COVID: Five more new clusters in Sarawak

The Sarawak Health Department today announced five more COVID-19 infection clusters in the districts of Kuching, Subis, Meradong and Julau.The State Disaster Management Committee (JPBN) in a statement said one of the new clusters, the Jalan Daya Cluste…

“We have avoided a catastrophe” – PM Muhyiddin

— Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin said today the first phase of the Movement Control Order (MCO) has borne fruit.The Prime Minister said the COVID-19 infection graph has begun to show a downward trend, with 4,949 cases recorded yesterday compared to the high…

Taking a boat to get vaccinated in Bawang Assan

— At sunrise, Sim Jiunn Tie, 26, and several longhouse residents in Linjai, Batang Lassa have already gathered at the jetty to board a boat.Dressed simply just like the other villagers and bringing along some food and drinks, they left at 7 am, travel…

Ex-soldier earns platinum award for donating blood for 100th time

Nor Aziman Idris, 48, may have retired from the army six years ago, but he continues to serve the country by becoming a blood donor.The father of six, who was with the 15th Battalion of the Royal Malay Regiment (RMD) based in Senawang, said soldiers ar…

Perak to distribute 20,000 smartphones to B40 students

A total of 20,000 smartphones will be distributed to the lower-income group (B40) students through the ‘Tuisyen Cikgu Saarani’ (TCS) programme to facilitate students preparing for major examinations this year. Education, Higher Learning and Human Resou…

PBRS, UPKO propose more aggressive vaccination approach for Sabah during audience with King

The need for more COVID-19 vaccination exercises in Sabah, especially in rural areas, was among crucial issues presented by Parti Bersatu Rakyat Sabah (PBRS) and United Progressive Kinabalu Organisation (UPKO) to the Yang di-Pertuan Agong Al-Sultan Abd…

Employers to bear vaccination charges – ProtectHealth

— Employers will have to fully bear vaccination charges for workers in critical economic sectors in the Economic Frontliners Vaccination Programme for the retail sector which is expected to begin this month, according to ProtectHealth Corporation Sdn …