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Tue, 10 Aug 2021 15:56:10 +0800
Flexibility for those fully vaccinated can help kickstart domestic economy, says minister
PUTRAJAYA, Aug 10 ― The flexibility given to fully vaccinated individuals can help revive various domestic economic activities that will see more the opening of more economic and social sectors in stages soon. Domestic Tr...

Tue, 10 Aug 2021 15:52:54 +0800
After three-day dip, new Covid-19 infections in Malaysia climb to 19,991 on Maal Hijrah
KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 10 ― As Muslims mark the Islamic new year today, Malaysia recorded 19,991 new Covid-19 cases. This is a slight increase in numbers after a continuous decline in daily cases over the past three days. In a Twitter post, Health...

Tue, 10 Aug 2021 15:44:12 +0800
Deputy health minister warns stern action against those who forge Covid-19 vaccination certificate
BAGAN SERAI, Aug 10 ― The Ministry of Health (MoH) will take stern action against any quarter who tries to forge the digital Covid-19 vaccination certificate in the MySejahtera application. Its deputy minister Datuk Dr No...

Tue, 10 Aug 2021 14:23:48 +0800
Johor Sultan thanks Putrajaya for delivery of two million Covid vaccine doses
JOHOR BARU, Aug 10 ― The Sultan of Johor Sultan Ibrahim Almarhum Sultan Iskandar has expressed his appreciation to the government for the additional two million Covid-19 vaccine doses through the National Covid-19 Immunisation Program (NIP...

Tue, 10 Aug 2021 14:20:51 +0800
Negri Sembilan police say wrapping up probe into human trafficking case involving male celebrity
KUALA PILAH, Aug 10 ― The investigation paper on a case involving a celebrity who is believed to be involved in human trafficking will be submitted to the deputy public prosecutor’s office tomorrow for further action. Kuala Pilah distric...

Tue, 10 Aug 2021 14:00:30 +0800
A look at: The four Malaysian startups listed by Forbes as among 100 to watch in Asia
KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 10 ― Four Malaysian firms and startups have made it to the inaugural business news publication Forbes Asia’s “100 to Watch” list released today. According to Forbes Asia, the list spotlights notable small companies and...

Tue, 10 Aug 2021 13:16:26 +0800
DAP: SMEs will collapse in two months under lockdown, waive loan interest and grant RM30b in aid now
KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 10 — DAP has warned today that the entire small-medium enterprise (SME) sector comprising of nearly 1 million businesses will be ruined if the government still refuses to reopen the economy in two months’ time. However, it...

Tue, 10 Aug 2021 12:09:37 +0800
Police record statements from Penang CM, other DAP MPs in state over Dataran Merdeka rally
GEORGE TOWN, Aug 10 ― Penang Chief Minister Chow Kon Yeow has given his statement to police in connection with the gathering of federal Opposition MPs at Dataran Merdeka in Kuala Lumpur on August 2. Police recorded the statement at the CM’s...

Tue, 10 Aug 2021 11:26:16 +0800
Police detain two more people in Alor Setar for criticising Kedah MB amid double-standards claim
KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 10 ― The authorities arrested two more individuals for investigation into claims they “insulted” Kedah Mentri Besar Muhammad Sanusi Md Nor through comments posted on Facebook last month, Harian Metro reported today. The two,.....

Tue, 10 Aug 2021 11:22:37 +0800
Over 25 million Covid jabs administered as of yesterday, says health minister
KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 10 ― A total of 25,008,230 doses of the Covid-19 vaccine have been administered through the National Covid-19 Immunisation Programme (NIP) as of yesterday, said Health Minister Datuk Seri Dr Adh...

Tue, 10 Aug 2021 11:10:43 +0800
Malaysia’s property outlook: Up, down or stagnant?
KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 10 ― Signs of financial distress in the country are getting more prevalent and clearer as the Covid-19 impact bites deeper into Malaysia’s economy, resulting in rising unemployment and shrinking incomes. The...

Tue, 10 Aug 2021 10:18:42 +0800
Still under lockdown, Petaling Street traders question DBKL directive to repaint shops now
KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 10 ― Traders on Petaling Street here voiced their frustration against a directive by the City Hall (DBKL) to repaint the exterior of their rented shop lots by the City Hall. The Star reported today that the notice was just...

Tue, 10 Aug 2021 10:00:39 +0800
Move to let only fully vaccinated people dine-in a step backwards, say Sabah F&B owners
KOTA KINABALU, Aug 10 ― While fully-vaccinated residents in other Phase Two states look forward to dining in from today, eateries in Sabah ― where dine-in was already allowed since end-June ― are feeling a bit ambivalent about it all....

Tue, 10 Aug 2021 05:08:32 +0800
Tourism association in Penang says why reopen hotels if tourism spots will remain closed
GEORGE TOWN, Aug 10 ― Association of Tourism Attractions Penang (ATAP) chairman Ch’ng Huck Theng said it is pointless to allow hotels in states under Phases Two and Three of the National Recovery Plan (NRP) to reopen for those who are fully...

Tue, 10 Aug 2021 05:01:39 +0800
Most in Ipoh and Penang welcome relaxations for the fully vaccinated but remain cautious
IPOH, Aug 10 ― Most eateries and hotels in both Penang and Ipoh welcome the government’s decision to allow dine-in and hotel stays for those who are fully vaccinated against Covid-19 but some remain cautious because of the high number of cases...

