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Fri, 30 Jul 2021 - We've packed bite-sized highlights of the day's top news stories for you.
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🗞 Activist Sarah Irdina has been released from police custody, after being questioned for 10 hours over a Twitter post on the #Lawan movement. She is being investigated under the Sedition Act and the Communications & Multimedia Act.
🗞 In a signed statement, DPM Ismail Sabri announced that 40 out of 42 BN MPs continue to support PM Muhyiddin Yassin. But several BN leaders have disputed his statement.
🗞 Eleven COVID-19 cases were detected in Parliament, with 9 individuals testing positive in a mass screening yesterday.
🗞 Serdang Hospital is now the 4th COVID-19 hospital in Selangor. It will fully outsource all cardiac services to provide space for COVID-19 patients.
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Fri, 30 Jul 2021 - We've packed bite-sized highlights of the day's top news stories for you.
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🗞 Activist Sarah Irdina has been released from police custody, after being questioned for 10 hours over a Twitter post on the #Lawan movement. She is being investigated under the Sedition Act and the Communications & Multimedia Act.
🗞 In a signed statement, DPM Ismail Sabri announced that 40 out of 42 BN MPs continue to support PM Muhyiddin Yassin. But several BN leaders have disputed his statement.
🗞 Eleven COVID-19 cases were detected in Parliament, with 9 individuals testing positive in a mass screening yesterday.
🗞 Serdang Hospital is now the 4th COVID-19 hospital in Selangor. It will fully outsource all cardiac services to provide space for COVID-19 patients.
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Tue, 3 Aug 2021 - We've packed bite-sized highlights of the day's top news stories for you.
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🗞 PM Muhyiddin Yassin says the revokation of emergency ordinances could not be completed. The govt will debate them in September's Parliament sitting, and are therefore still in effect.
🗞 PH Senators expressed their disappointment by the suspension of today's special Dewan Negara sitting. They say there's no need to postpone it due to COVID-19 concerns, as most members & staff are fully vaccinated.
🗞 Chinese traditional and complementary medicine practitioners can now operate. Premises are limited to one person for one hour.
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🗞 Individuals who get allergic reactions from their first mRNA COVID-19 vaccine dose in Singapore have been invited to get Sinovac for their second dose. They will be considered fully vaccinated.
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Tue, 3 Aug 2021 - We've packed bite-sized highlights of the day's top news stories for you.
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🗞 PM Muhyiddin Yassin says the revokation of emergency ordinances could not be completed. The govt will debate them in September's Parliament sitting, and are therefore still in effect.
🗞 PH Senators expressed their disappointment by the suspension of today's special Dewan Negara sitting. They say there's no need to postpone it due to COVID-19 concerns, as most members & staff are fully vaccinated.
🗞 Chinese traditional and complementary medicine practitioners can now operate. Premises are limited to one person for one hour.
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🗞 Individuals who get allergic reactions from their first mRNA COVID-19 vaccine dose in Singapore have been invited to get Sinovac for their second dose. They will be considered fully vaccinated.
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Wed, 4 Aug 2021 - We've packed bite-sized highlights of the day's top news stories for you.
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🗞 Msia recorded a new high of 19,819 COVID-19 cases. More than half came from Selangor (8,377) and KL (2,467).
🗞 Muhyiddin Yassin says he will remain as PM and will test his support in Parliament in Sept. He adds he has the King's consent.
🗞 Meanwhile, Opposition MPs want the PM to test his support immediately. Lembah Pantai MP Fahmi Fadzil says under Standing Order 11(3), Parliament can convene without a 28-day notice if the agenda is simply a vote of confidence.
🗞 Malaysiakini reports Dewan Rakyat Deputy Speaker Azalina Othman is expected to resign from her position today.
🗞 UMNO VP Mohamed Khaled told Utusan he will resign as Boustead Holdings Chair tomorrow. This follows 11 UMNO MPs withdrawing their support for the PM.
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Wed, 4 Aug 2021 - We've packed bite-sized highlights of the day's top news stories for you.
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🗞 Msia recorded a new high of 19,819 COVID-19 cases. More than half came from Selangor (8,377) and KL (2,467).
🗞 Muhyiddin Yassin says he will remain as PM and will test his support in Parliament in Sept. He adds he has the King's consent.
