Penang CM undergoes home quarantine

— Penang Chief Minister Chow Kon Yeow is undergoing home quarantine after an escort officer tested positive for COVID-19.In a statement today, Chow said he had taken an RT-PCR test on Friday and was confirmed negative.“I have been ordered by the state…

US Opioid Lawsuits on Verge of Settlements With 4 Companies

The yearslong effort by state and local governments in the U.S. to force the pharmaceutical industry to help pay to fix a nationwide opioid addiction and overdose crisis took a major step forward Tuesday when lawyers for local governments announced the…

Selangor Sultan expresses concern over attempts to ‘balik kampung’

The Sultan of Selangor, Sultan Sharafuddin Idris Shah is very worried if there are still those who are stubborn enough to return to their hometowns for Aidiladha tomorrow.Through a statement on the official Selangor Royal Office Facebook page today, he…

250,000 doses to be received under SelVAX Industry programme from July 23

— A total of 250,000 doses of vaccine will be received through the Selangor Vaccine (SelVAX) Industry programme under the Operation Surge Capacity plan to be implemented in stages in the Klang Valley from July 23 to 30.State Executive Councillor (Exco…

50 pct discount for federal land lessees affected by COVID-19 – Shamsul Anuar

A 50 per cent discount will be given to federal land lessees who are involved in sectors that have been badly affected by the COVID-19 pandemic, said Energy and Natural Resources Minister Datuk Seri Dr Shamsul Anuar Nasarah.In a statement today, he sai…

COVID-19 infection forces closure of police station

The Durian Tunggal Police Station will remain closed for four days from 2 pm today as several police personnel have been infected by COVID-19, said Alor Gajah District Police chief Supt Arshad Abu.He said the public can go to other police stations, suc…