Saturday, June 6th, 2020 at , Business | News by BERNAMA/ pic by BERNAMA All open, morning and night markets as well as bazaars, in the Federal Territories will be allowed to operate beginning June 15, on condition the Health Ministry’s standard operating procedures (SOPs) are adhered to. Senior Minister (Security Cluster) Datuk Seri Ismail Sabri…
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COVID-19: As at 12 noon, 6 June | New positive cases = 37 | Total positive cases = 8,303 | Recovered & discharged cases = 25 | Total recovered cases = 6,635 | Death case(s) = 1 | Total death cases = 117 | Active cases with infectivity potential = 1,551
Saturday, June 6th, 2020 at , Breaking News COVID-19: As at 12 noon, 6 June | New positive cases = 37 | Total positive cases = 8,303 | Recovered & discharged cases = 25 | Total recovered cases = 6,635 | Death case(s) = 1 | Total death cases = 117 | Active cases with…
FINAS: Ahmad Idham is new CEO
Saturday, June 6th, 2020 at , News by BERNAMA/ pic by BERNAMA The National Film Development Corporation Malaysia (FINAS) today announced the appointment of director and actor Ahmad Idham Ahmad Nadzri as its new chief executive officer effective from yesterday until June 6 2022. FINAS chairman Zakaria Abdul Hamid said in a statement today that it…
Barber shops, beauty salons to begin operations on June 10 – Ismail Sabri
Saturday, June 6th, 2020 at , Business | News by BERNAMA/ pic by BERNAMA Barber shops, hairdressing and beauty salons are set to begin operations starting June 10 with stringent standard operating procedures (SOP). Senior Minister (Security Cluster) Datuk Seri Ismail Sabri Yaakob said this follows the sector’s contribution to the country’s Gross Domestic Product (GDP)…
MOH mulls making COVID-19 vaccination compulsory
Saturday, June 6th, 2020 at , News by BERNAMA/ pic by BERNAMA The Ministry of Health (MOH) is considering to make COVID-19 vaccination a compusory once it is found, said Health director-general Datuk Dr Noor Hisham. However, he said the ministry would first have to conduct a study on the side effects and effectiveness of the vaccine before making…
Petronas keeps mum on Wan Zul’s resignation
Saturday, June 6th, 2020 at , News by BERNAMA/ pic by BERNAMA National oil company Petroliam Nasional Bhd (Petronas) keeps mum on its president/chief executive officer Tan Sri Wan Zulkiflee Wan Ariffin’s purported resignation after five years at the helm of Malaysia’s sole company listed on the Fortune 500. In response to a query by Bernama, Petronas…
RON97 and RON95 up 5 sen, diesel up 2 sen per litre
Friday, June 5th, 2020 at , Business | News by BERNAMA / pic by MUHD AMIN NAHARUL The price of a litre of RON97 and RON95 will go up by five sen, and for diesel, two sen, for the period of June 6 until June 12, 2020. According to a statement from the Ministry of Finance today, based…
COVID-19 Bill to be tabled during July Parliament session
Friday, June 5th, 2020 at , Economy | News by BERNAMA / pic by RAZAK GHAZALI The government will introduce the COVID-19 Temporary Measures Bill to minimise the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic, said Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin. The Prime Minister said the bill is expected to be tabled at the July Parliament session. He…
List of 40 initiatives under PENJANA
Friday, June 5th, 2020 at , Economy | News by BERNAMA / pic by BERNAMA The following are the 40 initiatives under the National Economic Recovery Plan (PENJANA) worth RM35 billion announced by Prime Minister Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin: EMPOWER PEOPLE: 1. Wage Subsidy Programme – RM5 billion 2. National Employment Services Job Portal Upgrade –…
Please bring supplies: How US protests are coordinated online
Friday, June 5th, 2020 at , World By AFP Pizza handed out to protestors near the White House (pic: AFP) Dinanda Pramesti, a 26-year-old communications worker, dropped off bags of food and supplies for protestors at a demonstration in Washington this week, heeding an urgent call made through a social media group. It was one…
COVID-19: New cases back down to two figures, 80% recovered – Dr Noor Hisham
