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Sat, 31 Jul 2021 16:38:44 +0800
Klang’s HTAR says field hospital ready for use on Aug 4
SHAH ALAM, July 31 — The Field Hospital that is being built at the Tengku Ampuan Rahimah Hospital (HTAR), in Klang, will be handed over to the hospital for use this Wednesday (August 4). HTAR, through its Facebook, said the project is expected to.....

Sat, 31 Jul 2021 16:19:42 +0800
GPS hopes Sarawak polls can happen earlier than February 2022, says sec-gen
KUCHING, July 31 — Gabungan Parti Sarawak (GPS) is hoping that the 12th Sarawak Election can take place earlier than February 2022, said its secretary-general Datuk Seri Alexander Nanta Linggi. He said that GPS hopes that the state polls can...

Sat, 31 Jul 2021 16:03:40 +0800
Health Ministry: Malaysia’s daily Covid-19 cases near 18,000 mark today
KUALA LUMPUR, July 31 — Malaysia saw a new all-time high for the most Covid-19 daily infections in 24 hours, with the Health Ministry recording 17,786 cases today. Its director-general Tan Sri Dr Noor Hisham Abdullah said this brings the total...

Sat, 31 Jul 2021 15:47:52 +0800
Police to question #Lawan protest organisers for holding rally during MCO
KUALA LUMPUR, July 31 — The police are to investigate the organisers of today’s #Lawan rally at the Kuala Lumpur city centre for organising a rally during the current movement control order (MCO). Dang Wangi police chief Mohamad Zainal Abdullah.....

Sat, 31 Jul 2021 15:39:44 +0800
Zulkifli: Govt mulls opening Covid-dedicated cemeteries for Muslims
PORT DICKSON, July 31 ― The government will look into the need to open cemeteries to accommodate burials of Muslims who died due to Covid-19, said Minister in the Prime Minister’s Department (Religious Affairs) Datuk Seri Zulkifli Mohamad...

Sat, 31 Jul 2021 15:02:41 +0800
PKR: Anwar does not have audience with Agong today
KUALA LUMPUR, July 31 — PKR has denied media reports that the Yang di-Pertuan Agong will be holding an audience with its president Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim this afternoon. In a brief statement, PKR communications director Fahmi Fadzil said the...

Sat, 31 Jul 2021 14:46:20 +0800
Sarawak govt thanks Agong for proclaiming state Emergency until February 2022
KUCHING, July 31 — The Sarawak state government today thanked Yang di-Pertuan Agong Al-Sultan Abdullah Ri’ayatuddin Al-Mustafa Billah Shah for extending the Proclamation of Emergency in the state by another six months from August 2 to February 2....

Sat, 31 Jul 2021 14:28:06 +0800
Nanta: Food Panda, Grab given 14 days to submit comprehensive policy to improve food delivery services in Malaysia
PUTRAJAYA, July 31— Two major food delivery companies (p-hailing), namely, Food Panda Malaysia Sdn Bhd and Grab Malaysia, have been asked to submit proposals and a comprehensive policy to the Domestic Trade and Consumer Affairs Ministry (KPDNHEP),....

Sat, 31 Jul 2021 13:54:37 +0800
Proclamation of Emergency for Sarawak consistent with state leaders’ views, says analyst
KUCHING, July 31 — Senior Fellow with the National Professors Council Jeniri Amir today said the Proclamation of Emergency for Sarawak is consistent with the views expressed by state political leaders as the number of Covid-19 cases remains high......

Sat, 31 Jul 2021 13:18:36 +0800
Khairy: Walk-in vaccinations in Klang Valley to begin on August 2
KUALA LUMPUR, July 31 — National Covid-19 Immunisation Programme Coordinating Minister Khairy Jamaluddin said today that walk-in vaccinations for Klang Valley residents will start on Monday (August 2) rather than tomorrow. The walk-ins will be...

Sat, 31 Jul 2021 13:01:52 +0800
Dewan Rakyat Speaker says leaving it to deputies to decide motion against AG and Takiyuddin
KUALA LUMPUR, July 31 — Dewan Rakyat Speaker Datuk Azhar Harun today said he will refrain from deciding a motion against de facto law minister Datuk Seri Takiyuddin Hasan and Attorney General Tan Sri Idris Harun who is his brother. Azhar said the.....

Sat, 31 Jul 2021 12:39:46 +0800
Malaysian youth converge on Dataran Merdeka for #Lawan protest
KUALA LUMPUR, July 31 — Hundreds of people consisting mainly of Malaysian youth gathered in the heart of Kuala Lumpur today to take part in the #Lawan protest. In the morning, the crowd, which was sparse initially, grew significantly by 10.45am,...

Sat, 31 Jul 2021 12:27:58 +0800
PMO: Cabinet advised King on July 21 to extend Emergency in Sarawak over Covid-19
KUALA LUMPUR, July 31 — The Cabinet agreed during its meeting on July 21 to advise Yang di-Pertuan Agong Al-Sultan Abdullah Ri’ayatuddin Al-Mustafa Billah Shah to approve a Proclamation of Emergency for Sarawak after the current Emergency ends...

Sat, 31 Jul 2021 11:42:28 +0800
Sarawak can still hold election if it can flatten curve of Covid-19 cases within next few weeks, says DCM
KUCHING, July 31 ― Sarawak may still be able to hold a state election this year if it can flatten the curve of Covid-19 cases, said Deputy Chief Minister Tan Sri James Jemut Masing. He said that the extension of Emergency in the state from August.....

Sat, 31 Jul 2021 11:23:23 +0800
Over 20 million Covid-19 vaccine shots given in Malaysia as of July 30
KUALA LUMPUR, July 31 — The national vaccination rate against the Covid-19 pandemic continues at a steady pace, with approximately 20,014,549 cumulative doses administered so far. According to the Special Committee for Ensuring Access to Covid-19.....

