Second round of AstraZeneca vaccine open to those under 60 on May 26 as scheduled, says KJ - The Star Online

PUTRAJAYA: The second round of the AstraZeneca opt-in vaccine programme will be opened to those under the age of 60 at noon on Wednesday (May 26), says Khairy Jamaluddin (pic). The National Covid-19 Immunisation Programme coordinating minister said the vaccines will be administered at PPVs (vaccine centres) in Kuala Lumpur,

Train Collision in Malaysia Injures Over 200 People - The New York Times

More than 200 people were injured in Malaysia’s largest city, Kuala Lumpur, on Monday when a train full of passengers collided head-on in a tunnel with another train on a test run, the authorities said. A preliminary investigation indicated that the collision occurred because the driver operating the test

KLCC train collision: 6 in critical condition; special task force to investigate accident - CNA

Asia 64 people are currently hospitalised, with 6 of them in critical condition. 25 May 2021 10:51AM (Updated: 25 May 2021 01:04PM) Share this content Bookmark KUALA LUMPUR: Six people are in critical condition after a head-on collision between two LRT trains near KLCC which left more than

KLCC train collision: Special task force formed for 'complete investigation' into cause of accident - CNA

KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysian Transport Minister Wee Ka Siong said that a special task force has been formed to investigate the cause of a head-on collision between two LRT trains near KLCC which left more than 210 people injured.  In a phone interview with RTM on Tuesday (May 25), Dr Wee

LRT users alarmed by packed trains after reduced frequency - Malaysiakini

Commuters on the Light Rail Transit (LRT) have sounded the alarm saying that the response to last night’s accident combined with a reduced operating frequency due to new movement control order (MCO) rules have resulted in many users gathering in tight spaces, violating social distancing protocols. Travel consumer NGO

KLCC train collision: LRT line resumes on single track, to be fully operational in 3 days - CNA

KUALA LUMPUR: The LRT Kelana Jaya Line in Kuala Lumpur resumed service at 6am on Tuesday (May 25) with trains operating on a single track, Prasarana Malaysia said in a statement, adding that there will also be supporting shuttle bus services. Services for the Kelana Jaya Line were disrupted on

LRT train mishap: 'We were flung by the impact of the crash' - The Star Online

KUALA LUMPUR (Bernama): Passengers on a Kelana Jaya line Light Rail Transit (LRT) train on Monday (May 24) faced a harrowing moment when it suddenly stopped before they were flung by the impact of its collision with another train. Passenger Afiq Luqman Mohd Baharudin, 27, said the impact of the

MOT to set up special task force to probe into cause of LRT collision: Wee - The Sun Daily

KUALA LUMPUR: The Transport Ministry (MOT) will set up a special task force to investigate the cause of the Light Rail Transit (LRT) accident involving two trains near the KLCC station here yesterday. Its minister, Datuk Seri Wee Ka Siong(pix) said the preliminary report would be sent to the

200 injured in LRT collision - Malaysiakini

Good morning, here’s what you need to know. Key Highlights * 200 injured in LRT collision * Celebrities, cops and a joke * Vaccines for the elderly 200 injured in LRT collision More than 200 people were injured after two LRT trains along the Kelana Jaya line collided in an underground tunnel

More than 210 people injured after 2 LRT trains collide in Kuala Lumpur - CNA

KUALA LUMPUR: More than 210 people were injured after two LRT trains collided in Kuala Lumpur on Monday (May 24) evening. Videos and photos of the incident on social media showed broken glass panels and several commuters bleeding. Advertisement Advertisement Federal Territories Minister Annuar Musa tweeted that early reports indicated

2 LRT trains collide in Kuala Lumpur, several commuters injured - CNA

KUALA LUMPUR: More than 210 people were injured after two LRT trains collided in Kuala Lumpur on Monday (May 24) evening. Videos and photos of the incident on social media showed broken glass panels and several commuters bleeding. Advertisement Advertisement Federal Territories Minister Annuar Musa tweeted that early reports indicated

Thailand to extend dose gap for AstraZeneca vaccine to 16 weeks - The Star Online

BANGKOK (Reuters) – Thailand will extend the gap between the first and second doses of AstraZeneca’s COVID-19 vaccine to 16 weeks, in an effort to inoculate more people faster, a senior health official said on Monday. The plan follows a similar decision by Spain to stretch the gap between two