🗞 Meanwhile, Opposition MPs want the PM to test his support immediately. Lembah Pantai MP Fahmi Fadzil says under Standing Order 11(3), Parliament can convene without a 28-day notice if the agenda is simply a vote of confidence.
🗞 Malaysiakini reports Dewan Rakyat Deputy Speaker Azalina Othman is expected to resign from her position today.
🗞 UMNO VP Mohamed Khaled told Utusan he will resign as Boustead Holdings Chair tomorrow. This follows 11 UMNO MPs withdrawing their support for the PM.
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Thu, 5 Aug 2021 - We've packed bite-sized highlights of the day's top news stories for you.
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🗞 Msia confirmed 20,596 new COVID-19 cases today, the highest reported in a single day & the first time daily new infections exceeded 20,000.
🗞 Hospital Tengku Ampuan Rahimah's 100-bed field hospital for COVID-19 patients at their carpark will be ready tomorrow. Meanwhile, HTAR denied claims its patients had to sit on the floor using cardboards due to overcapacity.
🗞 Bandar Kuching MP Dr Kelvin Yii has urged the govt to look into subsidising the cost of COVID-19 home test kits, especially for the B40. The current average retail price is RM39.90.
🗞 UMNO president Zahid Hamidi says party VP and Deputy PM Ismail Sabri will face “consequences” for standing with PM Muhyiddin Yassin during his address yesterday. Zahid says he will leave it to UMNO's disciplinary board.
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Thu, 5 Aug 2021 - We've packed bite-sized highlights of the day's top news stories for you.
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🗞 Msia confirmed 20,596 new COVID-19 cases today, the highest reported in a single day & the first time daily new infections exceeded 20,000.
🗞 Hospital Tengku Ampuan Rahimah's 100-bed field hospital for COVID-19 patients at their carpark will be ready tomorrow. Meanwhile, HTAR denied claims its patients had to sit on the floor using cardboards due to overcapacity.
🗞 Bandar Kuching MP Dr Kelvin Yii has urged the govt to look into subsidising the cost of COVID-19 home test kits, especially for the B40. The current average retail price is RM39.90.
🗞 UMNO president Zahid Hamidi says party VP and Deputy PM Ismail Sabri will face “consequences” for standing with PM Muhyiddin Yassin during his address yesterday. Zahid says he will leave it to UMNO's disciplinary board.
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Fri, 6 Aug 2021 - We've packed bite-sized highlights of the day's top news stories for you.
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🗞 Deputy Health DG Dr Hishamshah Mohd warns that Msia should not rush to relax COVID-19 SOPs for those fully vaccinated. This follows PM Muhyiddin Yassin's statement that the govt would announce such a move this week.
🗞 80% brought-in-dead COVID-19 cases are individuals who've never been tested. Health Deputy DG Dr Chong Chee Kheong says there's 80 to 100 BID cases per week.
🗞 54% of Selangor's COVID-19 clusters stem from the manufacturing sector, says State Health Director Dr Shaari Ngadiman.
🗞 31 BN MPs, led by UMNO VP Ismail Sabri, have agreed to continue supporting Muhyiddin's administration Parliament convenes in Sept.
🗞 Meanwhile, Parit Sulong MP & UMNO Women's Chief Noraini Ahmad has resigned as Higher Education Minister.
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Fri, 6 Aug 2021 - We've packed bite-sized highlights of the day's top news stories for you.
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🗞 Deputy Health DG Dr Hishamshah Mohd warns that Msia should not rush to relax COVID-19 SOPs for those fully vaccinated. This follows PM Muhyiddin Yassin's statement that the govt would announce such a move this week.
🗞 80% brought-in-dead COVID-19 cases are individuals who've never been tested. Health Deputy DG Dr Chong Chee Kheong says there's 80 to 100 BID cases per week.
🗞 54% of Selangor's COVID-19 clusters stem from the manufacturing sector, says State Health Director Dr Shaari Ngadiman.
🗞 31 BN MPs, led by UMNO VP Ismail Sabri, have agreed to continue supporting Muhyiddin's administration Parliament convenes in Sept.
🗞 Meanwhile, Parit Sulong MP & UMNO Women's Chief Noraini Ahmad has resigned as Higher Education Minister.
