10 of the richest persons in Malaysia 2021
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828 Malaysians contracted Covid-19 abroad
KUALA LUMPUR: A total of 828 Malaysians contracted Covid-19 abroad since last year, said Deputy Foreign Minister, Datuk Kamarudin Jaffar. He said the cases involved Malaysians residing in 38 countries, including Singapore. “Based on the records, there are still Malaysians abroad infected with Covid-19 and many have recovered. “However, the number of Malaysians who tested […]
What the general public in Sarawak say on vaccination programme
BY JAPEN The world has been badly affected by the Covid-19 pandemic, which has claimed many lives and wreaked havoc on the economy. Now, there is light at the end of the tunnel after a year or so of uncertainty, with the production of several types of vaccine. In Malaysia, the government has kickstarted a […]
Over 2,700 Malaysians imprisoned abroad
KUALA LUMPUR: As of today, a total of 2,742 Malaysians are being imprisoned abroad for various crimes including drugs, fraud, credit card forgery, as well as customs and immigration offences, the Dewan Rakyat was told. Deputy Foreign Minister Datuk Kamarudin Jaffar said the number was based on the latest information received from Malaysian diplomatic missions […]
Malaysians outscore rest of world in ACCA exams
KUCHING: Despite the Covid-19 pandemic, the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA) students, who sat for their September examinations, have made the nation proud. Many, who were among the close to 150,000 students worldwide, were listed among the world’s top 20. The top two are student Lim Yan Zhe from Johor and Chai Ee Li, […]
More people ignoring SOPs now
BY MUHAMMAD BASIR ROSLAN KUALA LUMPUR: Many Malaysians were taken aback by news reports that 600 pupils of a primary school in Penang were forced to undergo swab tests and quarantine themselves at home after one of their teachers tested positive for Covid-19. The teacher, who is in her 40s, is the wife of a […]
A significant day for Malaysians tomorrow
KUCHING: The entire nation celebrates Malaysia Day today, a significant day commemorating a milestone achieved 57 years ago — the establishment of the Malaysian federation. Although Covid-19 still lurks and celebrations have to be held in the new norm, the spirit of Malaysia Day is still unwavering. This is a day to reflect on the […]
Celebrating Malaysians achievement in strength and unity
KUCHING: As Malaysians celebrate Malaysia Day today (Sept 16), the success of the nation can be encapsulated in a variety of ways and most importantly, is celebrating the achievement of the people’s strength of unity. National Unity Minister Datuk Halimah Mohamed Sadique said the prosperity that the people enjoy today is a direct result of […]
Malaysians safe, says Hisham
KUALA LUMPUR: All Malaysians in Lebanon are reported safe, said Foreign Minister Datuk Seri Hishammuddin Tun Hussein. He said this was confirmed by the Malaysian embassy in Beirut in its initial report. At around midnight Malaysian time on Tuesday, the Lebanese capital, Beirut, witnessed a fire followed by a massive blast at a warehouse at its port, where explosive material […]
Pay your own Covid-19 screening cost from today
PUTRAJAYA: Beginning today Malaysians and foreigners entering the country will have to bear the cost of Covid-19 tests which are conducted upon their arrival, said Senior Minister (Security Cluster) Datuk Seri Ismail Sabri Yaakob. He said, however, three categories of individuals including differently abled people (OKU) carrying the OKU card issued by the Social Welfare […]
