Indonesia’s Covid-19 toll passes 60,000
JAKARTA, 3 July 2020: Covid-19 cases in Indonesia continue to rise – surpassing the 60,000 mark – with 1,301 new cases reported in the past 24 hours. Indonesian government spokesperson …
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6 new power-generating waste incinerators by end-2021
MELAKA, 3 July 2020: The Ministry of Housing and Local Government aims to have at least six waste-to-energy (WTE) plants to be built nationwide by 2021. Minister of Housing and …
Ismail Sabri raps airlines for continued high airfares
PUTRAJAYA, 3 July 2020: Flight ticket prices have to return to normal as airlines have been allowed to operate at full passenger capacity. Senior Minister (Security Cluster) Datuk Seri Ismail …
Johor asst immigration director nabbed over suspected illegals link
JOHOR BAHRU, 3 July 2020: Police have detained an Immigration assistant director on suspicion of being involved in migrant smuggling syndicate in Johor. State police chief Datuk Ayob Khan Mydin …
Federal govt not informed of Sabah’s plan to allow entry of China nationals
PUTRAJAYA, 3 July 2020: Sabah did not have prior discussions with the federal government over its decision to allow workers from China to enter the state. Senior Minister (Security Cluster) …
MCO day 108: New daily Covid 19 cases at 5, all Malaysians
PUTRAJAYA, 3 July 2020: Malaysia recorded only five new positive Covid-19 cases today to mark a five-day stretch for the country with single-digit new cases. Health director-general Datuk Dr Noor …
Joyful tears as hug curtains help restore human touch (video)
SAO PAOLO, 3 July 2020: It has been over 100 days since María Paula Moraes hugged her father, who lives in a nursing home in the Brazilian city of São …
TNB extends discounted monthly electricity bills to year-end
KUALA LUMPUR, 2 July 2020: Domestic electricity users across Malaysia will continue to enjoy discounts of up to 50% on their bill till Dec 31 this year, announced Energy and …
NUTP seeks extra 3 days school break for Aidiladha
KUALA LUMPUR, 2 July 2020: The National Union of the Teaching Profession (NUTP) has urged the government to consider allocating a longer public holiday for Aidiladha celebration this year to …
Amsterdam brothels allowed to resume full services
AMSTERDAM, 2 July 2020: “Sex workers can return to work. All positions are allowed.” And with that, the Dutch government authorized the country’s red light districts to resume activities yesterday. …