KUALA LUMPUR: As of yesterday, a total of 53,287 individuals in the first phase of the National COVID-19 Immunisation Program were inoculated.
Coordinating Minister for the National COVID-19 Immunisation Program, Khairy Jamaluddin said, of that number, Sarawak recorded the highest number of first dose injections administered to a total of 9,737 recipients.
He said the second highest state was Perak with a total injection of 5,714, followed by Pahang with 5,696 and the Federal Territory of Kuala Lumpur with a total of 5,601 people.
“Other than that, Kelantan recorded a total injection of 4,593, followed by Johor (4,430), Kedah (3,017), Terengganu (2,438) and Selangor (2,047).
The state that recorded a total of more than 1,000, with Negeri Sembilan at 1,905 followed by Penang (1,821), Melaka (1,601), Sabah (1,317), Federal Territory of Labuan (1,285), Perlis (1,057) and the Federal Territory of Putrajaya, which is 1,028 individuals," he said in a tweet on his Twitter account here, on Wednesday.
On February 24, the Prime Minister, Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin and the Director General of Health, Tan Sri Dr Noor Hisham Abdullah became the first individuals to receive the first dose of COVID-19 vaccine after launching the National COVID-19 Immunisation Program.
Fauzi Suhaimi
Wed Mar 03 2021
Khairy said Sarawak recorded the highest number of first dose injections administered to a total of 9,737 recipients. AWANIpic
Record November snowfall blankets Seoul
A heavy snow warning was issued in the northeastern districts of Seoul, including Nowon, Seongbuk and Dobong.
China state media warn Trump against mutually destructive tariff war
Donald Trump is threatening Beijing with far higher tariffs than the 7.5%-25% levied on Chinese goods during his first term.
Malaysia to address South China Sea issues As ASEAN Chair next year
Malaysia is committed to resolving disputes in the South China Sea constructively through diplomatic channels and appropriate forums.
Malaysia, Russia to strengthen ties, focusing on digitalisation, energy, trade opportunities via ASEAN, BRICS
Alexander Stuglev says Russia could offer Malaysia cutting-edge solutions in cybersecurity, software development and telecommunications.
Israel-Hezbollah ceasefire takes effect, civilians head back to south Lebanon
Streams of cars began heading to southern Lebanon, which borders Israel, after the ceasefire.
IPIC case: Najib, Mohd Irwan granted DNAA for six CBT charges involving RM6.6 billion
The judge made the decision after allowing the DNAA application submitted by the lawyers representing Najib and Mohd Irwan, respectively.
Trump team signs transition agreement with Biden White House after delays
The move will allow Trump's team to coordinate directly with federal agencies and access documents.
Pakistani forces launch midnight raid on ex-PM Imran Khan's supporters, local media reports
At least six people, including four paramilitary soldiers, were killed before the Tuesday night raid was launched.
Australia moves closer to ban social media for children
Australian parliament's lower house passes the bill, even as Google and Meta press the government to delay the legislation
Prospect of Lebanon ceasefire leaves Gazans feeling abandoned
Months of US-backed Arab mediation have yet to secure a ceasefire between Israel and Hamas to end the war in Gaza.
Four bodies recovered from capsized tourist boat off Egypt's Red Sea coast
The boat, the Sea Story, capsized on Monday near the Sataya Reef while carrying 31 tourists and 13 crew on a multi-day diving trip.
UTP introduced a first-of-its-kind Bachelor of Integrated Engineering with Honours
UTP has proudly unveiled Malaysia's first multidisciplinary engineering programme.
Biden to push for Gaza ceasefire after Israel-Lebanon deal
The US "will make another push, with Turkey, Egypt, Qatar, Israel and others, to achieve a ceasefire in Gaza," says Joe Biden.
JPS issues flood warning, 30 villages in Pasir Puteh expected to be inundated
Flooding is expected near Sungai Semerak, Pasir Puteh, affecting low-lying villages within 5km of the river, according to PRABN.
What Trump 2.0 could mean for trade, migrants, climate change and electric cars
Here's a summary of the policies Donald Trump has said he will pursue when he takes office on Jan. 20.
UN says Taliban detained journalists over 250 times in Afghanistan since takeover
The Taliban-led foreign ministry denies having arrested that number of journalists and added that those arrested had committed a crime.
TikTok becoming app of choice for criminals promoting investment scams - Police
Many users continue to be tricked and scammed even though police have repeatedly issued warnings about scams proliferating on social media.
MOE’s mental health screening identifies students with emotional challenges
Deputy Minister of Education says, those identified with severe emotional issues undergo screening twice a year.
Israel, Hezbollah agree to ceasefire brokered by US and France, to take effect Wednesday
Israel will gradually withdraw its forces over 60 days as Lebanon's army takes control of territory near its border with Israel to ensure that Hezbollah does not rebuild its infrastructure there.
'No one will win a trade war,' China says after Trump tariff threat
Donald Trump says he would impose the tariffs until China stops the flow of illegal drugs, particularly fentanyl, into the United States.