Govt to decide on total lockdown tomorrow | Free Malaysia Today - Free Malaysia Today

PETALING JAYA: The government will deliberate on whether a stricter lockdown should be imposed under the current movement control order (MCO) at a National Security Council (MKN) meeting tomorrow. According to Berita Harian, de facto law minister Takiyuddin Hassan said the meeting would be chaired by Prime Minister Muhyiddin Yassin.

Govt fails to forfeit RM114 million allegedly belonging to Umno, Najib (Updated) - The Sun Daily

KUALA LUMPUR: The government today failed in its application to forfeit RM114 million, allegedly belonging to Umno and former prime minister Datuk Seri Najib Tun Razak, that was seized from a premises belonging to Obyu Holdings Sdn Bhd. This followed a decision by High Court Judge Datuk Muhammad Jamil Hussin

New cases hit all-time high at 6,806 - Health DG (Updated) - The Sun Daily

KUALA LUMPUR: New Covid-19 cases in Malaysia hit another record high today at 6,806, with Selangor topping the list with 2,277, said Health director-general Tan Sri Dr Noor Hisham Abdullah. He said Kuala Lumpur reported 655 cases in the last 24 hours, followed by Johor (615) and Sarawak

Guan Eng: I'll say sorry if Sinovac donor is bogus - The Star Online

GEORGE TOWN: Former Penang chief minister Lim Guan Eng (pic) is willing to apologise if the offer to donate two million doses of CoronaVac vaccine to the state government is proven to be bogus. Lim, who is DAP secretary-general, said he is ready to apologise if what Science, Technology and

Malaysia reports highest daily Covid-19 cases of 6806, as Mahathir urges country to be 'serious' - The Straits Times

KUALA LUMPUR (THE STAR/ASIA NEWS NETWORK, REUTERS) – Malaysia on Thursday (May 20) recorded 6,806 new coronavirus cases, the biggest daily jump in infections, the health ministry said on Twitter. It was the second straight day of record infections after 6,075 new cases were logged on Wednesday. The

I'll apologise if Khairy is right about vaccine 'scam', says Guan Eng - Free Malaysia Today

GEORGE TOWN: Lim Guan Eng today said he is willing to apologise for Penang’s claim that Putrajaya stood in the way of an offer of two million doses of Covid-19 vaccines to the state, if it is found to be a “scam”. Yesterday, National Covid-19 Immunisation Programme coordinating minister

Johor sultan calls for state elected representatives to meet over COVID-19 amid emergency status - CNA

JOHOR BAHRU: Johor ruler Sultan Ibrahim Iskandar has called for Members of Parliament (MPs) and state assemblymen representing constituencies in Johor to meet and discuss how to overcome the COVID-19 situation.  In a statement on his Facebook page on Thursday (May 20), Sultan Ibrahim said that these elected representatives “need

Covid-19: New daily record of 6806 cases - The Star Online

PUTRAJAYA: Malaysia recorded 6,806 new Covid-19 cases on Thursday (May 20), a new daily record. In a Twitter post, Health director-general Tan Sri Dr Noor Hisham Abdullah said the country’s cumulative cases now stand at 492,302. Selangor recorded 2,277 new cases – the highest figure of all

Govt fails to forfeit RM114 million allegedly belonging to Umno, Najib - The Sun Daily

KUALA LUMPUR: The government today failed in its application to forfeit RM114 million, allegedly belonging to Umno and former prime minister Datuk Seri Najib Tun Razak, that was seized from a premises belonging to Obyu Holdings Sdn Bhd. This followed a decision by High Court Judge Datuk Muhammad Jamil Hussin

'Full' MCO? Decision Today!

The federal government will decide tomorrow whether to implement “total lockdown” to stem the spread of Covid-19. Speaking to reporters in Kota Bharu, Kelantan today, de facto Law Minister Takiyuddin Hassan (above) said the National Security Council (NSC) will deliberate on this tomorrow. Prime Minister Muhyiddin Yassin will chair the

PM: Asia should lead in opening up patent protection to produce cheaper life-saving medicines - The Star Online

KUALA LUMPUR (Bernama): Asia should lead the way in opening up patent protections to produce cheaper generic versions of life-saving medicines for critical diseases, from Covid-19 to HIV/AIDS, said Prime Minister Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin (pic). Welcoming US President Joe Biden’s administration’s stated intention to support the

Court dismisses bid to forfeit RM114m in 1MDB-linked cash - Malaysiakini

The Kuala Lumpur High Court today dismissed a forfeiture suit targeting RM114 million allegedly linked to 1MDB as the prosecution failed to prove that the money may have been laundered from the state fund. The funds were part of RM680 million in cash, jewellery and other assets seized from…

