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Thu, 24 Jun 2021 16:34:53 +0800
Custodial death: July 7 court decision on quantum of damages for negligence, dependency claim to family of general worker
PUTRAJAYA, June 24 — The Court of Appeal has deferred to July 7 to decide on the quantum of damages for negligence and dependency claim to be awarded to the family of a general worker, Kamarulnizam Ismail, who was found dead in Tapah Prison in...

Thu, 24 Jun 2021 16:34:34 +0800
S&P’s affirmation of Malaysia’s sovereign credit ratings shows govt approach to handling Covid-19 crisis on right track, says budget director
KUALA LUMPUR, June 24 — The government is dealing with the Covid-19 crisis in a responsible manner, and its approach has been recognised by S&P Global Ratings through its affirmation of the country’s sovereign credit ratings, says Nationa...

Thu, 24 Jun 2021 16:24:13 +0800
Mercy Malaysia provides RM500,000 medical assets to Labuan’s Covid-19 field hospital, says its veep
LABUAN, June 24 — Mercy Malaysia has provided at least RM500,000 worth of medical assets under the rapid emergency response to help equip Labuan’s Covid-19 field hospital, scheduled to be operational from Saturday. Its exco member-cum-vice...

Thu, 24 Jun 2021 16:11:57 +0800
In Kuching, two in remand to assist MACC probe over false claims for supply of durian saplings
KUCHING, June 24 — Two men were today remanded until Monday (June 28) to assist with the Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission’s (MACC) investigation into false claims involving the supply of durian saplings. Magistrate Zaiton Anuar issued the...

Thu, 24 Jun 2021 16:04:38 +0800
Socso: Over 150 accidents involved delivery riders from March to June 2020
KUALA LUMPUR, June 24 — More than 150 road accidents involving food delivery services using motorcycles were recorded from March to June 2020, according to statistics from the Social Security Organisation (Socso).  Its head of Prevention,....

Thu, 24 Jun 2021 15:48:48 +0800
World Bank: Malaysian SMEs have less cash flow to withstand Covid-19 crisis compared to peers in Indonesia, Vietnam
KUALA LUMPUR, June 24 — Malaysian firms beset by cycles of movement curbs are less equipped to withstand shocks compared to their regional peers, with less cash in hand to face a crisis like Covid-19, the World Bank said in its latest Economic...

Thu, 24 Jun 2021 15:44:53 +0800
Bung Moktar, wife Zizie Izette’s corruption trial postponed to July 26
KUALA LUMPUR, June 24 — The corruption trial of Kinabatangan MP, Datuk Seri Bung Moktar Radin and his wife, Datin Seri Zizie A.Samad, which was fixed for yesterday, has been postponed to July 20 following the implementation of the movement control....

Thu, 24 Jun 2021 15:40:30 +0800
Volunteers aiding vaccination of the disabled to also receive increased allowance, says PM Muhyiddin
PETALING JAYA, June 24 — The allowance increase for healthcare volunteers involved in the Covid-19 vaccination process and management is also given to volunteers serving persons with disabilities (PwD), Prime Minister Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yas...

Thu, 24 Jun 2021 15:28:20 +0800
Investigation paper on Kedah MB’s MCO violation with prosecution director, says Penang police chief
KEPALA BATAS, June 24 — The investigation paper on a case involving Kedah Mentri Besar Muhammad Sanusi Md Nor who is alleged to have violated the movement control order standard operating procedures (SOPs) by vis...

Thu, 24 Jun 2021 14:54:54 +0800
KL police arrest three for selling Covid-19 vaccines
KUALA LUMPUR, June 24 — Three people were arrested in a raid yesterday for selling Covid-19 vaccines without authorisation. Kuala Lumpur Police Chief Commissioner Datuk Azmi Abu Kassim said the trio, two women and one man between the ages of 23...

