Hindus celebrate Thaipusam moderately under strict SOPs
In addition to 'kavadi' ceremony not being allowed, the number of devotees entering the temple grounds were also limited.
Tue Jan 18 2022
Thaipusam: Preparations in full swing in Penang
Preparations for the Thaipusam celebrations in Penang on Jan 18 are almost complete with the temple management imposing strict SOPs in an effort to curb the spread of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Wed Jan 12 2022
Strict SOP for entry of foreign workers - Saravanan
Malaysia has prepared strict SOPs for the entry of foreign workers covering four stages to curb the risk of COVID-19 transmission.
Thu Dec 16 2021
After unprecedented campaign, Melaka goes to the polls tomorrow
The voters of Melaka go to the polls tomorrow to elect a new state government after Chief Minister Datuk Seri Sulaiman Md Ali lost majority support in the State Legislative Assembly last month.
Fri Nov 19 2021
Melaka polls: Early voting will see strict SOPs await voters tomorrow
Early voting for the Melaka State Election tomorrow will see 11,557 voters fulfil their responsibilities at 31 early voting centres (PPA).
Mon Nov 15 2021
IPT students to return to campus with strict SOPs
A total of 1,162,590 students had enrolled in 595 IPT under the ministry as of June 30 this year, with 83 pct of them fully vaccinated.
Wed Oct 13 2021
Malaysia Day to be celebrated in new norm
Malaysia Day tomorrow will once again be celebrated in the new norm and in strict compliance with the standard operating procedures (SOPs) as the country is still facing the COVID-19 pandemic.
Wed Sep 15 2021
Malaysia Day celebration to held under strict SOPs - KKMM Sec-Gen
Preparations for the Malaysia Day 2021 celebrations scheduled to be held in Kota Kinabalu, Sabah, on Sept 16 has now reached 85 per cent.
Fri Sep 10 2021
Ramadan buffets still popular for breaking-the-fast
After missing out in 2020, Ramadan buffets are making a strong come-back, and are the favourites for breaking-the-fast despite the need to adhere to strict SOPs to curb the spread of COVID-19.
Thu Apr 15 2021
Cheng Beng rituals allowed with strict SOPs
The SOPs for the Cheng Beng or Qing Ming festival at cemeteries and columbariums has been approved.
Wed Mar 17 2021
Ramadan bazaars, tarawih prayers allowed with strict SOPs - Ismail Sabri
The government has given the green light for Ramadan and Aidilfitri bazaars to operate and allowed congregational tarawih prayers at mosques and surau across the country.
Tue Mar 16 2021
Non-muslim marriage ceremonies now allowed, with strict SOPs - Ismail Sabri
Marriage solemnisation ceremonies for non-Muslims are now allowed but all set standard operating procedures (SOPs) must be strictly followed.
Sun Jun 21 2020
Strict SOPs implemented despite increase in flights
Datuk Seri Ismail Sabri Yaakob said the stringent standard operating procedure (SOP) was implemented despite the increase in domestic flights.
Thu Apr 30 2020
Google, Meta urge Australia to delay bill on social media ban for children
Google and Meta says the government should wait for the results of an age-verification trial before going ahead.
Tue Nov 26 2024
Judge tosses Trump 2020 election case after prosecutors' request
It represents a big legal victory for Donald Trump, who won the Nov. 5 US election and is set to return to office on Jan. 20.
Tue Nov 26 2024
DHL plane crash in Lithuania leaves authorities searching for answers
Rescue services said the plane hit the ground, split into pieces and slid over 100 metres (110 yards).
Tue Nov 26 2024
National squad to hold friendly matches for 2025 Indoor Hockey World Cup
The warm-up matches will involve matches against better ranked teams in the world, namely Austria (first) and Belgium (third).
Tue Nov 26 2024
G7 seeks unity on ICC arrest warrant for Netanyahu
The United States, part of the G7, has rejected the ICC decision, with President Joe Biden describing it as outrageous.
Tue Nov 26 2024
Francissca Peter remembers Tan Sri Ahmad Nawab: A tribute to a musical legend
A legend who has influenced our music for decades, was one of the highlights of my career, says Francissca Peter.
Tue Nov 26 2024
TikTok decision coming soon as Jan. 19 divestment deadline looms
Judges are reviewing TikTok's challenge to a law requiring ByteDance to sell its US assets by Jan. 19 or face a ban.
Tue Nov 26 2024
Lebanese sources: Biden, Macron set to announce Israel-Hezbollah truce
In Washington, White House national security spokesperson John Kirby said, "We're close" but "nothing is done until everything is done".
Tue Nov 26 2024
PM meets chaebol tycoon to attract more FDI to Malaysia
Chaebols are prominent figures from South Korea's family-owned conglomerates.
Tue Nov 26 2024
Govt won't allow non-citizen vehicles to enjoy RON95 subsidy - Economy Ministry
The implementation of the RON95 subsidy in 2025 is expected to provide savings of RM3.6 billion to government expenditure.
Tue Nov 26 2024