More people dying of Covid in Malaysia
Edition: International
Monday 10 May, 2021
Politics
New variants of COVID-19 detected among young people aged 20-39 in Malaysia – Dr. Noor Hisham
PUTRAJAYA MAY 8: The Ministry of Health (MOH) pre-empts the new COVID-19 cases will reach 5,000-7,000 in mid-May 2021 and possibly touch 10,000 at the end of the month if…
DAP describing themselves as “government-in-waiting” a strategy in political communication – Dr. Jeniri
KUALA LUMPUR: Political analyst, Dr. Jeniri Amir regards the Democratic Action Party (DAP) as very confident when they called themselves “government-in-waiting” in the coming 15th General Election. Dr. Jeniri…
Better worker’s benefits in the amended Employment Act 1955 –PM Muhyiddin
PUTRAJAYA MAY 1: The government is lengthening the maternity leave to 90 days, a three day paternity leave and reducing the weekly working hours from 48 hours to 45 hours…
Malaysia to offer AstraZeneca vaccines to the public on “a voluntary first-come-first-serve” basis
PUTRAJAYA: Malaysia will be offering the AstraZeneca Covid-19 vaccine to the public on "a voluntary first-come-first-serve" basis, in Kuala Lumpur and Selangor, said Khairy Jamaluddin. The coordinating minister of the…
Business News
Resuming business activities lower unemployment rate to 4.7% in Malaysia – Chief Statistician
PUTRAJAYA MAY 7: The labour situation was getting better in the first quarter or as of March 2021 with unemployment rate dropped 4.7 percent, said…
UAE to invest billions of dollars in Malaysia, Saudi Arabia to become a hub for Malaysian palm oil
KUALA LUMPUR— The Ministry of Trade and Industry (Miti) said the recent trade and investment mission to Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates (UAE)…
Malaysia’s manufacturing sales RM126.9 billion rose 15.3% March 2021
PUTRAJAYA MAY 6: Malaysia’s manufacturing sales in March 2021 stood at RM126.9 billion, 15.3% growth compared to 2020 while on the monthly basis the sales…
Crime
Boss allegedly beaten his two bodyguards because they were fasting arrested and remanded
PUTRAJAYA: Businessman boss who has allegedly beaten his two bodyguards and threatened them with a gun because they were fasting during Ramadan has been arrested…
4 policemen arrested for allegedly taking money from factories owners via intimidation and threat
Pic courtesy Datuk Ayob Khan Mydin Pitchay JOHOR BARU: Four policemen have been arrested for allegedly using threat and intimidation to…
Teacher charged in court with 3 counts of committing unnatural sex on his 15-year-old student
Pic for illustration - Nst GEORGE TOWN: A religious teacher pleaded not guilty to 3 charges of committing unnatural sex on…
Nation
More people dying of Covid in Malaysia
Local hospitals started to run out of beds, warns Noor Hisham PUTRAJAYA: Another 26 more people have died of Covid-19 in…
Inter-district/state travel banned for 4 weeks in MCO localities, Ramadan and Aidilfitri Bazaars closed effective May 10
KUALA LUMPUR MAY 9: The government has decided not to allow inter-district/state travel in localities imposed with Movement Control Order (MCO) for four weeks effective…
Several shopping malls in Malaysia including KL Sentral identified as Covid-19 hotspots
PETALING JAYA: Several shopping malls in Malaysia including KL Sentral have been identified as Covid-19 hotspots by the National Security Council (MKN). A list of…
Travel
Sunway Putra Hotel`s Kembara Ramadan Buffet: 70 mouth-watering Malay delicacies for berbuka puasa
Kuala Lumpur –This Ramadan, Sunway Putra Hotel Kuala Lumpur will celebrate iconic traditional local flavours at its all-day dining outlet, Coffee House with a new…
Travel with immediate family members, friends a priority for Malaysians in 2021: Airbnb travel survey
Kuala Lumpur: Travel with immediate family emerged as the number one reason for domestic travel among Malaysians as the COVID-19 pandemic and the ongoing Movement…
Travelling for holidays is now allowed, but only between states under RMCO
PUTRAJAYA: Senior Minister Datuk Seri Ismail Sabri Yaakob announced that the government had agreed to allow travelling for tourism. However, he said, travelling for tourism is…
LifeStyle
Singer Atilia launches an exclusive collection of yoga mats and batik accessories
Yoga teacher and Jazz singer Atilia Haron has launched an exclusive collection of batik outfits…
RM7.15 million for 143 Senior Citizen Activity Centres (PAWE) – Minister Rina Harun
SEPANG MAR.27: The government’s commitment towards the improvement of services for the targeted group has…
Education
UPSR test abolished, PT3 cancelled for 2021 – Minister
KUALA LUMPUR APR.28: The Ministry of Education has decided to abolish the Primary School Achievement Test (UPSR) for Primary Six students while the Form Three…
COVID-19: Students from red zones have to register online
KUALA LUMPUR SEPT.27: The face to face registration of new and old students of the Institutions of Higher Learning scheduled this October has to be…
Sports
Youth and Sports Minister to discuss the possibilities of allowing outdoor sports activities during MCO
KUALA LUMPUR― The Youth and Sports Ministry (KBS) today said that its minister Datuk Seri Reezal Merican Naina Merican would discuss and ask the National Security Council (NSC) to allow outdoor sports activities. The minister…
Pandelela wins the World Cup diving gold
KUALA LUMPUR: National diver Pandelela Rinong, 28, from Sarawak has won the world gold medal in the women’s 10m platform at the Fina Diving World Cup today, at the Tokyo Aquatic Centre in Japan. “It’s…
Celebrities
Demi Lovato in Love openly
The celebrity "I'm Ready" singer, Demi Lovato has just revealed her love feelings to her new boyfriend, actor Max Ehrich on his 29th birthday. "BAAAYYBEEE…
Actress Neelofa under intense criticism over her `Banana Milk Drink`
Picture via Instagram/@nilofa.hq PETALING JAYA, Dec 4 — Malaysian actress and celebrity entrepreneur Neelofa, who has become so successful with her…
Entertainment
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…
Published Author crowned Ms. Plus Intercontinental 2021
Ms Plus America 2020: Plus size pageant is necessary because it allows us to showcase that women of equity matter TEXAS, USA: Published Author Wendy Roach was crowned Ms. Plus Intercontinental…