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AMONG the headlines for Wednesday, September 28, 2022, more than 660,000 Malaysians have signed a petition against Generational End Game (GEG), a call to stop the Control of Tobacco Product and Smoking Bill 2022.
Also, Cuba has suffered a nationwide blackout due to a breakdown in the electrical system as a result of the passage of Hurricane Ian over the island, according to local authorities.
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AMONG the headlines for Tuesday, September 27, 2022, PDRM’s principal assistant director, ACP Siti Kamsiah Hassan today said that the division had been getting regular reports on sexual crimes involving child pornography.
Also, Vietnam today urged more people to evacuate as an intensifying Typhoon Noru barrelled towards the southeast Asian nation, after causing at least eight deaths and widespread flooding in the Philippines.
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AMONG the headlines for Thursday, August 18, 2022, a prostitution syndicate operating from a condominium unit in Cyberjaya got busted, with seven Tanzanians and three Ugandans arrested for involvement in prostitution and other immoral activities during a raid yesterday by the Immigration Department.
Also, the death toll from the huge explosion at a crowded mosque in the Afghan capital Kabul yesterday, has risen to 30, with more than 40 people injured.
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AMONG the headlines for Wednesday, August 17, 2022, Kuala Lumpur Sessions Court today charged a 17-year-old teenager with smuggling 25 Myanmar migrants in a Toyota Vellfire vehicle.
Investigations found that all the illegal immigrants were brought from Rantau Panjang, Kelantan to Kuala Lumpur, for a payment of RM6,000 per person.
Also, Spain and Portugal are bracing for wildfires in the coming days with temperatures forecast to exceed 40°C on the Iberian peninsula.
Portugal’s prime minister warned today that the hot weather increases the threat of blazes.
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AMONG the headlines for Tuesday, August 16, 2022, former navy chief Tan Sri Ahmad Ramli Mohd Nor pleaded not guilty at the Kuala Lumpur Sessions Court earlier today, to three charges of criminal breach of trust over the littoral combat ship scandal.
Ahmad Ramli is accused of fraudulently approving payments worth RM21.08 mil to three firms in his capacity without the company’s board agreement.
Also, a Chinese research ship has docked in Sri Lanka's Hambantota port despite Indian concerns.
The Yuan Wang 5 was given permission to dock on the condition it would not carry out research while in Sri Lankan waters, said port officials.
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AMONG the headlines for Monday, August 15, 2022, Health Minister Khairy Jamaluddin earlier today said, to ensure Malaysia has a world-standard public health system, the ministry is seeking for public health spending to be increased to 5 pct of the GDP.
Also, Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese accuses ex-prime minister Scott Morrison of secretly appointing himself to three roles in the ministry during the pandemic.
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AMONG the headlines for Friday, August 12, 2022, Bank Negara Malaysia earlier today said, the nation's payment systems remain secure despite a potential data breach announced by payment gateway service provider iPay88 (M) Sdn. Bhd.
According to the central bank, forensic investigations are still ongoing.
In a statement, Bank Negara said the breach originated from and is confined to iPay88's payment card systems and does not involve vulnerabilities in the banks' systems.
Also, South Korea’s Ministry of Justice said, Samsung Electronics vice chairman Jay Y. Lee will receive a presidential pardon on Monday.
The pardon will erase Jay's criminal record from his 2017 conviction, paving the way for the heir to the country’s biggest company to regain power at the top.
The special pardon will enable him to officially participate in management, restoring his right to work at the giant tech company.
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AMONG the headlines for Wednesday, August 10, 2022, former Navy Commander Tan Sri Ahmad Kamarulzaman Ahmad Badaruddin said the launching and naming of a warship before it is fully completed is a tradition and practice of the Royal Malaysian Navy for a long time.
Kamarulzaman has rubbished claims that a 2017 launch event for the multi-billion ringgit littoral combat ship project was intended to deceive the public, as the ship was not fully complete at the time.
Also, Russian shelling has killed at least 13 people in Ukraine’s central Dni-prope-trovsk region.
Meanwhile, European Union member states will not be allowed to import any more coal from Russia after the transitional period for the bloc’s embargo ends today by midnight.
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AMONG the headlines for Friday, August 5, 2021, with a 2-1 majority decision today, the Court of Appeal ruled that a child born abroad to a Malaysian mother married to a foreigner is not legally entitled to Malaysian citizenship.
