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Sun, 03 Apr 2022 16:39:03 +0800
Transition to endemic phase: More devotees visit houses of worship nationwide
KUALA LUMPUR, April 3 — The transition to endemic phase which began last Friday saw more non-Muslims visiting their houses of worship to participate in religious ceremonies. Checks by Bernama found that many worshippers also took advantage of the.....

Sun, 03 Apr 2022 16:28:07 +0800
Public Works Dept to rebuild two collapsed bridges in Baram, says Sarawak deputy minister
MIRI, April 3 — The Public Works Department (JKR) will rebuild the two collapsed bridges in Baram at Sungai Tutoh and Sungai Paong, says Deputy Minister in the Premier of Sarawak’s Department (Labour, Immigration and Project Monitoring) Datuk...

Sun, 03 Apr 2022 16:18:55 +0800
Vet Services Dept: Over 300 dogs vaccinated against rabies in Kuching, Serian
KUCHING, April 3 — Over 300 dogs were administered the rabies vaccine during two separate mass vaccination programmes held here and Serian today. Of these, 124 dogs were vaccinated at the Department of Veterinary Services Sarawak (DVSS)...

Sun, 03 Apr 2022 15:14:26 +0800
Hopes of owning iPhone dashed, clerk loses almost RM10,000 to scam
SEREMBAN, April 3 — A clerk working in Gemas was poorer by almost RM10,000 after she was cheated into buying an iPhone through social media last March 20. Jempol district police chief, Supt Hoo Chang Hook said the 24 year-old female clerk became...

Sun, 03 Apr 2022 14:08:23 +0800
Kulasegaran: Hamid Bador must prove ‘cartel’ within police force claims following IGP’s denial
PETALING JAYA, April 3 — Former Inspector-General of Police Tan Sri Abdul Hamid Bador must provide the public with an explanation on his claims of the existence of a police cartel within the police force now that his successor has issued a denial,....

Sun, 03 Apr 2022 13:57:21 +0800
Domestic trade minister advises traders against hiking prices with country's borders reopened
KUCHING, April 3 — Traders are advised not to take advantage of the reopening of the country’s borders from Friday (April 1) to increase the prices of their goods. Minister of Domestic Trade and Consumer Affairs Datuk Seri Alexander Nanta Linggi....

Sun, 03 Apr 2022 11:57:34 +0800
Charles Santiago: Klang residents considering suing govt over flood mismanagement
KUALA LUMPUR, April 3 — Klang residents are exploring the possibility of taking action against the government for its failure to respond in a timely fashion to the devastating floods that hit them in December last year, Klang MP Charles Santiago...

Sun, 03 Apr 2022 11:22:46 +0800
National Unity minister: Strengthen spirit of Keluarga Malaysia this Ramadan
PUTRAJAYA, April 3 — Ramadan is not just a month of fasting for Muslims, but it can also be the best platform to strengthen the spirit of the Keluarga Malaysia through the values of tolerance, mutual respect and celebrating differences....

Sun, 03 Apr 2022 11:06:00 +0800
Report: PKR’s Nik Nazmi calls for more inclusivity in discussions with DAP, Amanah
KUALA LUMPUR, April 3 — PKR’s Nik Nazmi Nik Ahmad has said that there is a need for a greater sense of inclusiveness among Pakatan Harapan component parties DAP and Parti Amanah Negara, in that any agreements outside of the coalition finalised...

Sun, 03 Apr 2022 10:39:08 +0800
Malaysia sees further decline in daily Covid-19 cases at 14,692 on first day of Ramadan
KUALA LUMPUR, April 3 — Malaysia recorded 14,692 more new Covid-19 positive cases in the last 24 hours, a decrease of 3,561 cases from the previous day. This brings the cumulative infections to 4,234,087 from the time Covid-19 arrived in the...

Sun, 03 Apr 2022 10:17:37 +0800
Economist: EPF withdrawal helps those struggling but social protection system reform necessary
KUALA LUMPUR, April 3 — The fourth withdrawal of the Employees Provident Fund (EPF) has received a mixed response, with some arguing that the continued use of EPF savings in hard times takes away the very purpose of the...

Sun, 03 Apr 2022 10:11:58 +0800
CovidNow: More than six thousand children in Malaysia fully vaccinated
KUALA LUMPUR, April 3 — A total of 6,129 children aged between five and 11 years have completed two doses of the Covid-19 vaccination under the National Covid-19 Immunisation Programme for Children (PICKids) as of yesterday. Based on the CovidNow.....

Sun, 03 Apr 2022 07:15:35 +0800
Muslims mark start of Ramadan with congregational tarawih prayers without physical distancing
KUALA LUMPUR, April 3 — Ramadan this year will certainly be more meaningful for Muslims in the country after they have been allowed to conduct congregational tarawih prayers at mosques and suraus without physical distancing beginning...

Sun, 03 Apr 2022 07:04:16 +0800
With MySejahtera in the spotlight, experts say scrutiny definitely needed to ensure data properly utilised
KUALA LUMPUR, April 3 — Following the Malaysian government’s plan for the continued usage of  MySejahtera, personal data protection advocates and lawyers say there is nothing wrong with data collection. However, it is how this data will....

Sat, 02 Apr 2022 23:14:57 +0800
Husband and wife among eight detained for drug trafficking
KUALA LUMPUR, April 2 — Police arrested eight locals, including a couple, yesterday on suspicion of drug trafficking in the Klang Valley, and seized nearly 7.5 kg of cannabis estimated to be worth RM41,550. Dang Wangi police chief ACP Noor Dellhan....

