[ad_1] KUALA LUMPUR (Sep 10): The FBM KLCI fell 0.94% at noon today amid negative business sentiment ahead of the Bank Negara Malaysia (BNM) monetary policy meeting later in the afternoon, as Indexed glove makers topped the losers list and the Health Index fell 6.5%. At 12:30 p.m. M., The …
Read More »Half of health workers infected by peers
[ad_1] PUTRAJAYA: Approximately 53% of Covid-19 cases among healthcare workers have been infected by their own colleagues, says Tan Sri Dr. Noor Hisham Abdullah (Photo). Expressing his concerns, the director general of Health said that cases were increasing among leaders of the public and private sectors. Dr Noor Hisham said …
Read More »The best of both worlds with an Irish medical degree
[ad_1] In light of the current Covid-19 situation around the world, it is not surprising that health is a major concern for many countries. The disease’s ability to mutate and spread indiscriminately has been closely monitored by health officials and specialists everywhere, leading to a kind of cat and mouse …
Read More »Malaysia May Maintain Key Interest Rate As Economy Recovers
[ad_1] Bank Negara Malaysia will decide today whether to keep or cut its benchmark interest rate. KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysia is expected to keep its benchmark interest rate unchanged for the first time this year, as the reopened economy shows signs of recovery. Bank Negara Malaysia (BNM) will keep its overnight …
Read More »Kedah considers additional measures to contain the spread of the virus
[ad_1] ALOR SETAR: The state government has urged the public to remain vigilant and continue taking preventive health measures in the face of the increase in Covid-19 cases in the state. Mentri Besar Muhammad Sanusi Md Nor said that around 200 hospital staff members and those in close contact at …
Read More »Portrait of a choice: the race in America boils down to six decisive states
[ad_1] WASHINGTON: The US elections, eight weeks from Tuesday (September 8), come down to a handful of states on the battlefield that Joe Biden must change to take the White House from President Donald Trump. All of the top changing states this year – Florida, Pennsylvania, Michigan, North Carolina, Wisconsin …
Read More »Muhyiddin urges people to remain vigilant
[ad_1] KUALA LUMPUR: Following the increase in the number of new Covid-19 cases to triple digits yesterday, Prime Minister Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin reminded people to be vigilant. Expressing concern about the increase in cases, he said that the risks and dangers of the Covid-19 pandemic are still there and …
Read More »AstraZeneca pauses Covid-19 vaccine trial after unexplained illness
[ad_1] (Sept. 9): AstraZeneca Plc stopped giving injections of its experimental coronavirus vaccine after a person participating in one of the company’s studies fell ill, a potential adverse reaction that could delay or derail efforts to accelerate an immunization against Covid-19 for the world. The hiatus was due to a …
Read More »Beijing accuses Australia of harassing Chinese journalists
[ad_1] BEIJING / SYDNEY (Reuters) – The Chinese government on Wednesday accused Australia of “blatant irrational behavior”, harassment and violation of the rights of its journalists by searching and confiscating articles from the homes of four Chinese state media journalists. Relations between the two major trading partners have become increasingly …
Read More »KMC works closely with state health authorities
[ad_1] ALOR SETAR: Kedah Medical Center (KMC) is working closely with state health authorities to ensure proper management of virus containment in the hospital. KMC Medical Director Datuk Dr. Kamaruzaman Ali said they have completed the examination of all staff and that samples of the tests are being evaluated. It …
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