MCO 3.0 phase one effective in efforts to flatten COVID-19 curve – Ismail Sabri

— Phase one of the Movement Control Order (MCO) 3.0 that came into force on June 1 has shown positive developments in the effort to flatten the COVID-19 infection curve, Senior Minister (Security Cluster) Datuk Seri Ismail Sabri Yaakob said. He said t…

COVID: Five more new clusters in Sarawak

The Sarawak Health Department today announced five more COVID-19 infection clusters in the districts of Kuching, Subis, Meradong and Julau.The State Disaster Management Committee (JPBN) in a statement said one of the new clusters, the Jalan Daya Cluste…

“We have avoided a catastrophe” – PM Muhyiddin

— Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin said today the first phase of the Movement Control Order (MCO) has borne fruit.The Prime Minister said the COVID-19 infection graph has begun to show a downward trend, with 4,949 cases recorded yesterday compared to the high…

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…

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…

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 …

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…