Permai aid package worth RM15 bln to combat Covid-19 impact
KUALA LUMPUR: Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin has announced the RM15 billion Malaysian Economic and Rakyat’s Protection Assistance Package (Permai), comprising 22 initiatives to combat the impact of Covid-19. The Permai Assistance Package is anchored on three goals, namely battling Covid-19, preserving the welfare of the people and supporting the continuity of business. “In general, the […]
Malaysia among first few countries in the world to use RTK-Ag
KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysia was one of the first few countries in the world to use Antigen Rapid Test Kit (RTK-Ag) as Covid-19 screening test, said Prime Minister Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin. He said the Health Ministry (MOH) has been using it since June last year and the kit was evaluated by the National Public Health […]
Remain calm, trust government over Covid emergency
KUALA LUMPUR: Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin has called on the people to remain calm and place their trust in and fully support the government to address the Covid-19 pandemic more effectively during the period of the emergency. The prime minister also called on politicians, civil society leaders, NGOs, religious bodies, youths, undergraduates and all levels […]
No elections, by-elections during Covid-19 emergency
KUALA LUMPUR: The general election, state elections and by-elections will not be held during the period of the Covid-19 emergency proclaimed today and to remain in force until Aug 1, clarified Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin. The prime minister said it is not his intention to not call a general election but the Covid-19 pandemic is […]
PM’s office denies Muhyiddin to seek cancer treatment, appoint DPM
KUALA LUMPUR: The Prime Minister’s Office (PMO) has dismissed rumours that Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin needs to undergo treatment for cancer and would appoint a deputy prime minister. In a statement today, PMO described such reports as malicious, saying the prime minister had been confirmed free from cancer by medical specialists who treated him. The […]
Candidates of major exams allowed to attend school
KUALA LUMPUR: Candidates of major examinations including the Sijil Pelajaran Malaysia (SPM) for the 2020 and 2021 sessions in states subject to the movement control order (MCO) are allowed to attend schools under strict standard operating procedures (SOPs), says Prime Minister Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin. In his special address on the implementation of MCO which […]
Muhyiddin launches 100 million tree-planting campaign
PUTRAJAYA: Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin today planted a Merbau tree in the garden of Seri Perdana, the Prime Minister’s official residence, to kick off the 100 Million Tree-Planting Campaign 2020-2025. In his speech, the Prime Minister called on the people to participate in the campaign and ensure the success of the agenda to make Malaysia […]
Batu Sapi Emergency: No curfew, no military-style administration
KUALA LUMPUR: The life of the people will not be affected by the declaration of Emergency in the parliamentary constituency of Batu Sapi as there will be no curfew or military-style administration, said Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin today. The Prime Minister said the administration of the government as well as economic and social activities would […]
Country’s wellbeing more important than playing politics
KUALA LUMPUR: Ensuring the country’s wellbeing is more important than playing politics, Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin said today. He said that is why he preferred to focus his attention on matters related to the country’s wellbeing rather than playing politics, to the extent of being seen as avoiding the media. “Not that I don’t hold […]
Aid for disabled people, single moms
PUTRAJAYA: More than 300,000 people from the disabled (OKU) community, as well as single mothers who are registered with the Welfare Department will receive a RM300 one-off payment to help lighten their burden during the ongoing Covid-19 pandemic. Prime Minister Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin said the aid will be channelled to eligible recipients before Hari […]
