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…

Updated: M’sian govt unveils RM35 bln economic recovery plan

PUTRAJAYA, June 5 (NNN-BERNAMA) — In the face of the economic challenges following the global COVID-19 pandemic, the government today unveiled the National Economic Recovery Plan (PENJANA) to empower the people and stimulate the economy. Prime Minister when announcing the short-term plan themed “Building the Economy Together”, said that it was also aimed…

COVID-19: New cases in Malaysia eases back to two figures

PUTRAJAYA, June 5 (NNN-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 said after 13 consecutive days of no COVID-19 related deaths, there was one reported today, with the cumulative number being 116,…

No report of Malaysians involved, hurt in US riots

KUALA LUMPUR, June 5 (NNN-BERNAMA) — The Ministry of Foreign Affairs (Wisma Putra) confirms that no report or official notification has been received on any Malaysian involved or injured in the series of violent riots in over 70 cities across the United States (US), following the death of George Floyd during a police…

Govt to allocate RM9 billion to tackle unemployment, ensure jobs

PUTRAJAYA, June 5 (NNN-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 initiatives, will benefit three million…

Russia, Malaysia discuss possible cooperation in developing COVID-19 vaccine

MOSCOW, June 5 (NNN-BERNAMA) — Russia’s Ambassador to Malaysia Naiyl Latypov and Secretary-General of Malaysia’s Science, Technology and Innovation Ministry Datuk Dr Siti Hamisah Tapsir have discussed strengthening cooperation between the two countries in the field of high technology and the possibility of jointly developing a vaccine against COVID-19, the Russian Embassy…

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…
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