COVID-19 weekly round-up: Sudden spike in cases unsettling
The Ministry of Health (MOH) said in a statement today that 167 of the cases were from the Benteng cluster in Sabah and 14 from the Sungai and Telaga clusters in Kedah.
Fri Sep 11 2020
COVID-19: 45 new cases reported today - Health DG
Out of the 44 local transmissions, 40 of the cases were from Benteng LD Sabah cluster, involving seven Malaysians and 33 non-Malaysians.
Thu Sep 10 2020
COVID-19: 24 new cases 18 local transmissions, six imported - Health DG
The highest number, involving 13 cases, was from the Sungai Cluster in Kedah while two cases were from the Benteng Cluster in Sabah.
Wed Sep 09 2020
COVID-19: Six new cases, four imported - Health DG
Two local transmissions involved Malaysians, one case from the Telaga Cluster and one Severe Acute Respiratory Infection (SARI) case at Hospital Lahad Datu, Sabah.
Sat Sep 05 2020
COVID-19: Two new clusters identified in Kedah, Selangor
The Health Ministry has detected two new COVID-19 clusters, namely the Telaga Cluster in Kedah and the MV Glen Cluster in Port Klang, Selangor.
Sun Aug 30 2020
Govt to ensure establishment of SEGiM aligns with introduction of Gig Workers Bill
The government intends to ensure that the establishment of the Malaysian Gig Economy Commission (SEGiM) is in line with the introduction of the Gig Workers Bill.
Wed Mar 12 2025
UK steel industry warns of damage as Trump tariffs come into force
US President Donald Trump's tariffs on UK steel "couldn't come at a worse time," the industry has warned as the levy on US imports is introduced, reported PA Media/dpa news.
Wed Mar 12 2025
Penang allocates RM49.45 million for Phase 1 of i-Sejahtera Programme
The Penang government has allocated RM49.45 million for 274,151 recipients under Phase 1 of the i-Sejahtera Programme this year.
Wed Mar 12 2025
PM Anwar calls on all parties to be agents of unity, help unite people of different races
Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has called on all Malaysians to join hands to become agents of unity and assist the MADANI Government in its efforts to unite all Malaysians
Wed Mar 12 2025
Women representation in senior management fall to 36.2 pct in 2025
The Grant Thornton Women in Business Report reveals a concerning decline in the representation of women in senior management positions in Malaysia.
Wed Mar 12 2025
Singapore Airlines prohibits usage, charging of power banks from April 1
Singapore Airlines (SIA) passengers will not be allowed to use power banks or charge them throughout their flight effective April 1.
Wed Mar 12 2025
Captain of cargo ship arrested over fatal collision in North Sea
The cargo ship captain involved in the North Sea's deadly collision has been arrested on suspicion of gross negligence manslaughter.
Wed Mar 12 2025
No plans to follow us in repatriating illegal immigrants - KDN
For the period up to March 9 this year, the total number of deportations from Immigration depots was 9,199 people.
Wed Mar 12 2025
Air pollution responsible for nearly 7 million deaths annually worldwide
A report by the World Air Quality Index indicated that only 17 per cent of cities worldwide meet the recommended air quality standards.
Wed Mar 12 2025
At least 137 Gazans killed in Israeli attacks since ceasefire
According to the Euro-Mediterranean Human Rights Monitor , Israel has been killing an average of seven Palestinians every two days.
Wed Mar 12 2025