MOH expects Omicron wave to subside within month or two – Khairy

PUTRAJAYA, Feb 7 — The Ministry of Health (MOH) expects the Omicron wave to subside in the next one to two months thus allowing Hari Raya Aidilfitri to be celebrated in early May without movement restrictions.However, Health Minister Khairy Jamaluddi…

Number of flood victims rises in Sabah

KOTA KINABALU, Feb 7 — The number of flood victims in Pitas has gone up to 386 people from 117 families at 8 pm today, compared to 313 people from 96 families this afternoon.Sabah Disaster Management Committee Secretariat, in a statement, said one mo…

Dredging works implemented at Kuala Perlis Passenger Ferry Terminal

PUTRAJAYA, Feb 7 — Works to dredge the navigation channel and basin of the Kuala Perlis Passenger Ferry Terminal has been implemented following low tide incidents which prevent ferries from departing and berthing at the jetty, says Transport Minister…

COVID: School closure will affect students’ personality, intellectual development – Khairy

PUTRAJAYA, Feb 7 — The closure of schools due to COVID-19 will affect the personality and intellectual development of students, said Health Minister Khairy Jamaluddin.He said the closure of schools might be the last resort if the COVID-19 infection i…

Industries must keep up COVID-19 prevention to avoid shutdown – Azmin

TANGKAK, Feb 7 — Companies and industries are reminded to continue with COVID-19 prevention measures in the workplace as recommended by the Ministry of Health, to ensure that the sector continues to operate even as the country grapples with the Omicro…

Sinovac recipients can now pick same brand for booster shots – Khairy

PUTRAJAYA, Feb 7 — Recipients of the Sinovac vaccination primer doses can now pick the same brand for their booster shots, says Health Minister Khairy Jamaluddin.Speaking during a press conference here today, he said the decision was due to the reluct…