Malaysia ready to ease border control if cases remain at single digit

PUTRAJAYA, June 9 (NNN-BERNAMA) — Malaysia is ready to ease restrictions on border control if daily COVID-19 cases recorded continue to be at a single digit during the Recovery Movement Control Order (RMCO) period from tomorrow until Aug 31, said Health director-general Datuk Dr Noor Hisham Abdullah.  “If we can continue…

COVID-19: Singapore’s Tally Stands At 38,514 With 218 New Cases

By MASSITA AHMAD SINGAPORE, June 9 (Bernama) — Singapore has reported 218 new cases of COVID-19 as at noon Tuesday, with the majority still involving foreign workers at dormitories, thus raising the tally to 38,514. Of the 218 cases, only six were from the community and all are work pass…

KL stock exchange sees better performance

KUALA LUMPUR, June 9 (NNN-BERNAMA) — The Kuala Lumpur stock exchange, Bursa Malaysia ended the morning session higher on persistent buying activities across the board, taking the cue from the higher overnight performance of Wall Street as hopes of an economic recovery soar following the easing in COVID-19 lockdowns. At 12.30 pm, the…

Former Sabah CM freed of timber related corruption, money laundering charges

File photo of former Sabah Chief Minister Tan Sri Musa Aman (centre). Photo courtesy of BERNAMA. KUALA LUMPUR, June 9 (NNN-BERNAMA) — The High Court here today freed former Sabah Chief Minister Tan Sri Musa Aman of all his 46 corruption and money laundering charges in connection with timber concession contracts in…

PM marks 100 days in office with M’sia on strong footing for recovery from COVID-19

By Zairina Zainudin KUALA LUMPUR, June 8 (NNN-BERNAMA) — The timely response in closing borders to other countries, as well as in implementing the Movement Control Order (MCO) were among the main factors that helped Malaysia curb the spread of COVID-19. These were among the most crucial and commendable decisions taken by Prime Minister Tan Sri Muhyiddin…

Malaysia records 7 new COVID-19 cases, its lowest daily so far – Health DG

PUTRAJAYA, June 8 (NNN-BERNAMA) — Malaysia has recorded its first single digit COVID-19 rise when only seven cases were recorded, the lowest daily increase so far. Health director-general Datuk Dr Noor Hisham Abdullah said this brings the cumulative total of COVID-19 cases to 8,329 in which 20 patients recovered and were discharged. He…

People’s wellbeing remains top priority for M’sian King

By Kurniawati Kamarudin KUALA LUMPUR,  June 8 (NNN-BERNAMA) — Malaysia’s King, Sultan Abdullah Ri’ayatuddin Al-Mustafa Billah Shah’s official birthday was celebrated differently this year as Malaysians embraced the new normal amid the COVID-19 pandemic. Although all celebrations have been postponed in accordance with the Conditional Movement Control Order (CMCO), greetings and…

Interstate travel among activities allowed with start of RMCO Wednesday

PUTRAJAYA, June 7 (NNN-BERNAMA) — Interstate travel will be allowed beginning this Wednesday, with the exception of areas declared under enhanced movement control order (EMCO), Prime Minister Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin said. In announcing the Recovery Movement Control Order (RMCO) to replace the Conditional MCO, which will end on Tuesday, Muhyiddin said this will…

MyEG unveils one-stop portal for COVID-19 test

KUALA LUMPUR, June 7 (NNN-BERNAMA) — MY E.G. Services Bhd (MyEG) today unveiled its one-stop portal for COVID-19 screening, a service aimed at helping the government to monitor and accelerate the testing of workers in Malaysia. MyEG in a statement today said the initiative, supported by the Human Resources Ministry (HRM), serves as…

Malaysia to announce Sunday on whether CMCO continues or end June 9

KUALA LUMPUR, June 7 (NNN-BERNAMA) — The question of whether or not the Conditional Movement Control Order (CMCO) will be extended in Malaysia, is expected to be answered today by Prime Minister Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin. The announcement is timely as the CMCO, which starts on May 4, will end in two days (June 9). The MCO…
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