Neelofa, husband plead not guilty to CMCO violation - The Star Online

SEREMBAN: TV host-entrepreneur Neelofa has pleaded not guilty at a Magistrate’s Court here to a charge of violating the conditional movement control order (MCO) by not registering her personal details before entering a premises in Nilai 3. The 32-year-old claimed trial to the charge of failing to check in

PM, ministers urged to hold joint PC to avoid 'lockdown' U-turns - Malaysiakini

A lawmaker has called on Prime Minister Muhyiddin Yassin to hold a joint press conference with key cabinet ministers should there be an announcement for a more severe movement control order (MCO). Bangi MP Ong Kian Ming said this is to avoid previous chaos in lockdown policies, which led to

'Penang govt was duped' - The Star Online

PETALING JAYA: The alleged offer to donate two million doses of CoronaVac vaccine to the Penang state government is bogus, says Science, Technology and Innovation Minister Khairy Jamaluddin. “I wish the Penang state government had done due diligence over the letter. “If there is any party which wants to acquire

Health DG: Stand as one to fight the pandemic - The Star Online

PUTRAJAYA: Malaysia recorded its highest ever daily figure after registering 6,075 new Covid-19 cases. The country’s coronavirus death toll has also breached the 2,000 mark after another 46 fatalities were recorded, and 559 patients are now in intensive care units (ICU) nationwide. With Malaysia’s Covid-19 situation

New low in Covid-19 battle - Malaysiakini

Good morning, here’s what you need to know today. Key Highlights * New low in Covid-19 battle * Vaccines scam? * Celebrity couple to be charged New low in Covid-19 battle Malaysia’s battle against Covid-19 hit a new low as fresh cases hit a new high – 6,075 infections yesterday with

Guan Eng questions Putrajaya's ability to replenish Kwan - Malaysiakini

Former finance minister Lim Guan Eng has questioned the government’s ability to replenish the National Trust Fund (Kwan) after tapping RM5 billion to cover the Covid-19 vaccination programme. This came after Finance Minister Tengku Zafrul Abdul Aziz said the government is committed to replenishing the fund when the Covid-19

Offer to donate 200000 Sinovac vaccine doses to the government is genuine, says Petra Group - The Star Online

PETALING JAYA: The offer to supply 200,000 Covid-19 Sinovac vaccine doses procured by the Vinod Sekhar Trust under the Petra Group for free to the government is genuine and is meant for the poor. Petra Group chief government liaison officer Datuk Dr William Stevenson said the group and the

94 percent increase in total Covid-19 ICU admission in Klang Valley - Health DG - The Sun Daily

KUALA LUMPUR: Total Covid-19 intensive care unit (ICU) admission including suspected or probable cases in Klang Valley has increased by 94% compared to two weeks ago, said Health director-general Tan Sri Dr Noor Hisham Abdullah (pix). In a posting on his Facebook page, he said the situation in Selangor, Kuala

Penang vaccine donation: CM urges company named to come forward following bogus claim - The Star Online

GEORGE TOWN: Khairy Jamaluddin’s allegation that the offer of two million doses of Sinovac vaccine to the Penang government was by a bogus company is a serious matter, says Chow Kon Yeow. The Penang Chief Minister said the serious allegation warrants the company and its director named by the

Lockdown or not? Business groups and civil service at loggerheads - Free Malaysia Today

PETALING JAYA: Business groups and the union representing government workers are at odds over a proposal for a complete lockdown in light of the record number of Covid-19 cases. While the business groups say a total shutdown would cause untold harm to the economy, Cuepacs, the organisation representing government employees,

Selangor state government places booking for 2.5 million COVID-19 vaccine doses to boost inoculation rate - CNA

KUALA LUMPUR: The Selangor state government has made an initial booking of 2.5 million doses of COVID-19 vaccine to be sold to employers looking to hasten vaccination for their employees.  State Public Health, Unity, Women and Family Development Committee chairman Siti Mariah Mahmud in a press conference on Wednesday

Najib's defence fails to grill witness over signatures in bank transfers - Malaysiakini

1MDB TRIAL | Najib Abdul Razak’s defence team today tried to grill former 1MDB CEO Mohd Hazem Abdul Rahman over the validity of signatures on key bank documents for millions of ringgit of transfers. However, during the RM2.28 billion 1MDB corruption trial against the former prime minister, the prosecution

We can reach herd immunity by end-2021, says Khairy - Free Malaysia Today

PETALING JAYA: The country’s vaccination programme is already being ramped up and can be completed before the end of the year, says coordinating minister Khairy Jamaluddin. He was responding to former prime minister Najib Razak’s repeated claims that it will take years to reach herd immunity at the