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
NGO was only helping me to find my daughter, says Indira Gandhi - The Star Online IPOH: Kindergarten teacher M. Indira Gandhi has defended the non-governmental organisation that was assisting her in her search for her still missing daughter. Indira Gandhi said the NGO, Indira Gandhi Action Team (Ingat), was only helping her to deal with the police. “The matter is related to my daughter. It
IGP urges MACC to probe alleged corruption among 'political frogs' - The Star Online KUALA LUMPUR: Tan Sri Abdul Hamid Bador has urged the Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) to investigate elements of alleged corruption among “political frogs”. The Inspector-General of Police said such occurrences were allegedly rampant in politics. “I combat corruption in the police force but I see elements of corruption everywhere in
IGP urges MACC to probe corruption among 'political frogs' - The Star Online KUALA LUMPUR: Tan Sri Abdul Hamid Bador has urged the Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) to investigate elements of alleged corruption among “political frogs”. The Inspector-General of Police said such occurrences were allegedly rampant in politics. “I combat corruption in the police force but I see elements of corruption everywhere in
Singapore: Four TTSH wards locked down as Covid-19 cluster grows to 13; Nine new community infections and four linked to TTSH cluster - The Star Onlin SINGAPORE, April 30 (The Straits Tinmes/ANN): Four wards in Tan Tock Seng Hospital (TTSH) have been locked down following the detection of a cluster of 13 cases there. Singapore expects to detect more Covid-19 cases linked to this cluster in the coming days, and may take more stringent measures
Police to propose inquest into Ganapathy's death - The Sun Daily KUALA LUMPUR: Police will submit a proposal for an inquest into the death of detainee, A. Ganapathy, while in police custody, after the investigation paper was handed over to the deputy public prosecutor (DPP) office. Gombak police chief ACP Arifai Tarawe said that the investigation into the case was still
NGO's interference hindered efforts to reunite Indira Gandhi with her daughter, says IGP - The Star Online KUALA LUMPUR: The intervention of an NGO hampered efforts to reunite M. Indira Gandhi with her daughter Prasana Diksa, says Tan Sri Abdul Hamid Bador (pic). The outgoing Inspector-General of Police said he had appealed to Indira Gandhi through a senior office not to meddle and to give time for
Stop roasting us, RM50,000 fine on wild boar stall justified, say cops - Free Malaysia Today KOTA KINABALU: The roasted wild boar seller who was fined RM50,000 for Covid-19 violations also broke many other business regulations and the high penalty slapped on him is justified, says Sabah police chief Hazani Ghazali. Denying that the police had acted unjustly, he said the stall did not have
Covid-19: Malaysian doctor among positive cases in Singapore, linked to Tan Tock Seng Hospital - The Star Online SINGAPORE, April 30 (Bernama): A 30-year-old male Malaysian, who is also a Singapore permanent resident, was among the 16 new cases of locally transmitted Covid-19 infection reported in the island and confirmed on Thursday night . He is a doctor at Tan Tock Seng Hospital (TTSH) and is among the eight
Singapore to block visitors from most South Asian countries - The Star Online SINGAPORE (Reuters) – Singapore will block entry to visitors with recent travel history to Bangladesh, Nepal, Pakistan and Sri Lanka from May 2 due to sustained increases in COVID-19 cases in the region, its health ministry said on Friday. The entry ban applies to long-term visa holders and short-term visitors. Singapore
In a no-holds-barred last PC, outgoing IGP says ministers must not interfere in the management of police force - The Star Online KUALA LUMPUR: The Police Force Commission (SPP) should not be chaired by a minister in order to prevent any political interference, says Tan Sri Abdul Hamid Bador. The outgoing Inspector-General of Police said a minister should not interfere in the management of the police force. “A minister should focus on
Probe the 'political frogs', IGP tells MACC | Free Malaysia Today - Free Malaysia Today KUALA LUMPUR: The country’s top cop says the Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) should investigate politicians who have “party hopped”. “I fight corruption in the force, but in politics I see corruption everywhere. Why can’t they think about it?” said Inspector-General of Police Abdul Hamid Bador. “People drunk on
