People inoculated with Russian covid vaccine may be able to travel across Europe
MOSCOW: The EU’s draft project to implement certificates for those inoculated against Covid-19 envisages that people vaccinated with Russian or Chinese vaccines will be able to enter the EU member states that have registered these vaccines, Sputnik quoted an El Pais newspaper report on Tuesday, citing the draft. The draft project is set to be […]
PM Muhyiddin negative for Covid-19 on sixth day of home quarantine
KUALA LUMPUR: Prime Minister Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin has been confirmed negative for Covid-19 from his swab test result on the sixth day of being under the Home Monitoring and Surveillance Order (HSO), today. Muhyiddin said he was under the HSO upon his arrival with his delegation in Kuala Lumpur from Abu Dhabi at 9.34 […]
WHO reviews AstraZeneca Covid-19 vaccine as more countries suspend use
GENEVA: The World Health Organisation (WHO) said on Monday that it was still conducting its safety review of the AstraZeneca/Oxford Covid-19 vaccine as France, Italy, Spain and Germany have joined the group of countries that have suspended the use of this jab following reports that some recipients developed blood clots and died after being vaccinated, […]
321,331 individuals have received Covid-19 vaccine as of March 15
KUALA LUMPUR: A total of 321,331 individuals have received their first vaccine dose under phase one of the National Covid-19 Immunisation Programme, as of yesterday. Health director-general Tan Sri Dr Noor Hisham Abdullah said Selangor recorded the highest number, with 38,632 individuals, followed by (34,666), Sarawak (32,028) and Sabah (30,433). “Kuala Lumpur has 29,937 vaccine […]
From canopy rental to fish retail
By Nor Amirah Mahmuddin KUALA LUMPUR: Sani Shamsuddin’s canopy rental business, which he established seven years ago, took a beating after restrictions were imposed on the holding of gatherings and functions early last year to stem the transmission of the Covid-19 virus. Instead of wallowing in self-pity, the 35-year-old entrepreneur immediately set his mind on […]
Govt to spell out offences for RM10,000 compound
KANGAR: The government will spell out the offences which are subject to a RM10,000 compound under the Emergency (Prevention and Control of Infectious Diseases) (Amendment) Ordinance 2021 to clear any confusion on its implementation, said Minister in the Prime Minister’s Department (Parliament and Law) Datuk Seri Takiyuddin Hassan. He said this matter would be discussed […]
Khairy to receive first Sinovac vaccine Thursday
PUTRAJAYA: Malaysia will start using the Sinovac Covid-19 vaccine this Thursday, with the Coordinating Minister for the National Covid-19 Immunisation Programme, Khairy Jamaluddin, becoming the first recipient of the Chinese-produced vaccine. Announcing the matter in a press conference on the development of the National Covid-19 Immunisation Programme here today, Khairy said that he would receive […]
Other states should emulate Sarawak in helping students settle study loan
KUALA LUMPUR: The initiative taken by the Sarawak government to help students from the state to repay their loans with the National Higher Education Fund Corporation (PTPTN) should be emulated by other state governments. PTPTN, in a statement today, regarded the effort by the Sarawak government as appropriate at a time when the people are […]
Digital era consumer issues harder to fend off
By Erda Khursyiah Basir This article is in conjunction with World Consumer Rights Day which is observed on March 15 every year. KUALA LUMPUR: Like it or not the Covid-19 pandemic has turned out to be a catalyst for digital transformation, including the growth of e-commerce activities, in Malaysia. According to an analysis by GlobalData, […]
178 new Covid cases, one new death
KUCHING: Sarawak has reported one Covid-19 related death, and 178 new positive cases on Sunday (Mar 14), bringing the state’s case tally to 12,451. Sarawak Disaster Management Committee (SDMC) said the 90th death in the state was Case 8,606 — a 61-year-old local man. The committee said the case was admitted to Sibu Hospital with […]
