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,
India's Covid-19 cases cross 20 million, opposition calls for national lockdown - The Star Online SATARA/AHMEDABAD, India, May 4 (Reuters): Indian opposition leader Rahul Gandhi called for a nationwide lockdown as the country’s tally of coronavirus infections surged past 20 million on Tuesday, becoming the second nation after the United States to pass the grim milestone. India’s deadly second wave of infections,
MACC will only investigate party-hoppers if money is involved - The Sun Daily KUALA LUMPUR: The Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) will only investigate politicians who switched parties if money was involved said MACC Chief Commissioner Datuk Seri Azam Baki. Azam said politicians were free to jump parties as there were no laws that prohibit them to do so as anti-hopping laws did not
Prayers, visiting allowed in Malaysia during Hari Raya but restrictions will apply: Ismail Sabri - CNA KUALA LUMPUR: The Malaysian government has announced that morning Aidilfitri prayers and Hari Raya visiting will be allowed with restrictions and health protocols in place. Speaking during a press conference on Tuesday (May 4), Senior Minister for Security Ismail Sabri Yaakob said for areas under Movement Control Order (MCO), Raya
China urges 'basic etiquette' from Philippines after blunt outburst - Free Malaysia Today BEIJING: China urged the Philippines on Tuesday to observe “basic etiquette” and eschew megaphone diplomacy after the southeast Asian nation’s foreign minister used an expletive-laced Twitter message to demand that China’s vessels leave disputed waters. The comments by Teodoro Locsin, known for occasional blunt remarks, follow Manila’s
0.2% of premises responsible for 90% of transmissions | Free Malaysia Today - Free Malaysia Today PETALING JAYA: MySejahtera has found that 0.2% of premises registered under its mobile application are responsible for 90% of Covid-19 transmissions in the country. Science, technology and innovation minister Khairy Jamaluddin said the government’s new Hotspot Identification by Dynamic Engagement (HIDE) system had also identified 1,660 potential
RMCO cross-border travel under domestic bubble suspended, says Ismail Sabri - The Star Online PUTRAJAYA: Cross-border travel between recovery movement control order (MCO) states utilising the domestic travel bubble concept has been suspended in view of rising Covid-19 cases, said Senior Minister (Security) Datuk Seri Ismail Sabri Yaakob. He said the National Security Council (NSC) special meeting had reviewed the current situation in the
Stop the use of Special Branch for political purposes, says DAP MP - Free Malaysia Today PETALING JAYA: DAP’s Charles Santiago has called on the prime minister and the Police Force Commission to put an end to the practice of using the Special Branch for political purposes. “Otherwise, the erosion of confidence in the police force will prevail,” the Klang MP said in a short
Public will be notified of Covid-19 hotspots identified by HIDE system from May 7 - The Star Online PUTRAJAYA: Starting Friday (May 7), the government will publish a list of premises such as shopping malls and eateries that have been flagged as potential Covid-19 hotspots identified by the Hotspot Identification by Dynamic Engagement (HIDE) system. Science, Technology and Innovation Minister Khairy Jamaluddin said the HIDE system has, to
Singapore defers non-urgent surgeries after Covid-19 flareup - The Star Online SINGAPORE, May 4 (Bloomberg): Singapore’s Ministry of Health said it has asked hospitals to defer non-urgent surgeries and admissions until further notice, in a bid to increase potential capacity for handling Covid-19 patients. The capacity measures, which also include limiting emergency room visits only for life-threatening or other emergency
All workers rescued from damaged oil rig near Bintulu - The Borneo Post A photo purportedly of the damaged rig listing in the sea near Bintulu. – Photo via Seafarer Life/Facebook KUCHING (May 4): ConocoPhillips Sarawak Ltd has confirmed that all those on board its jack-up drilling rig Naga 7 have been evacuated. The company said in a press statement issued today that
MACC chief: Claims of political meddling in police force an internal matter, no probe by us - The Star Online KUALA LUMPUR: The Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) will not look into claims of political interference in the Police Force Commission (SPP), says its chief commissioner Datuk Seri Azam Baki. “I feel this is an internal police problem. Let the police settle it themselves, I don’t wish to comment,” he
