COVID: Thanksgiving ceremony triggers Kampung Pukak cluster in Tuaran

— A thanksgiving prayer gathering is believed to have triggered the Kampung Pukak COVID-19 cluster in Tuaran that has led to 17 infections to date. Sabah Local Government and Housing Minister Datuk Masidi Manjun said the ceremony was held in the villa…

Delhi Etches Grief of COVID’s 2nd Wave in Memorial Tattoos

NEW DELHI – As the tattoo needle moves on her wrist creating an image of angel’s wings and the word “Dad,” Rakshita Gupta, a designer of home furnishings, recalls what her father, who died two months ago of COVID-19, means to her and her sister.“He tau…

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…