Scaffolding at Dash highway collapses, two injured - Malaysiakini Scaffolding for the under construction Damansara Shah Alam Highway (Dash) collapsed this evening, injuring two people. The collapse occurred near the Kota Damansara exit of the North Klang Valley Expressway (NKVE). Dash’s developer Prolintas in a statement tonight, said it has issued a stop work order at the site.
Portugal vs Germany live stream — how to watch Euro 2020 Group F game for free - Tom's Guide Portugal vs Germany Euro 2020 time, date, channel The Portugal vs Germany Euro 2020 game starts today (Saturday, June 19) at 5 p.m. BST / 12 p.m. ET / 9 a.m. PT. In the U.S., it’s available on ESPN. In the U.K., you can watch on
Scaffolding collapse at DASH injures two workers - The Star Online PETALING JAYA: The metal scaffolding of a highway under construction along the Sungai Buloh – Kota Damansara stretch of the Damansara-Shah Alam Highway (DASH) collapsed, injuring two workers on site. The incident was reported at 7.14pm on Saturday (June 19) before a team from the Sungai Buloh Fire and Rescue
Indonesia to get Pfizer/BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine from August as country confirms 12, 906 new cases as total nears 2 million mark - The Star Online JAKARTA, June 19 (Reuters): Indonesia will receive 50 million doses of the Covid-19 vaccine jointly made by Pfizer (PFE.N) and BioNTech (22UAy.DE), with the first batch expected in August, a senior health ministry official said on Saturday. “Pfizer vaccines will start arriving from August, with shipments of between
Concrete slab collapses onto NKVE, two injured - Malaysiakini A concrete slab from an under-construction highway collapsed onto a Sungai Buloh-Kota Damansara stretch of the North Klang Valley Expressway this evening injuring two people. According to the Fire and Rescue Services Department, the slab fell from a height of 12m.
Singapore first Southeast Asian nation to vaccinate half its population - Free Malaysia Today SINGAPORE: Singapore’s government said more than half its population has received at least one Covid-19 vaccine shot, the first Southeast Asian nation to cross this milestone in the battle against the pandemic. “Most happy this morning when I received an update that slightly more than 50% of our population
Home Ministry identifies those unknowingly registered as Rela - Malaysiakini The Home Ministry has identified those registered as People’s Volunteer Corps (Rela) members without their knowledge after the issue went viral on social media recently. Minister Hamzah Zainudin said they are contacting those affected to obtain information on the matter. “We determined the overall total and are…
KDN identifies individuals registered as Rela members without their knowledge - The Sun Daily KUALA LUMPUR: The Home Ministry (KDN) has identified the individuals who were registered as members of the People’s Volunteer Corps (Rela) without their knowledge after the issue went viral on social media recently. Its Minister, Datuk Seri Hamzah Zainudin (pix) said the ministry was in the process of contacting
E-hailing driver issued compound notice for crossing district border in Sabah despite transporting essential worker - The Star Online KOTA KINABALU: Police are checking on an appeal by an e-hailing driver who was issued a compound notice for attempting to cross district borders to send a passenger home two districts away. Sabah Police Commissioner Datuk Hazani Ghazali said as inter-district travel is not allowed even by public transports, they
Door-to-door Covid-19 vaccine registration at Sabah islands proves effective - The Star Online SANDAKAN (Bernama): The lukewarm turnout at the vaccination registration station at Pulau Timbang and Pulau Sanghai here, which saw only 50 people signing up in two hours, made the Covid-19 Immunisation Task Force (CITF) decide to go to the people instead. CITF staff’s approach of going door-to-door proved effective
Coffee shop owner roasts ministries over RM10,000 fine - Malaysiakini A coffee shop operator has raised concerns over a perceived “miscommunication” between two ministries which led to an RM10,000 fine for premises operating allegedly without a valid permit during the ongoing total lockdown beginning June 1. According to the chain coffee shop owner, who wished to be known as
Singapore sees early rush for Sinovac vaccine - Malaysiakini Offering Sinovac Biotech Covid-19 vaccines to the public in Singapore for the first time since Friday, several private clinics reported overwhelming demand for the Chinese-made shot, despite already available rival vaccines having far higher efficacy. Singapore has vaccinated almost half its 5.7 million population with at least one dose
