Donations from Saudi Arabia, USA, Japan and other countries seek to save Malaysia from Covid catastrophe
Edition: International
Saturday 31 July, 2021
BREAKING NEWS
Politics
Special Dewan Rakyat sitting on Monday 2nd August 2021 postponed to another date
KUWLA LUMPUR JULY 31: The Special Dewan Rakyat sitting on Monday 2nd August 2021 has been postponed to another date to be notified later due to the meeting premises has…
Malaysia`s King proclaims emergency in Sarawak until February 2022
KUCHING: The Yang di-Pertuan Agong has proclaimed a six-month emergency in Sarawak, from Aug 2 to Feb 2, 2022, following a surge in the Covid-19 pandemic. Report said Al-Sultan Abdullah Ri’ayatuddin…
Hishammuddin: BN, UMNO will continue to support Perikatan government
KUALA LUMPUR — Barisan Nasional (BN) and Umno will continue to support Perikatan Nasional (PN) government. Senior Foreign Minister (Security Cluster) Datuk Seri Hishammuddin Hussein BN and Umno…
There is a movement to topple PN government as they fear its ability to unite Muslims, says Hadi
PETALING JAYA: Datuk Seri Abdul Hadi Awang claimed that there is a conspiracy to topple Perikatan Nasional so that to block all efforts for Malaysia to return to Islam. PAS…
Business News
Manufacturing sales grew 37.2 per cent in May 2021 to RM122.7 billion –Chief Statistician Dr. Mohd. Uzir
Kuala Lumpur- Pic/MWN PUTRAJAYA: Malaysia’s manufacturing sales in May 2021 stood at RM122.7 billion, grew 37.2 per cent as compared to…
Manufacturing sales grew 72.5% worth RM130.6 billion in April 2021 amidst COVID-19 pandemic
PUTRAJAYA JUNE 11: Malaysia’s manufacturing sales in April 2021 stood at RM130.6 billion with 72.5 per cent growth as compared to 2020. Chief…
PST offers space to entrepreneurs to market products during MCO total lockdown –Minister Dr. Donald
SEPANG JUNE 7: The Minister of Agriculture and Food Industry (MAFI) Datuk Seri Dr. Donald Kiandee today visited two Controlled Fresh Markets (PST) of the…
Crime
One Malaysian, 48 Bangladeshis remanded to assist investigation on Aidiladha prayers outside a “surau” in Taman Pelangi
BUKIT MERTAJAM: Forty-eight men from Bangladesh aged between 20 and 43 and a 64 year old Malaysian arrived at the courthouse here in three police…
Gang uses their girlfriends as ‘spies’ arrested
Pic for illustration only PETALING JAYA: In a raid at Lorong Bakawali Batu 18, Kuang here last Saturday, the police arrested…
Man so much interested to earn high dividends cheated in RM180,000 by scammers
SIBU: A piano technician who was so much interested to earn high dividends ended up being cheated in RM180,000 by online scammers. Sibu OCPD Asst…
Nation
Donations from Saudi Arabia, USA, Japan and other countries seek to save Malaysia from Covid catastrophe
Many countries have stepped in to help the Malaysia’s heath services to overcome the challenges placed on the system by the coronavirus. The Donations…
Saudi Arabia donates over 4.5 million units of medical supplies worth almost USD5 million and one million doses of AstraZeneca vaccines to Malaysia
PUTRAJAYA JULY 30: The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia government’s contribution over 4.5 million units of medical supplies of various types estimated worth at almost USD5…
Malaysia launches Chatbot MAPO for human trafficking victims to get protection from the government
PUTRAJAYA JULY 30: The Malaysian government and Project Liber8, a non-governmental organisation (NGO) had developed a system known as Chatbot MAPO that acts as a…
Travel
Malaysia emerged as the fifth country in the world for high commitment in cyber security – Minister Saifuddin
PUTRAJAYA JUNE 30: Malaysia has emerged as one of the top10 countries for its high commitment in cyber security as reported in the Global CyberSecurity…
2,000 front liners in Sarawak tourism sectors and volunteers had been vaccinated – Minister Nancy
KUCHING JUNE 25: Two thousand (2,000) front liners in the tourism and cultural sectors who were involved in the Sarawak Tourism Volunteer Programme that started…
Malaysia not in the list of countries whose residents are eligible to go to Europe for holiday this summer
The European Union (EU) has just updated its list of countries whose residents are eligible to visit the Europe this summer holiday that started from…
LifeStyle
The best sexual partner during the Covid-19 pandemic is yourself
The lockdown has had a particular impact on the sex lives of young people and…
People treating me differently since I lost weight, says Actress Rebel Wilson
Actress Rebel Wilson claims that people are treating her differently as she is in a…
Education
RM185.7 million to assist 386,142 students in 20 public universities during COVID-19 pandemic
PUTRAJAYA JULY 16: The government has allocated RM185.7 million that benefits 386,142 students for three semesters in 20 public universities nationwide as a result of…
Graduate claims the PhD degree he received from UPM is “not recognized abroad” and “worthless”
Saed Jnaidi received his degree award (Phd in mass communication) on April 16 2020. KUALA LUMPUR - A graduate claimed…
Sports
FRHAM condemns lewd comments made about Malaysian Olympian competing at the ongoing Tokyo Olympics 2020
The Federation of Reproductive Health Association of Malaysia’s (FRHAM) Youth wing condemned recent sexist and inappropriate remarks made against gymnast Farah Ann Abdul Hadi (pic). In a statement yesterday, it said these comments showed a…
Hidilyn Diaz donated her first Olympic gold for the Philippines
PETALING JAYA: Hidilyn Diaz has created history for her country when she won and donated the first Olympic gold medal for the Philippines through the women’s 55kg weightlifting event. Stuck in Malaysia since February last…
Celebrities
Lance Bass and his husband Michael Turchin expecting Twins via surrogacy
Former NSYNC artist and his husband revealed they are expecting boy-girl twins via surrogate in early November. Bass said he "need[s] them to be Halloween…
RM6 million to help 960 music activists to participate in the Entertainment from Home Programme 2021 –Minister Saifuddin
Kuala Lumpur– Supernatural horror movie " Roh" ( soul in English), featured by Malaysian director Emir Ezwan, has made its worldwide debut on June 1.Roh was picked by the National Film Development Corporation Malaysia (FINAS)…
Supernatural horror movie “Roh” made its worldwide debut
Miss Caribbean Coast wins Miss Plus World 2021
Randeika who was born and raised in the Bahamas has also brought home 3 special awards - Best Costume, Covergirl, and Best Evening Gown. Texas, USA: Miss Plus World 2021 (MPW…