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Sat, 08 May 2021 16:51:00 +0800
Aidilfitri: Less than 50pc bus tickets sold at Terminal Bersepadu Selatan, only 1pc sold for KTM Intercity
KUALA LUMPUR, May 8 — The express bus service at Terminal Bersepadu Selatan (TBS) will continue during the Aidilfitri celebration although less than 50 per cent of tickets were sold following the implementation of the movement control order and...

Sat, 08 May 2021 16:40:07 +0800
Ministry cancels golfing activities in MCO districts less than 24 hours after initial approval
KUALA LUMPUR, May 8 — Barely 24 hours after announcing that golfing activities can resume in the movement control order (MCO) districts, the Ministry of Youth and Sports (KBS) has made a U-turn and suspended it. The Malaysian Golf Association...

Sat, 08 May 2021 16:30:52 +0800
KL police mounting roadblocks at nine locations to enforce MCO
KUALA LUMPUR, May 8 — Police are mounting roadblocks at nine locations here beginning today following the enforcement of the movement control order (MCO) in Kuala Lumpur from May 7 to 20. Among the locations for the roadblocks are Jalan Sentul...

Sat, 08 May 2021 16:06:08 +0800
Health minister: 666,495 individuals completed both doses of Covid-19 vaccine as of yesterday
KUALA LUMPUR, May 8 —A total of 666,495 individuals have completed both doses of the vaccine under the first phase of the National Covid-19 Immunisation Programme as of yesterday. Health Minister Datuk Seri Dr Adham Baba said they were among the...

Sat, 08 May 2021 16:00:47 +0800
Malaysian Space Agency: Chances of China rocket debris hitting humans, damaging buildings very low
KUALA LUMPUR, May 8 — The public is advised not to worry over reports of a Chinese-owned rocket known as Long March 5B expected to crash to Earth this weekend as the probability of debris from the object hitting humans or damaging building...

Sat, 08 May 2021 15:44:35 +0800
What you need to do/know if you visited a potential Covid-19 hotspot in Malaysia's HIDE list
KUALA LUMPUR, May 8 — The Malaysian government today released its first-ever list of locations nationwide that an artificial intelligence system has flagged as potentially becoming Covid-19 hotspots, with the list of over 150 places including...

Sat, 08 May 2021 15:40:57 +0800
Golfing in Selangor, KL during MCO 3.0 might be cancelled again less than 24 hours after getting green light
KUALA LUMPUR, May 8 — All golfing activities in Selangor and Kuala Lumpur may be cancelled again barely 12 hours after the go-ahead was given while movement control order (MCO) 3.0 is in effect. According to sources, the move comes amid backlash...

Sat, 08 May 2021 15:35:32 +0800
Highway authority: Large number of vehicles east coast-bound despite MCO in KL
KUALA LUMPUR, May 8 ― The Malaysian Highway Authority (LLM) has reported a high number of vehicles on the main route to the east coast despite the enforcement of movement controls in the city. Its spokesperson when contacted by Bernama today said.....

Sat, 08 May 2021 15:18:23 +0800
Perikatan Youth launches ‘akuPN’, an online platform that lends a helping hand to job seekers, entrepreneurs
KUALA LUMPUR, May 8 — As a means to hep graduates seeking jobs and upskilling while helping entrepreneurs to grow their business, Perikatan Nasional (PN) Youth has launched an online platform dubbed ‘Akar Umbi Pemacu Negara’ or...

Sat, 08 May 2021 15:10:49 +0800
Guan Eng urges govt to hold NSC meetings daily as Covid-19, economy crises worsen
KUALA LUMPUR, May 8 — The time has come for the Perikatan Nasional (PN) government to completely overhaul and restructure how the Covid-19 and economic crises are managed, DAP secretary-general Lim Guan Eng said today. Lim said in a statement...

Sat, 08 May 2021 14:45:03 +0800
Premises listed under HIDE system not Covid-19 clusters, says Khairy
KUALA LUMPUR, May 8 — All premises and locations listed under the Hotspot Identification for Dynamic Engagement (HIDE) early warning system are not confirmed Covid-19 clusters, said National Covid-19 Immunisation Programme Coordinating Minister...

Sat, 08 May 2021 14:41:04 +0800
Human Resources Ministry says received 49 complaints via WFW app since Monday
YAN, May 8 — The Human Resources Ministry has received 49 complaints on various labour-related issues via the Working For Workers (WFW) application since it was launched on Monday. Its deputy minister Datuk Awang Hashim said the application was...

Sat, 08 May 2021 13:59:56 +0800
Home Ministry tells enforcement depts, agencies to clamp down on SOP violators
PUTRAJAYA, May 8 ― Enforcement departments and agencies under the Home Ministry (KDN) have been ordered to  intensify monitoring operations and take strict action against individuals who violate the prescribed standard operating procedures...

Sat, 08 May 2021 13:46:01 +0800
Report: Umno might rethink Perikatan exit strategy this August, says Tajuddin
KUALA LUMPUR, May 8 — Umno might delay its decision to bow out of the Perikatan Nasional (PN) coalition later this year, said Umno election chief Datuk Seri Tajuddin Abdul Rahman. According to Utusan Malaysia, the Umno supreme council member said.....

Sat, 08 May 2021 13:39:27 +0800
Malaysia’s over 150 potential Covid-19 hotspots list: 80pc in Selangor, KL; shopping malls, hypermarkets dominate MoH’s HIDE list
KUALA LUMPUR, May 8 — The Health Ministry (MoH) today released a list of over 150 locations in Malaysia that are predicted to be potential Covid-19 hotspots over a seven-day period, based on the Hotspot Identification for Dynamic Engagement (Hide)....

