MOH, MOSTI to develop more medical technologies in preparation for endemic phase

PUTRAJAYA, Sept 8 — The Ministry of Health (MOH) will continue working closely with the Ministry of Science, Technology and Innovation (MOSTI) to develop more medical technologies as the country heads towards the endemic phase of COVID-19.Health Mini…

Vaccination against COVID-19 for teenagers in Sarawak starts Wednesday

KUCHING, Sept 8 — Sarawak today started vaccinating its teenagers aged 16 to 17 against COVID-19 and is targeting complete vaccination for this group before Oct 3 when the school session begins.Chief Minister Datuk Patinggi Abang Johari Tun Openg said…

Perak opens four more walk-in vaccination centres

IPOH, Sept 8 — Perak has opened four more walk-in vaccination centres (PPVs) for COVID-19 to speed up the vaccination rate in the state, said State Health, Science, Environment and Green Technology Committee chairman Mohd Akmal Kamarudin.Mohd Akmal s…

MOH working on ventilation guidelines for reopening of gyms – Khairy

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 8 — The Ministry of Health (MOH) is working with the National Security Council (MKN) to develop some ventilation guidelines regarding the reopening of gymnasiums as well as on allowing outdoor team sports activities, said its minist…

Those affected by COVID-19 encouraged to apply online for JKM assistance – Rina

SEPANG, Sept 8 — Those who have been affected by the COVID-19 pandemic and are in need of assistance from the Social Welfare Department (JKM) are encouraged to apply online instead of going to the district social welfare office (PKMD).Women, Family an…

Self-test kit: Penang KPDNHEP to monitor ceiling price compliance

GEORGE TOWN, Sept 8 — The Ministry of Domestic Trade and Consumer Affairs (KPDNHEP) Penang branch will conduct continuous monitoring and inspection on compliance with the ceiling price for the COVID-19 antigen rapid test (self-test) kit.Its director, …

Secretariat urges EC to prepare for Undi18

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 8 — The Barisan Nasional (BN) Undi18 Secretariat hopes that the Election Commission (EC) will make several preparations towards the implementation of the 18-year-old voting age by Dec 31.The head of the secretariat Datuk C. Sivarraa…