toddler Police Nabs Father For Making Toddler Vape! GOMBAK: Police have arrested a man who was allegedly shown in a video making his toddler son vape. Gombak OCPD Asst Comm Arifai Tarawe said the incident occurred on May 2. “On May 4, the police and the Welfare Department rescued the child, aged about two, from a flat in
All schools in Selangor to close from tomorrow — MB (Updated) - The Sun Daily SHAH ALAM: All schools throughout Selangor have to close from tomorrow until May 17, Menteri Besar Datuk Seri Amirudin Shari announced today. He said the closure order covered all areas subject to the Movement Control Order (MCO) and the Conditional Movement Control Order (CMCO). “(The closure order applies to) All
Malaysia to place KL, JB under MCO for 14 days from May 7 amid spike in Covid-19 clusters - The Straits Times PUTRAJAYA (THE STAR/ASIA NEWS NETWORK) – The federal territory of Kuala Lumpur, which encompasses Malaysia’s capital city, will be placed under the movement control order (MCO) from Friday (May 7) to May 20. Senior Minister Ismail Sabri Yaakob said the Health Ministry had presented a report on the Covid-19
More roadblocks to spring up in Selangor to curb movements - The Star Online PETALING JAYA: More roadblocks will be set up in Selangor as the state gears up for the movement control order in six districts from Thursday (May 6). State police chief Comm Datuk Arjunaidi Mohamed said the increase throughout the state is meant to stop unauthorised interstate and interdistrict movements, especially
Covid-19: Kelantan has submitted report on critical situation to fed govt — MB - The Sun Daily KOTA BHARU: The Kelantan government has submitted a report on the critical Covid-19 situation in the state to the Malaysian National Security Council (MKN) to seek its advice, says Menteri Besar Datuk Ahmad Yakob. He said the report from the State Special Security Committee (JKKN) was handed in several days
Covid-19: Kelantan has submitted report on critical sitation to fed govt — MB - The Sun Daily KOTA BHARU: The Kelantan government has submitted a report on the critical Covid-19 situation in the state to the Malaysian National Security Council (MKN) to seek its advice, says Menteri Besar Datuk Ahmad Yakob. He said the report from the State Special Security Committee (JKKN) was handed in several days
Mosti to discuss with CITF on AstraZeneca vaccine registration issue — Khairy - The Sun Daily KUALA LUMPUR: The reason why those who have registered for the AstraZeneca vaccine did not receive notice of appointments is because their identity card did not match the one registered via the MySejahtera application. Coordinating Minister for National Covid-19 Immunisation Programme Khairy Jamaluddin said the Ministry of Science, Technology and
No Ramadan bazaars in Selangor's MCO areas from Saturday - Free Malaysia Today [embedded content] SHAH ALAM: No Ramadan bazaars will be allowed in the six areas subject to the movement control order (MCO) in Selangor from Saturday, says menteri besar Amirudin Shari. However, houses of worship and kindergartens will remain open for now. The decision to close the bazaars comes after six
South Korea says AstraZeneca, Pfizer COVID-19 vaccines 87% effective after first shot - The Star Online SEOUL (Reuters) – One dose of COVID-19 vaccines from AstraZeneca Plc and Pfizer was 86.6% effective in preventing infections among people aged 60 and older, real world data released by South Korea showed on Wednesday. Data by the Korea Disease Control and Prevention Agency (KDCA) showed the Pfizer vaccine, jointly
Muhyiddin launches RM3.5bil Jaringan Prihatin programme to benefit 8.4 million BPR recipients - The Star Online PETALING JAYA: The RM3.5bil Jaringan Prihatin Programme will now benefit 8.4 million recipients of Bantuan Prihatin Rakyat, with financial assistance for Internet data or the purchase of mobile devices, says Prime Minister Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin. He said that this assistance will enable the lower income group to
M'sia committed to improving Internet connectivity, says PM at Jaringan Prihatin launch - The Star Online PETALING JAYA: Malaysia is committed to establishing minimum Internet connectivity of 75% as recommended by the UN, with broadband costs not exceeding 2% of monthly GDP per capita, says Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin. The Prime Minister said the rise in Internet usage in the country proved that Internet access was
Excitement, relief as participants of opt-in AstraZeneca Covid-19 vaccines start getting their shots - The Star Online KUALA LUMPUR: As the opt-in programme for the AstraZeneca vaccine kicks off on Wednesday (May 5), those who had registered for the jab turned up in droves at the four vaccination centres to receive their jabs against Covid-19. The AstraZeneca vaccine began to roll out on Wednesday at four vaccination