Mon, 09 Aug 2021 23:49:04 +0800
Maal Hijrah celebrated moderately around the country, with thankfulness
KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 9 ― For the second year in a row, the Maal Hijrah 2021/1443 celebration was held in several states on a moderate scale, and with thankfulness and gratitude despite the country’s ongoing battle with the Covid-19 pandemic. Themed....

Mon, 09 Aug 2021 23:10:41 +0800
Kedah Health Dept apologises over Covid-19 vaccine second dose blunder
ALOR SETAR, Aug 9 ― The Kedah State Health Department (JKN) has apologised to a Covid-19 vaccine recipient and her family after she was mistakenly given the wrong type of vaccine for her second dose at a vaccination centre (PPV) in Sik on August...

Mon, 09 Aug 2021 22:51:59 +0800
SilverVax receiving 200,000 Covid-19 vaccine doses for private firms, says Majuperak Holdings CEO
IPOH, Aug 9 ― The Perak vaccination programme, SilverVax, is expected to provide about 200,000 doses of the Covid-19 vaccine to private and government linked company (GLC) staff and their family members. The chief executive officer of Perak State.....

Mon, 09 Aug 2021 22:46:39 +0800
Interdistrict travel: Be prepared with MySejahtera digital certificate screenshot at roadblocks, say Penang police
GEORGE TOWN, Aug 9 ― Penang police have advised those who have completed their vaccination shots to prepare a screenshot of their MySejahtera digital certificate for police personnel to speed up checks at roadblocks in the state. Penang deputy...

Mon, 09 Aug 2021 22:42:25 +0800
Johor police probe case of flag flown upside down
BATU PAHAT, Aug 9 ― The police are investigating a case of the Jalur Gemilang Malaysian flag having been flown upside down at a building in this district. Batu Pahat District Police chief ACP Ismail Dollah said a picture of the upside-down flag...

Mon, 09 Aug 2021 22:38:45 +0800
Covid-19: Relaxation on congregational prayers at mosque, surau for fully vaccinated individuals a welcome relief
KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 9 ― The government’s decision to allow congregational prayers at surau and mosques for individuals who have completed the Covid-19 vaccination beginning tomorrow is a welcome relief for worshippers that could enliven surau and.....

Mon, 09 Aug 2021 22:10:04 +0800
In Sabah, State Assembly sitting attendees must go for Covid-19 swab test and be fully vaccinated, says speaker
KOTA KINABALU, Aug 9 ― All those attending the State Assembly sitting from August 24 to 26 are required to undergo a Covid-19 swab test and the result must be submitted three days before the meeting. State Assembly Speaker Datuk Kadzim M. Yahya...

Mon, 09 Aug 2021 21:54:24 +0800
Cops detain man who mocked Kedah MB on Facebook
SUNGAI PETANI, Aug 9 ― Police detained a 61-year-old man to assist in the investigation of a case involving Kedah Mentri Besar Muhammad Sanusi Md Nor. He was alleged to have mocked the mentri besar in a 9.19 minute video which he posted on...

Mon, 09 Aug 2021 21:54:22 +0800
Malaysians express relief over govt’s latest decision to relax SOP
KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 9 ― Restaurant, hotel and sports facility operators welcomed the government’s decision to allow them to resume their respective operations and allow those who are fully vaccinated to partake in social activities effective...

Mon, 09 Aug 2021 21:34:38 +0800
Selangor Customs foil attempts to smuggle cigarettes, liquor worth over RM20m in Port Klang
SHAH ALAM, Aug 9 ― The Malaysia Royal Customs Department’s Central Zone, Unit II (Selangor) foiled several attempts to smuggle cigarettes and liquor of various brands at two ports in Port Klang, with a total value estimated to be worth more than....

Mon, 09 Aug 2021 21:34:31 +0800
Hishammuddin: EMCO in 30 localities in Perak, Sabah and Kelantan from Wednesday
KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 9 ― The enhanced movement control order (EMCO) will be enforced in 30 localities in Perak, Sabah and Kelantan from Wednesday till AugUST 24. Senior Foreign Minister (Security cluster) Datuk Seri Hishammuddin Hussein in his daily.....

Mon, 09 Aug 2021 21:16:07 +0800
King calls on Malaysians to be guided by spirit of Hijrah in fight against pandemic
PUTRAJAYA, Aug 9 — Yang di-Pertuan Agong Al-Sultan Abdullah Ri’ayatuddin Al-Mustafa Billah Shah tonight called on all Malaysians to be guided by the spirit of the Hijrah in battling the Covid-19 pandemic. In his message in conjunction with Maal.....

Mon, 09 Aug 2021 21:06:59 +0800
Former National Mosque Grand Imam named Tokoh Maal Hijrah 1443h
PUTRAJAYA, Aug 9 — Former National Mosque Grand Imam Tan Sri Syaikh Ismail Muhammad has been named the recipient of the National Tokoh Maal Hijrah 1443H/2021 award. Saudi Arabia Royal Council Advisor Dr Muhammad Abdulkarim Al-Issa, meanwhile, was.....

Mon, 09 Aug 2021 20:56:43 +0800
PM Muhyiddin hopes Maal Hijrah will provide Muslims patience in battle against Covid-19
PUTRAJAYA, Aug 9 — Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin has expressed hope that the arrival of the Islamic new year would endow Muslims with faith and patience to continue their efforts in the fight against Covid-19 through the National Recovery Plan (PPN)...

Mon, 09 Aug 2021 20:26:43 +0800
Cuepacs: Govt machinery not affected by current political situation
KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 9 ― The Congress of Unions of Employees in the Public and Civil Services (Cuepacs) has given the assurance that the government’s administrative machinery will not be affected by the current political crisis. Cuepacs president...



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