[ad_1] The transportation master plan has been derailed after the decision to privatize the recovery of an island, and only in stages, with an E-shaped area first. GEORGE TOWN: Penang’s RM46 billion transportation master plan (PTMP) has failed and should be abandoned entirely as it has focused more on land …
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[ad_1] PUTRAJAYA: The second phase of the National Covid-19 Immunization Program will start on April 17 instead of April 19 as previously announced, said Health Minister Datuk Seri Dr. Adham Baba. He said the registration campaign needed to be stepped up as people 60 and older and people with comorbidities …
Read More »Oldest Malaysian Woman Continues to Give Herb and Longevity Advice
[ad_1] Annamah Abukutty with the Malaysian Book of Records certificate recognizing her as the oldest woman in the country. (Photo by Bernama) BUTTERWORTH: March 31 of this year marks Annamah Abukutty’s 110th birthday, yet her age hasn’t stopped her from contributing to society. Born and raised in Thachambadi, India, Annamah …
Read More »Oldest Malaysian Woman Still Serving at 110
[ad_1] BUTTERWORTH (Bernama): March 31 of this year marks Annamah Abukutty’s 110th birthday, but her age hasn’t stopped her from contributing to society. Born and raised in Thachambadi, India, Annamah brought her knowledge and vast experience of traditional Indian herbs with her when she emigrated to Malaya before World War …
Read More »Travelers should observe SOPs even if they have received the full dose of the vaccine: DG Health
[ad_1] KUALA LUMPUR: Travelers who have already received the full dose of the Covid-19 vaccine must still follow all standard operating procedures (SOPs) established by the government. Chief Health Officer Tan Sri Dr. Noor Hisham Abdullah thanked all parties and individuals who are still following standard operating procedures after taking …
Read More »Malaysia allows the entry of plastic waste from the US.
[ad_1] KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysia allowed a plastic waste container from the United States to enter after discovering that it contained only clean, recyclable material, and did not violate a new United Nations treaty banning trade in contaminated plastics after all. Signatories to the Basel Convention, which entered into force on …
Read More »Datuk Seri Nicky had ties to former Macau triad leader, IGP says
[ad_1] KUALA LUMPUR: Fugitive businessman Datuk Seri Nicky Liow Soon Hee had close connections to the former head of the Macau triad, Wan Kouk Koi. Wan, better known as Broken Tooth, had previously been linked to the Inix Technologies stock investment scam. Wan, 65, was wanted by the police here …
Read More »Analysts keep ‘selling’ on AirAsia as recovery is an uphill battle
[ad_1] KUALA LUMPUR (March 30): Ongoing travel restrictions and uncertainty about the Covid-19 situation are key concerns for analysts tracking low-cost carrier AirAsia Group Bhd when assessing the likelihood of recovery for the eastern carrier. anus. According to MIDF Research, although the recovery of the aviation and air travel sector …
Read More »Leaders of 23 countries back the idea of a pandemic treaty for future emergencies
[ad_1] BRUSSELS: The leaders of 23 countries and the World Health Organization on Tuesday backed the idea of creating an international treaty that would help the world deal with future health emergencies like the coronavirus pandemic that is now ravaging the world. The idea of such a treaty, which would …
Read More »World trade rejoices as the Suez Canal blockade lifts off
[ad_1] The Ever Given is pulled by one of the Suez Canal tugs today. (AP Image) SUEZ: The MV Ever Given was re-floated and the Suez Canal reopened today, bringing relief nearly a week after the massive container ship got stuck during a sandstorm and blocked a major artery for …
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