[ad_1] MEDAN: Rescuers discovered the charred remains of at least seven people a day after a series of explosions aboard an Indonesian oil tanker, and police said Tuesday (May 12) that the number could increase. The dead were among dozens trapped in the 250-meter (820-foot) Jag Leela when it erupted …
Read More »University student latest Covid-19 case in Sabah
[ad_1] Datuk Dr. Christina Rundi KOTA KINABALU: The latest positive Covid-19 case reported in Sabah involved a student from a local university in the state, said Dr. Christina Rundi, director of Health for Sabah. She said this case was detected from Covid-19 tests conducted on students based on the Standard …
Read More »Other media may report on May 18 session of Parliament
[ad_1] PUTRAJAYA Although only the official media can attend the one-day session of Parliament on May 18, other media despite not being authorized can still report on the session as it will be broadcast live via RTM, the minister of Communications and Multimedia, Datuk Saifuddin Abdullah. Commenting on various parties …
Read More »Government to announce economic recovery plan in late May
[ad_1] KUALA LUMPUR: The government will announce a six-month economic recovery plan later this month to resuscitate the country’s economy after COVID-19. International Trade and Industry Minister Datuk Seri Azmin Ali said the pandemic has affected world markets, including Malaysia. “Businesses have come to a complete halt and unemployment has …
Read More »South Korea uses phone, credit card data to track new Covid-19 infections, East Asia News & Top Stories
[ad_1] It is still too early to declare victory against the coronavirus pandemic. The new groups have resurfaced in Seoul in South Korea and Wuhan in China after the controls were eased, prompting their governments to revive the closings and increase efforts to test and trace. Countries must move slowly …
Read More »Singapore confirms 675 new cases of Covid-19, total now 25,346
[ad_1] SINGAPORE (The Straits Times / ANN): The Ministry of Health (MOH) has preliminarily confirmed 675 new cases of Covid-19 in Singapore as of Wednesday noon (May 13), bringing the total count to 25,346. These include two Singapore residents and permanent residents, while foreign workers living in dormitories make up …
Read More »KLCI finishes 1.25% higher as Bursa volume tops 9b at all-time high
[ad_1] KUALA LUMPUR (May 13): The FBM KLCI finished 17.2 points or 1.25% higher at 1,397.13, while share trade volume across Bursa Malaysia closed higher at an all-time high of 9.59 billion shares, as the specter of a resurgence in the Covid- 19 outbreak dictated world stock market sentiment. The …
Read More »SDMC gives the green light to an open day for Raya and Gawai, limits guests
[ad_1] File photo for illustration purposes. KUCHING: The State Disaster Management Committee (SDMC) decided to allow open house visits during the upcoming Hari Raya and Gawai celebrations, but only for one day in line with the previous announcement by the federal government. Deputy Chief Minister Datuk Amar Douglas Uggah, who …
Read More »Hong Kong reports first locally transmitted cases in weeks
[ad_1] HONG KONG (Reuters): Hong Kong reported its first two coronavirus cases in three weeks with no ties to anyone who traveled abroad, and authorities rushed to trace the origin of the infections. The Asian financial center has been one of the most successful cities in the world to contain …
Read More »Tajuddin Rahman is the new president of the Prasarana group
[ad_1] Former Deputy Minister Tajuddin Abdul Rahman had previously held numerous senior positions at various companies in the auto industry. KUALA LUMPUR: Prasarana Malaysia Bhd has announced the appointment of Member of Parliament Pasir Salak, Tajuddin Abdul Rahman, as Chairman of the group as of May 11. In a statement …
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