Health

[ad_1] A new survey shows that Malaysians are generally happy with the government’s response to the Covid-19 crisis. PETALING JAYA: A new survey on citizens ’sentiments towards their governments’ response to the Covid-19 crisis has placed Malaysia at fourth place, ahead of neighbors Indonesia and Singapore. The survey, jointly conducted …

[ad_1] SEOUL: North Korea’s Kim Jong Un sent a “verbal message” to Chinese leader Xi Jinping, state media KCNA reported Friday, after weeks of speculation about his health. The news agency did not explain what a “verbal message” meant, and it was unclear whether Kim and Xi had spoken directly. …

[ad_1] Two groups of Thais attempted to return home on rat tracks to avoid border checkpoints. SONGKHLA: Thai authorities have detained 34 Thai citizens, including six children, who tried to avoid undergoing health screenings at the Malaysian-Thai border by riding motorcycles on rat tracks. In two separate raids, 29 Thais, …

[ad_1] PETALIZING JAYA: All foreign security personnel should undergo swab tests and health screenings to determine if they are carrying any Covid-19 infection. Defense Minister Datuk Seri Ismail Sabri Yaakob (pix) He said these foreign security personnel are dealing with people who monitor shopping malls and supermarkets, so it would …

[ad_1] Nightclub infections, although still limited, are expected to increase. (Image from Twitter / covidperspectiv) SEOUL: South Korean health authorities are investigating a small but growing coronavirus outbreak targeting a handful of Seoul nightclubs, seeking to keep infections under control as the country takes less restrictive social distancing measures. The …

[ad_1] Prime Minister’s Department Minister Takiyuddin Hassan said other media outlets may ask the speaker for permission to cover the Dewan Rakyat session. PETALING JAYA: Two media NGOs have spoken out against Dewan Rakyat speaker Mohamad Ariff Md Yusof’s decision to allow only official government media to cover the lower …

[ad_1] Abang Johari speaks during the special press conference. Chimon Upon Photo KUCHING: Prime Minister Datuk Patinggi Abang Johari Tun Openg today announced the aid package “Bantuan Khas Sarawakku Sayang 3.0” (BKSS 3.0) valued at RM 300 million, comprising seven measures involving more special allocations, incentives and subsidies for Sarawak …

[ad_1] Shopping malls, wholesale and night markets are among the businesses that may reopen in Sabah. KOTA KINABALU: Sabah today allowed the reopening of stores, food, public transportation, and public parks as it began to facilitate economic activities in Phase 5 of the Movement Control Order (MCO). This follows the …

[ad_1] (Reuters) – Three children in New York died of a rare inflammatory syndrome believed to be linked to the new coronavirus, Governor Andrew Cuomo said Saturday, a development that may portend a pandemic risk for very young children. Cuomo had revealed on Friday the death of a 5-year-old boy …

[ad_1] SYDNEY (Reuters) – Australian officials are frustrated that the White House is undermining its attempt to investigate the origins of the coronavirus, which has tried to link the outbreak to a Chinese laboratory, government, diplomatic and intelligence sources told Reuters. Washington’s attack on China has given Beijing room to …