Govt to convene special Covid-19 meeting tomorrow to discuss further measures

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JOHOR BARU: The government will convene a special Covid-19 meeting tomorrow to discuss further measures needed to contain infections, following the spike in cases to a total of 428 recorded until noon today, since the beginning of infections in the country. Health Minister Datuk Seri Dr Adham Baba (pix) said apart from Health Ministry representatives, […]

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E-wallet scammers offer cash as latest modus operandi

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ALOR STAR: E-wallet scammers are now resorting to offering cash amounting to RM100-RM300 to those who submit their identity cards to open their e-wallet accounts Kedah Commercial Crime Investigation Department (JSJK) head Supt Elias Omar said the scammer-appointed agents would prey on victims from low-income groups or drug addicts before asking for their identity cards

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Covid-19: MACC enhances preventive measures

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KUALA LUMPUR: The Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) has enhanced measures for Covid-19 prevention implemented at all its offices across the country. MACC deputy chief commissioner (management and professionalism) Datuk Junipah Wandi said among others, the commission had provided disinfectant liquid at the entrances of all its offices and premises. Any officers or staff who have

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Covid-19: Management of Manjung mosques, surau urged to conduct disinfection

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LUMUT: The Perak Health Department has urged the management of mosques and ‘surau’ in the Manjung district to carry out disinfection activities following the classification of two individuals from the area as Covid-19 Patients-Under-Investigation (PUI). “They are only suspected cases but preventive action must be taken,” department director Datuk Dr Ding Lay Ming said in

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BREAKING: 190 new coronavirus cases reported today, most linked to mosque event

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PETALING JAYA: The Health Ministry has recorded a sudden spike in the number of patients who have tested positive for Covid-19, with 190 positive cases recorded in one day as of 12pm today. Health Minster Datuk Seri Dr Adham Baba said based on early investigations, all 190 cases are related to a tabligh gathering that

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Covid-19: 41 new cases reported, tally now 238

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KUALA LUMPUR: A total of 41 new COVID-19 cases were reported as at noon today, bringing cumulative cases in the country to 238, Health Director-General Datuk Dr Noor Hisham Abdullah said. He said all 41 new cases were linked to the tabligh religious gathering, and they involved 37 patient under investigation (PUI) cases while four

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Special unit should be established to record lawmakers’ income, assets: Analyst

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KUALA LUMPUR: The government has been urged to set up a special unit or agency to record and monitor income sources and assets of lawmakers including ministers and deputy ministers as well as members of parliament. Political analyst Prof Datuk Dr Nasrudin Mohammed (pix) said that the proposal was to ensure information or data on

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Covid-19: Affected sectors to get electricity bill discounts

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KUALA LUMPUR: Sectors affected by the Covid-19 outbreak will be given electricity bill discounts, said Energy and Natural Resources Minister Datuk Dr Shamsul Anuar Nasarah. In a statement today, he said it was one of the measures that would be implemented under the 2020 Economic Stimulus Package announced in February. “I will also ensure that

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Covid-19: 18 police personnel, family members test negative

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KUALA LUMPUR: All 18 Royal Malaysia Police (PDRM) officers, personnel and family members who have been placed under self-quarantine after showing symptoms of Covid-19 have tested negative so far for the virus. “Until today, the results we received were negative but the Health Ministry has directed them to be placed under self-quarantine,” Bukit Aman Internal

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Covid-19: 1,000 housemen to assist government hospitals

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JOHOR BARU: The Ministry of Health (MOH) will station 1,000 housemen at government hospitals nationwide to help smoothen the day-to-day operations following the Covid-19 pandemic. Health Minister Datuk Seri Dr Adham Baba (pix) said all the trainee doctors would undergo a five-day induction training starting from Monday including handling of Covid-19 elements. Their immediate stationing

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