Also, several batches of Chinese warplanes and warships conducted exercises around the Taiwan Strait and crossed the median line of the strait.
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AMONG the headlines for Thursday, August 4, 2022, Inspector-General of Police Tan Sri Acryl Sani Abdullah Sani said that the police are reviewing their plan to transfer to Sarawak nine officers who are under investigation for alleged extortion.
This came as there were protests from the people and governments of Sabah and Sarawak, expressing their concern about the government's handling of such officers, disagreeing with the transfer to their states.
Also, US House of Representatives Speaker Nancy Pelosi vowed to support denuclearizing North Korea and said she plans to visit an inter-Korean border area during her trip to South Korea.
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AMONG the headlines for Wednesday, August 3, 2022, Deputy Health Minister Datuk Dr Noor Azmi Ghazali said that 42.3 pct of children have completed the vaccination
Meanwhile, 49.8 pct of children aged between five and 11 in the country have received at least one dose of the Covid-19 vaccine as of Tuesday.
Also, at least 121 people have been receiving medical treatment at various hospitals in Andhra Pradesh's Achutapuram district after a suspected gas leak at an apparel manufacturing unit in the Brandix Special Economic Zone (SEZ) on Tuesday.
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AMONG the headlines for Tuesday, August 2, 2022, Plantation Industries and Commodities Minister Datuk Zuraida Kamaruddin earlier said, there are presently “policy problems” with Indonesia and Bangladesh.
Zuraida said India and Pakistan have offered to send their citizens to work in Malaysian plantations industry, as the ministry attempts to battle the manpower shortage in the sector.
Also, tensions are high in China ahead of House of Representatives speaker Nancy Pelosi's expected visit to Taiwan on Tuesday, with several Chinese warplanes flying close to the median line of the sensitive Taiwan Strait.
Chinese warships and aircraft ‘squeezed’ the median line on Tuesday morning, an unusual move described by one Reuters source as "very provocative".
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AMONG the headlines for Monday, August 1, 2022, after a period of chicken supply shortage in Malaysia, the country is now in an oversupply situation and can export chickens to other countries.
Also, Ukraine makes its first shipment of grain since Russia’s invasion, as a cargo ship loaded with 26,000 tons of corn left for Lebanon today.
This marks a crucial first step toward unlocking the millions of tons of grains piling up in the country and boosting global food supplies.
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AMONG the headlines for Friday, July 8, 2022, Health Minister Khairy Jamaluddin today said, the Tobacco and Smoking Control Bill will be brought to the cabinet meeting next week for approval before being tabled in Parliament.
Also, the shooter, who was accused of shooting former Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe at a political campaign event earlier today, has been identified as Tetsuya Yamagami.
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AMONG the headlines for Thursday, July 7, 2022, a public tip-off about a drug distribution syndicate that has been active for several months has led to the arrest of four Malaysian men wanted for murder and a number of other criminal activities.
Also, more than 400 prisoners are missing following a raid on a prison in Nigeria's capital Abuja.
According to officials, four inmates, a security guard and several attackers were killed after the prison was targeted.
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AMONG the headlines for Wednesday, July 6, 2022, Selangor Menteri Besar Dato’ Seri Amirudin Shari said a post-flood relief mission was sent to Baling, Kedah earlier today by the state government.
He said the three-day mission involves a total of 189 personnel from 12 local authorities and 20 members of the Selangor Volunteer. Also, Twitter is suing India’s government, after more than a year of rising tensions over the country’s sweeping 2021 IT law.
The company filed a complaint with the Karnataka High Court in Bangalore to challenge a recent order to censor content within the country.
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AMONG the headlines for Tuesday, July 5, 2022, the floods that hit several villages in Baling yesterday have left three dead so far.
A continuous three-hour downpour y’day, caused the waters of Sungai Kupang to overflow into the local residential areas by the riverside, affecting 85 houses.
Baling district police chief Supt Shamsudin Mamat said a total of 334 victims from nine villages here have been evacuated to several relief centres.
Also, about 50,000 people in Australia’s Sydney have been told to evacuate their homes as torrential rains continued to batter the country’s east coast.
Meanwhile, 19,000 homes are without power as the federal govt declares natural disaster in 23 parts of New South Wales.
