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Sun, 10 Oct 2021 15:53:21 +0800
Motac urges industry stakeholders to join certification programmes through TSA Malaysia
ALOR SETAR, Oct 10 — The Ministry of Tourism, Arts and Culture (Motac) calls on all industry stakeholders to join the certification programmes through Travel Safe Alliance (TSA) Malaysia, certified by Bureau Veritas Certification Malaysia ...

Sun, 10 Oct 2021 15:46:54 +0800
PM: Full interstate travel allowed for fully vaccinated beginning tomorrow after 90pc of nation’s adult population fully inoculated
KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 10 — The federal government has today officially announced the lifting of full interstate travel restrictions beginning tomorrow, October 11. In a special address, Prime Minister Datuk Seri Ismail Sabri Yaakob said the...

Sun, 10 Oct 2021 15:40:15 +0800
Set up special task force for unsolved cases like Teoh Beng Hock besides case of firefighter Adib’s death, DAP tells Putrajaya
KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 10 — DAP lawmakers have today called for a special task force to be set up for other ‘unsolved’ deaths in custody cases.  Party secretary-general Lim Guan Eng said this in reference to an announcement made by Prime...

Sun, 10 Oct 2021 14:50:57 +0800
Malaysia records 7,373 new Covid-19 cases ahead of PM’s special address
KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 10 — Malaysia recorded 7,373 new Covid-19 cases today, just hours before a scheduled special announcement by the prime minister, possibly on the lifting of interstate travel restrictions. Today’s cases represent a drop of over.....

Sun, 10 Oct 2021 13:50:39 +0800
As Malaysia moves to endemic phase, need to protect children below 12 years old from Covid-19
KUALA LUMPUR, 10 Oct — The government’s plan to move the country into an endemic phase from the current Covid-19 pandemic status is on track. It is no longer focused on herd immunity but rather to provide the people with the widest possible...

Sun, 10 Oct 2021 13:12:30 +0800
LPT2 to see daily traffic of 45,000 vehicles when interstate travel resumes
KUALA TERENGGANU, Oct 10 — The daily traffic on the East Coast Expressway 2 (LPT2) is expected to reach between 38,000 and 45,000 vehicles once interstate travel is allowed. Lebuh Raya Pantai Timur 2&...

Sun, 10 Oct 2021 13:07:06 +0800
DAP Penang ready to help defend PKR seats in coming GE15
KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 10 — DAP has pledged to stand by PKR to defend all Pakatan Harapan (PH) seats including the Permatang Pauh constituency in the coming 15th general election (GE15).  Penang DAP publicity secretary and Bukit Mertajam DAP...

Sun, 10 Oct 2021 12:58:08 +0800
Health D-G: One psychiatrist for 100,000 people in Malaysia now
KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 10 — The number of psychiatrists in Malaysia currently stands at around 500 with the ratio being roughly one psychiatrist for 100,000 people, said Health director-general Tan Sri Dr Noor Hisham Abdullah.  He said the...

Sun, 10 Oct 2021 12:46:47 +0800
Johor ready to assist federal govt in Pulau Batu Puteh case, says mentri besar
JOHOR BARU, Oct 10 — Johor will cooperate and assist the federal government in obtaining various documents and views required involving the Pedra Branca/Pulau Batu Puteh case, Mentri Besar Datuk Hasni Mohammad said. Welcoming the ...

Sun, 10 Oct 2021 12:41:05 +0800
MoH: Sarawak’s ICU bed utilisation rate stands at 71.5pc
KUCHING, Oct 10 — Sarawak’s Intensive Care Unit (ICU) bed utilisation rate stood at 71.5 per cent, exceeding the national rate of 60.3 per cent as of yesterday (Oct 9), said the Ministry of Health (MoH). According to an infographic shared by the....

Sun, 10 Oct 2021 12:38:00 +0800
Takiyuddin: Degazetted area of Ulu Sat permanent forest reserve will be replaced
KOTA BARU, Oct 10 — A new area needs to be gazetted as a permanent forest reserve (PFR) following the construction of the Kota Bharu-Kuala Krai Expressway (KBKK) project which will also involve the Ulu Sat PFR ar...

Sun, 10 Oct 2021 12:32:42 +0800
Ahmad Faizal plays down Umno’s refusal to work with Bersatu in Melaka state elections
ALOR GAJAH Oct 10 — Umno’s refusal to work with Parti Pribumi Bersatu Malaysia (Bersatu) in the Melaka state election is nothing more than the personal views of some leaders from the party, said Bersatu deputy president Datuk Seri Ahmad Faizal...

Sun, 10 Oct 2021 12:20:44 +0800
Takiyuddin: Authenticity of viral audio recording questioning Hadi’s leadership must be proven before action can be taken
KOTA BARU, Oct 10 — The authenticity of an audio recording said to resemble the voice of a PAS leader questioning party president Datuk Seri Abdul Hadi Awang’s leadership must first be proven before any further action c...

Sun, 10 Oct 2021 11:56:27 +0800
Man found dead with slash wounds in rented room in Seri Kembangan
KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 10 — A man in his 40s was found dead in his rented room in Taman Serdang Utama, Seri Kembangan here yesterday. Serdang district police chief ACP AA Anbalagan said the victim was found with slash wounds a...