India halts cricket league as coronavirus cases cross 20 million - The Star Online SATARA/AHMEDABAD, India (Reuters) -India halted its most popular sports tournament on Tuesday and the country’s opposition chief called for a nationwide lockdown as the number of coronavirus infections climbed past 20 million, a dismal milestone crossed only by the United States. Cricket officials suspended the money-spinning Indian Premier
Khairy: Second dose of AstraZeneca Covid-19 vaccine to be given 12 weeks after first - The Star Online PETALING JAYA: The timing interval between the first and second dose of the AstraZeneca vaccine for the opt-in programme is set at 12 weeks, says Khairy Jamaluddin. The Science, Innovation and Technology Minister said in a tweet on Tuesday (May 4) that the 12-week interval is in line with recommendations
Finas chairman Zakaria tests positive for Covid-19 - The Star Online PETALING JAYA: The chairman of the National Film Development Corporation Malaysia (Finas) Zakaria Abdul Hamid (pic) has tested positive for Covid-19. In a statement by Finas on Tuesday (May 4), it said Zakaria had tested positive for Covid-19 on Monday (May 3). “Following that, he was quarantined based on recommendations
Hamzah tried to have 'his boy' head Special Branch to serve his own ends, says ex-IGP - The Malaysian Insight Hamzah tried to have ‘his boy’ head Special Branch to serve his own ends, says ex-IGP Updated 1 day ago · Published on 4 May 2021 10:16AM · Share this article × HOME Minister Hamzah Zainudin wished to make “his boy” the Special Branch head to serve his political purposes, said newly
Check if your AstraZeneca vaccine appointment was retimed - Malaysiakini The first dose of the AstraZeneca vaccine is set to be administered tomorrow but those who have already received their appointment may want to double-check the timing. This was after some who received their appointments complained yesterday that they were retimed. Malaysiakini reached out to Science, Technology and Innovation Minister
Cops tracking down men for assault on foreigner - Free Malaysia Today PETALING JAYA: Police are tracking down a group of men for assaulting a foreigner, a video of which went viral on social media. A one and a half minute recording of the incident, believed to have occurred at Taman Alam Jaya in Kajang at 2.30pm yesterday, showed the victim
Covid-19: Implementation of targeted MCO appropriate for KL, says Annuar Musa - The Star Online PUTRAJAYA (Bernama): The implementation of targeted movement control order in several localities in Kuala Lumpur is seen as an appropriate approach for the federal capital to deal with Covid-19, said Federal Territories Minister Tan Sri Annuar Musa (pic). He said in the special National Security Council (NSC) meeting on Covid-19,
YOURSAY | 'Priority should be given to senior citizens in AstraZeneca rollout' - Malaysiakini YOURSAY | ‘Can I give up my slot for my elderly parents who tried to get on the queue but could not?’ All AstraZeneca Covid-19 doses snapped up in less than 4 hours Solo: Fears unfounded! Science, Technology, and Innovation Minister Khairy Jamaluddin thought many would be scared of the AstraZeneca
Govt to expand AstraZeneca voluntary opt-in programme - The Star Online PUTRAJAYA: The government will be looking to reach out to those who lack access to the Internet as it moves forward with expanding the AstraZeneca (AZ) voluntary opt-in programme to beyond Kuala Lumpur and Selangor, says Khairy Jamaluddin. The coordinating minister of the National Covid-19 Immunisation Programme said the programme
KJ: It's about supply, not speed - The Star Online PUTRAJAYA: About 75% of the 1.9 million doses of vaccine available in the country have already been administered, says Science, Technology and Innovation Minister Khairy Jamaluddin (pic). He said the high utilisation rate showed that the government was doing all it could to quickly administer as much vaccine to
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Covid-19 patients now younger, sicker, harder to treat: Official As the Covid-19 pandemic in Malaysia continues to develop, the Health Ministry says more patients from younger age groups are becoming severely ill. The Ministry says this group of patients were previously less susceptible to the disease. Health Minister Dr Adham Baba (above) says such patients are also less responsive
Long lines form as Singapore offers free Covid-19 testing in wake of hospital cluster - The Star Online SINGAPORE (The Straits Times/ANN): Long queues formed on Monday (May 3) at four regional screening centres, as hundreds of people turned up for free Covid-19 testing offered to individuals with possible exposure to the active Tan Tock Seng Hospital (TTSH) cluster. The Health Ministry (MOH) said last Friday (April