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AMONG the headlines for Monday, July 4, 2022, the health ministry issued a warning today about two new sub-variants of the Covid-19 Omicron strain, called Omicron BA.4 and Omicron BA.5.
Sydney and its surrounding area faces its fourth, and possibly worst, round of flooding in less than a year and a half, as more than 30,000 residents were told to evacuate or prepare to abandon their homes today.
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AMONG the headlines for Tuesday, June 15, 2022, the Department of Statistics Malaysia guarantees that the data of individuals under its supervision will not be easily accessed illegally by any party.
Head of Statistics, Datuk Seri Mohd Uzir Mahidin today said, the department has so far managed to protect individual data from being misused.
Also, Brazil’s federal police say they have arrested a second suspect, who was the brother of the first suspect to be detained in connection with the disappearance of an Indigenous expert and a British journalist in a remote area of the Amazon.
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AMONG the headlines for Tuesday, June 14, 2022, tax losses suffered by the government due to tax evaders were estimated at more than RM665 million.
Earlier today, the Inland Revenue Board (or IRB) said it has discovered around 31,598 entities comprising individuals, businesses, companies and others who have yet to declare their incomes.
Also, Russian forces cut off the last routes for evacuating citizens from the eastern Ukrainian city of Sievierodonetsk.
The regional governor Sergei Gaidai said all bridges to the embattled Ukrainian key city have now been destroyed.
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AMONG the headlines for Friday, June 10, 2022, Malaysia agrees to abolish the mandatory death penalty, the government said today, in a move cautiously welcomed by rights groups as a rare progressive step on the issue for the region.
De facto law minister Datuk Seri Wan Junaidi Tuanku Jaafar earlier today announced that the mandatory death sentences for serious crimes would be replaced by ‘alternative punishments’ at the discretion of the courts.
Also, a Dutch lawyer for a Russian suspect said prosecutors of the trial in the downing of a Malaysia Airlines flight MH17 in 2014 failed to prove a Russian-made missile brought down the jetliner.
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AMONG the headlines for Thursday, June 9, 2022, the Plantation Industries and Commodities Minister Datuk Zuraida Kamaruddin confirmed today that she has yet to meet Prime Minister Datuk Seri Ismail Sabri Yaakob with regards to her position in the Cabinet upon switching to another party.
Also, Shanghai will lock down a district of 2.7 million people on Saturday to conduct a mass COVID testing drive, as officials fear a rebound in cases.
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AMONG the headlines for Wednesday, June 8, 2022, Malaysia reported a total of 1,128 new Covid-19 infections as of midnight Tuesday.
Based on data from the CovidNow portal there were 1,547 recoveries.
Meanwhile, the total number of active cases in Malaysia now stands at 21,202.
Nine more deaths have been reported in the latest log.
Also, rights groups and families of veteran freelance journalist Dom Phillips and respected indigenous specialist Bruno Pereira, pleaded for authorities to accelerate the search operation.
The pair went missing deep in the Amazon early Sunday while traveling by boat in Brazil’s Javari Valley, where Phillips was researching a book.
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AMONG the headlines for Tuesday, June 7, 2022, Malaysia reported a total of 1,330 new COVID-19 cases as of midnight Monday.
According to the data on the COVIDNOW portal, two more deaths were reported from the pandemic.
The health ministry also recorded about 1,881 new recoveries from the virus.
Currently there are 21,630 active cases in the country. Also, at least 49 people have been killed and more than 300 injured, after a fire tore through a container depot in southeastern Bangladesh over the weekend.
Firefighters brought the blaze under control today, three days after fiery explosions at the BM Container Depot in ,that a senior fire service official suspected had not followed safety guidelines.
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AMONG the headlines for Friday, June 3, 2022, former Malaysian ambassador to Indonesia Datuk Zainal Abidin Alias and his son, Mohamed Rizal, linked to a Janda Baik marijuana farm, were charged today at a Magistrate's Court in Bentong with several drug offences including trafficking of dangerous drugs which carries a death penalty.
Also, Myanmar classrooms became the latest battleground as students began a new school year. Members of a pro-junta stand guard outside, providing protection in the absence of regular security forces.
It’s been more than a year now, the junta is trying to tempt educators who are still on strike to return.
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AMONG the headlines for Thursday, June 2, 2022, Malaysia recorded a total of 1,809 new COVID-19 infections as of midnight Wednesday.
According to the Ministry of Health, there are currently 23,048 active cases, with two more deaths reported.
