UAE tells Muslims to pray at home during Ramadan
Muslim worshippers pray in front of a closed Dubai mosque. (AFP pic) DUBAI: Religious authorities in the United Arab Emirates said medical workers treating Covid-19 patients are exempt from fasting during Ramadan and urged Muslims not to congregate for prayers during the holy month expected to start this week. The Emirates Fatwa Council said in […]
Pandemic exposed ‘weaknesses’ in health systems, says G20
THE coronavirus pandemic has exposed “systemic weaknesses” in global health systems, the G20 said today, but…
Singapore registers record 1,426 new virus cases
THERE are 1,426 new cases of Covid-19 in Singapore, said news reports quoting a statement from…
Johor to offer additional platforms to the public for mental health support during MCO, says state rep
JOHOR BARU, April 20 — The Johor government, through the state's Mental Health and Psychosocial Support…
Roger Ng’s 1MDB bond cases to be tried at KL High Court
KUALA LUMPUR, April 20 — The High Court here will hear the cases of former Goldman…
Stranded tourists prefer to stay here, confident govt can ensure their safety, says Ismail Sabri
KUALA LUMPUR, Apr 19 — Tourists stranded in Malaysia are satisfied with the government’s efforts to…
Johor buat 11,726 saringan Covid-19 di 5 zon merah
Kerajaan negeri Johor mengambil perhatian serius pertambahan 942 kes positif baru Covid-19 di Singapura, menjadikan jumlah kes kumulatif positif di republik itu 5,992 kes. (Gambar Bernama) JOHOR BAHRU: Sebanyak 11,726 saringan Covid-19 dilakukan di lima daerah dikategorikan sebagai zon merah di Johor sehingga semalam, dengan 558 kes daripadanya didapati positif. Pengerusi Jawatankuasa Kesihatan dan Alam […]
90-day reprieve to register births and deaths
Defence Minister Ismail Sabri Yaakob says the 90-day grace period will enable people to register births. (Bernama pic) PETALING JAYA: Registration of births and deaths can be done within 90 days after the end of the movement control order (MCO). Defence Minister Ismail Sabri Yaakob said the home ministry has allowed this grace period in […]
Senior minister: Communities can self-regulate their area during MCO but must inform police first
KUALA LUMPUR, Apr 19 — Senior Minister Datuk Seri Ismail Sabri said the government welcomes the…
No special treatment for VIP MCO violators, says Ismail Sabri
PUTRAJAYA denies that VIPs flouting the movement control order (MCO) will get preferential treatment. The comment…