Author: Bernama

DAP seeks to postpone national congress

KUALA LUMPUR:  DAP seeks to postpone its National Congress, scheduled for June 20, and the remaining State Ordinary Conventions to another date following the current Covid-19 situation. Its national organising secretary Anthony Loke Siew Fook said this was also in view of the ongoing movement control order (MCO) until June

Grab Malaysia introduces programme to assist small food businesses

KUALA LUMPUR: Grab Malaysia is introducing a programme to help small food businesses adapt to the growing demand for delivery services. The GrabFood Small Business Programme, it said, would comprise of three key areas — an online solution, a marketing campaign to drive demand and visibility on GrabFood, and learning

More preachers now turn to TikTok to share religious content

KUALA LUMPUR: With its interesting and unique special effects to create creative short videos, TikTok is fast becoming a popular and fastest-growing video-sharing app in the world and a source of fame to many people. While the teenagers would mostly share their dancing skills and funny acts, with various genres

FNS unveils FANTOO service app for 100 million K-fans globally

KUALA LUMPUR: FNS Co Ltd has officially launched the app service of FANTOO, a global fandom network platform for Hanryu Fans, in 175 countries. Developed for 100 million K-Fans globally, FANTOO was created to promote Hanryu (the Korean Wave) culture worldwide and provide users with space for fun and interaction.

Majority of Malaysians still adhere to SOPs, fatigue setting in

SHAH ALAM: The recent viral on social media of pictures and videos of various quarters violating the prescribed standard operating procedures (SOPs) has sparked public outrage, especially with the high number of Covid-19 cases recorded in the country. Nevertheless, majority of Malaysians are steadfast in adhering to the SOPs set

Can festive overeating trigger a heart attack?

By Muhammad Basir Roslan KUALA LUMPUR: In Malaysia, festivals equate with indulging in elaborate meals and all kinds of delicacies all day long. Hari Raya Aidilfitri celebrations are no different for this is when delicious traditional Malay fare such as rendang, lemang and ketupat are dished out copiously.   Unfortunately, overindulgence

New Covid-19 cases rise to 4,446 in the country

KUALA LUMPUR: New Covid-19 cases are on the rise again, hitting 4,446 cases in the past 24 hours compared to 3,780 cases yesterday. The additional cases today bring the overall positive cases in Malaysia to 474,556. Health director-general Tan Sri Dr Noor Hisham Abdullah in a tweet said during the

30 doctors, 100 paramedics needed to open new field hospital

KUALA LUMPUR: The Malaysian Armed Forces (MAF) requires at least 30 doctors and 100 paramedics to open a new field hospital in the country, says Senior Defence Minister Datuk Seri Ismail Sabri Yaakob. He said the construction of the field hospital would depend on the number of staff provided by

Claim for RM300 million e-wallet credit for two million youth opens on June 1

PUTRAJAYA: Approximately two million eligible Malaysian youths and full-time students are invited to claim RM150 of e-wallet credit under the eBelia programme next month, the Ministry of Finance announced. In a statement today, the ministry said the programme aimed to help relieve the financial burden as well as promote cashless

MOH to consider full MCO in Selangor

PUTRAJAYA: The Health Ministry (MOH) is considering imposing a full-scale movement control order (MCO) in Selangor if the Covid-19 cases in the state continue to rise, said its Minister, Datuk Seri Dr Adham Baba. He said that the MOH should propose stricter standard operating procedures (SOPs) in Selangor if the