Sun, 10 Oct 2021 09:33:27 +0800
Health Ministry: 74 new Covid-19 deaths bring toll to 27,265
KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 10 — The Ministry of Health recorded 74 more deaths due to Covid-19 yesterday, data from MoH’s official CovidNow website showed. Of these, 27 people had died by the time they were taken to hospital. The country’s cumulative...

Sun, 10 Oct 2021 09:10:32 +0800
CovidNow: 89.7pc of adult population fully vaccinated
KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 10 — A total of  21,003,074 individuals or 89.7 per cent of the adult population in the country have completed their Covid-19 vaccination as of yesterday, just 0.3&...

Sun, 10 Oct 2021 07:36:14 +0800
National unity minister says ministry ready to cooperate with MACC over Mitra issue
KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 10 — The National Unity Ministry (KPN) is ready to give full cooperation to the Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) on the issue that has gone viral related to the financial grant of the Malaysia Indian Transformation...

Sun, 10 Oct 2021 07:30:33 +0800
PBK warns GPS against having state election this year to prevent surge in Covid-19 cases
KUCHING, Oct 10 — Parti Bumi Kenyalang (PBK) president Voon Lee Shan has warned that it will be impossible to control or to wipe Covid-19 in Sarawak if the state election is allowed now. He said the Gabungan Parti Sarawak (GPS) must learn from...

Sun, 10 Oct 2021 07:24:09 +0800
Sibu Hospital ready for surge in Covid-19 cases, says Dr Annuar
SIBU, Oct 10 — Sibu Hospital is ready to face any eventuality in the surge of Covid-19 cases that require hospitalisation, says Sibu Divisional Disaster Management Committee (SDDMC) coordinator, Dr Annuar Rapaee. He said although the number of...

Sun, 10 Oct 2021 07:12:53 +0800
Police probe Twitter account owner over fake news involving vaccine and teachers’ deaths
KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 10 — Police have launched an investigation against a Twitter account owner suspected of spreading fake news related to the list of teachers who have allegedly died due to the Covid-19 vaccine following a police report lodged by...

Sun, 10 Oct 2021 07:09:07 +0800
Azalina: Parliament should pass independent Children’s Commission Act for group to get proper protection
KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 10 — Parliament needs to pass a law to create an independent Children’s Commission Act with sufficient funds to carry out the duties and role of the commission to ensure that the group gets proper protection. Select Committee...

Sun, 10 Oct 2021 06:48:40 +0800
Are Malaysians easily triggered or do ads need to be more aware of their messaging? Or both?
KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 10 — So Foodpanda has had to apologise for their latest video which showed a cast of non-Indians in what looks like a Bollywood send-up.  It kicked up a row on social media as people accused Foodpanda of appropriating...

Sat, 09 Oct 2021 23:54:43 +0800
Vetting process for zone ‘A’ fishermen gives opportunity for new licence applicants, says deputy minister
KOTA TINGGI, Oct 9 — A vetting process for Zone A fishermen will be done if there are fishermen who are no longer active in carrying out fishing, thus providing an opportunity for new applications. Deputy Agriculture and Food Industries Minister I....

Sat, 09 Oct 2021 23:53:47 +0800
Deputy minister: Communications ministry to establish creative arts associations
KANGAR, Oct 9 — The Communications and Multimedia Ministry (KKMM) plans to establish a creative arts associations at both national and state levels to facilitate the coordination of efforts to further develop the industry. Deputy minister Datuk...

Sat, 09 Oct 2021 23:33:30 +0800
Melaka: Norhizam told to return official car, government assets
MELAKA, Oct 9 — Former Melaka state executive council (Exco) member Datuk Norhizam Hassan Baktee has been asked to return all government assets including the official car entrusted to him. Melaka state secretary Datuk TS Kamel Mohamed said...

Sat, 09 Oct 2021 22:50:15 +0800
Shahidan receives numerous calls regarding problems faced by city folks
PUTRAJAYA, Oct 9 — After sharing his personal phone number, Federal Territories Minister Datuk Seri Shahidan Kassim said he received calls not only about road damage in Kuala Lumpur but also other problems that needed to be addressed. The minister....

Sat, 09 Oct 2021 22:38:13 +0800
State economy expected to grow by 4 to 6pc this year, says Sarawak CM
KUCHING, Oct 9 — Sarawak’s economy is expected to grow by four to six per cent this year, said Chief Minister Datuk Patinggi Abang Johari Tun Openg. He said in 2020 the state’s economic growth had contracted 3.2 per cent due to the global...

Sat, 09 Oct 2021 22:14:38 +0800
Society should see future jobs in multiple specialisations, says Muhyiddin
KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 9 — The society should see future jobs in the direction of multi-fields or multiple specialisations, where they are no longer focused on one area of specialisation, said National Recovery Council (MPN) chairman Tan Sri Muhyiddin.....

Sat, 09 Oct 2021 21:39:44 +0800
Sarawak MMEA chief says search and rescue operation for missing anglers called off after seven days
SANTUBONG, Oct 9 — Sarawak Malaysian Maritime Enforcement Agency (MMEA) director Zin Aman Mh Yunus today said that the search and rescue operation (SAR) to locate four anglers and a skipper whose boat is believed to have capsized in the waters...

Sat, 09 Oct 2021 21:12:46 +0800
Tourism sector to be given special focus under Budget 2022
GEORGE TOWN, Oct 9 — The federal government will give special attention to the tourism sector under Budget 2022 to help the sector’s recovery from the Covid-19 pandemic’s impact. Finance Minister Datuk Seri Tengku Zafrul Abdul Aziz sai...



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