Meanwhile, there were 1,911 new recoveries reported as well.
Also, as Shanghai lifted its eight-week lockdown for most of its 25 million residents, the relief is overtaken by frustration of hours waiting in line for virus tests, as a negative result is needed to be allowed to enter public spaces.
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AMONG the headlines for Wednesday, June 1, 2022, Malaysia recorded another 1,451 new Covid-19 cases as of yesterday.
According to the Ministry of Health (MOH), a total of seven deaths were reported, of which three were declared as brought-in-dead.
MOH also reported a total of 2,071 new recoveries.
Also, Shanghai ended its eight-weeks citywide lockdown today, giving free rein to more than 2 million businesses from corner shops to multinational manufacturers to resume operations after the city brought its Covid-19 cases under control.
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AMONG the headlines for Wednesday, May 25, 2022, Malaysia reported a total of 1,918 new Covid-19 cases in the last 24 hours.
According to the data from the COVIDNOW portal, about 2,124 new recoveries were recorded.
Meanwhile, the Ministry registered two more COVID-related deaths.
Also, Texas witnesses its deadliest school shooting as details begin to emerge after an alleged gunman identified as Salvador Ramos reportedly killed at least 19 children and two teachers, just two days before their summer break at the Robb Elementary School in Uvalde, Texas.
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AMONG the headlines for Monday, May 23, 2022, Malaysia reported 1,817 new COVID-19 cases in the last 24 hours.
According to the CovidNow portal, there were 3,389 recoveries recorded.
Two more deaths have also been reported from the pandemic.
Also, With another 99 new COVID-cases reported, Beijing extended its lockdown, as workers and students continued to WFH.
The Chinese province of Henan has ordered its nearly 100 million people to take a Covid test every two days.
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AMONG the headlines for Friday, May 20, 2022, Defence Minister Datuk Seri Hishammuddin Hussein earlier today said that the Ministry has systems in place to prevent any issues arising from the latest data leak from affecting national security.
Also, Australian authorities have identified a probable case of monkeypox in a man who recently returned from Europe, as Canada confirmed its first two cases, amid a growing outbreak of the rare disease in non-endemic countries.
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AMONG the headlines for Thursday, May 19, 2022, Malaysia reports a total of 2,017 new COVID-19 cases reported in the last 24 hours.
The country currently has 29,971 active cases.
Seven people have died from the disease yesterday.
Meanwhile, a total of 2,548 patients have recovered from the virus, in the latest report.
Also, nearly 1,000 Ukrainian fighters who held out inside the Azovstal steel works plant had surrendered after being ordered by their military to abandon the last stronghold of resistance.
Russia says it has sent the Ukrainian soldiers to a former prison colony in a Russia-controlled part of Donetsk.
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AMONG the headlines for Friday, May 13, 2022, Malaysia's economic growth picked up pace in the first quarter and was likely to accelerate further this year amid sustained demand and the reopening of international borders, Bank Negara Malaysia (BNM) said today.
Gross domestic product rose 5% in the January-March period and up from 3.6% growth in the previous quarter.
Also, North Korea sparks new calls for the government to accept aid that could save lives, help protect its battered economy, and possibly lead to a diplomatic opening, as it faces its first confirmed COVID-19 outbreak with no known vaccine programme.
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AMONG the headlines for Thursday, May 12, 2022, Malaysia’s daily COVID-19 infections continued to rise, as a total of 3,321 new cases were reported in the last 24 hours.
Health director-general Tan Sri Dr Noor Hisham Abdullah said about 1,416 people recovered from the disease yesterday.
Meanwhile, another eight COVID-related deaths were recorded, including three classified as brought-in-dead.
Also, North Korea’s leader Kim Jong-un declares a 'serious emergency', ordering ‘strict lockdowns’ across the country, as it reported its first Covid-19 cases earlier today.
According to officials, samples taken from patients who were down with fever in Pyongyang showed a sub-variant of the omicron virus, also known as BA.2.
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AMONG the headlines for Wednesday, May 11, 2022, Malaysia continued its uptrend, recording another 2,605 new cases yesterday.
Health director-general Tan Sri Dr Noor Hisham Abdullah said eight COVID-related deaths were registered, including three that were classified as brought in dead.
Meanwhile, there were also a total of 2,014 recoveries recorded yesterday.
