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[ad_1] PUTRAJAYA: The Sivagangga Covid-19 cluster is five days away from being declared closed as no new cases have been detected in 23 days, says the Ministry of Health. The ministry said the 45 positive cases linked to this group have been discharged after the patients recovered. “The last two …

[ad_1] KOTA KINABALU: Anyone coming from states with active Covid-19 clusters will not be able to enter Sabah, says Provisional Chief Minister Datuk Seri Mohd Shafie Apdal. He said airport authorities need to make sure thermal sensors are in place and working, while hand sanitizers are also provided. He said …

[ad_1] PUTRAJAYA: While Malaysians entering Sarawak from the mainland, Sabah or Labuan no longer need to undergo quarantine, the procedure remains for those entering the state from abroad, says Datuk Seri Ismail Sabri Yaakob. The Chief Minister (Security) said those from abroad, including Sarawak residents, will be quarantined for 14 …

[ad_1] KUALA LUMPUR: It has been four months since I first highlighted the underrated success of Malaysia’s COVID-19 response. During that time, which includes the end of the first motion control order (MCO), only 25 deaths and around 3,300 infections were recorded. Ad Ad The number of infections rose to …

[ad_1] WASHINGTON (Reuters) – The White House on Tuesday rejected concerns expressed by the World Health Organization after a U.S. health official said a coronavirus vaccine could be approved without completing full trials. “The United States will continue to engage our international partners to ensure that we defeat this virus, …

[ad_1] KOTA KINABALU: Two political parties criticized Sabah’s interim government for proposing the formation of two new state ministries, saying this would be a waste of money. Sabah STAR Chairman Datuk Dr. Jeffrey Kitingan questioned the recent statement by Acting Chairman and Parti Warisan Sabah Chairman Datuk Seri Shafie Apdal …

[ad_1] PUTRAJAYA: Travelers from more countries will not be able to enter Malaysia, particularly during the winter season, with restrictions to be imposed on long-term pass holders from India, Indonesia and the Philippines from September 7, says the chief minister. Datuk Seri Ismail Sabri Yaakob (Photo). Furthermore, he said, the …

[ad_1] KUALA LUMPUR: More economic stimulus packages will be implemented if needed to help Malaysians. Prime Minister Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin says that the benefits will be distributed equitably among the people. “The fruits of our efforts to revive the economy will be shared equally among the people, regardless of …

[ad_1] PETALING JAYA: Borders need to be tightened to ensure that Covid-19 cases from abroad do not spread to the country, says Health Director-General Tan Sri Dr. Noor Hisham Abdullah. He said that some of the countries considered role models in the fight against Covid-19, such as South Korea and …

[ad_1] HONG KONG (China Daily / ANN): Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR) Executive Director Carrie Lam has said it is outrageous that some lawmakers continually question the upcoming massive Covid-19 tests in Hong Kong and incite residents to boycott the scheme. Lam said on social media that the tests …