daily list of potential Covid-19 hotspots nationwide as part of efforts to assist pre-emptive measures by travellers, visitors and premises owners. Science, Technology and Innovations Minister Khairy Jamaluddin said the locations and premises were detected by the Hotspot Identification for Dynamic Engagement (Hide) system. “The
Iconic KL Tower to light up in celebration of Europe Day 2021 - The Sun Daily KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysia’s iconic KL Tower will be lit up in European Union colours on Sunday, May 9, in celebration of Europe Day 2021. The Delegation of the European Union (EU) to Malaysia is collaborating with Menara Kuala Lumpur Sdn Bhd to light up the tower in the EU’
Malaysians welcome move to allow fitness activities in MCO areas - The Star Online PETALING JAYA: The decision to allow non-contact sports and recreational activities in areas under the movement control order has brought much relief to the public but many expressed hope that the government will be firmer in its decisions to avoid confusion. On Thursday (May 6), the Youth and Sports Ministry
A new era for the police force - The Star Online KUALA LUMPUR: The police force will step up its in-service training to keep officers up-to-date on dealing with current issues, besides having town hall sessions to engage with local communities. This is part of the wide-ranging measures to strengthen the integrity and work culture within the police force, said new
'Hospitals are overwhelmed' - The Star Online PETALING JAYA: The number of Covid-19 cases in the country has seen yet another spike, with Malaysia recording 4,498 new infections. Despite the number of new cases dipping below 1,000 at the end of March, it has been slowly increasing for the past few weeks, finally breaching the
Fitness activities allowed - The Star Online PETALING JAYA: Sports and recreation in open spaces that do not involve close physical interactions are allowed effective today, the Youth and Sports Ministry has announced. The ministry said permitted activities include jogging, cycling and other forms of exercise, but these should be conducted in neighbourhoods or within the same
MCO 3.0: Police step up roadblocks in KL, Selangor - The Star Online KUALA LUMPUR (Bernama): Police in Kuala Lumpur and Selangor tightened roadblocks at all toll plazas following the enforcement of the movement control order. Kuala Lumpur police chief Datuk Azmi Abu Kassim said they would target at least nine roadblocks around the capital, not including Putrajaya. “Putrajaya has four roadblocks while
Jogging, cycling now allowed in MCO areas | Free Malaysia Today - Free Malaysia Today PETALING JAYA: Jogging and cycling are now permitted in movement control order (MCO) areas, but only as long as a 1.5m distance is maintained between those exercising. The latest regulations, which mark a reversal of initial SOPs which banned such activities, was announced by the youth and sports ministry
Non-contact sports and recreational activities now allowed in MCO areas - The Star Online PETALING JAYA: Sports and recreational activities like jogging, cycling and exercising will now be allowed in MCO areas. In a statement on Friday, the Youth and Sports Ministry said the National Security Council (NSC) met on Friday (May 7) to look into its appeal to revise the sports and recreation
Malaysia's daily Covid-19 cases highest in 3 months, record 506 ICU admissions - The Straits Times KUALA LUMPUR – Malaysia on Friday (May 7) reported 4,498 new Covid-19 cases, the highest in three months, as the government faces a public backlash for allowing Ramadan and Hari Raya bazaars to continue operating in areas placed under the movement control order (MCO). Malaysia also notched 506 admissions into
Penangites to learn if MCO will be implemented on Saturday (May 8) - The Star Online GEORGE TOWN: The decision on whether the movement control order will be implemented in Penang will be announced on Saturday (May 8). Chief Minister Chow Kon Yeow said a special National Security Council (NSC) meeting on Covid-19 chaired by Prime Minister Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin on Friday (May 7) considered
MCO or not in Penang? Decision tomorrow | Free Malaysia Today - Free Malaysia Today GEORGE TOWN: A decision on the possibility of Penang coming under a movement control order (MCO) will be made tomorrow, said chief minister Chow Kon Yeow as the number of cases in the state continued to rise over the past two weeks. Penang has 1,242 active cases and in
Covid-19: 3 new clusters, including one involving a place of worship, declared in Sarawak today - The Borneo Post Bernama file photo shows an active case detection exercise. KUCHING (May 7): The State Health Department today declared three new community Covid-19 infection clusters, including one involving a place of worship. In a statement today, State Disaster Management Committee (SDMC) said that the clusters are Kampung Hilir Beladin Cluster in
Malaysia Open postponed due to virus surge - The Sun Daily KUALA LUMPUR: The Malaysia Open badminton tournament due to take place this month has been postponed because of a worsening coronavirus outbreak, organisers said Friday, leaving only one qualifying event for the Olympics. The competition was scheduled for May 25-30 but will now happen on future dates which are not
Malaysia reports more than 4400 new COVID-19 cases; some festive bazaars permitted to continue - CNA KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysia reported a spike of more than 4,4000 new COVID-19 cases on Friday (May 7), on the first day of a renewed lockdown in several areas including the capital Kuala Lumpur. There were a total of 4,498 new infections, an increase of almost 1,000 cases
BSN to implement BPR 2021 Phase 2 payments - The Star Online KUALA LUMPUR: Bank Simpanan Nasional (BSN) will implement the Bantuan Prihatin Rakyat (BPR) 2021 phase 2 payments in stages starting May 7 until May 12 for account crediting and May 17 for cash payment at BSN branches. BSN chief executive Jay Khairil Jeremy Abdullah said recipients of BPR 2021 phase
Gandhi demands faster vaccinations after India logs 1.5 million new cases - Free Malaysia Today BENGALURU: India’s opposition leader Rahul Gandhi on Friday demanded the government rapidly vaccinate the entire country and scientifically track the coronavirus in an effort to curb a deadly second wave which saw 1.5 million new cases in a week. “Your government’s lack of a clear and coherent
NSC: Those with vaccination appointments may travel beyond allowed distance in MCO areas - The Star Online PETALING JAYA: Individuals scheduled to be vaccinated against Covid-19 may travel beyond the permitted distance during the movement control order (MCO), said the National Security Council (NSC). In a tweet on Friday (May 7), the NSC said those who had appointments to be vaccinated only need to show details of
Govt to review ban on sports and recreational activities in MCO areas, says Reezal Merican - The Star Online PETALING JAYA: The decision to ban sports and recreational activities in movement control order (MCO) areas will be re-evaluated, said the Youth and Sports Minister. In a statement on Friday (May 7), Datuk Seri Reezal Merican Naina Merican said he will put forward suggestions on standard operating procedures (SOPs) for
Random police checks on foreigners not allowed without just cause, says IGP - The Star Online KUALA LUMPUR: Police personnel and officers are barred from conducting random checks on foreigners without probable cause, says Datuk Seri Acryl Sani Abdullah Sani (pic). The new Inspector-General of Police said this instruction is to prevent abuse of power by anyone on the police force. “I will issue the directive
'Ready to Serve' should apply to all cops, says new IGP - Free Malaysia Today KUALA LUMPUR: Inspector-General of Police Acryl Sani Abdullah has outlined three key areas to make the police force serve the community better. He said these were to boost integrity among police personnel, strengthen the service delivery system and continue the government’s efforts to maintain the well-being of society. As