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Wed, 11 Aug 2021 - We've packed bite-sized highlights of the day's top news stories for you.
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🗞 PM Muhyiddin Yassin plans to bring forward a confidence vote that could be held next week. The Malaysian Insight quoted a source, reporting there are plans to do so in a special Parliament sitting on Aug 8.
🗞 This follows a Malaysiakini report that the King reportedly told the PM to bring forward the Dewan Rakyat sitting scheduled for Sep 6.
🗞 Dewan Rakyat Speaker Azhar Harun has denied informing the PM he has lost majority support. A WhatsApp message had claimed that Azhar sent a letter to Muhyiddin saying 121 MPs oppose him.
🗞 Nearly 69% of adults have received their first dose of the COVID-19 vaccine, while nearly 40% have received two.
🗞 As of Sunday, Sarawak has not recorded any COVID-19 deaths from infected individuals 2 weeks after they were fully vaccinated.
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Wed, 11 Aug 2021 - We've packed bite-sized highlights of the day's top news stories for you.
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🗞 PM Muhyiddin Yassin plans to bring forward a confidence vote that could be held next week. The Malaysian Insight quoted a source, reporting there are plans to do so in a special Parliament sitting on Aug 8.
🗞 This follows a Malaysiakini report that the King reportedly told the PM to bring forward the Dewan Rakyat sitting scheduled for Sep 6.
🗞 Dewan Rakyat Speaker Azhar Harun has denied informing the PM he has lost majority support. A WhatsApp message had claimed that Azhar sent a letter to Muhyiddin saying 121 MPs oppose him.
🗞 Nearly 69% of adults have received their first dose of the COVID-19 vaccine, while nearly 40% have received two.
🗞 As of Sunday, Sarawak has not recorded any COVID-19 deaths from infected individuals 2 weeks after they were fully vaccinated.
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Thu, 12 Aug 2021 - We've packed bite-sized highlights of the day's top news stories for you.
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🗞 A vote of confidence to test PM Muhyiddin Yassin's majority in Parliament is set for Sep 7, a day after the Dewan Rakyat reconvenes. KKMM Minister Saifuddin Abdullah says the Speaker has issued a notice to all MPs.
🗞 Johor's Sultan Ibrahim warns he won't hesitate to dissolve the state assembly if there are attempts to topple the state govt.
🗞 Penang's govt has urged the NSC to review dine-in SOPs for states in Phase 2, saying that restaurant staff who operate should get at least 1 dose of the COVID-19 vaccine. Putrajaya previously said only customers who dine-in will need to be fully inoculated.
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🗞 A WHO-led clinical trial in 52 countries will study the potential use of 3 anti-inflammatory drugs to treat COVID-19 patients: artesunate, imatinib and infliximab.
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Thu, 12 Aug 2021 - We've packed bite-sized highlights of the day's top news stories for you.
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🗞 A vote of confidence to test PM Muhyiddin Yassin's majority in Parliament is set for Sep 7, a day after the Dewan Rakyat reconvenes. KKMM Minister Saifuddin Abdullah says the Speaker has issued a notice to all MPs.
🗞 Johor's Sultan Ibrahim warns he won't hesitate to dissolve the state assembly if there are attempts to topple the state govt.
🗞 Penang's govt has urged the NSC to review dine-in SOPs for states in Phase 2, saying that restaurant staff who operate should get at least 1 dose of the COVID-19 vaccine. Putrajaya previously said only customers who dine-in will need to be fully inoculated.
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🗞 A WHO-led clinical trial in 52 countries will study the potential use of 3 anti-inflammatory drugs to treat COVID-19 patients: artesunate, imatinib and infliximab.
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Fri, 13 Aug 2021 - We've packed bite-sized highlights of the day's top news stories for you.
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🗞 IGP Acryl Sani has instructed all leave requests for PDRM officers to be frozen indefinitely, via a circular. The move is "to ensure all officers...are in a state of readiness & can be mobilised at any time".
🗞 Msia will give COVID-19 jabs to those aged 12 to 17. MOSTI Minister Khairy Jamaluddin says older children & those with health conditions will be prioritised. More details will be announced next week.
🗞 FT Minister Annuar Musa wants to form a committee to oversee the recovery of the FTs, to comprise MPs, NGOs and corporate figures. This comes as 80% of KL's adults are set to be fully inoculated by this weekend.
