INFOVAX: Take or not? Questions about the AstraZeneca vaccine - Free Malaysia Today INFOVAX is back. The segment went quiet for a while, and this was really due to the fact that there were not many new vaccine updates over the past few weeks, and if you did not quite realise, this segment had already explained in depth about the concerns pertaining to
AstraZeneca bookings start on Sunday (May 2) - The Star Online PETALING JAYA: Opt-in bookings for the AstraZeneca Covid-19 vaccine will open from today, says Science, Technology and Innovation Minister Khairy Jamaluddin (pic). “As previously announced, the Vaccine Supply Access Guarantee Special Committee is offering an opt-in choice for people who want to take the AstraZeneca vaccine. “Bookings will be opened
Bazaars, schools to close, no dine in under MCO3, say sources - The Star Online PETALING JAYA: The movement control order will be reviewed, especially in states where there has been a surge in the number of Covid-19 infections, says Prime Minister Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin. This re-evaluation is necessary to curb the increasing spread of the virus which is happening not only in Malaysia,
PM: MCO to be reviewed - The Star Online PETALING JAYA: The movement control order will be reviewed, especially in states where there has been a surge in the number of Covid-19 infections, says Prime Minister Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin. This re-evaluation is necessary to curb the increasing spread of the virus which is happening not only in Malaysia,
Covid-19 patients on ventilators relocated due to flash flood - The Star Online KAJANG: Three Covid-19 patients had to be relocated after a storm caused a flash flood at the Covid-19 ward of the Kajang Hospital. Selangor Fire and Rescue Department operations control centre chief Zulfikar Jaffar said they received a distress call at around 9.53pm. “We were called in to cut
Malaysian Bar calls for investigation into Ganapathy's custodial death - The Star Online PETALING JAYA: The Malaysian Bar has called for an immediate and independent investigation and inquest into the death of A. Ganapathy in police custody. The Bar also reiterated their call for an Independent Police Complaints and Misconduct Commission (IPCMC) and Coroner’s Act. “This is a matter of great public
Crystal Palace vs. Manchester City - Football Match Report - May 1, 2021 - ESPN 9:20 AM ET Manchester City inched closer to the Premier League title with a 2-0 victory at Crystal Palace on Saturday. Sergio Aguero and Ferran Torres scored two goals in two second half minutes to edge Pep Guardiola’s team closer to their third title in four years. – Olley:
Was IGP talking about Hamzah and private jets, says MP - Free Malaysia Today KOTA KINABALU: A former deputy home minister has questioned whether home minister Hamzah Zainudin was the person being referred to by outgoing Inspector-General of Police Abdul Hamid Bador when he spoke of people using private jets to frequent Sabah. Sepanggar MP Azis Jamman of Warisan said Hamzah was among the
Health DG's Mayday call: Over 100 Covid-19 patients surviving on ventilators in Klang Valley alone - The Star Online PETALING JAYA: The Covid-19 situation in the country is getting worse with 108 units of ventilators required to treat Covid-19 patients in the Klang Valley alone. The number is part of the 176 Covid-19 patients on ventilator support across the country on Saturday (May 1). This is 15 more people
Indian scientists flag virus mutations that could 'evade immune response' - The Star Online NEW DELHI (Reuters) – A forum of scientific advisers set up by the Indian government has told authorities about minor mutations in some samples of the coronavirus that could “possibly evade immune response” and require more study, a leader of the forum has told Reuters. However the advisers said while they
I could not speak out sooner as I was preoccupied, says IGP - Free Malaysia Today PETALING JAYA: Abdul Hamid Bador said he decided to speak out only now against the alleged political interference in police appointments as he had been preoccupied with other matters. Responding to the late timing of his claims, the outgoing inspector-general of police told Malaysiakini that he was “busy trying to
Covid-19: 445 new cases, 2 deaths in Sarawak today - The Borneo Post Bernama file photo showing a health worker performing a swab test. KUCHING (May 1): Sarawak recorded 445 new Covid-19 cases and two deaths today, said the State Disaster Management Committee (SDMC). The death toll in Sarawak now stands at 180 while the total cumulative tally of cases is now 31,
Dr Boo: No ganging up for me in Johor DAP polls - The Star Online JOHOR BARU: A former state DAP chairman has denied allegations that he has teamed up with his former foe to topple the party’s incumbent state party chief Liew Chin Tong. Dr Boo Cheng Hau (pic) said that he and Johor DAP secretary Tan Hong Pin – who have been speculated
