[ad_1] BEIJING: Leaders of the ruling Communist Party of China congratulated themselves on their “extremely extraordinary” success in handling the COVID-19 outbreak domestically, ahead of a World Health Organization investigation into the origins of the disease. China faced a barrage of criticism at home and abroad for its initial handling …
Read More »EMCO Ends at Desa Bestari Flats in Penang
[ad_1] PETALING JAYA: The Enhanced Motion Control Order (EMCO) that had previously been enforced at Desa Bestari Flats, Batu Uban in Penang, ended today. “The EMCO in the vicinity was extended on December 18 and was scheduled to end on December 31, but the Health Ministry has decided that the …
Read More »Multilingual app for workers to expose errant employers to be launched
[ad_1] KUALA LUMPUR (Bernama): The Ministry of Human Resources will introduce a new application that will allow two-way communication between the government and local and foreign workers. Minister Datuk Seri M. Saravanan (Photo) He said the app, expected to be launched on January 11, would give workers the opportunity to …
Read More »New record of 2,335 cases
[ad_1] COVID-19 | The Ministry of Health reported 2,335 new cases today, a new record. The previous record was 2,234 cases on December 10. Today’s record number of cases was driven by an increase in infections in Kuala Lumpur, Selangor and Johor. Main indicators: Active cases: 20,035 ↑ (1,459 more …
Read More »Covid-19: 6 new cases in Sarawak today involving 2 local broadcasts, 4 imported cases
[ad_1] KUCHING (December 26): Sarawak today registered six new positive cases of Covid-19, bringing the total number of infections in the state to 1,105. The Sarawak Disaster Management Committee (SDMC) said that two of these new cases were local broadcasts, while the rest were imported cases. “Today six new positive …
Read More »MMA: regulate online health service and the purchase of medicines
[ad_1] PETALING JAYA: The Malaysian Medical Association (MMA) has called for proper regulation to be established for online health and drug services. Its president, Professor Datuk Dr. Subramaniam Muniandy (Photo) said in a statement on Saturday (December 26) that the Malaysian Medical Council (MMC) and the National Pharmaceutical Regulatory Agency …
Read More »‘Secret’ app for foreign workers to expose wandering bosses
[ad_1] Human Resources Minister M Saravanan presents the aid of the Maju Educational Development Institute to 301 Indian students. KUALA LUMPUR: The government is introducing a new “secret” phone app for abused workers to file their complaints against employers without fear. With the introduction of this multilingual app starting in …
Read More »Bursa is expected to participate in the Santa Claus rally next week
[ad_1] KUALA LUMPUR (Dec 26): Bursa Malaysia is expected to rebound strongly next week, with the FTSE Bursa Malaysia KLCI (FBM KLCI) benchmark set to test the psychological level of 1,700, amid decorating activities and a better perception of the market. Inter-Pacific Asset Management Sdn Bhd Chief Executive Officer Datuk …
Read More »20 Nigerian doctors die in 1 week from Covid-19
[ad_1] ANKARA: At least 20 Nigerian doctors died last week after being infected by the coronavirus, media reported on Friday. “For those of us in the healthcare sector, we have lost quite a few colleagues. Across the country, we have lost no less than 20 doctors in the last week, …
Read More »First cases of new coronavirus variant confirmed in Japan
[ad_1] TOKYO: Japan has confirmed the first domestic cases of the new variant of the novel coronavirus that has been spreading in Britain, the Health Ministry said on Friday. Five people tested positive for the highly contagious new variant through airport screening when they arrived in Japan on direct flights …
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