Malaysia’s COVID-19 cases reach 3 digits again, with only four local transmissions

PUTRAJAYA (Malaysia), June 4 (NNN-BERNAMA) — The number of positive COVID-19 cases reported Thursday again reached three digits with 277 cases recorded, of which 271 involved non-Malaysians. Health director-general Dr Noor Hisham Abdullah said that of the total, there were only four local transmissions among Malaysians and two imported cases involving…

Malaysia to see major policy changes in employing foreigners with COVID-19

By Syamsiah Sahat PUTRAJAYA (Malaysia), June 4 (NNN-BERNAMA) — Malaysia will witness major changes in the policy of employing foreign workers and to curb the entry of illegal immigrants post COVID-19, said Senior Minister (Security Cluster) Ismail Sabri Yaakob. He said it was about time for the policy to be reviewed as…

Jakarta to ease PSBB implementation from tomorrow

By Mohd Shukri Ishak JAKARTA, June 4  (NNN-BERNAMA) — Though the large-scale social restrictions (PSBB) move in Jakarta province has been extended to the end of June, several  socio-economic activities will be allowed with the implementation of new norms and protocols starting tomorrow.  Jakarta Governor Anies Baswedan said the PSBB first phase…

Muhyiddin back at work after 14-day home quarantine

PUTRAJAYA, June 4 (NNN-BERNAMA) — Prime Minister Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin returned to work in the office here today after undergoing self-quarantine at home for 14 days. In a posting on his official Facebook page, Muhyiddin began his day with an audience and pre-Cabinet meeting with the Yang di-Pertuan Agong Al-Sultan Abdullah…

Temporary measures bill on COVID-19 is on the card

KUALA LUMPUR, June 4 (NNN-BERNAMA) — The government is drafting a Temporary Measures Bill to mitigate the social and economic impacts of COVID-19, said the International Trade and Industry Ministry (MITI). The ministry said the survey and valuable suggestions for the Bill, which has been made public at Malaysia Productivity Corporation’s online consultation…

Updated: Najib’s SRC Trial: Court urged to convict Najib on seven charges

File photo of former Malaysian Prime Minister Datuk Seri Najib Tun Razak during his trial at the court. Photo courtesy of BERNAMA, KUALA LUMPUR, June 4 (NNN-BERNAMA) — The prosecution in the trial of Datuk Seri Najib Tun Razak’s case involving SRC International Sdn Bhd funds on Wednesday urged the High Court to…

Government transition does not affect war on COVID-19, says Health DG

KUALA LUMPUR, June 3 (NNN-BERNAMA) — A transition in government does not disrupt the effort of the Ministry of Health (MOH) from continuing to combat the spread of COVID-19 cases in Malaysia, said Health director-general Datuk Dr Noor Hisham Abdullah. Dr Noor Hisham further said that after being appointed as the…

93 new COVID-19 cases, only two are locals – Health DG

PUTRAJAYA, June 3 (NNN-BERNAMA) —  There were 93 new positive COVID-19 cases reported today involving only two Malaysians while the rest were foreigners, thus bringing the cumulative total to 7,970 while no deaths were recorded. Health director-general, Datuk Dr Noor Hisham Abdullah said all 93 new cases were infected in the country.…

KL stock exchange sees highest close in four months

KUALA LUMPUR, June 3 (NNN-BERNAMA) — The Kuala Lumpur stock exchange, Bursa Malaysia, rallied today to close at its highest level in nearly four months, in tandem with the positive performance on regional bourses despite research firms’ view that the movement was majorly liquidity-driven. The benchmark FTSE Bursa Malaysia KLCI (FBM KLCI) soared 30.84 points to…

Strong earthquake hits Chile

KUALA LUMPUR, June 3 (NNN-BERNAMA) — A strong earthquake measuring 6.6 on the Richter scale hit Chile about 3.35 this afternoon. According to a statement from the Malaysian Meteorological Department of Malaysia, the epicentre of the quake was at 23.2955 degrees south latitude and 68.4217 degrees west longitude and about 226 km east of…