🗞 The economy grew by 16.1% in Q2 2021, as a low base was recorded in Q2 2020 when Msia entered MCO 1.0. Compared to Q1 2021 however, the economy contracted by 2%.
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Fri, 13 Aug 2021 - We've packed bite-sized highlights of the day's top news stories for you.
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🗞 IGP Acryl Sani has instructed all leave requests for PDRM officers to be frozen indefinitely, via a circular. The move is "to ensure all officers...are in a state of readiness & can be mobilised at any time".
🗞 Msia will give COVID-19 jabs to those aged 12 to 17. MOSTI Minister Khairy Jamaluddin says older children & those with health conditions will be prioritised. More details will be announced next week.
🗞 FT Minister Annuar Musa wants to form a committee to oversee the recovery of the FTs, to comprise MPs, NGOs and corporate figures. This comes as 80% of KL's adults are set to be fully inoculated by this weekend.
🗞 The economy grew by 16.1% in Q2 2021, as a low base was recorded in Q2 2020 when Msia entered MCO 1.0. Compared to Q1 2021 however, the economy contracted by 2%.
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Mon, 16 Aug 2021 - We've packed bite-sized highlights of the day's top news stories for you.
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🗞 Muhyiddin Yassin has resigned as Msia's 8th PM. The King has ruled that Muhyiddin will remain as "caretaker" PM until a new PM is appointed.
🗞 Muhyiddin clarified that his former cabinet will not be retained as a caretaker cabinet. “It’s a one-man show,” he says.
🗞 IGP Acryl Sani assured that Msia's security is in order. He asked the public to remain calm, saying that the police would ensure national security is maintained.
🗞 UMNO Youth Chief Asyraf Wajdi Dusuki has urged the formation of a "wartime" unity govt, akin to Winston Churchill’s in World War 2. He suggested it be capped at 15 ministers to fully address COVID-19, before calling for elections.
🗞 The ringgit traded at 4.2410 per dollar today, its lowest since July 2020, amid the collapse of the PN administration.
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🗞 Muhyiddin Yassin has resigned as Msia's 8th PM. The King has ruled that Muhyiddin will remain as "caretaker" PM until a new PM is appointed.
🗞 Muhyiddin clarified that his former cabinet will not be retained as a caretaker cabinet. “It’s a one-man show,” he says.
🗞 IGP Acryl Sani assured that Msia's security is in order. He asked the public to remain calm, saying that the police would ensure national security is maintained.
🗞 UMNO Youth Chief Asyraf Wajdi Dusuki has urged the formation of a "wartime" unity govt, akin to Winston Churchill’s in World War 2. He suggested it be capped at 15 ministers to fully address COVID-19, before calling for elections.
🗞 The ringgit traded at 4.2410 per dollar today, its lowest since July 2020, amid the collapse of the PN administration.
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Tue, 17 Aug 2021 - We've packed bite-sized highlights of the day's top news stories for you.
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🗞 Dewan Rakyat speaker Azhar Harun has requested all MPs to submit SDs nominating one candidate for PM. MPs must send them to Istana Negara by 4pm tomorrow.
🗞 Port Dickson MP Anwar Ibrahim says political party chiefs have reached a consensus to form a new political landscape. This follows the King's audience with political leaders.
🗞 Muhyiddin Yassin has not ruled out the possibility of him being reappointed as PM, claiming he's still the MP with the largest majority.
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🗞 Iceland, which has had 70% of its population fully inoculated, has reported zero Covid-19 deaths since May, despite recording a high number of cases.
🗞 Hong Kong will upgrade 15 countries to "high risk" from "medium risk" by Aug 20, due to a resurgence of Covid-19 cases. This includes Msia & Thailand.
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Tue, 17 Aug 2021 - We've packed bite-sized highlights of the day's top news stories for you.
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🗞 Dewan Rakyat speaker Azhar Harun has requested all MPs to submit SDs nominating one candidate for PM. MPs must send them to Istana Negara by 4pm tomorrow.
🗞 Port Dickson MP Anwar Ibrahim says political party chiefs have reached a consensus to form a new political landscape. This follows the King's audience with political leaders.
