BANGI: The National Vaccine Development Roadmap (PPVN) will be capable of strengthening Malaysia’s efforts in commercialising local vaccines. Science, Technology and Innovation Minister Datuk Seri Dr Adham Baba said such efforts would contribute to the country’s biotechnology, human capital and bio-economic sectors. “The roadmap’s framework is divided into six priority areas, governance,
BANGI: Datuk Seri Ismail Sabri Yaakob today launched the National Vaccine Development Roadmap (PPVN) and Malaysian Genome and Vaccine Institute (MGVI) in an effort to turn the country into a hub for vaccine production and boost confidence in vaccine use. The prime minister said that through PPVN and MGVI, Malaysia could produce its
KUALA LUMPUR: Yang di-Pertuan Agong Al-Sultan Abdullah Ri’ayatuddin Al-Mustafa Billah Shah and Raja Permaisuri Agong Tunku Hajah Azizah Aminah Maimunah Iskandariah have expressed condolences to the family of Sarawak Deputy Chief Minister Tan Sri Dr James Jemut Masing who died this morning at the age of 72. Their Majesties expressed sadness over
BAU: The Sarawak government has allocated RM400,000 for a pioneer beef cattle rearing project in Kampung Merembeh involving the Bidayuh community in Bau, about 45 kilometres from Kuching city.Deputy Chief Minister Datuk Amar Douglas Uggah Embas said beef cattle production had good potential, could meet current demands and reduce dependence
KUALA LUMPUR: The homestay industry through the implementation of the Malaysia Homestay Experience Programme in Sarawak generated more than RM1.2 million last year with participation of nearly 9,700 visitors. Tourism, Arts and Culture Minister Datuk Seri Nancy Shukri said the turnover for the programme benefited 676 homestay operators in 50
KUALA LUMPUR: A total of 261 new cases of Covid-19 involving Variants of Concern (VOC) was detected in the country between Oct 20 until 28 with the Delta variant recording the highest number of cases at 259. Health director-general Tan Sri Dr Noor Hisham Abdullah said the other two cases detected were of Beta
KUALA LUMPUR: There were 6,637 recovery cases from Covid-19 in Malaysia in the past 24 hours, exceeding the 6,377 daily cases logged today. Health director-general, Tan Sri Dr Noor Hisham Abdullah said the development takes the cumulative Covid-19 recoveries to 2,354,622 while the cumulative new cases is at 2,454,749. He
KUALA LUMPUR: Non-compliance of federal ministries and departments with financial management has led to issues involving irregular payments, loss of public funds and wastage amounting to RM620.07 million in 2020. Auditor-General Datuk Nik Azman Nik Abdul Majid said of the RM510.49 million in irregular payments, RM499.19 million involved payments for maintenance
MELAKA: Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) personnel will be on field duty to monitor the Melaka state election process. Melaka MACC director Mohd Shahril Che Saad said a team had been formed for the purpose. “We will conduct monitoring by focusing on the nomination process, during campaign period and polling day. “We will also focus on efforts to
The strict standard operating procedures (SOPs) which await political parties contesting in the Melaka state election will lead to different campaign methods, and at the same time boost the use of all media platforms. Although the Election Commission (EC) has yet to issue the full list of SOPs, the recent announcement by Health Minister
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