MOH approves proposal to rope in medical fraternity for vaccination programme
— The Health Ministry (MOH) has approved a proposal to rope in those with a medical field background, including retirees, fresh graduates and volunteer doctors and nurses to be part of the COVID-19 vaccination programme. Health Minister Datuk Seri Dr …
Govt urged to consider special aid for padi farmers
The government has been urged to consider providing immediate special assistance to registered padi farmers whose income is affected due to the COVID-19 pandemic and poor crop yield.Chairman of the Johor Gerak Tani Organisation, Datuk Mazlan Aliman s…
No walk-ins for AstraZeneca jabs in Kuching, Miri
No walk-ins are allowed for the ongoing AstraZeneca vaccination programme at the Borneo Convention Centre Kuching here and National Youth Skills Centre in Miri.Commandant in Chief of the centres Dr Cheong Yaw Liang, in a statement today, said only thos…
Price of RON97 up 2 sen per litre, RON95 and diesel unchanged
The retail price of RON97 petrol will increase by 2 sen per litre from RM2.63 per litre to RM2.65 per litre, while the prices of RON95 petrol and diesel remain unchanged at RM2.05 and RM2.15 per litre from tomorrow until June 16.The Ministry of Finance…
Sarawak receives 380,000 doses of Sinovac vaccine – Uggah
Sarawak is on the path to carry a more comprehensive COVID-19 immunisation programme with the arrival of 380,000 doses of Sinovac vaccine today, said Deputy Chief Minister Datuk Amar Douglas Uggah Embas.He said the plane carrying the vaccine arrived at…
MCO: Postpone AGM except if conducted virtually – ROS
All registered organisations should postpone their annual general meeting (AGM), in line with the total lockdown enforced under the Movement Control Order (MCO) since June 1, said the Registrar of Societies (ROS).However, in a statement, ROS said exemp…
Negeri Sembilan govt assisting residents impacted by COVID-19 with RM6 allocation
The Negeri Sembilan government has allocated RM6 million to assist groups adversely affected by the COVID-19 pandemic.Menteri Besar Datuk Seri Aminuddin Harun said RM5 million was allocated for aid such as food baskets for 50,000 recipients, RM500,000 …