🗞 Muhyiddin Yassin has not ruled out the possibility of him being reappointed as PM, claiming he's still the MP with the largest majority.
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🗞 Iceland, which has had 70% of its population fully inoculated, has reported zero Covid-19 deaths since May, despite recording a high number of cases.
🗞 Hong Kong will upgrade 15 countries to "high risk" from "medium risk" by Aug 20, due to a resurgence of Covid-19 cases. This includes Msia & Thailand.
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Wed, 18 Aug 2021 - We've packed bite-sized highlights of the day's top news stories for you.
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🗞 Warisan's Shafie Apdal has dropped out of the running to become PM. PKR President Anwar Ibrahim has managed to consolidate the support of all 105 Opposition MPs.
🗞 The Malay Rulers are scheduled to meet on Friday. The Star reports that discussions will focus on who will become Msia's 9th PM.
🗞 The King decreed that the newly appointed PM must face a confidence vote in Parliament, saying it will be important to prove their legitimacy.
🗞 MUDA withdrew its judicial review to compel former home minister Hamzah Zainudin to decide on its appeal to be registered as a political party. They'll be filing a new challenge later.
🗞 A record 22,242 new Covid-19 infections were reported today. Selangor had the highest with 6,858, followed by Sabah (2,413), Penang (1,867), and Kedah (1,852).
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Wed, 18 Aug 2021 - We've packed bite-sized highlights of the day's top news stories for you.
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🗞 Warisan's Shafie Apdal has dropped out of the running to become PM. PKR President Anwar Ibrahim has managed to consolidate the support of all 105 Opposition MPs.
🗞 The Malay Rulers are scheduled to meet on Friday. The Star reports that discussions will focus on who will become Msia's 9th PM.
🗞 The King decreed that the newly appointed PM must face a confidence vote in Parliament, saying it will be important to prove their legitimacy.
🗞 MUDA withdrew its judicial review to compel former home minister Hamzah Zainudin to decide on its appeal to be registered as a political party. They'll be filing a new challenge later.
🗞 A record 22,242 new Covid-19 infections were reported today. Selangor had the highest with 6,858, followed by Sabah (2,413), Penang (1,867), and Kedah (1,852).
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Mon, 23 Aug 2021 - We've packed bite-sized highlights of the day's top news stories for you.
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🗞 Newly-appointed PM Ismail Sabri says he won't give Cabinet posts to Opposition MPs as he's not forming a unity govt. Instead, he told reporters the MPs may join the National Recovery Council & the Special Committee on Covid-19, to address the pandemic.
🗞 Dewan Negara President Rais Yatim says the PM should hold a vote of confidence to prove his legitimacy, and to avoid another leadership crisis.
🗞 Private hospitals in the Klang Valley will no longer serve as public vaccination centres by the end of this month. APHM says select private hospitals will provide private Covid-19 jabs instead.
🗞 At least 13 million Msians (approx. 40% of the population) are fully vaccinated against Covid-19. 78% have received 1 dose of the Covid-19 vaccine.
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🗞 Newly-appointed PM Ismail Sabri says he won't give Cabinet posts to Opposition MPs as he's not forming a unity govt. Instead, he told reporters the MPs may join the National Recovery Council & the Special Committee on Covid-19, to address the pandemic.
🗞 Dewan Negara President Rais Yatim says the PM should hold a vote of confidence to prove his legitimacy, and to avoid another leadership crisis.
🗞 Private hospitals in the Klang Valley will no longer serve as public vaccination centres by the end of this month. APHM says select private hospitals will provide private Covid-19 jabs instead.
🗞 At least 13 million Msians (approx. 40% of the population) are fully vaccinated against Covid-19. 78% have received 1 dose of the Covid-19 vaccine.
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🗞 Health DG Dr Noor Hisham suggests the use of face shields, to curb Covid-19 transmissions."We need to adopt...face shields, which can be quickly & affordably produced and distributed," he wrote on Facebook.
🗞 Businesses that reopen in Phase 3 of the NRP must ensure good indoor ventilation. The NSC says this means: opening windows/doors, and using portable air purifiers to increase natural airflow.
🗞 Pontian MP Ahmad Maslan claimed trial to charges of failing to declare some RM2 million he received from former PM Najib Razak to the IRB. If found guilty, he faces a max fine of RM5 million, or max 5 years' jail time, or both.
