
New COVID-19 cases drop 58.3 per cent last week - Health DG
The number of new COVID-19 cases in Malaysia for the 18th epidemiological week (ME18) from May 1 to 7 dropped 58.3 pct to 8,732 cases from 20,937 cases the week before.
Mon May 09 2022

Face masks compulsory in school indoor areas, except in certain situations - Radzi
It is compulsory to wear face masks in indoor areas at school premises, except in certain situations, from May 1, said Senior Education Minister Datuk Dr Radzi Jidin.
Thu Apr 28 2022

Wearing of face masks in outdoor settings, open areas no longer compulsory from May 1
Effective May 1, the wearing of face masks in outdoor settings and open areas will no longer be compulsory, but optional, Minister of Health Khairy Jamaluddin announced today.
Wed Apr 27 2022

No need to scan MySejahtera to enter premises from May 1
Scanning of the QR code using the MySejahtera application is no longer mandatory with effect from May 1, announced Health Minister Khairy Jamaluddin today.
Wed Apr 27 2022

Govt to proceed with minimum wage implementation on May 1 - Saravanan
The government will go ahead and implement the new minimum monthly wage of RM1,500 from May 1 nationwide regardless of the situation, said Human Resources Minister Datuk Seri M. Saravanan.
Mon Apr 18 2022

Some employers, industry players agree to implementation of minimum wage - Saravanan
Some employers and industry players have agreed to the minimum wage policy which will take effect from May 1, said Human Resources Minister Datuk Seri M. Saravanan.
Fri Apr 15 2022

New Zealand to reopen borders sooner than planned after years of COVID isolation
Tourists from visa-waiver countries including the United States, Britain and Singapore will now be able to visit from May 1.
Wed Mar 16 2022

Calls grow among experts in Singapore for a vaccine mandate as COVID-19 spikes
Of vaccinated people in Singapore who caught the virus from May 1 to Sept. 16, only 0.09 pct of them had to go into intensive care or died.
Tue Sep 21 2021

MCO in Kluang, Johor from May 11-24
The district of Kluang in Johor will be placed under the Movement Control Order (MCO) from Tuesday (May 11) until May 24 following a surge in COVID-19 cases there.
Sun May 09 2021

MCO in Kuantan, several areas in Penang and Perak from Monday
The Kuantan district in Pahang as well as several districts and mukim in Penang and Perak will be placed under the Movement Control Order (MCO) from May 10 until 23.
Sat May 08 2021

Five districts in Kedah placed under MCO from May 1-14 - Ismail Sabri
MCO would be implemented in Kota Setar, Kuala Muda, Bandar Baharu, Baling and Kulim due to rising infectivity involving several clusters.
Fri Apr 30 2021

2,234 illegals detained in 'Op Benteng' from May 1-July 14
The authorities detained 1,598 illegal immigrants, 526 skippers, and 110 smugglers between May 1 and yesterday in 'Op Benteng', said Senior Minister (Security Cluster), Datuk Seri Ismail Sabri Yaakob.
Wed Jul 15 2020

Rumours on toll collection at LPT2 from May 1 untrue
The federal government is at the final stage of discussing the matter with PLUS before signing the agreement for management of the 184km highway.
Tue Apr 12 2016

Opinion analysis on Nur Fitri by Twitter users in Malaysia
Opinion-based analysis on 421 users based in Malaysia who tweeted about Nur Fitri, #NoSecondChance and related terms from May 1 - May 13.
Wed May 20 2015

Service charge notice must be displayed from May 1
All hotels and restaurants must display notices on service charge at their entrance door, said Datuk Seri Alias Ahmad.
Fri Apr 24 2015

Malaysia strengthens semiconductor supply chain with ASEAN member countries - Liew
Malaysia does not intend to compete with neighbouring countries or other ASEAN member states in its efforts to strengthen supply chains.
Wed Mar 12 2025

Six men arrested for alleged misappropriation of subsidised cooking oil in Semenyih
Six men, including five foreigners in their 30s, were arrested for alleged misappropriation of subsidised cooking oil.
Wed Mar 12 2025

Hamas says new round of Gaza ceasefire talks has begun
expressing optimism that the talks could lead to "tangible progress"
Wed Mar 12 2025

Ukraine says ready to accept 30-day ceasefire with Russia
Ukraine conveyed its readiness to accept a 30-day ceasefire with Russia, as delegations from Kyiv and Washington met in Saudi Arabia.
Wed Mar 12 2025

Musk's SpaceX agrees Starlink cooperation with Airtel in India
Tech billionaire Elon Musk plans to enter the Indian internet market with his Starlink satellite system, reported German news agency dpa.
Wed Mar 12 2025

Trump announces higher steel and aluminium tariffs for Canada
US President Donald Trump plans to impose additional high tariffs on steel and aluminium imports from Canada.
Wed Mar 12 2025
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[COLUMNIST] The futility of resisting English: A barrier to national progress
Promoting Malay language doesn't mean disparaging or undermining other languages, we can uplift it without diminishing others.
Wed Mar 12 2025

What is driving the bloodshed in Syria?
The violence has pitted the Islamist-led government's security forces against fighters from Assad's Alawite minority.
Wed Mar 12 2025

Only seven countries met WHO air quality standards in 2024, data shows
Only Australia, New Zealand, the Bahamas, Barbados, Grenada, Estonia and Iceland made the grade, according to IQAir.
Wed Mar 12 2025

Gaza hunger crisis could return if Israeli blockade continues, UN relief agency chief says
UNRWA warns the situation in Gaza is quickly deteriorating.
Wed Mar 12 2025