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Returnees under PCA caught in ‘high risk’ limbo

[ad_1] JOHOR BARU: Malaysians returning from Singapore under PCA (Periodic Travel Agreement) are considered “high risk” by the MySejahtera app, despite being out of quarantine. Malaysia-Singapore workers working group chair Dayalan Sreebalan said that due to the “high risk” status, these Malaysians were unable to enter many places, including government …

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Half a million have requested Prihatin’s help

[ad_1] MORE than half a million micro, small and medium-sized enterprises (MSMEs) have applied for Prihatin’s second round of aid, said Finance Minister Datuk Seri Tengku Zafrul Abdul Aziz. He said the ministry had received 512,000 applications, but those without certification from the Malaysian Business Commission or approval from local …

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Sterling Results by Petronas Gas

[ad_1] PETALING JAYA: The sustainability of Petronas Gas Bhd(PetGas) ‘s performance and efficient operations saw it post the highest quarterly revenue of all time and the highest quarterly net profit in five years, even at a time when Covid-19 wreaked havoc on businesses. The wholly owned subsidiary of Petroliam Nasional …

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Covid-19 vaccines: no one is safe unless everyone is safe

[ad_1] COMMENTARY | The Covid-19 pandemic has surprised practically all nations without being prepared. The Global Health Security Alliance study in 2019 found that most nations’ pandemic preparedness plans fell woefully short. Nonetheless, the scientific community has risen to the challenge and made great strides toward understanding the SARS-CoV-2 virus. …

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Liquor ban doesn’t give KL stores a big headache

[ad_1] These bottles of hard liquor at Foh Hin Pharmacy and Mini Mart in Kuchai Lama may have to be sold at clearance prices. KUALA LUMPUR: There appears to be little concern among retailers over the announcement that grocery stores, convenience stores and Chinese medicine stores in Kuala Lumpur will …

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