Sat, 31 Jul 2021 10:36:00 +0800
Crowd gathers in heart of Kuala Lumpur for #Lawan protest
KUALA LUMPUR, July 31 — A crowd of about 50 to 60 people have gathered this morning at the Masjid Jamek LRT Station ahead of the #Lawan protest today. A heavy police presence was also seen in the area. The protesters are expected to converge on...

Sat, 31 Jul 2021 10:25:16 +0800
Immigration officer in Kuching fined RM30,000 for not reporting bribery to MACC
KUCHING, July 31 ― A female immigration officer was slapped with a RM30,000 fine at the Session’s Court here yesterday after pleading guilty to two alternative charges for failing to report a bribery transaction amounting to RM8,200 to the...

Sat, 31 Jul 2021 09:56:40 +0800
PM, Cabinet should resign and cede power to the King, says Ku Li
KUALA LUMPUR, July 31 — Tan Sri Tengku Razaleigh Hamzah has suggested that Prime Minister Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin and his Cabinet should tender their resignations and cede power to Yang di-Pertuan Agong Al-Sultan Abdullah Ri'ayatuddin Al-Must...

Sat, 31 Jul 2021 09:27:25 +0800
State of Emergency in Sarawak extended until February 2022
KUALA LUMPUR, July 31 — The Emergency Proclamation which is set to end tomorrow will instead be continued in Sarawak until February 2, 2022. Yang di-Pertuan Agong Al-Sultan Abdullah Ri'ayatuddin Al-Mustafa Billah Shah gave his consent to a new...

Sat, 31 Jul 2021 08:36:53 +0800
Sarawak MMEA officer fined RM10,000 for accepting bribes as vessel acting head
KUCHING, July 31 ― A Malaysian Maritime Enforcement Agency (MMEA) officer was fined RM10,000 in default five months’ jail by the Session’s Court here yesterday for accepting bribes amounting to RM8,000 last year. Tamisan Tumen, 55, plead...

Sat, 31 Jul 2021 06:46:39 +0800
Covid-19 dilemma: Penang ‘parang’ maker still has orders but may soon face problems getting raw materials
GEORGE TOWN, July 31 ― While camping and other group outdoor activities are still prohibited under Phases One and Two of the National Recovery Plan (NRP), parang maker Ahmad Nadir Askandar is still getting orders from local and international...

Fri, 30 Jul 2021 23:20:01 +0800
Wanita Perikatan says fully supports Muhyiddin, upholds and respects King’s decree
KUALA LUMPUR, July 30 — Wanita Perikatan Nasional (Wanita PN) has expressed unequivocal support for Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin as prime minister and head of government. Wanita PN in a statement tonight said the prime minister had led the country...

Fri, 30 Jul 2021 22:04:56 +0800
Covid-19: Foundation, diploma programme students to begin online lectures next month, says Higher Education Ministry
KUALA LUMPUR, July 30 — The teaching and learning process for foundation and diploma programme students for the 2021/2022 intake which will completely be conducted online begins this August. The Ministry of Higher Education (MOHE) in a statement...

Fri, 30 Jul 2021 21:19:01 +0800
King, Queen thank King Salman of Saudi Arabia over medical contribution
KUALA LUMPUR, July 30 — Yang di-Pertuan Agong Al-Sultan Abdullah Ri’ayatuddin Al-Mustafa Billah Shah and Raja Permaisuri Agong Tunku Hajah Azizah Aminah Maimunah Iskandariah have expressed their appreciation to the King of Saudi Arabia King...

Fri, 30 Jul 2021 21:18:52 +0800
Senior civil servant, businessman charged with submitting a false claim
SEREMBAN, July 30 — A senior government officer and a businessman were charged in the Sessions Court here, today with submitting a false claim of RM15,000, five years ago. Putrajaya Community Development Department (Kemas) Policy and Strategic...

Fri, 30 Jul 2021 20:53:37 +0800
Majority of fully vaccinated infected frontliners showed mild symptoms, says deputy health D-G
KUALA LUMPUR, July 30 — The majority of fully vaccinated frontliners at health facilities showed no symptoms (Category One) or just mild symptoms (Category Two) when they were infected with Covid-19, said deputy director-general of Health...

Fri, 30 Jul 2021 20:30:37 +0800
Sabah green lights sale of Covid-19 vaccines to private sector
KOTA KINABALU, July 30 — The Sabah government is allowing private companies in the state to purchase Covid-19 vaccines directly for use on their employees. Sabah Covid-19 spokesman Datuk Seri Masidi Manjun said the state government had discussed...

Fri, 30 Jul 2021 19:54:35 +0800
SDMC says nine new Covid-19 clusters detected in Sarawak
KUCHING, July 30 — Seven new Covid-19 clusters involving the community and two workplace clusters were detected in Sarawak today bringing the total number of active clusters in the state to 84. The Sarawak State Disaster Management Committee...

Fri, 30 Jul 2021 19:54:17 +0800
Health Ministry: Infectious Disease Prevention Order differs from Emergency Proclamation
PUTRAJAYA, July 30 — The Prevention and Control of Infectious Diseases (Declaration of Infected Local Areas) (Extension of Operation) (No.2) Order 2021 which was gazetted on July 21 differs from the Proclamation of Emergency, according to the...

Fri, 30 Jul 2021 19:34:21 +0800
International support in combating Covid-19 shows Malaysia’s strength, says Hishammuddin
KUALA LUMPUR, July 30 — Recognition and support from international allies in combating the Covid-19 pandemic show Malaysia’s strength, says Senior Foreign Minister (Security Cluster) Datuk Seri Hishammuddin Hussein. He stressed that the respect.....



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