UMS Hospital PPV to administer 200 vaccine doses daily – VC

— Universiti Malaysia Sabah (UMS) Hospital’s vaccination centre (PPV) here began operations today, and will carry out 200 vaccinations per day, says UMS Vice-Chancellor Prof Datuk Dr Taufiq Yap.Taufiq said although its vaccination rate is not high com…

Employers must use suitable vehicles to ferry workers with COVID-19

— The Human Resources Ministry has reminded employers who have to ferry their workers for purpose of screening or quarantine to use suitable modes of transportation to ensure the safety and welfare of the workers and the public.In a statement today fo…

Employers to bear vaccination charges – ProtectHealth

— Employers will have to fully bear vaccination charges for workers in critical economic sectors in the Economic Frontliners Vaccination Programme for the retail sector which is expected to begin this month, according to ProtectHealth Corporation Sdn …

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…