Archive for Malaysia

Health workers in protective suits are seen at a drive-through testing site for Covid-19 at MSU Medical Centre in Shah Alam April 10, 2020. u00e2u20acu201d Picture by Yusof Mat Isa

Malaysia / 02 May 2020

Sarawak MP calls for urgent reforms to state’s health system

Policemen are seen setting up a roadblock at Jalan Perak in George Town April 14, 2020. u00e2u20acu2022 Picture by Sayuti Zainuddin

Malaysia / 02 May 2020

Reconsider decision to ease MCO, urge risk management practitioners

A health worker takes the temperature of a tourist at the Labuan International Ferry Terminal January 30, 2020. u00e2u20acu201d Bernama pic

Malaysia / 02 May 2020

MOH: Labuan now a green zone

AirAsia planes are seen parked at Kuala Lumpur International Airport 2, during the movement control order due to the outbreak of the coronavirus disease (Covid-19), in Sepang, Malaysia April 14, 2020. u00e2u20acu201d Reuters pic

Malaysia / 02 May 2020

Ismail Sabri: Domestic flights only half-load with social distancing in place

Senior Minister Datuk Seri Ismail Sabri Yaakob speaks during a press conference in Putrajaya April 10, 2020. u00e2u20acu201d Bernama pic

Malaysia / 02 May 2020

This is why Malaysia won’t experience a Hokkaido-like Covid-19 resurgence after MCO is eased, says Ismail Sabri

Health workers test foreign workers for Covid-19 at Kampung Baru, Kuala Lumpur April 16, 2020. u00e2u20acu201d Picture by Yusof Mat Isa

Malaysia / 02 May 2020

Senior minister: Illegal immigrant roundup in Masjid India above board, nothing ‘cruel’ about it

Senior Minister Datuk Seri Ismail Sabri Yaakob speaks during a press conference in Putrajaya April 5, 2020. u00e2u20acu201d Bernama pic

Malaysia / 02 May 2020

Over 500,000 interstate travel applications submitted to cops, says Ismail Sabri

Deputy Minister of Domestic Trade and Consumer Affairs Datuk Rosol Wahid (left) during a visit to a supermarket in Senawang April 30, 2020. u00e2u20acu201d Bernama pic

Malaysia / 02 May 2020

Public urged to refrain from panic-buying during CMCO period

Many of the unlicenced hotels in the council's list are along Chulia Street in George Town, a well-known backpackers' haven full of small motels, guest houses, inns and cafu00c3u00a9s. u00e2u20acu201d Picture by K.E.Ooi

Malaysia / 02 May 2020

CMCO: Penang hoteliers to follow SOPs when resuming operations next week

Singaporeu00e2u20acu2122s Minister of Transport Khaw Boon Wan speaks during a press conference in Sepang April 8, 2019. u00e2u20acu201d Picture by Miera Zulyana

Malaysia / 02 May 2020

Singapore agrees to further extend RTS project suspension to July 31

Senior Minister Datuk Seri Ismail Sabri Yaakob speaks during a press conference in Putrajaya April 24, 2020. u00e2u20acu201d Bernama pic

Malaysia / 02 May 2020

Ismail Sabri: Malaysians must still comply with MCO despite loosening of restrictions

An aerial view of the Kuala Lumpur High Court April 23, 2020. u00e2u20acu201d Picture by Hari Anggara

Malaysia / 02 May 2020

All court premises remain closed and non-operating during CMCO period

Parti Pribumi Bersatu Malaysia party election committee chairman Tan Sri Syed Hamid Albar speaks during a press conference in Petaling Jaya March 16, 2020. u00e2u20acu201d Picture by Firdaus Latif nn

Malaysia / 02 May 2020

Ex-minister says urgent need for proper mechanisms to address refugees in Malaysia

People watch the live telecast of Prime Minister Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin speaking about the fourth phase of the MCO in Kuala Lumpur May 1, 2020. u00e2u20acu2022 Picture by Hari Anggara

Malaysia / 02 May 2020

MTUC urges PM to delay easing MCO restrictions until everyone is ready

Malaysia / 02 May 2020

After Malaysia’s migrant crackdown, UN calls for comprehensive approach to handling Covid-19

Datuk Saifuddin Abdullah speaks to reporters during a press conference at the Ministry of Communications and Multimedia in Putrajaya March 12, 2020. u00e2u20acu201d Picture by Miera Zulyana

Malaysia / 02 May 2020

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At the newest stall in Bangsar’s Kopitiam Chun Heong, ‘bak kut teh’ from a chef paying 'homage to growing up in Klang'

Apex court upholds Hindu mother’s win against unilateral conversion of kids to Islam

‘Leave me alone’, Hindu mum of kids unilaterally converted by dad tells Perlis Islamic authority after Federal Court rules in her favour

Hindu mother Loh Siew Hong set to face final challenge at Federal Court in unilateral Muslim conversion of three children

Ex-Bangi MP: KKB poll shows Pakatan made inroads with most groups except Malays

End of road for ex-AG Apandi’s bid to appeal defamation suit loss to Kit Siang

Erdogan confirms ancient Istanbul church converted to mosque

In Qatar, PM Anwar lauds Hamas for willingness to free hostages, urges Israel to end violence

Senior police officer in Ipoh hit and run case pleads not guilty to student’s murder

Primary school teacher in rural Sarawak transforms classroom into a 'hipster cafe' to motivate attendance

PM Anwar expresses confidence to carry out more reforms under Madani govt

Are EPF Account Fleksibel withdrawals limited to RM250 per day? Here’s what you need to know

Cops rescue 13 foreign women lured into sex work in JB, Kulai by Malaysian man, forced to serve up to 35 clients daily

GameStop shares soar as 'Roaring Kitty' returns

Biden sharply hikes US tariffs on Chinese imports including chips, cars

Sarawak MP calls for urgent reforms to state’s health system

Reconsider decision to ease MCO, urge risk management practitioners

MOH: Labuan now a green zone

Ismail Sabri: Domestic flights only half-load with social distancing in place

This is why Malaysia won’t experience a Hokkaido-like Covid-19 resurgence after MCO is eased, says Ismail Sabri

Senior minister: Illegal immigrant roundup in Masjid India above board, nothing ‘cruel’ about it

Over 500,000 interstate travel applications submitted to cops, says Ismail Sabri

Public urged to refrain from panic-buying during CMCO period

CMCO: Penang hoteliers to follow SOPs when resuming operations next week

Singapore agrees to further extend RTS project suspension to July 31

Ismail Sabri: Malaysians must still comply with MCO despite loosening of restrictions

All court premises remain closed and non-operating during CMCO period

Ex-minister says urgent need for proper mechanisms to address refugees in Malaysia

MTUC urges PM to delay easing MCO restrictions until everyone is ready

After Malaysia’s migrant crackdown, UN calls for comprehensive approach to handling Covid-19

Twitter users bombard communications minister with questions on govt’s move to re-open Malaysia amid Covid-19 pandemic