Thu, 24 Jun 2021 14:50:35 +0800
Man nabbed trying to break into cash deposit machine at Penang bank
BALIK PULAU, June 24 — The police arrested a man who was trying to break a cash deposit machine (CDM) at a bank in Lintang Bukit Penara here last night  Barat Daya district police chief Supt Kamarul Rizal Jenal said a police team was rushe...

Thu, 24 Jun 2021 14:47:02 +0800
Dr Noor Hisham: New Covid-19 cases show uptick in Malaysia, with 5,841 infections recorded today
KUALA LUMPUR, June 24 — The Ministry of Health today announced that 5,841 new Covid-19 cases were recorded in the last 24-hour period, compared to 5,244 cases the day before. This brings the cumulative number of cases in Malaysia to 716,847 since.....

Thu, 24 Jun 2021 14:17:35 +0800
Johor DAP vice chief hits out at Putrajaya after licensed moneylenders, credit firms allowed to operate during Phase One of MCO 3.0
JOHOR BARU, June 24 — A Johor DAP leader today hit out at the Perikatan Nasional (PN) federal government for allowing community credit companies or moneylenders to operate during phase one of the movement control order (MCO) 3.0 with immediate...

Thu, 24 Jun 2021 14:11:46 +0800
Rina Harun: Nearly 19,000 disabled people have received first Covid jab
KUALA LUMPUR, June 24 — Nearly 19,000 Persons with Disabilities (PwD) nationwide have received the first dose of Covid-19 vaccine, so far, said Women, Family and Community Development Minister Datuk Seri Rina Mohd Harun. She said ...

Thu, 24 Jun 2021 14:08:15 +0800
PM: Malaysia set to reap RM42.2b in foreign investments, 3,000 job opportunities after nod given to top China-based solar tech firm
KUALA LUMPUR, June 24 — Malaysia is set to provide some 3,000 employment opportunities and reap at least RM42.2 billion in foreign investment through the manufacturing of photovoltaic modules in the next five years, Prime Minister Tan Sri...

Thu, 24 Jun 2021 13:41:55 +0800
Affendi Buang: Malaysian Armed Forces capable of providing medical, healthcare support if needed
KUALA LUMPUR, June 24 ― The Malaysian Armed Forces (MAF) is not only capable of defending the country’s sovereignty and safeguarding national security, but also providing medical and healthcare support if needed to help the government handle the....

Thu, 24 Jun 2021 13:26:44 +0800
The Edge offers staff RM1,000 bonus to get Covid-19 vaccine
KUALA LUMPUR, June 24 ― The Edge Media Group will give a RM1,000 bonus to each employee who is fully vaccinated against Covid-19. The media firm will also pay out an additional RM1,000 to each employee if all 220 people in the company are fully...

Thu, 24 Jun 2021 13:09:29 +0800
Report: Nazri says Zahid tricked him into withdrawing support for Perikatan in January
KUALA LUMPUR, June 24 — Padang Rengas MP Datuk Seri Mohamed Nazri Aziz alleged that his decision to withdraw support for the Perikatan Nasional (PN) government was the result of being tricked into doing so by Umno president Datuk Seri Ahmad Zahid.....

Thu, 24 Jun 2021 12:32:44 +0800
After 50pc drop in business, Penang hawkers appeal for 6am opening during MCO 3.0
GEORGE TOWN, June 24 — Some 1,259 hawkers located near morning markets and market complexes have experienced a drastic drop in business of about 50 per cent due to the shortened opening hours. Penang Hawkers’ Association president Datuk Lam Tong....

Thu, 24 Jun 2021 12:22:25 +0800
Sibu Jaya vaccination centre hit by flash flood, operations continue unhindered
SIBU, June 24 — The vaccination centre (PPV) at the Sibu Jaya Community Hall was affected by flash flooding today. However, Sibu Divisional Health officer Dr Teh Jo Hun said the flash flood did not disrupt operations at the PPV. “Yes, the flash.....

