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Sabah
Malaysia

Covid-19 aid to Sabah, already on its way

By Katherine S
September 8, 2021
in :  Malaysia

Sabah will get more resources to assist its healthcare system, which was strained by the Covid-19 outbreak, according to Khairy Jamaluddin. The health minister said that the extra supplies are part of the federal government’s plan to assist the state in dealing with the high number of Covid 19 cases and catching up to the national immunization rate. Related Posts100 …

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Johor
Malaysia

Singapore and UAE, to provide 400,500 Covid-19 vaccines to Johor

By Katherine S
September 7, 2021
in :  Malaysia

Singapore and the UAE would contribute around 400,500 Covid-19 vaccine doses to Johor. Johor Mentri Besar Datuk Hasni Mohammad said Singapore’s vaccine donation reflected the state’s close bond with the island republic. He claimed Singapore had previously sent Johor 20,000 Sinovac doses on July 29. Related Posts100 Terengganu teachers rejected Covid vaccines, says MB396 out of 779 teachers in Johor refuse …

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AdhamBaba
ASEAN News

Dr Adham recommends Cansino and Sinovac for states with low vaccination rates

By Katherine S
September 1, 2021
in :  ASEAN News

Dr Adham Baba, Minister of Science, Technology, and Innovation stated CanSino and Sinovac vaccines would be used to boost vaccination in six states that have yet to reach 50% adult vaccination. He stated the government will procure three million doses of CanSino vaccine, which only needed one dosage, and six million doses of Sinovac vaccine to establish herd immunity. According …

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TunkuIsmailSultanIbrahim
Health

396 out of 779 teachers in Johor refuse Covid-19 vaccination due to vaccine reluctance

By Katherine S
August 29, 2021
in :  Health, Malaysia

Tunku Ismail Sultan Ibrahim, Crown Prince of Johor, said today that vaccine reluctance impacted just 396 of the state’s 779 teachers who allegedly rejected Covid-19 immunization. He said that the remaining vaccine appointments were postponed owing to health concerns, allergies, or pregnancy, and some of them have also consented to register for immunization. Related PostsA Digital Vaccine Certificate is being …

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AirAsia
Business

Tony Fernandes: AirAsia crew and frontline personnel fully inoculated

By Katherine S
August 27, 2021
in :  Business, Malaysia

AirAsia Group CEO Tan Sri Tony Fernandes stated the airline’s operational crew and frontline employees are fully vaccinated and are ready to fly. According to him, this is in addition to many additional safety and hygiene procedures in place to ensure the highest standards are maintained ahead of the anticipated return of air travel. Related Posts396 out of 779 teachers …

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Covid19
Health

Assume responsibility for governance, Sultan Nazrin advises leaders

By Katherine S
August 23, 2021
in :  Health, Malaysia

The Covid-19 outbreak should serve as a reminder to all leaders to take responsibility for resetting the priorities in the country’s administration, according to Sultan Nazrin Shah of Perak. He said that the country’s administration should be founded on the concept of fairness and should be delegated to professionals in their areas. Related PostsA More Strategic and Intensified Vaccination to …

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IsmailSabriYaakob
Geo Politics

Ismail Sabri sworn in as the ninth PM of Malaysia

By Katherine S
August 23, 2021
in :  Geo Politics, Malaysia

Datuk Seri Ismail Sabri Yaakob was recently sworn in as Malaysia’s ninth prime minister, restoring UMNO’s control of the nation after his party’s involvement in orchestrating the collapse of a government formed from a crisis only 17 months ago. The former deputy minister was appointed by the Yang di-Pertuan Agong with the backing of 114 MPs, including those from Parti …

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PhilippineNationalPolice
Philippines

PNP Calls for People Hoarding Oxygen Tanks in the Midst of Increasing Crisis

By Jasmine C.
August 17, 2021
in :  Philippines

In the midst of the rising instances of COVID-19 contaminations in the country, the Philippine National Police requested that the general population try not to store clinical gear and supplies, especially oxygen tanks. In an articulation shipped off correspondents, Police Gen. Guillermo Eleazar, PNP boss, said that the police would be keeping watch for people who crowd clinical gear and …

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Laborforce
ASEAN News

Work-hour losses’ amid pandemic worst in PH among ASEAN countries

By Katherine S
August 17, 2021
in :  ASEAN News

Among ASEAN’s ten countries, the Philippines’ labor force fared the worst in 2020, suffering the “highest working-hour losses” due in part to lockdowns enforced in response to the COVID-19 outbreak. According to the International Labour Organization (ILO), although all ASEAN nations experienced substantial reductions in working hours and the Philippines had seen the greatest declines in working hours, totaling 13.6 …

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MuhyiddinYassin
Geo Politics

Anwar praises retiring PM, urges nation to calm throughout transition

By Katherine S
August 17, 2021
in :  Geo Politics, Malaysia

Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin’s decision to resign as Prime Minister was applauded by the head of the opposition, Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim. He went on to say that the action would provide the country a second opportunity to reorient itself away from its present path. Keputusan Tan Sri Mahiaddin Yassin untuk meletakkan jawatan hari ini disambut baik serta akan membuka …

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