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 …
Employers must use suitable vehicles to ferry workers with COVID-19
— The Human Resources Ministry has reminded employers who have to ferry their workers for purpose of screening or quarantine to use suitable modes of transportation to ensure the safety and welfare of the workers and the public.In a statement today fo…
UMS Hospital PPV to administer 200 vaccine doses daily – VC
— Universiti Malaysia Sabah (UMS) Hospital’s vaccination centre (PPV) here began operations today, and will carry out 200 vaccinations per day, says UMS Vice-Chancellor Prof Datuk Dr Taufiq Yap.Taufiq said although its vaccination rate is not high com…