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Tag: Covid19
PMO defends bypassing Parliament, says PM already advised Agong
It says the Agong is required by the Constitution to act according to the govt’s advice. Prime Minister Muhyiddin Yassin’s … More
Commentary: Malaysia’s coffers run dry as COVID-19 pandemic worsens
The Malaysian government has limited fiscal space for COVID-19 relief, after running budget deficits for over 20 years, says a … More
Opposition lawmakers: Health minister’s ‘surreal’ parliamentary address leaves many questions unanswered over govt’s Covid-19 strategy
KUALA LUMPUR : Opposition lawmakers have today criticised Health Minister Datuk Seri Adham Baba for failing to outline the Health … More
MP moots ‘political moratorium’ to solve majority-impasse, tackle Covid-19
Criticising government is easy, working with ‘traitors’ is hard, but needs to be done, says Ong Kian Ming. A Pakatan … More
Covid-19 data repository 10 months too late, Dzulkefly tells Adham
However, the health minister brushes off the claim much to the Kuala Selangor’s rep chagrin. PARLIAMENT | Dzulkefly Ahmad (Pakatan … More
Clarity needed on business ops, travelling as Emergency Ordinance revoked
KUALA LUMPUR : The government has been urged to provide a clearer picture of the state of movement restriction after … More
Malaysia’s Political Crisis Is Dooming Its COVID-19 Response
Southeast Asia has in recent weeks become an epicenter of the COVID-19 pandemic. Indonesia is recording the highest number of confirmed new cases per … More
Malaysia’s Parliament opens after 7 months, emergency to end
KUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia (AP) : Malaysia’s government said it will not extend a coronavirus emergency beyond Aug. 1 as Parliament … More
Demand for krachai khao providing handsome income for growers
NAKHON SAWAN: With use of herbal extracts to treat Covid-19 symptoms gaining popularity, a rising demand for krachai khao, or … More
Paradise in limbo
THE idyllic Pulau Redang is a popular holiday destination due to its crystal-clear waters and white sandy beaches. The island, … More
Malaysia’s total coronavirus infections rise above 1 million
KUALA LUMPUR (Reuters) : Malaysia’s total coronavirus cases since the start of the pandemic surpasssed 1 million on Sunday after … More
Malaysian Parliament’s first sitting in 2021 leaves little room for debate
KUALA LUMPUR : Malaysia’s Parliament will meet for the first time this year on Monday (July 26), amid growing scepticism … More
Taxis and tuk-tuks come to a standstill after Thai virus surge
BANGKOK : Tuk-tuks and garishly coloured taxis that once weaved through chaotic Bangkok traffic are sitting idle in storage as … More
Why are more vaccinated people getting Covid-19?
SINGAPORE : Fully vaccinated people currently make up 44 per cent of Covid-19 cases in Singapore, leading to questions over … More
35 MPs and aides reported to be Covid-19 positive
Zahid, Nik Abduh, Mansor Othman get Covid-19 2 days before Parliament sits. Datuk Seri Mohamed Azmin Ali, Datuk Zuraida Kamaruddin … More
Some ‘sandbox’ scheme visitors in Phuket face cancelled flights
BANGKOK : A two-week holiday in Phuket has hit a snag for some travellers as new restrictions on domestic flights … More
Cost for dying in Jakarta rises amid Covid-19 pandemic
JAKARTA : Undertakers are making a killing as Covid-19 rages on in Jakarta. Residents of the Indonesian capital are facing … More
71.9% of Klang Valley adults have received first dose of vaccine: Khairy
Operation Surge Capacity on track, says minister PUTRAJAYA : Some 71.9% of the adult population (aged 18 and above) in … More
No such thing as Covid-19 vaccination cards, says Khairy
PUTRAJAYA: The government has not issued any vaccination certificate in the form of physical cards, coordinating minister for the national … More
Reopen the economy, empower the Implementation and Coordination Unit!
THE Malay Consultative Council (MPM) urged the Government to reopen all economic sectors, within a month after forming the National … More
COVID: Reciting takbir raya at cemetery an unforgettable moment – JHEAINS frontliner
SEREMBAN : Never in his life or his entire career at the Negeri Sembilan Islamic Religious Affairs Department (JHEAINS), had … More
Death rates soar in Southeast Asia as virus wave spreads
KUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia (AP) : Indonesia has converted nearly its entire oxygen production to medical use just to meet the … More
MEF: Accelerate NRP to phase 3 and 4 to ensure non-essential sectors survive
KUALA LUMPUR : The Malaysian Employers Federation (MEF) has called on the government to urgently accelerate the National Recovery Plan … More
