Prof pours cold water over public sanitisation plans, cites CDC guidelines - Malaysiakini

The US Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) had since April updated its guidelines to advise against large scale sanitisation exercise as a Covid-19 prevention measure, infectious disease expert Dr Adeeba Kamarulzaman said today. “Since the CDC guidance was mentioned… updated April 14, 2021,” said Adeeba on Twitter. She

Total lockdown: Only critical construction work allowed during MCO, says Fadillah - The Star Online

PETALING JAYA: All construction work will not be allowed to operate during the nationwide total lockdown starting Tuesday (June 1), says Senior Minister (Works) Datuk Seri Fadillah Yusof. According to Fadillah, exceptions are however given to sectors deemed as “critical services”, such as maintenance and repair works. “These are jobs

Malaysia to shut all malls, allow only 17 essential service sectors to operate during total lockdown - CNA

KUALA LUMPUR: The Malaysian government said on Sunday (May 30) that all malls will have to be shut, while 17 essential service sectors will be allowed to operate during the impending two-week “total lockdown”. These sectors include healthcare, telecommunications and media, food and beverage, utilities as well as banking.  Advertisement

Leaders convey condolences to late Perak mufti's family - The Star Online

IPOH: Messages of condolence have poured in for the family of the late Perak mufti Tan Sri Harussani Zakaria. On his Facebook page, Perak Mentri Besar Datuk Saarani Mohamad said he was deeply saddened by the news. “We have just lost a distinguished cleric, a murabbi of the ummah who

Two people per car limit can be increased to three in case of medical emergencies, says Ismail Sabri - The Star Online

PETALING JAYA: The two-person per car limit can be increased to three people in the case of medical emergencies, seeking healthcare services and medical attention, says Datuk Seri Ismail Sabri Yaakob. The Senior Minister (Security) had said that only up to two people per car would be allowed to travel

Two people per car limit can be increased to three in case of medical emergencies, says Ismail Sabri - The Star Online

PETALING JAYA: The two-person per car limit can be increased to three people in the case of medical emergencies, seeking healthcare services and medical attention, says Datuk Seri Ismail Sabri Yaakob. The Senior Minister (Security) had said that only up to two people per car would be allowed to travel

17 essential service sectors allowed to operate during Malaysia's total lockdown: Ismail Sabri - CNA

KUALA LUMPUR: The Malaysian government said on Sunday (May 30) that all malls will have to be shut, while 17 essential service sectors will be allowed to operate during the impending two-week “total lockdown”. These sectors include healthcare, telecommunications and media, food and beverage, utilities as well as banking.  Advertisement

Former Liverpool star Dejan Lovren sends advice to Man City after Champions League defeat - Liverpool Echo

Former Liverpool defender Dejan Lovren has sent some ‘advice’ to Manchester City after their Champions League defeat. Man City lost the European showpiece 1-0 to Chelsea on Saturday night in Porto’s Estadio do Dragao, with Kai Havertz bagging the only goal of the contest. It was the first time

Total lockdown: Only two people allowed to go out within 10km radius for essentials - The Star Online

PETALING JAYA: Only two people from each household are allowed to go out to buy essentials or seek medical services, with movement limited to a 10km radius from their residence starting Tuesday (June 1), says Senior Minister (Security) Datuk Seri Ismail Sabri Yaakob. Sports and recreational activities are limited to

No vaccine choice for now as it may slow down immunisation programme, says KJ - The Star Online

PETALING JAYA: The government has decided not to give Malaysians the option to choose their vaccines for now as its main concern is to speed up the vaccination process, says Khairy Jamaluddin. The National Covid-19 Immunisation Programme coordinating minister said they had initially thought of allowing Malaysians the option to

Govt makes U-turn on vaccine choice | Free Malaysia Today - Free Malaysia Today

PETALING JAYA: The government has decided against allowing people to choose their vaccine, National Covid-19 Immunisation Programme coordinating minister Khairy Jamaluddin said today. On Thursday, Khairy said Putrajaya was looking at adding a feature to the MySejahtera app to allow the public to have the vaccine of their choice. “We

Malaysia reports 6999 new Covid-19 cases, ramps up vaccination drive - The Straits Times

PETALING JAYA (REUTERS, THE STAR/ASIA NEWS NETWORK) – Malaysia reported 6,999 new coronavirus cases on Sunday (May 30), bringing the total infections in the country to 565,533. The daily figure was down from Saturday’s 9,020. Health director-general, Tan Sri Dr Noor Hisham Abdullah, said Selangor topped

Five hundred GP clinics to start administering vaccines by June 15 - The Star Online

