Malaysia

PUTRAJAYA – Health Minister Datuk Seri Dzulkefly Ahmad claimed the recovery rate for patients infected by the 2019 novel coronavirus is high. He said the rate of recovery was four times higher at 2.2 percent. 3,496 out of 40,555 or 8.6 per cent of the cases tested positive had recovered with only 910 deaths were accounted as of yesterday. For …

PUTRAJAYA – The Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission has confirmed that they are in touch with the UK Authorities over bribery allegations against AirAsia by manufacturer Airbus. MACC chief Latheefa Koya said that they’re still waiting for the UK authorities for additional information regarding the investigation of Airbus’ use of middleman to secure plane contract and deals. According to the chief commissioner …

KUALA LUMPUR – Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) has reportedly informed the Interpol of its arrest warrants for three individuals wanted for engaging in a criminal conspiracy with former prime minister Najib Razak into the 1Malaysia Development Berhad (1MDB) scandal. Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission Chief (MACC) commissioner Latheefa Koya said the interpol was notified on the three suspects: Low Taek Jho, PetroSaudi …

KUALA LUMPUR – Former education minister Datuk Seri Mahdzir Khalid the two voices in the viral recording which was released by the Malaysian Anti Corruption Commission (MACC) as the voices of former prime minister Datuk Seri Najib Razak and the latter’s wife Datin Seri Rosmah. Mahdzir, testifying as the fifth prosecution witness in Rosmah’s bribery trial, was asked to identify …

KUALA LUMPUR – called for the resignation of United States President Donald Trump, saying that it is needed action to save America. During a press conference here, Dr Mahathir defended his remark, saying was not directed towards “all Americans”, whom he felt are “very kind people”. “It is not acceptable here, if any foreigners try to influence manipulate the result …

PETALING JAYA – Malaysian comedian Syed Umar Mokhtar Syed Mohd Redzuan also known as Abam Bocey passed away earlier this morning at home in Gombak. The popular comedian died from high fever. He was 32 years old. Ali Puteh, Abam’s younger brother confirmed that he complained of his fever and headache two days but doesn’t want to go to the …

KUALA LUMPUR – A 63-year-old man from China, the 10th person infected with the novel coronavirus (nCoV-2019) has fully recovered and expected to be discharged from the hospital today Health director-general Datuk Dr Noor Hisham Abdullah said that the Chinese national has been treated at Hospital Kuala Lumpur and was given a clean bill of health after having his test …

KUALA LUMPUR – According to Malaysian ambassador to Thailand Datuk Jojie Samuel, there were no Malaysian casualties were reported in the shooting rampage that killed 26 and injured 57 in Nakhon Ratchasima. “so far, no Malaysians (casualties),” He added The suspect, a 32-year-old soldier Jakrapanth Thomma, was finally shot dead by Thai security forces hours after he went on a …

PUTRAJAYA – Health Minister Datuk Seri Dzulkefly Ahmad confirmed that two Malaysians were infected with the novel coronavirus (2019-nCoV) after being brought home – leaving a total number of Malaysian infected to 3. The two – A father and son – tested positive and have been warded at the Tuanku Jaafar Hospital in Seremban. Both in stable condition. Both the …

PUTRAJAYA – A visiting 17-year-old Canadian girl has been taken to Kuala Lumpur Hospital (HKL) as a precaution for infection of the 2019-nCoV coronavirus. Health Minister Datuk Seri Dzulkefly confirmed the reports as the ministry is  currently awaiting a report from HKL. Dzulkefly also confirmed hazard material tea’s involvement in their full suit. The teen was taken to the hospital …