PETALING JAYA: Former Covid-19 patients have complained of prolonged symptoms even months after recovery, and wonder how long more they need to endure the effects of the virus. A Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia (UKM) professor said some of these patients are now suffering from “brain fog”, among other symptoms. ‘Brain fog’…
PETALING JAYA: Over nine million Covid-19 vaccine doses, comprising first and second shots, have been administered as of yesterday. According to health minister Dr Adham Baba, a total of 6,388,399 individuals have received their first dose, and 2,618,316 their second dose. This brings the overall number of vaccine doses administered…
PETALING JAYA: The government must intervene in cases of unpaid wages or unfair termination by private companies, the Malaysian Trades Union Congress (MTUC) said. Its secretary-general, Kamarul Baharin Mansor, said the government must look into the welfare of workers, especially during these unprecedented times. “The government should be more sensitive…
KOTA KINABALU: A total of 1,726 students in Sabah and 118 in Labuan has received digital devices equipped with data connections worth RM4.6 million contributed by Petronas Foundation to facilitate access to online learning for students from B40 families. Chief executive officer Nelly Francis Shariah said the contributions were channelled through…
Pandemik Covid-19 yang melanda negara menyebabkan rakyat berdepan dengan pelbagai cabaran dan kesusahan. Perintah Kawalan Pergerakan yang sedang berkuatkuasa juga menyebabkan ada masyarakat yang hilang punca pendapatan kerana tidak dapat bekerja. Pelbagai usaha juga telah diadakan bagi membantu golongan yang terjejas agar mendapat sekurang-kurangnya sumber bekalan asas makanan harian. Atas…
By Sindin Ranggangon One Man's Opinion To begin with, l must admit that my knowledge of politics is so shallow that sometimes l miss the cue and fail to fathom too deep into the intricacies of the political mind game. As such, l often end up looking at both sides…
Menteri Pembangunan Wanita, Keluarga dan Masyarakat Datuk Seri Rina Mohd Harun menegaskan agihan Bantuan Bakul Makanan di kawasan Parlimen Titiwangsa dibuat secara menyeluruh bagi memastikan tiada golongan memerlukan, yang tertinggal."Saya tolong semua, saya tak pernah tanya mereka orang (kawasan) mana ketika memberi bantuan.. ada antara penerima bukan penduduk Parlimen Titiwangsa,…
Menteri Perdagangan Dalam Negeri dan Hal Ehwal Pengguna Alexander Nanta Linggi mencadangkan pemain sektor perdagangan, pengedaran dan peruncitan diberi vaksin bulan ini. Ini sebagai persiapan pembukaan semula pelbagai sektor hadapan ekonomi dalam fasa Pelan Pemulihan Negara (PPN) selanjutnya, katanya, memetik laporan Pertubuhan Kesihatan Sedunia (WHO) bahawa tubuh mula membina imunisasi…
KOTA KINABALU: Sabah Day, which commemorates the state’s independence on Aug 31, 1963, could be observed for the first time next year. Deputy chief minister Jeffrey Kitingan said he has prepared a Cabinet paper to gazette Sabah Day, which has been one of the main annual celebrations for his party,…
PETALING JAYA: The withdrawal of support by two Umno MPs for Prime Minister Muhyiddin Yassin in January raised the spectre that the Perikatan Nasional administration could fall but the declaration of emergency put this speculation to rest. Now, there are rumblings and murmurs of changes in the corridors of power.…
PETALING JAYA: Trade union officials should be allowed to serve workers affected by the Covid-19 pandemic during the lockdown, says the Malaysian Trades Union Congress (MTUC). Its secretary-general Kamarul Baharin Mansor said MTUC had appealed to the National Security Council (MKN) on its request through email on June 15, and…
PETALING JAYA: Former Penang chief minister Lim Guan Eng will initiate execution proceedings to enforce a High Court judgment for blogger Raja Petra Kamarudin to pay him RM600,000 in damages for defamation in relation to the state’s undersea tunnel project. Lim’s lawyer, K Simon Murali, said he needed to get…
KUALA LUMPUR: Khazanah Nasional Bhd has appointed Amirul Feisal Wan Zahir as its managing director, effective July 16. In a statement today, Khazanah said Amirul would take over from Shahril Ridza Ridzuan, who will be leaving to pursue his personal interest upon the expiry of his contract with the group.…
PETALING JAYA: Umno Supreme Council member Puad Zarkashi has urged the government to negotiate with contract doctors rather than impose disciplinary action on those who want to go on strike in July. He said he understood that there were efforts being undertaken to prevent contract doctors from going on strike…
PETALING JAYA: A new campaign that’s gaining traction calls for people to reach out for help if they are struggling instead of taking drastic actions. The campaign, which was launched on social media recently, said people should send out a “white flag” to indicate they need assistance, especially in terms…
KOTA KINABALU: Sabah Express Bus Operator Council (Seboc) president Donald Hanafi has urged the government to allow its members to operate using the previous SOPs. He said, this includes limiting the passenger capacity to 50%, and having enforcement approve them for inter-district travel. He also suggested that those who have…
GEORGE TOWN: The unavailability of industrial land measuring 10 acres and above in Seberang Perai has left Penang with no choice but to take the reclamation route in order to attract investment opportunities, a state executive councillor said. Zairil Khir Johari said the current small plots, all measuring less than…
PETALING JAYA: A former attorney-general has come out in support of incumbent AG Idrus Harun, saying that he is entitled to express his legal views openly about the reconvening of Parliament. Idrus had said recently that the reconvening of Parliament and the date of the sitting can only be done…
KUALA LUMPUR: The submission proceedings of former deputy prime minister Ahmad Zahid Hamidi who is facing corruption charges is unlikely to proceed this week due to the extended lockdown, his lawyer said. Lead counsel Hisyam Teh Poh Teik said the defence and the prosecution were, however, waiting for further directions…
PETALING JAYA: The proposal to call elected representatives to attend a special sitting of Parliament simply to amend the Standing Orders related to a hybrid sitting is “absurd”, says Lembah Pantai MP Fahmi Fadzil. He said there is no need for the special session and stressed that a full Parliamentary…