Reconvening Dewan ASAP will bust conspiracy theories, says G25 - Free Malaysia Today PETALING JAYA: It is in the best interest of the government to heed the King’s decree to reconvene Parliament as soon as possible, says the G25 group of former senior civil servants. In a statement today, G25 said that not only will this show respect and understanding of the
Aviation industry likely to return to normal in 2022 - The Sun Daily KUALA LUMPUR: The aviation industry is likely to return to normal in 2022 with the gradual resumption of interstate travels and the reopening of international borders, said AirAsia group chief executive officer Tan Sri Tony Fernandes. (pix) He also called for the implementation of better policies to avoid any disruptions
Sense of unity in fight against Covid-19 is still lacking, says Health DG - The Sun - The Sun Daily KUALA LUMPUR: The sense of unity among Malaysians in the fight against Covid-19 pandemic is still lacking, thus, contributing to the high number of positive cases, said Health director-general Tan Sri Dr Noor Hisham Abdullah. (pix) He admitted that the standard operating procedures (SOPs) compliance among the public is still
Harapan in power: Don't be fooled a second time - Hadi - Malaysiakini PAS president Abdul Hadi Awang has warned the younger generation of voters against “being fooled a second time” by allowing Pakatan Harapan to return to power. He claimed, in just a few days of taking over Putrajaya after the 14th general election (GE14), Harapan revealed its “extreme attitude” towards Islam
Dr Noor Hisham: Covid-19 patients first to be treated in newly built child specialist hospital - Malay Mail KUALA LUMPUR, June 19 — The newly-built UKM Child Specialist Hospital in Bangi, south of Selangor, opened its doors for the first time yesterday to several Covid-19 patients with severe symptoms, as soaring cases continues to put a strain on the country’s public healthcare system. Health Department director-general Tan Sri
Kit Siang rebuts 'elastic' interpretation on convening Parliament 'as soon as possible' - Malaysiakini Iskandar Puteri MP Lim Kit Siang said PAS ministers have introduced an “elastic” interpretation of the Yang di-Pertuan Agong’s advice on convening Parliament “as soon as possible”. He added that even the prime minister and other Perikatan Nasional (PN) ministers have not publicly offered their interpretations. “Apart from the
Rulers also want a stable govt, say analysts - Free Malaysia Today PETALING JAYA: While much has been said about the Malay rulers’ decree on the reopening of Parliament and the ending of the emergency, analysts point out that their statement also emphasised the need for a stable government that has the confidence and support of the majority of the rakyat. Political
Govt aid for SMEs: Can see, but cannot touch - Malaysiakini A major part of Putrajaya’s policies to keep businesses afloat during the prolonged pandemic has been a mix of loan repayment moratoriums, grants, loans, and wage subsidies. Finance Minister Tengku Zafrul Abdul Aziz has repeatedly touted these measures as a major success. Yesterday, he said banks had approved RM12.
Denmark and Belgium halt Euro 2020 game to applaud Eriksen - The Sun Daily COPENHAGEN: Denmark’s game against Belgium at Euro 2020 was interrupted after 10 minutes Thursday to allow players and supporters at Copenhagen’s Parken Stadium to take part in a round of applause for Christian Eriksen. The 29-year-old Denmark midfielder is recovering in hospital after suffering a cardiac arrest and
Malaysian experts suspect Covid-19 variants behind growing number of patients arriving dead in hospitals - The Straits Times KUALA LUMPUR – A growing number of Covid-19 patients are dying before they can make it to a hospital in Malaysia and experts are concerned about the trend. They say this may be due to newer and more virulent variants of the coronavirus, such as the Delta variant first identified in
Profiteering on ivermectin continues online despite recent crackdown - Malaysiakini Online sellers in Malaysia peddling drugs containing ivermectin as an active ingredient are still selling unsanctioned imports of the product for large profits despite a recent crackdown. The drug, touted by some as a “miracle drug against Covid-19” is only licensed in Malaysia for veterinary use, while results for the
Covid-19: Malaysia to move into second phase if average daily cases drop below 4,000 - The Sun Daily KUALA LUMPUR: The average Covid-19 daily cases must be below 4,000 for seven consecutive days for Malaysia to transition into the second phase of the National Recovery Plan. Health Minister Datuk Seri Dr Adham Baba (pix) said besides that, the bed utilisation at the intensive care units (ICU) must
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