Also, half of Shanghai achieves "zero COVID" status, but authorities say, uncompromising restrictions had to remain in place under a national policy.
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AMONG the headlines for Tuesday, May 11, 2022, Malaysia’s new Covid-19 infections continue an uptrend post Raya celebrations, as cases surge to 2,246 in the last 24 hours.
Health director-general Tan Sri Dr Noor Hisham Abdullah said only one death was recorded yesterday with no brought-in-deaths.
Meanwhile, the country has reported a total of 2,433 recoveries from the virus in the latest log.
Also, Sri Lankan President Gotabaya Rajapaksa on Tuesday extended the national curfew until the morning of 11 May amid ongoing protests, triggered by economic and political crises.
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AMONG the headlines for Wednesday, April 27, 2022, Datuk Seri Dr Ahmad Zahid Hamidi has filed a defamation suit against Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad over allegations that he sought the former prime minister’s help to drop his corruption charges.
Also, Myanmar’s military-ruled court has convicted the country’s former leader Aung San Suu Kyi of corruption and sentenced her to five years in prison in the first of several corruption cases against her.
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AMONG the headlines for Tuesday, April 26, 2022, the demand for domestic travel to Malaysia has reaped 83 pct of what it was in 2019.
A Google report showed, the travel industry in South-east Asia has been booming since the fourth quarter of last year.
Also, Myanmar military court has postponed to April 27, its decision in the first of 11 corruption cases against Aung San Suu Kyi, whose elected government was removed in a February 2021 coup.
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AMONG the headlines for Monday, April 25, 2022, Petaling Jaya MP Maria Chin Abdullah has been sentenced by the Kuala Lumpur shariah court today to seven days in jail for contempt of court.
Syarie judge Mohamed Faouzi Mokhtar said the title used by Maria in her article has insulted the Islamic judicial system and given a bad impression of the institution of the shariah court in the public eye. Also, Beijing is racing to trace a Covid-19 outbreak that may have been spreading in the capital for a week, raising more stringent restrictions that could soon be implemented in line with other Chinese cities.
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AMONG the headlines for Friday, April 22, 2022, Malaysia continues to register a downward trend that began last week with a total of 5,899 new COVID-19 cases reported yesterday.
Health director-general Tan Sri Dr Noor Hisham Abdullah said five people have died from the deadly virus, with four of them classified as brought-in-dead cases.
Also, Israeli police entered Al Aqsa mosque compound firing rubber bullets and stun grenades in the latest raid on the Muslim holy site.
The latest raid took place this morning, with Palestinians throwing stones at the Israeli police who entered the compound firing rubber bullets and stun grenades.
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AMONG the headlines for Thursday, April 21, 2022, the Sessions Court judge warned the public today, not to make any comments on social media regarding the ongoing trial of a neglect and abuse case involving a teenager with Down syndrome known as Bella.
Also, Russia's invasion of Ukraine has entered its second month, with casualties mounting on both sides.
Earlier, a top ally of Russian President Vladimir Putin said Russian forces will capture the last main stronghold of resistance in the besieged city of Mariupol today after Ukraine proposed talks on evacuating troops and civilians there.
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AMONG the headlines for Monday, April 18, 2022, The Court of Appeal (COA) has allowed the leave application to hear the reckless driving case of Sam Ke Ting, and granted a stay of execution of her sentence including jail time and a fine.
Also, Ukrainian authorities urged people in Donbas to move west to escape a large-scale Russian offensive to capture the regions of Donetsk and Lugansk.
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AMONG the headlines for Wednesday, April 13, 2022, Umno president Ahmad Zahid Hamidi earlier today explained in court that he founded Yayasan Akalbudi in 1997 for the sake of charity and religion.
Also, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy said investigators had received reports of “hundreds of cases of rape” particularly in areas around Kyiv from which they have now withdrawn
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AMONG the headlines for, Bukit Aman Criminal Investigation Department director Datuk Seri Abd Jalil Hassan earlier today said that police have received 35 reports, involving 45 Malaysians, believed to be stranded in countries such as in Myanmar, Thailand and Laos.
Also, rescue efforts were hampered by mud and rain today, as the death toll from tropical storm Megi rose to 27.
The storm that swept through the central and southern areas of the Philippines over the weekend also displaced about 30,000 families, some of whom were moved to emergency shelters. Listen to the top stories of the day, reporting from Astro AWANI newsroom — all in 3-minutes.