Thu, 24 Jun 2021 12:08:50 +0800
Report: Banks cashed in on Covid-19 relief measures as more Malaysians bought cars, homes in Q1 2021
KUALA LUMPUR, June 24 — Lenders cashed in on pandemic relief measures as strong purchases of residential properties and passenger cars helped expand household loans faster in the first quarter, according to data from the World Bank. “Outstanding....

Thu, 24 Jun 2021 12:05:39 +0800
Najib’s 1MDB trial to resume June 29
KUALA LUMPUR, June 24 — The trial of former prime minister Datuk Seri Najib Tun Razak’s 1Malaysia Development Berhad (1MDB) case will resume at the High Court here on June 29. Deputy public prosecutor  Ahmad Akram Gharib said the case wa...

Thu, 24 Jun 2021 12:00:25 +0800
LNG tanker driver killed, three hurt in North-South Highway pile-up
KUALA LUMPUR, June 24 — A liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) tanker driver was killed and three others injured in a five-vehicle collision at the north-bound Km288.7 North-South Highway here last night. Ahmad American Ahmad Da...

Thu, 24 Jun 2021 11:31:17 +0800
Guan Eng moots RM45b cash infusion from Putrajaya to cushion against World Bank’s projection of RM170b economic damage
KUALA LUMPUR, June 24 — With the World Bank lowering its projection for Malaysia’s economic growth in 2021 despite RM380 billion spent on stimulus packages, former finance minister Lim Guan Eng urged the government today to spend more to...

Thu, 24 Jun 2021 11:26:54 +0800
JKJAV: Over 250,000 Covid-19 shots given yesterday for second consecutive day
KUALA LUMPUR, June 24 — The Special Committee on Ensuring Access to Covid-19 Supply (JKJAV) said in its daily update today that the number of Covid-19 vaccine doses administered in Malaysia yesterday remained above the 250,000 mark, with a total...

Thu, 24 Jun 2021 11:01:38 +0800
Two main witnesses in Paul Yong rape trial to testify under Witness Protection Act, Ipoh High Court rules
IPOH, June 24 — The High Court here today said that the two main witnesses in the Paul Yong rape trial, including the victim and the person who helped the victim to lodge her police report, are to be protected under the Witness Protection Act...

Thu, 24 Jun 2021 10:49:49 +0800
MoH: Negri Sembilan’s infectivity rate at 1.05 yesterday, above Malaysia’s nationwide average of 0.97
KUALA LUMPUR, June 24 — Malaysia’s Covid-19 infectivity rate — signified by the scientific term “R-naught” — increased to 0.97 yesterday, after stagnating at 0.96 for two days. According to the Ministry of Health’s (MoH) Covid-19...

Thu, 24 Jun 2021 10:45:03 +0800
KL, Selangor lawyers get priority for Covid-19 vaccination
KUALA LUMPUR, June 24 — Lawyers here and in Selangor have been prioritised for Covid-19 vaccination following requests presented by the Kuala Lumpur Bar Committee and the Selangor Bar Committee to the government. The Kuala Lumpur Bar Committee...

Thu, 24 Jun 2021 10:42:16 +0800
Ampang Hospital converted to full Covid-19 facility
KUALA LUMPUR, June 24 — The Selangor Health Department (JKNS) has decided to change the status of Ampang Hospital from Hybrid Covid-19 to a Full Covid-19 Hospital effective yesterday (June 23). JKNS director Datuk Dr Sha...

Thu, 24 Jun 2021 10:29:05 +0800
Dr Sim: Sarawak has administered nearly 469,000 doses of Covid vaccine in just 10 days
KUCHING, June 24 — Sarawak managed to administer 468,444 Covid-19 vaccine doses in just 10 days (June 13-22) compared to 442,061 doses in nearly four months between Feb 26 and June 12, said Datuk Seri Dr Sim Kui Hian. The State Disaster Management....



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