Friday, June 5th, 2020 at , News by BERNAMA / pic by BERNAMA The number of new COVID-19 positive cases dropped back to two digits today with 19, nine of them involving Malaysians. Health director-general Datuk Dr Noor Hisham Abdullah (picture) said after 13 consecutive days of no COVID-19 related deaths, there was one reported…
PENJANA: RM9 billion allocation to tackle unemployment problem, ensure jobs for people – Muhyiddin
Friday, June 5th, 2020 at , Economy | News by BERNAMA / pic by BERNAMA The government will allocate RM9 billion to tackle the rising rate of unemployment and ensure job sustainability in the country during the national recovery period post COVID-19. Prime Minister Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin said the allocation which will be channeled through various…
COVID-19: As at 12 noon, 5 June | New positive cases = 19 | Total positive cases = 8,266 | Recovered & discharged cases = 51 | Total recovered cases = 6,610 | Death case(s) = 1 | Total death cases = 116 | Active cases with infectivity potential = 1,540
Friday, June 5th, 2020 at , Breaking News COVID-19: As at 12 noon, 5 June | New positive cases = 19 | Total positive cases = 8,266 | Recovered & discharged cases = 51 | Total recovered cases = 6,610 | Death case(s) = 1 | Total death cases = 116 | Active cases with…
Gov’t to allocate RM75 million for gig economy – PM
Friday, June 5th, 2020 at , Economy | News by BERNAMA/ pic by TMR FILE THE government is set to allocate RM75 million to help stimulate the gig economy in the country, says Prime Minister Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin. In addition, he said RM50 million in matching grants would be allocated to the gig economy…
ERP: Solid support for SMEs & the people
Friday, June 5th, 2020 at , Economy | News by BERNAMA/ pic by BERNAMA THE government has proven that it is going all out in supporting the people, the vulnerable groups and small and medium enterprises (SMEs) by laying a strong foundation with absolute financial support and initiatives. Under the Short-Term Economic Recovery Plan (ERP),…
Over 300,000 disabled people, single moms to receive RM300 aid
Friday, June 5th, 2020 at , Economy | News by BERNAMA/ pic by BERNAMA MORE than 300,000 people from the disabled (OKU) community, as well as single mothers who are registered with the Welfare Department will receive a RM300 one-off payment to help lighten their burden during the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. Prime Minister Tan Sri…
COVID-19 cases reach three digits again, with only four local transmissions
Thursday, June 4th, 2020 at , News by BERNAMA / pic by BERNAMA The number of positive COVID-19 cases reported today again reached three digits with 277 cases recorded, of which 271 involved non-Malaysians. Health director-general Datuk Dr Noor Hisham Abdullah said that of the total, there were only four local transmissions among Malaysians and two…
US suspends flights by Chinese airlines in new spat with Beijing
Thursday, June 4th, 2020 at , World By AFP Washington on Wednesday ordered the suspension of all flights by Chinese airlines into and out of the United States after Beijing failed to allow American carriers to resume services to China. The move adds to a growing friction between the world’s two biggest economies amid the…
Searching ‘racist’ on Twitter brings up Trump as top result
Thursday, June 4th, 2020 at , World By AFP US President Donald Trump appears as the first result of suggested accounts when users type “racist” into Twitter’s people search, it emerged Wednesday. The result, reported by the British news outlet The Independent and verified by AFP, highlights the intense discord around the president. Trump has…
Weak demand pushing oil, gas toward ‘terminal decline’: report
Thursday, June 4th, 2020 at , World By AFP Falling fossil fuel demand coupled with mounting risk for investors could slash the value of oil, gas and coal reserves by two thirds, sending shock waves through the global economy, energy analysts warned Thursday. The value of projected profits for the sector could also fall by…