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RON97 goes up one sen

KUALA LUMPUR: The retail prices of diesel and RON95 petrol will remain unchanged at RM2.15 dan RM2.05 per litre from tomorrow to Sept 15, while the retail price of RON97 petrol will go up by one sen per litre from RM2.72 to RM2.73. Ministry of Finance in a statement today

Those affected by Covid-19 encouraged to apply online for welfare assistance

SEPANG: Those who have been affected by the Covid-19 pandemic and are in need of assistance from the Social Welfare Department (JKM) are encouraged to apply online instead of going to the district social welfare office (PKMD). Women, Family and Community Development Minister Datuk Seri Rina Mohd Harun said the

Umno leaves it to wisdom of PM to steer nation

KUALA LUMPUR: Umno is leaving it to the wisdom of Prime Minister Datuk Seri Ismail Sabri Yaakob to make the appropriate decisions in steering the country’s administration. Umno president Datuk Seri Dr Ahmad Zahid Hamidi in a post on his official Facebook today said this included the formation of the

19,733 new Covid cases today, Sarawak tops for third straight day

KUALA LUMPUR: A total of 19,733 new Covid-19 cases were reported in the past 24 hours, with Sarawak recording the highest number of daily cases for the third day in a row with 3,100 cases today. Sarawak recorded 3,200 new cases yesterday and 3,714 cases on Monday. Health director-general Tan

MOH working on ventilation guidelines for reopening of gyms

KUALA LUMPUR: The Ministry of Health (MOH) is working with the National Security Council (MKN) to develop some ventilation guidelines regarding the reopening of gymnasiums as well as on allowing outdoor team sports activities, said its minister, Khairy Jamaluddin. “This will not take long but because of the nature of

Vaccination against Covid-19 for teenagers in Sarawak starts today

KUCHING: Sarawak today started vaccinating its teenagers aged 16 to 17 against Covid-19 and is targeting complete vaccination for this group before Oct 3 when the school session begins. Chief Minister Datuk Patinggi Abang Johari Tun Openg said 96,400 teenagers in this age group, which represented 3.4 per cent of

MOH, Mosti to develop more medical technologies in preparation for endemic phase

PUTRAJAYA: The Ministry of Health (MOH) will continue working closely with the Ministry of Science, Technology and Innovation (Mosti) to develop more medical technologies as the country heads towards the endemic phase of Covid-19. Health Minister Khairy Jamaluddin said more medical devices could be developed through the MOH-Mosti cooperation, including

Redbeat academy offers courses for only RM9.90

KUALA LUMPUR: Redbeat Academy will be offering its 9.9 Online Learning Series promotion from Sept 9 until Sept 30, 2021 for those who wish to upskill or reskill in tech courses at only RM9.90 per course. You can enrol via the airasia Super App just by clicking on the ‘Academy’

India may cut import tax on palm oil

NEW DELHI: India may reduce its import tax on palm oil to reign in local consumer prices of cooking oil, according to an Indian media report. The government is mulling on lowering the effective duty on crude palm oil (CPO), soybean oil and sunflower oil to 24.75 per cent from

Parents, educators’ input considered in Phase 3 school reopening plan

KUALA LUMPUR: The Education Ministry (MOE) will take into consideration the views of parents, teachers and school administrators before a comprehensive school reopening plan for states under Phase 3 of the National Recovery Plan (NRP) is finalised. Senior Education Minister Datuk Dr Radzi Jidin, in a Facebook post today, said