Thailand Requesting Sinovac to Provide More Clinical Trials Data

By Linda Khoo BANGKOK, Jan 15 (NNN-Bernama) — Thailand, which is expected to receive its first batch of the COVID-19 vaccine from Sinovac Biotech in February, is asking for more information from the Chinese company on its clinical trials before the delivery. Centre for COVID-19 Situation Administration (CCSA) spokesman, Thaweesilp…

Malaysian Police Ready to Work With S Korea to Trace Female Suspect in Casino Theft

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 15 (NNN-Bernama) — The Royal Malaysian Police (PDRM) is ready to cooperate with the South Korean authorities to help track down a Malaysian woman allegedly involved in a theft case at the Jeju Shinhwa World gambling centre in South Korea. Bukit Aman Criminal Investigation Department deputy director…

Malaysia’s Economy Has the Resilience to Bounce Back Strongly

By Nurul Hanis Izmir KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 14 (NNN-Bernama) — Malaysia’s economy will remain resilient despite the re-imposition of the Movement Control Order (MCO) in six states and the nationwide state of emergency, thanks to labour productivity which drives economic growth. Juwai IQI Global chief economist Shan Saeed said the…

Malaysian Women Shuttlers Gain Invaluable Experience at Yonex Thailand Open

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 14 (NNN-Bernama) — Malaysian women’s singles shuttlers Soniia Cheah and S. Kisona may have lost to their opponents at the opening round of Yonex Thailand Open Badminton Tournament at the Impact Arena in Bangkok on Wednesday, but they both believe they have gained invaluable experience that will…

Thai Open: Malaysian Shuttler Upsets World Number Three Antonsen

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 14 (NNN-Bernama) — Malaysian independent shuttler, Liew Daren pulled the biggest surprise at the Yonex Thailand Open against world number three, Anders Antonsen of Denmark in the first round match, Wednesday. Ranked 41 in the world, the 33-year-old fought out for 46 minutes to secure a 21-12,…

Malaysia’s COVID-19 Infection Cases Expected to Drop in Four Weeks

PUTRAJAYA (Malaysia), Jan 14 (NNN-Bernama) — Malaysian Ministry of Health (MOH) expects COVID-19 infections in Malaysia to drop to around 500 to 1,000 cases a day in four weeks, said Health director-general, Dr Noor Hisham Abdullah. He said following the implementation of Movement Control Order (MCO) from Wednesday to Jan…

COVID-19: Indonesia’s Daily New Cases Surpass 11,000 Mark

JAKARTA, Jan 14 (NNN-Bernama) — Indonesia has recorded the highest daily number of new COVID-19 infections, with more than 11,000 new cases reported in the past 24 hours. The death toll due to the virus is also the highest, at 306 cases, bringing the total death toll across the republic…

IATA Reiterates Call on Flexible Policies from Governments On Air Travel

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 13 (Bernama) — The International Air Transport Association (IATA) has renewed the industry’s call on governments to deploy more flexible policies to safely reopen borders using testing rather than to rely on quarantine measures. Director-general and chief executive officer Alexandre de Juniac said scientifically, travellers would not…

Malaysians in Washington DC Told to Remain Vigilant, Avoid Protest Areas

By V. Sankara KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 13 (NNN-Bernama) — Malaysians in Washington DC and nearby areas were told to remain vigilant, avoid protest areas, and adhere to guidelines and safety instructions imposed by the local authorities following the issue of security concerns in the United States’ (US) capital. The Malaysian…

Jokowi Gets First COVID-19 Vaccine Jab in Indonesia

By Mohd Shukri Ishak JAKARTA, Jan 13 (NNN-Bernama) — Indonesian President Joko Widodo (Jokowi) on Wednesday became the first to receive COVID-19 vaccine in Indonesia. The “Premier Vaccination” programme which took place at the Presidential Palace in Bogo was broadcast live on the Presidential Secretariat’s YouTube channel in a bid…