PETALING JAYA: The government aims to have 500 general practitioner (GP) clinics administering vaccines by June 15, says Khairy Jamaluddin. The National Covid-19 Immunisation Programme coordinating minister said a total of 1000 clinics would be designated as vaccination centres by June 30. “I estimate that GPs and private hospital vaccination

Speaker blasts Emergency critics, says they selectively quote Constitution to score political points - The Star Online

PETALING JAYA: After Deputy Speaker Datuk Seri Azalina Othman Said called for Parliament to reconvene, Speaker Datuk Azhar Azizan Harun broke his silence, saying that many critics of the ongoing Emergency were selective in their defence of the Constitution to gain political mileage. Azhar, who wrote an article on news

Khairy: Drive-through Covid-19 vaccination system gets green light after successful pilot project - The Borneo Post

Khairy Jamaluddin – Bernama file photo KUALA LUMPUR (May 30): Science, Technology and Innovation Minister Khairy Jamaluddin today said that the government will be rolling out a drive-through Covid-19 vaccination system for the public. He said the decision was made after what he termed as a successful pilot project run at

Tell us when we'll get to 150000 vaccinations per day - Yeo to Khairy - Malaysiakini

Science, Technology, and Innovation Minister Khairy Jamaluddin must be clear as to when in June the government can achieve a daily vaccination rate of 150,000 doses per day, said former minister Yeo Bee Yin. The Bakri MP also asked her counterpart from Rembau to clarify whether 150,000 vaccinations

PKR: Individual detained for video allegedly insulting King doesn't hold party post - Malaysiakini

Iswardy Morni, who is under investigation after having uploaded a YouTube video that was allegedly insulting to the Yang di-Pertuan Agong, does not hold any position in PKR and has been issued a stern warning, said its communication director Fahmi Fadzil. “The party confirms that Iswardy is an ordinary member

98 Covid-19 deaths a dark moment for Malaysia - Noor Hisham - Malaysiakini

Yesterday’s Covid-19 death toll of 98 marked a dark moment when the country recorded its highest daily Covid-19 deaths since the pandemic began,” said Health director-general Tan Sri Dr Noor Hisham Abdullah in a posting on his Facebook account last night. In voicing his concern, he said the 98

How to tell if you have sinusitis or Covid-19 - Free Malaysia Today

KUALA LUMPUR: Sinusitis is a prevalent condition in Malaysia, and while its regular symptoms may include a loss in the sense of smell, fatigue and headaches – these can largely also be mistaken for symptoms of Covid-19, especially as Malaysia currently battles a fourth wave. While both sinusitis and Covid-19 affect

Prepare aid for those in need, govt told - The Star Online

PETALING JAYA: To cushion the economic fallout from the two-week nationwide lockdown, Pakatan Harapan has called for a bank loan moratorium and cash assistance for the B40 and M40 groups. Pakatan’s Cost of Living Committee, in declaring its “constructive stance” of supporting the decision, said the government should give

98 deaths due to Covid-19, a dark moment for Malaysia - Dr Noor Hisham - The Sun Daily

KUALA LUMPUR: “Today marks a dark moment when the country recorded its highest daily Covid-19 deaths since the pandemic began,” according to Health director-general Tan Sri Dr Noor Hisham Abdullah. In voicing his concern, he said the 98 Covid-19 fatalities saw the death toll shooting to 2,650 cases. He

Malaysians on lockdown: Let's do it - The Star Online

PETALING JAYA: While many Malaysians agreed with the two-week nationwide full lockdown to curb the spread of Covid-19, some are urging the government to speed up the vaccination programme. Internet user Jennifer Chung said the implementation of a full lockdown was “way overdue”. “I hope this is a REAL lockdown

Soccer-Chelsea win Champions League as Havertz goal tames City - The Star Online

PORTO, Portugal (Reuters) -Chelsea won their second Champions League title and denied Pep Guardiola’s Manchester City their first after Kai Havertz grabbed a first-half goal to secure a 1-0 win in Saturday’s all-English final at the Estadio Do Dragao. The German youngster, Chelsea’s record signing, kept his

Thiago Silva left in tears after second successive Champions League final heartbreak - The Mirror

Chelsea defender Thiago Silva was left in tears after his second straight Champions League final ended early in Porto. Silva was forced off in the first-half of the Blues’ final against Manchester City with a groin injury after playing through the pain barrier in Portugal. The decorated Brazilian defender was

Dozens of planes packed with English soccer fans touch down in Porto - The Sun Daily

PORTO: Planes packed with excited English fans wearing football jerseys and scarves touched down every five minutes at Porto’s airport on Saturday as the city geared up for the Champions League final between Chelsea and Manchester City. Around 40 flights from England were expected in Porto during the day,