Takiyuddin: Undi 18 expected to be implemented this year - The Sun Daily KOTA BHARU: The government has given an assurance to implement Undi 18 this year, said Minister in the Prime Minister’s Department (Parliament and Law), Datuk Seri Takiyuddin Hassan (pix). He said that currently, the Election Commission (EC) was still looking into several matters before finalising, and expect it to
Khairy: Malaysia expected to receive another million doses of AstraZeneca vaccine this month - Malay Mail Subscribe to our Telegram channel for the latest updates on news you need to know. KUALA LUMPUR, May 2 — Malaysia is expected to receive another million doses of AstraZeneca Covid-19 vaccine this month after the vaccine’s voluntary application went live earlier today. Science, Technology and Innovation Minister Khairy
India's 'double mutant' Covid-19 strain detected in Malaysia - The Star Online PETALING JAYA: Malaysia has recorded its first case of the “double mutant” Covid-19 strain originating from India, says the Health Ministry. In a tweet on Sunday (May 2), it said the B.1.617 strain was detected in the country. “The mutation has been detected from an analysis through
Gobind: Govt must respond to outgoing top cop's allegations of police corruption - The Star Online BATU PAHAT: Allegations of corruption and political interference in the police force are matters of public interest, says Gobind Singh Deo. The Puchong MP said the government is duty bound and has the responsibility to respond to recent allegations made by outgoing Inspector-General of Police Tan Sri Abdul Hamid
AstraZeneca registration: Malaysians on social media share frustration, successes - The Star Online PETALING JAYA: The AstraZeneca Covid-19 vaccine registration kicked off at noon on Sunday (May 2 to a rocky start. Within seconds, social media users were voicing complaints – saying that the schedule which was supposed to appear, had gone missing. @MariaYusop tagged Science, Technology and Innovation Minister Khairy Jamaluddin on
AstraZeneca for Covid-19: A timeline - The Star Online PETALING JAYA: Intense interest in registration for the AstraZeneca vaccine for Covid-19 had thousands swarming the site, which led to problems when applications opened at noon on Sunday (May 2). The following is a timeline of what has happened so far. 11.00: Science, Technology and Innovation Minister Khairy
Malaysia to impose new Covid-19 movement curbs, with bazaars and schools to close: Sources - The Straits Times PETALING JAYA (THE STAR/ASIA NEWS NETWORK) – Malaysia will announce a two-week movement control order (MCO) in Selangor, Kuala Lumpur, Penang, Johor and Sarawak from Monday (May 3) to curb the spread of Covid-19, according to sources, after the city and states saw a drastic spike in cases
Malaysia to impose new Covid-19 movement restrictions with bazaars, schools to close: Sources - The Straits Times PETALING JAYA (THE STAR/ASIA NEWS NETWORK) – Malaysia will announce a two-week movement control order (MCO) in Selangor, Kuala Lumpur, Penang, Johor and Sarawak from Monday (May 3) to curb the spread of Covid-19, according to sources, after the city and states saw a drastic spike in cases
Ahead of MCO review, Health DG highlights stretched ICU at hospital - Malaysiakini Health Ministry director-general Dr Noor Hisham Abdullah spent the morning on social media highlighting the stretched situation at the intensive care unit of Sungai Buloh Hospital ahead of a review on the movement control order (MCO) status. The Health Ministry had proposed the reimposition of a full movement control
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
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
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
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
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.
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
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
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
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
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.
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
