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COVID-19: Singapore reports three confirmed cases of B117 strain
SINGAPORE: Three previously reported cases have tested positive for the B117 variant and could be linked, according to the Singapore Ministry of Health (MOH) today. The ministry said it was revealed by the whole genome sequencing and phylogenetic analysis conducted by
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Gerakan Sinar Rasuah Busters to help fight corruption
KUALA LUMPUR: The recently launched Gerakan Sinar Rasuah Busters aims to raise awareness among Malaysians about the issue of corruption, said Karangkraf Media Group chairman Datuk Dr Hussamuddin Yaacub. He said through the campaign, it is hoped that the people can be the eyes as well as ears
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COVID: Melaka Hospital still operational even with 32 staff testing positive
MELAKA: The Melaka Hospital still has sufficient capacity to operate despite having 32 staffers testing positive for COVID-19, says state health and anti-drug committee chairman Datuk Rahmad Mariman. He said the hospital had enough manpower to replace those who have tested positive.
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Road closures for Thaipusam in Gombak
KUALA LUMPUR: Several roads in Gombak district will be closed in conjunction with the Thaipusam procession from today until early morning on Jan 29. Gombak police chief ACP Arifai Tarawe said the roads were closed following the approval of the National Security Council
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Former patient helps to erase stigma against COVID-19
KUALA TERENGGANU: The 14-day experience when he was in quarantine for treatment after being diagnosed positive with COVID-19 last year has inspired Badrol Hisham Zaki, 52, to help others who are infected by the virus. Given a clean bill of health
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Bukit Aman: No reports of government websites being hacked so far
KUALA LUMPUR: The police have yet to receive reports of government websites being hacked following the threat made by hacker activist group ‘Anonymous Malaysia’. Bukit Aman Commercial Crime Investigation Department (JSJK) director Datuk Zainuddin Yaacob said, however, the police’s cybercrime division
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MCO: Face-to-face meetings still not allowed
KUALA LUMPUR: The government has reiterated that face-to-face meetings are not allowed during the Movement Control Order (MCO) period. Senior Minister (Security Cluster) Datuk Seri Ismail Sabri Yaacob said this also applies to ministries and government agencies. “No one is exempted
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Italy PM Conte to step down amid government crisis
ROME: Italy’s Prime Minister Giuseppe Conte is set to tell Cabinet ministers Tuesday of his intention to step down, and then will submit his resignation to President Sergio Mattarella, a statement from his office said late Monday. Conte was forced into
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Ismail Sabri: Do not politicise Emergency Proclamation
KUALA LUMPUR: The Proclamation of Emergency to curb the COVID-19 pandemic should not be politicised, and the context of its importance should be understood, said Senior Minister (Security Cluster) Datuk Seri Ismail Sabri Yaakob. He said that the proclamation was
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Mohd Zuki undergoes self-quarantine
PUTRAJAYA: Chief Secretary to the Government Tan Sri Mohd Zuki Ali is undergoing self-quarantine at home until Jan 31 after coming into contact with an individual tested positive for COVID-19 on Jan 22. Following that, the press conference on Emergency Management by him, scheduled
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