Govt urged to consider special aid for padi farmers

The government has been urged to consider providing immediate special assistance to registered padi farmers whose income is affected due to the COVID-19 pandemic and poor crop yield.Chairman of the Johor Gerak Tani Organisation, Datuk Mazlan Aliman s…

MOH approves proposal to rope in medical fraternity for vaccination programme

— The Health Ministry (MOH) has approved a proposal to rope in those with a medical field background, including retirees, fresh graduates and volunteer doctors and nurses to be part of the COVID-19 vaccination programme. Health Minister Datuk Seri Dr …

Mary Kay joins CEO Water Mandate, UN Global Compact Sustainable Ocean Principles

To celebrate World Oceans Day, Mary Kay Inc announced that it has committed to two crucial causes in protecting the world’s waterways: the CEO Water Mandate and the United Nations Global Compact’s Sustainable Ocean Principles.The news comes in the mids…

Sarawak JBPM uses drones to monitor forest fire

The Sarawak Fire and Rescue Department of Malaysia (JBPM) will use drones provided by the Department of Environment (DOE) and the Natural Resources and Environment Board Sarawak (NREB) to monitor areas at risk of forest fire.Sarawak JBPM director Khiru…

Negeri Sembilan govt assisting residents impacted by COVID-19 with RM6 allocation

The Negeri Sembilan government has allocated RM6 million to assist groups adversely affected by the COVID-19 pandemic.Menteri Besar Datuk Seri Aminuddin Harun said RM5 million was allocated for aid such as food baskets for 50,000 recipients, RM500,000 …

MCO: Postpone AGM except if conducted virtually – ROS

All registered organisations should postpone their annual general meeting (AGM), in line with the total lockdown enforced under the Movement Control Order (MCO) since June 1, said the Registrar of Societies (ROS).However, in a statement, ROS said exemp…

Sarawak receives 380,000 doses of Sinovac vaccine – Uggah

Sarawak is on the path to carry a more comprehensive COVID-19 immunisation programme with the arrival of 380,000 doses of Sinovac vaccine today, said Deputy Chief Minister Datuk Amar Douglas Uggah Embas.He said the plane carrying the vaccine arrived at…