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🗞 The US FDA has granted its first full approval to the Pfizer-BioNTech Covid-19 vaccine. Previously, the shot was only approved for emergency use.
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🗞 Health DG Dr Noor Hisham suggests the use of face shields, to curb Covid-19 transmissions."We need to adopt...face shields, which can be quickly & affordably produced and distributed," he wrote on Facebook.
🗞 Businesses that reopen in Phase 3 of the NRP must ensure good indoor ventilation. The NSC says this means: opening windows/doors, and using portable air purifiers to increase natural airflow.
🗞 Pontian MP Ahmad Maslan claimed trial to charges of failing to declare some RM2 million he received from former PM Najib Razak to the IRB. If found guilty, he faces a max fine of RM5 million, or max 5 years' jail time, or both.
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🗞 The US FDA has granted its first full approval to the Pfizer-BioNTech Covid-19 vaccine. Previously, the shot was only approved for emergency use.
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Wed, 25 Aug 2021 - We've packed bite-sized highlights of the day's top news stories for you.
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🗞 PM Ismail Sabri and PH agreed to work together to strengthen Parliament's role, and for Cabinet to transparently address Covid-19. PH Chair Anwar Ibrahim says PH will "not complicate" a confidence vote for the PM when tabled in Parliament.
🗞 PH has invited other Opposition parties to join the coalition, or work with them for GE15 under a "big tent" principle mooted by PH's Presidential Council.
🗞 Sabah received the first batch of the single-dose CanSino Covid-19 vaccine (53,000 doses). Sabah is set to get +500,000 vaccine doses this week, which also includes Pfizer & Sinovac.
🗞 The Jaringan Prihatin programme launched in May for the B40 will be extended until Sept 30. It enables individuals to get RM180 or RM300 for purchasing a smartphone or broadband internet plan.
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🗞 PM Ismail Sabri and PH agreed to work together to strengthen Parliament's role, and for Cabinet to transparently address Covid-19. PH Chair Anwar Ibrahim says PH will "not complicate" a confidence vote for the PM when tabled in Parliament.
🗞 PH has invited other Opposition parties to join the coalition, or work with them for GE15 under a "big tent" principle mooted by PH's Presidential Council.
🗞 Sabah received the first batch of the single-dose CanSino Covid-19 vaccine (53,000 doses). Sabah is set to get +500,000 vaccine doses this week, which also includes Pfizer & Sinovac.
🗞 The Jaringan Prihatin programme launched in May for the B40 will be extended until Sept 30. It enables individuals to get RM180 or RM300 for purchasing a smartphone or broadband internet plan.
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Thu, 26 Aug 2021 - We've packed bite-sized highlights of the day's top news stories for you.
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🗞 PM Ismail Sabri Yaakob is expected to announce his new cabinet tomorrow at 11am. The King consented to the line-up after meeting with the PM today.
🗞 UMNO's Azalina Othman urges the govt to appoint an Opposition MP as Dewan Rakyat Deputy Speaker, after resigning from the post. She says this will strengthen bipartisan cooperation.
🗞 Health DG Dr Noor Hisham Abdullah says vaccination rates must go up before a booster dose can be considered, to protect the population from the Covid-19 Delta variant.
🗞 Msia reported another record high of 24,599 Covid-19 cases. The death toll exceeded 15,000, with a record 393 deaths today.
🗞 Nearly 60% of adults, or nearly 14 million people, have received 2 doses of the Covid-19 vaccine. 80%, or nearly 19 million, received at least 1 dose.
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🗞 PM Ismail Sabri Yaakob is expected to announce his new cabinet tomorrow at 11am. The King consented to the line-up after meeting with the PM today.
🗞 UMNO's Azalina Othman urges the govt to appoint an Opposition MP as Dewan Rakyat Deputy Speaker, after resigning from the post. She says this will strengthen bipartisan cooperation.
🗞 Health DG Dr Noor Hisham Abdullah says vaccination rates must go up before a booster dose can be considered, to protect the population from the Covid-19 Delta variant.
🗞 Msia reported another record high of 24,599 Covid-19 cases. The death toll exceeded 15,000, with a record 393 deaths today.
