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Only two allowed in vehicle, three for medical reasons

PUTRAJAYA: The capacity of private vehicles will be limited to two people from the same household, including the driver, for the purpose of obtaining food supplies and basic necessities throughout the total lockdown’s first phase from June 1-14. Senior Minister (Security Cluster) Datuk Seri Ismail Sabri Yaakob said as for

Only 17 essential service sectors allowed to operate during lockdown

PUTRAJAYA: Only 17 essential service sectors are allowed to operate during the implementation of the total lockdown, effective from June 1 to 14. Senior Minister (Security Cluster), Datuk Seri Ismail Sabri Yaakob, said that these sectors included food and beverages (including for animals); health and medical care (including dietary supplements,

Eighteen manufacturing, MRS sectors are allowed to operate during MCO

KUALA LUMPUR: The Ministry of International Trade and Industry (Miti) has announced 18 manufacturing and manufacturing-related services (MRS) sectors that are allowed to operate under the movement control order (MCO) from June 1 to 14, 2021. The ministry said it is, however, subject to the companies getting an approval letter

To fine or not to fine

No decision yet on compounds for vaccine appointment absentees KOTA BHARU: The government has yet to decide whether to issue compounds to individuals who registered for the National Covid-19 Immunisation Programme but fail to show up for their appointments. Minister in Prime Minister’s Department (Parliament and Law) Datuk Seri Takiyuddin

‘MARIA’ stabilises critical Covid-19 patients at MAEPS PKRC

SERDANG: In between buildings at the Malaysian Agro Exposition Park Serdang (MAEPS) Covid-19 Quarantine and Low-Risk Treatment Centre (PKRC) Integrated 2.0 area sits a negative pressure air bubble tent with its equipment akin to a hospital Intensive Care Unit (ICU), with patients to boot. Equipped with four beds, six chairs

Insulting the Agong a crime, can cause public unrest

PUTRAJAYA: The act of insulting Yang di-Pertuan Agong Al-Sultan Abdullah Ri’ayatuddin Al-Mustafa Billah Shah is a crime that can lead to public unrest, Home Minister Datuk Seri Hamzah Zainudin said. He said such an act led to the police detaining an individual with the Facebook account name ‘Iswardy Morni’, who

Challenges of managing Covid-19 burials

IPOH: In the midst of the worsening pandemic with record fatalities, undertakers are having their hands full in attending to the burials of those who succumbed to Covid-19. These unsung heroes have to brave unpredictable weather, heavy rains, water pool in grave pits and getting tents blown off in a

Pro-Keadilan Sarawak chairman detained for allegedly insulting Agong

KUALA LUMPUR: Pro-Keadilan Sarawak chairman Iswardy Morni has been remanded for two days, starting today, to assist investigations into the statements he made on YouTube, allegedly insulting Yang di-Pertuan Agong Al-Sultan Abdullah Ri’ayatuddin Al-Mustafa Billah Shah. Bukit Aman Criminal Investigation Department (CID) acting director Datuk Dev Kumar who confirmed the

Zuraida to raise issue of citizenship for illegitimate child

KUALA LUMPUR: Housing and Local Government Minister Datuk Zuraida Kamaruddin will raise the issue regarding an illegitimate child’s citizenship status to the relevant minister or the Cabinet. In a statement today, she said it was to ensure that the child could be granted Malaysian citizenship in accordance with Article 15

Dayaks will miss ‘ngabang’ for a good cause

By Robert Kenneth KUCHING: Gawai Dayak in Sarawak is often associated with activities such as beauty pageants and ‘ngabang’ (Gawai open house visits). And although this is the second year in a row that the Dayak community has to skip such festive gatherings, they accept that it is a sacrifice