Sat, 02 Apr 2022 23:10:37 +0800
Muslims throng markets, bazaars to usher in Ramadan
KUALA LUMPUR, April 2 — Muslims around the country today thronged markets, bazaars and shopping centres as they made final preparations to buy essential items in preparation to usher in the holy month of Ramadan beginning tomorrow. Traders raked...

Sat, 02 Apr 2022 21:59:02 +0800
Two foreign women rescued from sexual exploitations
GEORGE TOWN, April 2 — Penang police rescued two foreign women who were victims of exploitation to provide sexual services in a raid on a hotel in Jalan Sultan Azlan Shah, Bayan Lepas near here two days ago (March 31). Penang CID chief, SAC Rahimi....

Sat, 02 Apr 2022 21:44:50 +0800
Home Ministry reactivates list of individuals banned from entering Malaysia
LARUT, April 2 — The Home Ministry (KDN) has reactivated the list of individuals banned from entering the country due to convictions following the reopening of Malaysia’s borders after entering the transition to endemic phase yesterday. Its...

Sat, 02 Apr 2022 21:28:52 +0800
Ramadan in transition to endemic phase, PM advises to continue self-control
KUALA LUMPUR, April 2 — Prime Minister Datuk Seri Ismail Sabri Yaakob has reminded Malaysians not to be complacent and comply with the standard operating procedure (SOP) even though restrictions have been lifted since the country entered the...

Sat, 02 Apr 2022 21:05:56 +0800
Report: 33,700 people cleared Singapore-Malaysia land checkpoints as at 5pm, April 1
SINGAPORE, April 2 — A total of 33,700 travellers cleared the Woodlands and Tuas checkpoints as of 5pm on Friday (April 1), the first day of the reopening of the Singapore-Malaysia land border, CNA reported today. Quoting Singapore’s Immigration....

Sat, 02 Apr 2022 20:35:08 +0800
Muhyiddin admits meeting Dr Mahathir to discuss possible collaboration to unseat BN
KUALA LUMPUR, April 2 — Parti Pribumi Bersatu Malaysia president Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin said today he had arranged a meeting with Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad just to discuss possible collaboration. After the latter accused him of seeking help to...

Sat, 02 Apr 2022 20:04:40 +0800
What happened to Qmunity App? Sarawak DAP asks state govt
KUCHING, April 2 — Sarawak DAP today asked the state government to explain its Qmunity App which was launched amid the Covid-19 pandemic when the MySejahtera Covid-19 contact tracing app has already been widely used in the country. Its chairman...

Sat, 02 Apr 2022 19:30:44 +0800
King, Queen convey Ramadhan greetings to all Muslims
KUALA LUMPUR, April 2 — The Yang di-Pertuan Agong Al-Sultan Abdullah Ri’ayatuddin Al-Mustafa Billah Shah and the Raja Permaisuri Agong Tunku Hajah Azizah Aminah Maimunah Iskandariah extended their Ramadan greetings to all Muslims in Malaysia...

Sat, 02 Apr 2022 18:43:13 +0800
Ministry discusses with banks to assist entrepreneurs affected by Covid
SEPANG, April 2 — The Entrepreneur Development and Cooperatives Ministry has held discussions with Bank Rakyat and Maybank on the process of restructuring the loan repayment of entrepreneurs affected by Covid-19. Its minister Tan Sri Noh Omar said....

Sat, 02 Apr 2022 18:32:54 +0800
Kota Kinabalu Central Market busy as Ramadan preparations begin
KOTA KINABALU, April 2 — Excitement is in the air as preparations to celebrate Ramadan in Sabah are in full swing, especially with Muslims in the city beginning to make a beeline for the Kota Kinabalu Central Market here, as early as 7am today. A.....

Sat, 02 Apr 2022 18:09:32 +0800
Early intervention provides many benefits for autistic children, says association
PASIR GUDANG, April 2 — Early intervention can boost the chance of children with autism becoming independent adults, according to the Johor Autism Children’s Association. Its chairman Ruwinah Abdul Karim said parents need to be more alert should....

Sat, 02 Apr 2022 18:02:30 +0800
PM’s second visit to Indonesia, enhances social ties, economic cooperation
JAKARTA, April 2 — The second visit of Prime Minister Datuk Seri Ismail Sabri Yaakob to Indonesia which concluded today, succeeded in bolstering the existing strong social and economic relations between the two countries. The close ties of the two....

Sat, 02 Apr 2022 17:40:01 +0800
Change of IRB operating hours during Ramadan
KUALA LUMPUR, April 2 — The operating hours of the Inland Revenue Board (IRB) service counters at all its branch offices are now from 8am to 4.30pm from Mondays to Fridays during the month of Ramadan, except in Kedah, Kelantan, Terengganu and...

Sat, 02 Apr 2022 17:29:11 +0800
Wan Junaidi: 39 MPs have switched political parties since 2018
KUCHING, April 2 — A total of 39 members of parliament have switched political allegiance since 2018, Minister in the Prime Minister’s Department (Parliament and Law) Datuk Seri Dr Wan Junaidi Tuanku Jaafar said. He said this had also led to...

Sat, 02 Apr 2022 17:11:40 +0800
‘Op Benteng’ strength will be increased if necessary, says Chief of Defence Force
KUALA LUMPUR, April 2 — The strength of ‘Op Benteng’ will be increased with additional members if necessary, following the reopening of the country’s borders starting yesterday. Chief of Defence Force Gen Tan Sri Affendi Buang said the entry....



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