Covid-19 screening and ‘drive-thru’ centres closed
KOTA SAMARAHAN: The Covid-19 screening and ‘drive-thru’ centre at Kota Samarahan Civic Centre was closed temporarily to allow cleaning and sanitisation work to be carried out today. The process was done in collaboration with the Health Ministry (MOH), State Fire and Rescue Department (Bomba) and the Malaysian Armed Forces (MAF) from the 1st ‘Battalion Ubat’ […]
Leave for MAF personnel tightened
KOTA BHARU: Leave for Malaysian Armed Forces (MAF) personnel has not been frozen but tightened throughout the movement control order (MCO) period to deal with the spread of the Covid-19 infection. Army chief Gen Tan Sri Ahmad Hasbullah Mohd Nawawi said leave would still be granted to the officers and staff members on duty especially relating to the death […]
Without vaccines, fight against Covid-19 continues
KUALA LUMPUR: For the past two weeks, the consistent decline in Covid-19 positive cases has given people the confidence that the country’s efforts to break the chain of the virus infection have shown positive signs. These developments clearly show that healthcare workers and law enforcement personnel have performed their duties well but that goal will not be fully achieved […]
No track & field competitions till green light from health authorities
KUALA LUMPUR: The Malaysian Athletics Federation (MAF) is not going to jeopardise the safety and well-being of its athletes by organising any competitions before the Covid-19 pandemic fully settles down. As much as the athletes and officials want to get back in action in the wake of the movement control order (MCO) to contain the pandemic, which […]
3D printed ventilator through MOH-UTM collaboration
PUTRAJAYA: To meet the increasing demand for respiratory aid products in treating Covid-19 patients, in the intensive care units (ICU), the Ministry of Health (MOH) in collaboration with Universiti Teknologi Malaysia (UTM) has developed a ventilator prototype. Universiti Teknologi Malaysia (UTM) Engineering Faculty dean Datuk Prof Ir Dr Mohammed Rafiq Abdul Kadir said the ventilator prototype for use, should the Covid-19 situation […]
MAF denies producing T-shirts, face masks bearing emblems
KUALA LUMPUR: The Malaysian Armed Forces (MAF) today refuted the allegation that they have produced face masks and T-shirts bearing the emblems of both the MAF and the Royal Malaysia Police (PDRM). Chief of Defence Force, General Tan Sri Affendi Buang said that no one is allowed to produce, sell, buy or use any product bearing the specified name of ‘Operasi Penawar’ […]
MAF denies assaulting member of the public
KUALA LUMPUR: The Malaysian Armed Forces (MAF) has denied allegations that an individual was beaten and injured by members of the security force implementing the Movement Control Order (MCO). Chief of Defence Force Gen Tan Sri Affendi Buang stressed that the allegation, which went viral on social media, was fake news and that those disseminating it […]
Armed Forces denies using helicopters to spray disinfectants
KUALA LUMPUR: The Malaysian Armed Forces (MAF) today dismissed social media reports claiming that special military helicopters have been used to spray disinfectants against Covid-19 across the country. When contacted by Bernama, Chief of Defence Force Gen Tan Sri Affendi Buang said the news was fake. Meanwhile, the National Security Council (NSC), in a statement, asked […]
No case of extremism so far
KOTA SAMARAHAN: The impending relocation of the capital city of Indonesia from Jakarta to East Kalimantan has made many Sarawakians concerned about extremist movements entering the state. They need not worry too much, though, as First Infantry Division commander, Major General Datuk Md Din Abu, had assured that no extremist movements had been detected in […]
17-year-old sprinter banned four years for doping
KUALA LUMPUR: A 17-year-old male sprinter who was tested positive for doping at the 2019 Malaysian Closed Athletics Championship, has been suspended from participating in any athletics-related activities for four years. Malaysian Athletics Federation (MAF) president, Datuk S.M. Muthu said the decision was made after an investigation conducted on the athlete and in accordance with […]