🗞 Nearly 60% of adults, or nearly 14 million people, have received 2 doses of the Covid-19 vaccine. 80%, or nearly 19 million, received at least 1 dose.
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Fri, 27 Aug 2021 - We've packed bite-sized highlights of the day's top news stories for you.
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🗞 PM Ismail Sabri unveiled his Cabinet, with 31 ministers and 38 deputies, with no Deputy PM. They'll be sworn in on Aug 30 at 2:30pm.
🗞 Meanwhile, Khairy Jamaluddin is the new Health Minister, while Dr Adham Baba heads MOSTI. 3 former ministers were not reappointed: Khairuddin Aman (Plantation Industries & Commodities), Zulkifli Mohamad (Religious Affairs), and Redzuan Yusof (Special Functions).
🗞 Segambut MP Hannah Yeoh calls for Azalina to be appointed as Dewan Rakyat Speaker, after expressing disappointment that she was excluded from Cabinet.
🗞 The number of vaccinated people being treated in ICUs for Covid-19 dropped to 25 today, from yesterday’s 56. Overall ICU admissions & those requiring respiratory support dropped to 982 and 470, the lowest figures in almost a month.
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Fri, 27 Aug 2021 - We've packed bite-sized highlights of the day's top news stories for you.
Local 🇲🇾
🗞 PM Ismail Sabri unveiled his Cabinet, with 31 ministers and 38 deputies, with no Deputy PM. They'll be sworn in on Aug 30 at 2:30pm.
🗞 Meanwhile, Khairy Jamaluddin is the new Health Minister, while Dr Adham Baba heads MOSTI. 3 former ministers were not reappointed: Khairuddin Aman (Plantation Industries & Commodities), Zulkifli Mohamad (Religious Affairs), and Redzuan Yusof (Special Functions).
🗞 Segambut MP Hannah Yeoh calls for Azalina to be appointed as Dewan Rakyat Speaker, after expressing disappointment that she was excluded from Cabinet.
🗞 The number of vaccinated people being treated in ICUs for Covid-19 dropped to 25 today, from yesterday’s 56. Overall ICU admissions & those requiring respiratory support dropped to 982 and 470, the lowest figures in almost a month.
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Mon, 30 Aug 2021
🇲🇾 Merdeka Special: Kids Take Over BFM
To celebrate our country's 64th year of Merdeka, we're looking ahead through the eyes of our future generation. What does their version of Malaysia look like in 10 years' time? The kids of BFM share their hopes & dreams—both big and small—for a nation that grows stronger every day, from the collective experiences of the rakyat. [Click here to watch] 👨🏽🍳💡✨
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Mon, 30 Aug 2021
🇲🇾 Merdeka Special: Kids Take Over BFM
To celebrate our country's 64th year of Merdeka, we're looking ahead through the eyes of our future generation. What does their version of Malaysia look like in 10 years' time? The kids of BFM share their hopes & dreams—both big and small—for a nation that grows stronger every day, from the collective experiences of the rakyat. [Click here to watch] 👨🏽🍳💡✨
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Mon, 30 Aug 2021 - We've packed bite-sized highlights of the day's top news stories for you.
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🗞 PM Ismail Sabri is under quarantine, after coming into close contact with a Covid-19 patient. As such, he skipped today’s swearing-in of new Ministers & Deputy Ministers at Istana Negara.
🗞 MoF will announce its pre-2022 Budget statement soon for the first time in history, ahead of the tabling of the Budget slated for end Oct. MoF will invite all stakeholders for their inputs.
🗞 Putrajaya will speed up Covid-19 vaccinations in 6 states, to reach a 50% full vaccination rate by Sept. They are: Perak (46.5%), Terengganu (46.2%), Johor (44.9%), Kedah (43.2%), Kelantan (43.1%), and Sabah (37.1%).
🗞 Terengganu's tourism sector will re-open on Sept 1 to fully vaccinated individuals, namely resorts, hotels, homestays & lodges. Water sports, like snorkeling and diving, will resume.
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Mon, 30 Aug 2021 - We've packed bite-sized highlights of the day's top news stories for you.
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🗞 PM Ismail Sabri is under quarantine, after coming into close contact with a Covid-19 patient. As such, he skipped today’s swearing-in of new Ministers & Deputy Ministers at Istana Negara.
