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Sat, 03 Apr 2021 16:52:57 +0800
Sarawak DCM: NSC to decide soon if fully vaccinated individuals can travel interstate
BETONG, April 3 — Sarawak Deputy Chief Minister Datuk Amar Douglas Uggah today said that the state government is waiting for National Security Council’s (NSC) decision on whether interstate travel will be allowed for individuals who have...

Sat, 03 Apr 2021 16:21:11 +0800
Exploring Kuala Lumpur city night view on Hop-On Hop-Off buses
KUALA LUMPUR, April 3 — If London is famous for its cherry-red double-decker buses while Sydney is well-known for its hop-on hop-off bus tour, Kuala Lumpur also has its own double-decker buses carrying tourists to enjoy sightseeing around this...

Sat, 03 Apr 2021 16:02:45 +0800
Transport minister: Construction of MRT3 project to continue
SUNGAI BULOH, April 3 — The construction of the Mass Rapid Transit Line 3 (MRT3) project, which was suspended by the previous government, will begin in the second half of this year. Transport Minister Datuk Seri Wee Ka Siong said as such, the...

Sat, 03 Apr 2021 15:34:08 +0800
No plans to postpone rollout of AstraZeneca Covid-19 vaccine, says deputy health minister
BAGAN SERAI, April 3 — The government has no plans to postpone the administering of the AstraZeneca Covid-19 vaccine despite reports of its side effects on recipients abroad, said Deputy Health Minister Datuk Dr Noor Azmi Ghazali. He said the...

Sat, 03 Apr 2021 15:24:55 +0800
Only 7.6 million of targeted 26.7 million people have registered for Covid-19 vaccination so far, says Muhyiddin
KUALA LUMPUR, April 3 — The number of people who have registered for Covid-19 vaccination through the MySejahtera application is still low compared to the total number of Malaysians and non-citizens eligible to be vaccinated, said Prime Minister...

Sat, 03 Apr 2021 15:03:19 +0800
MIC president says party will support PM Muhyiddin, Bersatu pending decision by BN supreme council
KLANG, April 3 — MIC will support the leadership of Prime Minister Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin and work with Parti Pribumi Bersatu Malaysia (Bersatu) pending the Barisan Nasional (BN) Supreme Council’s decision on the matter, said MIC president Tan....

Sat, 03 Apr 2021 15:03:04 +0800
Anwar: Hishammuddin’s ‘big brother’ remark makes Malaysia look servile to China
KUALA LUMPUR, April 3 — PKR president Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has criticised Foreign Minister Datuk Seri Hishammuddin Hussein for using what he termed as inappropriate terminology during a working visit to China. Although he did not deny China is....

Sat, 03 Apr 2021 14:48:06 +0800
Reject politics aimed at saving political personalities, urges Bersatu info chief
KUALA LUMPUR, April 3 — Bersatu Information chief Datuk Wan Saiful Wan Jan concurred with a statement by PAS president Datuk Seri Abdul Hadi Awang that politics aimed at saving political personalities and their group of followers should be...

Sat, 03 Apr 2021 14:32:19 +0800
Minister backs right to peaceful assembly, calls for review of Act after police investigations into Undi18 rally
KUALA LUMPUR, April 3 — Housing and Local Government Minister Datuk Zuraida Kamaruddin has today called for a review of the Peaceful Assembly Act. This comes after the police hauled up protesters, including MPs and civil society activists, for...

Sat, 03 Apr 2021 13:51:47 +0800
Muhyiddin: MIC can contribute by prioritising politics of unity
KLANG, April 3 — The biggest contribution that can be made by MIC is to prioritise politics of unity for the sake of service to the people, and not divisive politics which serves narrow interests, said Prime Minister Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin....

Sat, 03 Apr 2021 13:48:16 +0800
With Malaysia’s economy seen recovering, Mustapa says graduates can expect starting salary to be higher by middle of the year
JEMPOL,  April 3 ― The starting salary for graduates entering the job market is expected to be higher by the next three or four months with the country’s economy seen recovering, said Minister in the Prime Minister's Department (Eco...

Sat, 03 Apr 2021 13:43:34 +0800
Man in Johor cheated of RM1.2m in investment scam
JOHOR BARU, April 3 ― A man claims to have lost RM1.2 million after he was deceived by a business partner who had invited him to invest in the tourism and real estate sectors locally and abroad. Johor police chief Datuk Ayob Khan Mydin Pitchay...

Sat, 03 Apr 2021 13:05:40 +0800
Education minister says schools will close if Covid-19 cases affect operational efficiency
TASEK GELUGOR, April 3 ― The Ministry of Education (MoE) will close schools with Covid-19 cases if the infections force a large number of teachers to be quarantined and affect the efficiency of school operations. Senior Minister of Education Datuk....

Sat, 03 Apr 2021 12:57:23 +0800
Report: No benefit to Umno remaining in Cabinet as Perikatan govt still carries out Pakatan agenda, says party veteran
KUALA LUMPUR, April 3 — Umno veteran and former Johor Baru MP Tan Sri Shahrir Abdul Samad has said he sees no point in Umno ministers and deputy ministers remaining in their posts as the party has not benefited from Cabinet representation. Utusan.....

Sat, 03 Apr 2021 12:33:26 +0800
Datuk Seri among 32 fined for violating CMCO SOP at Penang entertainment centre
BUKIT MERTAJAM, April 3 — A businessman with the ‘Datuk Seri’ title was among 32 people issued compound fines for violating standard operating procedures (SOP) during the conditional movement control order (CMCO) at an entertainment centre at.....

