
COVID-19: MAIK encourages wearing of face mask in mosques, surau
The Kelantan Islamic Religious and Malay Customs Council (MAIK) encourages the wearing of face masks to the mosque and surau to curb the spread of COVID-19.
Tue Dec 19 2023

COVID-19: Wear face masks, avoid 3Cs - MOH
Individuals who test positive and have symptoms are advised to self-quarantine for five days, said Datuk Seri Dr Dzulkefly Ahmad.
Thu Dec 14 2023

Wearing of face masks on public transport, in hospitals not compulsory from July 5
Under the revised SOP only COVID-19 positive individuals and those handling them are required to wear face masks in healthcare facilities.
Thu Jun 29 2023

MoH encourages wearing face masks, same SOP applies
Health Minister Dr Zaliha Mustafa said so far no new guidelines have been issued despite the emergence of new omicron subvariants.
Thu Apr 27 2023

Ruling on wearing of face masks during Aidilfitri to be announced - Mohd Na'im
Datuk Dr Mohd Na'im Mokhtar said he would discuss with Jakim and the FT Mufti regarding the wearing of face mask during Aidilfitri prayer.
Tue Apr 18 2023

N.Sembilan may make wearing face masks compulsory again - MB
The Negeri Sembilan government is considering making the wearing of face masks compulsory again, especially indoors, should there be a drastic increase in COVID-19 cases in the state.
Wed Jan 04 2023

No special lane for COVID-19 positive voters - Khairy
No special lane will be allocated for COVID-19 positive individuals to vote in the GE15 but they must wear face masks, said Health Minister Khairy Jamaluddin.
Wed Nov 16 2022

COVID-19 positive voters must wear face masks Health DG
Dr Noor Hisham said voters who tested positive for COVID-19 are also not allowed to ride in public vehicles, including e-hailing.
Mon Nov 14 2022

No summonses to be issued to those not wearing face masks
Deputy Health Minister Datuk Dr Noor Azmi Ghazali said the use of face masks indoors was now also optional.
Tue Sep 13 2022

Wearing of face masks no longer mandatory on school premises - Radzi
The use of face masks on school premises, be it indoor or outdoor, is no longer mandatory, said Senior Education Minister Datuk Dr Radzi Jidin.
Sat Sep 10 2022

Decision on optional use of facemasks based on data, studies - Muhyiddin
Muhyiddin said that he believed the decision to set the use of face masks in buildings as an individual choice, is made based on data and scientific studies from a public health point of view.
Wed Sep 07 2022

Wearing of face masks indoors is now optional - Khairy
The Ministry of Health (MOH) has stipulated that the use of face masks indoors is now optional, with immediate effect.
Wed Sep 07 2022

MOH to decide if compulsory use of face masks indoors should continue - Muhyiddin
A decision on whether to abolish the use of face masks in enclosed spaces will be looked into and decided by the Health Ministry (MoH).
Mon Aug 29 2022

COVID-19 in Makkah under control, SOPs relaxed - Haj Consul
Muhammad Saimi advises Malaysian pilgrims to continue donning face masks to reduce the risk of infection.
Wed Jun 01 2022

Factbox - Latest on the worldwide spread of the coronavirus
Face masks will not have to be worn in airports and on flights in Europe from May 16.
Thu May 12 2022

Ramsay reveals hundreds of lucky cat statues stolen from new restaurant
Gordon Ramsay says about 477 Japanese cat models called maneki-neko were stolen from his Lucky Cat 22 Bishopsgate restaurant.
Fri Feb 21 2025

Zayn Rayyan case: Two child witnesses complete testimony today
So far, 20 prosecution witnesses, including the two children, have been called for this trial, according to the Deputy Public Prosecutor.
Fri Feb 21 2025

Macron says he will tell Trump not to be weak with Putin in Washington visit
Emmanuel Macron says showing any weakness to Russia's Vladimir Putin would make it harder to deal with China and Iran.
Fri Feb 21 2025

Israeli PM Netanyahu says Hamas will pay for not returning Shiri Bibas
Netanyahu accuse Hamas of acting "in an unspeakably cynical manner" by placing body of a Gaza woman in the coffin instead of Shiri Bibas.
Fri Feb 21 2025

Trump pulls US out of key global climate assessment, sources say
The US is a co-chair along with Malaysia of a working group on climate mitigation, or ways to reduce greenhouse gas emissions.
Fri Feb 21 2025

Japan to court Tesla on Nissan investment, FT reports
The group hopes Tesla will invest strategically, believing it's interested in acquiring Nissan's US plants, the report says.
Fri Feb 21 2025

185 children linked to GISB handed over to families - Exco
The children have been handed over to their families on bond with conditions by the court.
Fri Feb 21 2025

IRS fires 6,000 employees as Trump slashes US government
The move will eliminate roughly 6% of the agency's workforce in the midst of the busy tax-filing season.
Fri Feb 21 2025

Elon Musk wields chainsaw at conservative gathering, a gift from Argentina's Milei
This is the chainsaw for bureaucracy, says Elon Musk.
Fri Feb 21 2025
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