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…

Almost 1.14 mln individuals fully vaccinated as at June 7 – Dr Adham

A total of 1,135,157 individuals have completed the two-dose COVID-19 vaccination as of Monday, Health Minister Datuk Seri Dr Adham Baba said.Dr Adham, in his tweet, said 2,503,655 individuals had received the first dose, bringing the number of doses a…

Hadi Awang in stable condition – Press sec

— PAS president Datuk Seri Abdul Hadi Awang who is currently being treated at the National Heart Institute (IJN) is in stable condition.This was confirmed by his press secretary Abdul Malik Ab Razak, when contacted by Bernama today.Abdul Malik also de…

MAF offers logistical assistance to bring vaccines to interior areas

— The Malaysian Armed Forces (MAF) has offered to provide logistical assistance to the Ministry of Health (MOH) to transport COVID-19 vaccines to interior areas nationwide, especially in Sabah and Sarawak.Senior Defence Minister Datuk Seri Ismail Sabr…

Padang Terap CITF seeks adequate vaccine supply to expedite vaccination process

The Padang Terap COVID-19 Immunisation Task Force (CITF) is seeking adequate vaccine supply from the federal government in order to speed up the vaccination process in the district.Its director Datuk Md Shuhaime Abd Rahman said currently, the district …