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,

'A child does not choose to be born illegitimate' - Malaysiakini

Lawyers and gender equality groups have called for law reform after the Federal Court quashed a citizenship bid by a child with a Malaysian father and a foreign mother. The court narrowly dismissed the 11-year-old boy’s appeal against the government saying that he was “illegitimate” when born. His parents

Covid-19: New record high of 98 deaths, rise of community clusters involving festivals - The Star Online

PETALING JAYA: Malaysia saw a sharp spike in deaths from Covid-19, with 98 fatalities on Saturday (May 29), bringing the total fatalities to 2,650. All of the deceased were Malaysians. Most of the deaths were from Selangor (27), followed by Johor (14) and Kuala Lumpur (14), while Kedah and

Traffic congestion: Health DG expresses concern over massive movements - The Sun Daily

KUALA LUMPUR: Less than 24 hours after Prime Minister Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin announced the implementation of a nationwide total lockdown starting June 1, traffic congestion was reported on highways heading towards the east coast and south. Pictures of the traffic congestion which have been making their rounds on social

Malaysia's health chief laments mass movement ahead of Covid-19 lockdown - The Straits Times

PETALING JAYA (THE STAR/ASIA NEWS NETWORK) – Malaysia’s health director-general, Tan Sri Dr Noor Hisham Abdullah, took to social media to lament the mass movement of Malaysians just before the full movement control order (MCO) lockdown comes into effect next week. “Where are you headed this weekend? Mass movement

Domestic Trade Deputy Minister: No price hike for Gardenia bread - The Star Online

KUALA LUMPUR (Bernama): Prices of Gardenia bread will remain the same, as there will be no price hike beginning June 1. As such, Domestic Trade and Consumer Affairs Deputy Minister Datuk Rosol Wahid said there is no need for the public to worry and panic buy, following a viral letter

LRT, MRT users with Covid-19 symptoms on May 27-28 urged to get tested - Malaysiakini

Light and mass rail transit users during peak hours on May 27 and 28 have been urged to get tested if they exhibit Covid-19 symptoms. This was after two commuters revealed they had used the public transportation system and later tested positive for Covid-19.

Prasarana says sorry, wants to focus on helping victims and families - Free Malaysia Today

KUALA LUMPUR: Prasarana has apologised for any mistakes and shortcomings it made in the handling of the LRT crash and has pledged to extend support and aid to the affected passengers and their families. “I would like to apologise for any mistakes and shortcomings in our handling of the incident.

Kuching slows down as MCO in Sarawak starts - The Star Online

KUCHING: It was all quiet in the city centre here on the first day of the movement control order in Sarawak. At the India Street pedestrian mall, nearly all shops were closed apart from a pharmacy and a couple of eateries. Similarly, shops along Carpenter Street, Gambier Street and Main

Health DG laments mass movements ahead of lockdown, warns of dire consequences - The Star Online

PETALING JAYA: Health director-general Tan Sri Dr Noor Hisham Abdullah took to social media to lament the mass movement of Malaysians just before the full movement control order lockdown comes into effect next week. “Where are you headed this weekend? Mass movement is still happening despite interstate and inter-district travel

Police confirm minister stopped at road block, probe underway - Malaysiakini

Police today confirmed it had stopped Plantations Industries and Commodities Minister Khairuddin Aman Razali at a roadblock in Perasing, Terengganu. Terengganu police chief Roslee Chik said the matter is now the subject of the police investigation but did not state what offence had been committed…

Current MCO in Sarawak similar to nationwide lockdown during March 2020 - The Star Online

KUCHING: The movement control order in Sarawak which began on Saturday (May 29) is very similar to the first MCO implemented last year at the start of the Covid-19 pandemic. State Local Government and Housing Minister Datuk Seri Dr Sim Kui Hian, who oversees public health, said the purpose of

Prasarana still trying to identify 83 victims, wants them to come forward - Malaysiakini

Prasarana Malaysia Berhad said it is still trying to identify 83 out of 213 victims from Monday’s LRT crash under a tunnel near Kuala Lumpur City Centre. It urged them to come forward so that they can be provided with the necessary assistance. “Prasarana hopes all passengers involved (in