Hishammuddin to make two-day official visit to Singapore from today - The Sun Daily PUTRAJAYA: Foreign Minister Datuk Seri Hishammuddin Tun Hussein (pix) is making his first official trip to neighbouring Singapore in a two-day visit starting today. Wisma Putra, in a statement today, said the official visit to the island republic was at the invitation of his Singapore counterpart Dr Vivian Balakrishnan. It
India's daily Covid-19 cases pass 400000 for first time as second wave worsens - The Sun Daily NEW DELHI: India posted a record daily rise of 401,993 new coronavirus cases on Saturday as the country opened up its massive vaccination drive to all adults, although several states warned of acute shortages. It was the first time India’s daily case count had topped 400,000 after
Malaysia to review Covid-19 curbs after fresh spike in cases, says PM Muhyiddin - The Straits Times KUALA LUMPUR – Malaysia will review its current Covid-19 protocols following a drastic spike in cases over the past two weeks, Prime Minister Muhyiddin Yassin said on Saturday (May 1). In a statement, Tan Sri Muhyiddin said the government will re-evaluate the current curbs that are in place, especially for the
As case numbers grow, PM vows to review MCO - Malaysiakini The government will review the movement control order (MCO), especially for regions experiencing a sharp rise in new Covid-19 cases. In a statement today, Prime Minister Muhyiddin Yassin said the review was necessary to ensure that people abide by Covid-19 protocols so that effective measures to stem the spread of
PM wants MCO 'reviewed', Health Ministry moots it for 'red zones' - Malaysiakini The government will review the movement control order (MCO), especially for regions experiencing a sharp rise in new Covid-19 cases. In a statement today, Prime Minister Muhyiddin Yassin said the review was necessary to ensure that people abide by Covid-19 protocols so that effective measures to stem the spread of
Khairy: Registration for AstraZeneca vaccine volunteers to begin Sunday (May 2) - The Star Online PETALING JAYA: Those who wish to receive doses of the AstraZeneca Covid-19 vaccine may book their slot beginning at noon on Sunday (May 2), says Khairy Jamaluddin (pic). “As previously announced, the Vaccine Supply Access Guarantee Special Committee @JKJAVMY is offering an opt-in choice for people who want to take
India records over 400000 Covid-19 cases in 24 hours; Ahmedabad hospital fire kills 16 Covid patients, two nurses - The Star Online New Delhi, May 1, 2021 (AFP): India recorded on Saturday over 400,000 new Covid cases in 24 hours for the first time, the first country to do so in the pandemic, official data showed. According to the health ministry, 401,993 new infections were registered taking the total caseload
Covid-19: M'sian among nine community cases in Singapore - The Star Online SINGAPORE (Bernama): A 41-year-old Malaysian man was among nine new local transmissions of Covid-19 reported here on Friday (April 30) says the republic’s Health Ministry. In its full data released late last night, it said he is a household contact of Case 62638, a 26-year-old female Singapore Permanent Resident
No last minute MCO 3.0 in Klang Valley please - MP - Malaysiakini Putrajaya has been urged not to enforce another round of the movement control order (MCO) in the Klang Valley without ensuring that the rules are clear. Bangi MP Ong Kian Ming said there has been intense speculation that “MCO 3.0” will be applied in the Klang Valley next week
Bersih urges review of IGP appointment process in wake of leaked audio clip - The Star Online PETALING JAYA: The government should review and improve the process in the appointment of the Inspector-General of Police (IGP) to instil integrity and public confidence, says civil rights and electoral watchdog Bersih 2.0. Its steering committee said that it was necessary to reflect the top cop’s ability to
India posts new Covid record as global cases hit 150m - The Sun Daily NEW DELHI: India today posted another grim global record for daily coronavirus infections, pushing worldwide cases past 150 million, as the WHO listed the US made Moderna vaccine for emergency use. The United States had good news at home with the vaccination campaign boasting a significant milestone of 100 million
Spat between minister, top cop shows breakdown in authority, says ex-MP - Free Malaysia Today PETALING JAYA: The public dispute between the home minister and the inspector-general of police has prompted a former MP to remark that a breakdown in authority is apparent. Tawfik Ismail, who was Sungai Benut MP from 1986 to 1990, said home minister Hamzah Zainudin was showing he had little respect
