COVID: ICU bed occupancy rate in T’ganu at 84 pct

KUALA TERENGGANU, Nov 12 — The bed occupancy rate at intensive care units (ICU) for COVID-19 patients in Terengganu is alarming, at 84 per cent so far, said State Health director Datuk Dr Kasemani Embong.He said ICU bed usage had increased following …

Flash floods in Penang due to heavy rain

GEORGE TOWN, Nov 12 — Heavy rain since early today in Penang, especially on the island have caused some areas to be hit by flash floods.The rain, which lasted for about six hours since 3 am, caused several roads and houses in low -lying areas to be un…

COVID-19: Health Ministry monitoring hospitals, indicators as Rt rate rises to 1.0

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 12 — The Health Ministry is monitoring hospitals and other leading indicators as the country’s COVID-19 infectivity rate (Rt) has increased to 1.0.Minister Khairy Jamaluddin in his tweet today also urged those who have been given an…

Malaysia supports GHG emissions reduction in shipping sector

— Malaysia firmly believes in the importance of reducing ships’ greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions and any GHG reduction policy must be robust and encompass the different status and capabilities of vulnerable countries.Transport Minister Datuk Seri Dr Wee…

Virtual visit of Memorial Archives can strengthen nation’s indentity – Nancy

– A virtual visit of the Memorial Archives known as the ‘Eksplorasi Negarawan #klikdijari’ programme organised by the National Archives of Malaysia, can empower cultural programmes towards strengthening the nation’s identity, says Minister of Tourism, …

Malayan Tiger conservation efforts focus of Dewan Rakyat Thursday

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 11 – The Dewan Rakyat sitting today will focus on, among others, the efforts undertaken by the government to ensure that the iconic Malayan Tiger will not become extinct.According to the Order Paper on the Parliament website, the matt…

Floods: Number of evacuees in Kedah continues to drop

ALOR SETAR, Nov 11 — The number of flood victims in Kedah has dropped to 287 people from 79 families as of 8am today, as compared to 290 people from 80 families last night.Kedah Civil Defence Force Disaster Management Committee Secretariat chief Majo…