Sabah politicians lodge police report over former IGP's allegations - The Star Online KOTA KINABALU: Local leaders in Sabah urge the authorities to conduct a probe based on former Inspector-General of Police Tan Sri Abdul Hamid Bador’s allegations of political interference in the Police Force Commission (PFC) and money politics, among others. Upko’s Kadamaian assemblyman Datuk Ewon Benedick lodged a police
Lack of data despite 400000 cases is 'beyond stupidity', says Wong Chen - Free Malaysia Today PETALING JAYA: Subang MP Wong Chen has slammed the government for failing to effectively analyse Covid-19 data despite over a year of dealing with the pandemic. In a Facebook post, he said the Perikatan Nasional administration’s style of announcing a movement control order (MCO) before the SOPs were ready
US seizes RM2.1mil Top Glove shipment | Free Malaysia Today - Free Malaysia Today KUALA LUMPUR: US Customs and Border Protection (CBP) has seized a shipment of 3.97 million nitrile disposable gloves from Top Glove Corp estimated to be worth US$518,000 (about RM2.1 million) on indications they were made by forced labour, it said yesterday. CBP had, on March 29,
From icon to pariah: Trump and social media - The Star Online WASHINGTON: Donald Trump was among the most effective politicians at using social media and built a vast following on the major platforms before being abruptly banned. With the Facebook independent oversight board preparing to review the platform’s ban on the former US president, here are some key points about
YOURSAY | The deep state in the force strikes back - Malaysiakini YOURSAY | ‘Despite such an explosive exposé from the ex-IGP, it’s complete silence from the cabinet.’ Ex-IGP reveals the story behind Hamzah’s ‘boy’ Vijay47: I have never hidden my lack of admiration for any of the recent inspector-generals of police (IGPs), but with the latest scandal, I will for
MOH: Prompt treatment if blood clots occur after AstraZeneca jabs - The Star Online PUTRAJAYA: The Health Ministry (MOH) will constantly monitor the incidence of blood clots with the administration of the AstraZeneca Covid-19 vaccine and assures the public that immediate treatment will be given should such an incident occur. “The occurrence of blood clots is very rare, and the administration of this vaccine
china ‘High Likelihood’ of Australia-China War? Sydney Morning Herald says there is a high likelihood of a war between Australia and China citing a leaked briefing of a top Aussie general. The paper says the ‘alarming briefing of the top Australian general to his troops that since last year China was engaged in “grey zone’ warfare.
america Learning From The Jan 6 Chaos In Democracy When the United States sneezes, global democracy is sick! China believes in the second part of this statement, that is democracy in the US is crumbling. The communist country, however, fails to see beyond the violent Jan 6 incidents and the impact it will have on the world. They also
Sublime Manchester City reach first Champions League final as PSG lose heads - Eurosport.com Riyad Mahrez scored twice as Manchester City produced an outstanding team performance to beat 10-man Paris Saint-Germain 2-0 and reach their first ever Champions League final. Mahrez opened the scoring on 11 minutes after the visitors had an early penalty award for handball against Oleksandr Zinchenko correctly overruled by VAR.
Covid-19: No opt-in programme for other vaccines, says Health DG - The Star Online PETALING JAYA: Only the AstraZeneca vaccine will be used for the opt-in programme and it will not be extended to other vaccines, says Health director-general Tan Sri Dr Noor Hisham Abdullah. “(It is) only for the AstraZeneca vaccine,” he said briefly on Tuesday (May 4) when asked if the government
covid-19 Covid-19: List of premises at risk published soon! PUTRAJAYA: The government has agreed to list premises at risk of Covid-19 transmission through the Hotspots Identification for Dynamic Engagement (HIDE) system, starting May 7 (Friday). National Covid-19 Immunisation Programme Coordinating Minister, Khairy Jamaluddin, said that the decision was made through the National Security Council (MKN) meeting following the recent
'Last resort': Desperate for oxygen, Indian hospitals go to court - The Star Online NEW DELHI (Reuters) -A court in India’s capital New Delhi has become the last hope for many hospitals struggling to get oxygen for COVID-19 patients as supplies run dangerously short while government officials bicker over who is responsible. A two-judge bench of the Delhi High Court has been holding
Khairy: Inter-district travel allowed for those in Selangor going for Covid-19 vaccination - The Star Online PETALING JAYA: Those living in areas under the movement control order (MCO) in Selangor will be allowed inter-district travel to get their Covid-19 vaccination, said Khairy Jamaluddin. “For MCO districts, you will be allowed to cross district lines for your vaccination appointment. “Just show proof of your appointment on MySejahtera,