Sat, 08 May 2021 12:57:21 +0800
Is Malaysia heading in the right direction? Youth are pretty much split down the middle, according to new survey
KUALA LUMPUR, May 8 — A recent survey has found that Malaysian youth have mixed views on the country’s future, with 46 per cent saying it is heading in the “right” direction, while another 42 per cent believe it is going the “wrong” way.....

Sat, 08 May 2021 12:24:13 +0800
Golfing allowed to resume in Selangor, KL during MCO 3.0 following SOP revision
KUALA LUMPUR, May 8 — Golfers can rejoice in the fact they will be allowed to play during movement control order (MCO) 3.0 in Selangor and Kuala Lumpur from today onwards. The move comes after revised SOPs were released by the Ministry of Youth...

Sat, 08 May 2021 12:03:22 +0800
MCO 3.0: Cops remind residents not to enter Putrajaya for social, recreational activities
PUTRAJAYA, May 8 ― Police have reminded residents in movement control order (MCO) areas not to enter Putrajaya for social and recreational activities. Putrajaya district police chief ACP Mohd Fadzil Ali said police would not hesitate to act...

Sat, 08 May 2021 10:47:51 +0800
Report: IGP and home minister should hash out differences internally, says Syed Hamid
KUALA LUMPUR, May 8 — Any misunderstandings or misgivings between the police force and the home minister of the day should be discussed internally, Tan Sri Syed Hamid Albar told Malaysiakini. In an interview with the news portal, the forme...

Sat, 08 May 2021 09:10:01 +0800
Covid-19: 240 people in Sarawak's Song district get first dose of Sinovac vaccines
KUCHING, May 8 ― A total of 240 people in Song comprising the elderly, the disabled (PwD) and the chronically ill are receiving Sinovac vaccines at the vaccination centre in Song Government Rest House. Its senior assistant medical officer, Salin...

Sat, 08 May 2021 08:02:26 +0800
Cops reject 583 applications for interstate travel via air at Subang Airport
KUALA LUMPUR, May 8 ― A total 583 applications for interstate travel via air at the Sultan Abdul Aziz Shah Airport police station in Subang, here, were rejected from April 30 until yesterday. Petaling Jaya district police chief, ACP Mohamad...

Sat, 08 May 2021 07:51:48 +0800
Ismail Sabri: Govt agrees to continue Littoral Combat Ship project
KUALA LUMPUR, May 8 ― The government has agreed for the Boustead Group to continue with the Littoral Combat Ship (LCS) project which has been delayed since 2019 with conditions to be complied with by the company. Senior Defence Minister Datuk Seri....

Sat, 08 May 2021 06:57:47 +0800
As new MCO descends, trade groups say time for Putrajaya to spell out Covid-19 exit strategy
KUALA LUMPUR, May 8 — With the third round of movement control orders (MCO 3.0) announced, trade groups said the government must urgently announce a blueprint on how to prevent already-struggling businesses from collapsing completely. Industries...

Fri, 07 May 2021 23:47:27 +0800
Johor Muda lodges police report against Home Minister over ex-IGP’s claim of political interference in force
JOHOR BARU, May 7 — The Johor chapter of the Malaysia United Democratic Alliance (Muda) representatives today lodged a police report against Home Minister Datuk Seri Hamzah Zainudin’s alleged intervention over police transfers and using the...

Fri, 07 May 2021 23:40:21 +0800
MCO: Tarawih, Aidilfitri prayers allowed in Federal Territories with Covid-19 SOP, says Jawi
KUALA LUMPUR, May 7 — Tarawih (night Ramadan prayers) and Aidilfitri prayers are allowed in the Federal Territories with capacities differing based on the type of movement control order imposed, and with the physical distancing of 1.5 metres....

Fri, 07 May 2021 23:34:06 +0800
Minister: 70,000 IPT students return home in stages for Raya from today
KUALA LUMPUR, May 7 () — About 70,000 out of the 162,414 students from institutions of higher learning (IPT) staying in campuses returned home in stages from today in preparation for the Aidilfitri celebrations. Higher Education Minister Datuk...

Fri, 07 May 2021 22:41:08 +0800
Covid: EMCO imposed at two localities in Julau, Sarawak
KUCHING, May 7 — The Sarawak State Disaster Management Committee (SDMC) has decided to enforce a 14-day Enhanced Movement Control Order (EMCO) at two localities in Julau, Sarikei. The committee, in a statement, announced that the EMCO would be...

Fri, 07 May 2021 22:28:25 +0800
GOJO offers fare discount to vaccine recipients
KUALA LUMPUR, May 7 — The GOJO e-hailing service is offering a 10 per cent discount on fares for vaccine recipients opting for its services to go to vaccination centres. GOJO chief operation officer Pradeep Kumar said the initiative was to help...

Fri, 07 May 2021 22:23:20 +0800
Validity for commercial, public service vehicle licences extended between three to five years
KUALA LUMPUR, May 7 — The validity period of public service and commercial vehicle licenses has now been extended to between three to five years, compared to one to two years previously. Transport Minister Datuk Seri Dr Wee Ka Siong said the move.....

Fri, 07 May 2021 22:16:04 +0800
Ministry: Non-contact sports and recreational activities allowed in MCO 3.0, subject to strict SOPs
KUALA LUMPUR, May 7 — Non-physical sports and recreational activities are now allowed under the latest movement control order (MCO) 3.0, so long it is carried out in open areas and physical distancing of at least 1.5 meters is observed. The...



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