🗞 MoF will announce its pre-2022 Budget statement soon for the first time in history, ahead of the tabling of the Budget slated for end Oct. MoF will invite all stakeholders for their inputs.
🗞 Putrajaya will speed up Covid-19 vaccinations in 6 states, to reach a 50% full vaccination rate by Sept. They are: Perak (46.5%), Terengganu (46.2%), Johor (44.9%), Kedah (43.2%), Kelantan (43.1%), and Sabah (37.1%).
🗞 Terengganu's tourism sector will re-open on Sept 1 to fully vaccinated individuals, namely resorts, hotels, homestays & lodges. Water sports, like snorkeling and diving, will resume.
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Wed, 1 Sep 2021 - We've packed bite-sized highlights of the day's top news stories for you.
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🗞 The decision to revoke Ziyad Zolkefli's gold medal at the Tokyo Paralympics stands, despite Team Msia's appeal. He was disqualified after Ukraine lodged a report against him for being late to roll call.
🗞 Meanwhile, Msia's Paralympic Council and Para Athletic Association will file a protest against the decision, to the Int'l Paralympic Council and World Para Athletics after the Paralympics.
🗞 C4 Center backs calls for Selangor MB Amirudin Shari to justify the de-gazettement of the Kuala Langat North Forest Reserve, and explain why it was done “in secret” & kept “hidden for 3 months" before being announced.
🗞 UMNO has dropped its appeal on the recovery of RM116.7 million seized during investigations into the 1MDB scandal, a day before a hearing by the Court of Appeal.
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Wed, 1 Sep 2021 - We've packed bite-sized highlights of the day's top news stories for you.
Local 🇲🇾
🗞 The decision to revoke Ziyad Zolkefli's gold medal at the Tokyo Paralympics stands, despite Team Msia's appeal. He was disqualified after Ukraine lodged a report against him for being late to roll call.
🗞 Meanwhile, Msia's Paralympic Council and Para Athletic Association will file a protest against the decision, to the Int'l Paralympic Council and World Para Athletics after the Paralympics.
🗞 C4 Center backs calls for Selangor MB Amirudin Shari to justify the de-gazettement of the Kuala Langat North Forest Reserve, and explain why it was done “in secret” & kept “hidden for 3 months" before being announced.
🗞 UMNO has dropped its appeal on the recovery of RM116.7 million seized during investigations into the 1MDB scandal, a day before a hearing by the Court of Appeal.
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Thu, 2 Sep 2021 - We've packed bite-sized highlights of the day's top news stories for you.
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🗞 The govt has set a ceiling price for Covid-19 self-test kits, starting Sept 5: Retail (RM19.90), Wholesale (RM16). Health Minister Khairy Jamaluddin says Putrajaya will look into giving free kits to B40 households.
🗞 MOH assures it's working to vaccinate all teachers and school staff, ahead of school reopenings in Oct. 96.5% of teachers have received their first jab, while 83.5% have gotten both doses.
🗞 Selangor MB Amirudin Shari has promised to postpone the state’s decision to degazette the Kuala Langat North Reserve Forest until all issues raised are clarified.
🗞 Dewan Rakyat Speaker Azhar Harun has denied reports that he rejected 15 motions calling for his removal from office. He says he forwarded them to Deputy Speaker Rashid Hasnon to avoid a conflict of interest.
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Thu, 2 Sep 2021 - We've packed bite-sized highlights of the day's top news stories for you.
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🗞 The govt has set a ceiling price for Covid-19 self-test kits, starting Sept 5: Retail (RM19.90), Wholesale (RM16). Health Minister Khairy Jamaluddin says Putrajaya will look into giving free kits to B40 households.
🗞 MOH assures it's working to vaccinate all teachers and school staff, ahead of school reopenings in Oct. 96.5% of teachers have received their first jab, while 83.5% have gotten both doses.
🗞 Selangor MB Amirudin Shari has promised to postpone the state’s decision to degazette the Kuala Langat North Reserve Forest until all issues raised are clarified.
🗞 Dewan Rakyat Speaker Azhar Harun has denied reports that he rejected 15 motions calling for his removal from office. He says he forwarded them to Deputy Speaker Rashid Hasnon to avoid a conflict of interest.
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