Passengers injured in LRT train mishap - The Star Online

KUALA LUMPUR: An accident has occurred involving two trains on the LRT Kelana Jaya line. According to Dang Wangi OCPD Asst Comm Mohamad Zainal Abdullah 47 commuters suffered severe injuries, while 166 others had minor injuries. All injured have been sent to Hospital Kuala Lumpur for treatment. AskRapidKL said on

Record deaths, ICU patients as Malaysia reports more than 6000 new COVID-19 cases for 6th straight day - CNA

KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysia reported a record number of COVID-19 fatalities on Monday (May 24) as well as more than 6,000 new cases for the sixth consecutive day. All 61 victims were Malaysians, aged 27 to 98. Many of them suffered from high blood pressure and diabetes. Advertisement Advertisement Fifty-five

Malaysia probes allegations of underdosage of COVID-19 shots - CNA

KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysia on Monday (May 24) said it was investigating allegations that some recipients of the AstraZeneca COVID-19 vaccine were not injected with the correct dosage. At least two recipients have said in recent days that they were given less than the required amount, posting videos on social media

Police wrapping up probe on rape accusations against Hilman Idham’s associates

Police are wrapping up their probe on rape allegations by a 33-year-old victim against two men with purported links to Gombak Setia assemblyperson Hilman Idham. When contacted, Kuala Lumpur police chief Azmi Abu Kassim said the investigation, which started last December, is expected to be completed soon. “Our investigation is

Genting closes casino this evening - Malaysiakini

Editor’s note: The opening seven paragraphs of this story has been updated. Resorts World Genting (RWG) will be temporarily closing its casino from today onwards until further notice. This followed allegations that a Covid-19 cluster in Kedah was linked to a tour group that visited the resort in Bentong,

Irresponsible skipping of vaccine appointment can affect herd immunity target, say experts - The Star Online

KUALA LUMPUR (Bernama): Malaysia aims to achieve herd immunity with at least 70% of its population vaccinated by the end of the year but so far, the percentage of those who have registered for the Covid-19 vaccine is very low. At the same time, the rate of absenteeism for those

Skipping vaccine date irresponsible, can affect herd immunity goal - Free Malaysia Today

KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysia aims to achieve herd immunity with at least 70% of its population vaccinated by the end of the year but so far the percentage of those who have registered for the Covid-19 vaccine is very low. What’s worse is that the rate of absenteeism for those

Prosecution to prove Ahmad Zahid received millions of ringgit in bribes over VLN system - The Sun Daily

SHAH ALAM: The prosecution in Datuk Seri Dr Ahmad Zahid Hamidi’s(pix) trial on 40 corruption charges in connection with the Foreign Visa System (VLN) will prove that the former deputy prime Minister had received bribes of millions of ringgit in wage and incentives to maintain and extend the

Nanta: Random checks to ensure people abide by two-hour limit when shopping - The Star Online

PUTRAJAYA: Random enforcement checks will be conducted at popular retail outlets to ensure shoppers abide by the two-hour shopping limit, said the Domestic Trade and Consumer Affairs Ministry. Minister Datuk Seri Alexander Nanta Linggi (pic) however said as the ministry has a limited number of enforcement officers, the onus is

Genting casino still open, staff worry over health being gambled - Malaysiakini

Genting Highlands casino is still open to punters despite Senior Minister (Security Cluster) Ismail Sabri Yaakob claiming to have ordered it shut on Friday, as employees express concern over their health and safety.  According to a casino staff member, punters are still being served and there have been no further

India passes 300,000 Covid-19 deaths: health ministry - The Sun Daily

NEW DELHI: India said Monday it had passed more than 300,000 deaths from the coronavirus pandemic, the third country after the United States and Brazil to hit figure as a huge wave of infections overwhelms the healthcare system. The South Asian nation’s toll now stands at 303,720

Pahang Forestry Dept: Lorry spotted with timber on East Coast Expressway had permit - The Star Online

KUANTAN: The lorry spotted carrying huge pieces of timber on the East Coast Expressway has a permit to do so, says the Pahang Forestry Department It said it stopped and inspected the lorry at the westbound Gombak rest stop after a complaint was aired by environmentalist Khaidir Ahmad on Facebook.

'Nilai 3 is in S'gor' joke fails to tickle police's funny bone, probe initiated - Malaysiakini

A joke that Nilai 3 in Negeri Sembilan is in Selangor has not tickled the police’s funny bone. They have instead initiated an investigation. The joke was spawned after celebrity Neelofa Noor Neelofa Mohd Noor (above) and her husband Muhammad Haris Mohd Ismail were not charged despite an interstate