Sat, 03 Apr 2021 12:26:39 +0800
Health minister says 264,584 individuals completed Covid-19 vaccination as of yesterday
KUALA LUMPUR, April 3 — A total of 264,584 individuals in the first phase of the National Covid-19 Immunisation Programme have completed receiving both doses of their vaccine shots as of yesterday. Health Minister Datuk Seri Dr Adham Baba said...

Sat, 03 Apr 2021 10:47:27 +0800
In Easter message, DAP asks Malaysians to reject ‘irresponsible’ attempts to divide them using race or religion
KUALA LUMPUR, April 3 — DAP today called on Malaysians to refuse any bid to split them using race or religion, saying that they will instead be stronger together when there is respect for each other’s constitutional rights and obligations. DAP...

Sat, 03 Apr 2021 10:05:38 +0800
Covid-19 vaccination: Malaysians residing in Thailand advised to register with embassy
BANGKOK, April 3 —  Malaysians residing in Thailand are advised to register with the Malaysian Embassy in Bangkok or the Consulate General in Songkhla. Malaysian Ambassador to Thailand, Datuk Jojie Samuel said the embassy is collecting dat...

Sat, 03 Apr 2021 09:48:49 +0800
Report: All Umno ministers, deputy ministers and GLC chairmen to quit posts by August, says Tajuddin
KUALA LUMPUR, April 3 — Pasir Salak MP Datuk Seri Tajuddin Abdul Rahman has said all Umno members currently serving in the Perikatan Nasional (PN) government will vacate their posts by this August. Free Malaysia Today reported the Umno election...

Sat, 03 Apr 2021 09:18:20 +0800
Report: Without Muhyiddin, Bersatu is nothing, says Nazri
KUALA LUMPUR, April 3 — Former Umno supreme council member, Datuk Seri Mohamed Nazri Abdul Aziz, sees Parti Pribumi Bersatu Malaysia’s (Bersatu) future as largely dependent on the political fortunes of its president, Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin....

Sat, 03 Apr 2021 08:12:37 +0800
Church leaders represent congregation during Holy Week in Sarawak
KUCHING, April 3 — During Holy Week beginning with Palm Sunday until Easter Sunday, no Masses or services are held with the congregation as many churches in Sarawak are in Covid red and orange zones, said Association of Churches Sarawak (ACS)...

Sat, 03 Apr 2021 08:06:43 +0800
Schools in Miri division to reopen beginning April 5, says Sarawak minister
MIRI, April 3 ­— All schools in the division will reopen beginning Monday (April 5), announced Miri Divisional Disaster Management Committee’s minister in-charge Datuk Lee Kim Shin. Lee in a statement yesterday revealed that the decision was...

Sat, 03 Apr 2021 07:05:46 +0800
North Koreans still in Malaysia are under MM2H programme, says IGP
KUALA LUMPUR, April 3 — All North Koreans who are still in Malaysia are participants of the ‘Malaysia My Second Home’ (MM2H) programme, whose movements have been identified, says Inspector-General of Police Tan Sri Abdul Hamid Bador. He said...

Sat, 03 Apr 2021 07:00:16 +0800
Business in the time of Covid-19: George Town’s iconic Mugshot Cafe adds new dessert table, plans to open new cafe in suburbia
GEORGE TOWN, April 3 — 2020 was a gloomy year for the food and beverage sector in Penang, with many small cafes, hawkers and restaurants closing by early 2021.  Mugshot Cafe, one of the survivors, has eight years of experience under its be...

Fri, 02 Apr 2021 23:32:31 +0800
MIC Youth wants more places for Indian students in educational institutions
KLANG, April 2 — Increasing the intake of eligible Indian students especially those from B40 to public universities, polytechnics, technical and vocational training colleges, matriculation colleges, residential schools, Mara Junior Science...

Fri, 02 Apr 2021 23:32:12 +0800
Wanita MIC seeks comprehensive policy to oversee women’s issues
KLANG,  April 2 — MIC Wanita chief SJ Usha Nandhini has urged the government to formulate a more comprehensive policy to help solve the various problems faced by women in the country. She said stricter laws to oversee cases of child abuse,...

Fri, 02 Apr 2021 23:04:36 +0800
MIC is the best political platform for Indian community, says party president
KLANG, April 2 — MIC president Tan Sri SA Vigneswaran said the party is the best political platform for the Indian community in the country. He said MIC is a versatile political platform and could wade through whatever obstacles or difficult paths....

Fri, 02 Apr 2021 22:52:10 +0800
Muhyiddin: Sarawak can emerge among most developed states in Malaysia
KUALA LUMPUR, April 2 — Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin is confident that Sarawak, under the leadership of Chief Minister Datuk Patinggi Abang Johari Tun Openg and in cooperation with the federal government, will achieve rapid progress and development to....

Fri, 02 Apr 2021 22:45:14 +0800
Muda veep rebuts Rais Yatim’s claim on Undi18, says Elections Act doesn’t need amending
KUALA LUMPUR, April 2 — Malaysian United Democratic Alliance (Muda) vice-president Lim Wei Jiet has explained that there is no legal requirement for a statute to be amended first before a constitutional amendment can come into force, such as for...

Fri, 02 Apr 2021 22:09:04 +0800
Ismail Sabri: Malaysian Veterans Foundation project to generate annual income of RM3m
KUALA LUMPUR, April 2 — The Malaysian Armed Forces (MAF) Veterans Foundation is expected to receive a gross fixed income of RM3 million per year through a building construction project on its land in Jalan Bernama here. Senior Minister (Security...



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