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…

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…

Ops Pangea XIV: 2,600 websites blocked, unregistered medicines worth over RM2.2 mln seized

A total of 2,600 websites offering dangerous drugs were blocked while unregistered medicines worth over RM2.2 million were confiscated in a nationwide Pangea XIV Operation from May 18 to 25.The operation involved personnel from the Health Ministry (MOH…

COVID : Fully vaccinated M’sian man among 18 new cases reported in S’pore on June 12

A Malaysian man who had completed his vaccination regime in February is among the 18 new COVID-19 cases reported on Saturday in Singapore, according to the republic’s Ministry of Health (MOH).Labelled as Case 64169, the 57-year old man who is asymptoma…

Drive-thru aid distribution for those affected by MCO 3.0

— The drive-thru method is now among the options offered by volunteers here in distributing aid to the needy including asnaf (those eligible to receive zakat or tithe) whose livelihoods adversely affected by the Movement Control Order (MCO) 3.0.Pasir …

Thailand denies blocking AstraZeneca vaccine export

Thailand denied blocking export of AstraZeneca COVID-19 vaccine amid claims that the kingdom is prioritizing the vaccine manufactured in the country for itself to combat the pandemic.In a tweet, Deputy government spokeswoman Traisuree Traisoranakul sai…