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AMONG the headlines for Monday, April 11, 2022, Pakatan Harapan and the government reached an agreement to put the proposed constitutional amendments and the anti-party hopping bill to a vote before the end of May this year.
Also, Shanghai is at the center of China's largest COVID-19 outbreak since the coronavirus was first discovered in Wuhan, with a record 26,087 new daily infections reported on Sunday.
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AMONG the headlines for Thursday, March 24, 2022, Minister of International Trade and Industry Datuk Seri Mohamed Azmin Ali earlier today told the Dewan Rakyat that despite the conflict between Russia and Ukraine affecting the global economy,Malaysia can continue trade cooperation with countries that are not involved in the war.
Also, Ukraine’s leader calls for global protests, to demand an end to the Russian invasion of his country.
Volodymyr Zelenskyy urges NATO to provide Kyiv with effective and unrestricted aid, as members and Western leaders of the bloc prepare for a series of key summits in Brussels.
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AMONG the headlines for Wednesday, March 23, 2022, Prime Minister Datuk Seri Ismail Sabri Yaakob today said that about 268,000 poor families registered in eKasih will receive RM10,000 with an allocation of RM13.4 million a year from the government.
Also, the Russian military has lost more than 10 pct of the combat force that was sent to invade Ukraine.
Ukraine forces have reversed the battlefield tension against invading Russians in some areas to reclaim ground in recent days.
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AMONG the headlines for Tuesday, March 22, 2022, Women, Family and Community Development Minister Rina Harun said the govt has no plans to ban child marriage, instead the ministry will implement programmes under the National Strategic Plan for Addressing the Causes of Underage Marriage to curb the practice in the country.
Also, the United Nations reported, at least 925 civilians have been killed in the Ukraine war so far.
As of today, about 117 children were killed and more than 155 were injured.
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AMONG the headlines for Monday, March 21, 2022, COVID-positive individuals may be able to cast their ballots in the 15th general election.
Earlier today, Health Minister Khairy Jamaluddin said discussions between the Ministry of Health and the Election Commission on the safety protocol are well underway.
Also, China reported more than 4,000 new COVID-19 cases across the country as of yesterday, with two-thirds in Jilin province, which borders Russia and North Korea.
China has now imposed stay-at-home orders on millions more people in the country’s northeast as it battles its biggest Covid-19 outbreak in two years
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AMONG the headlines for Friday, March 18, 2022, Health director-general Tan Sri Dr Noor Hisham Abdullah said that COVID-related death rate among unvaccinated senior citizens was higher than other age groups.
Also, Russia fired six missiles at Lviv today, the Ukrainian military said.
According to the mayor of the western city, an aircraft repair plant which is near the Polish border and has been relatively untouched by Russian attacks, was hit.
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AMONG the headlines for Thursday, March 17, 2022, Health Minister Khairy Jamaluddin today advised the senior citizens to get their booster jabs ahead of Ramadan, as they are at a higher risk of contracting COVID-19.
Also, South Korea reported a total of 621,328 new daily COVID-19 cases and a daily record 429 deaths within the last 24 hours.
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AMONG the headlines for Wednesday, March 16, 2022, Prime Minister Datuk Seri Ismail Sabri Yaakob announced today that Malaysians will be entitled to a special withdrawal of RM10,000 from their retirement savings with the Employees Provident Fund (EPF).
Also, as the world's attention is focused on the conflict in Ukraine, United Nation's High Commissioner for Refugees today said that the humanitarian situation in Afghanistan should not be neglected.
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AMONG the headlines for Monday, March 14, 2022, Finance Minister Datuk Seri Tengku Zafrul Tengku Abdul Aziz earlier today told the Dewan Rakyat, that the Malaysian government will be forced to cover for billions of ringgit in shortfall to repay 1MDB debts.
Also, as Russia continues to invade Ukraine, President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has proposed meeting Russian President Vladimir Putin as part of negotiation talks.
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AMONG the headlines for Friday, March 11, 2022, Hulu Langat district officer Dr Ani Ahmad earlier today said that further checks at the Taman Bukit Permai 2 landslide site showed cracks at the location due to land movement.
Ani said more than 200 residents living near the site of the landslide in Ampang were ordered to evacuate their homes, in order for the authorities to conduct a detailed study.
Also, civilian targets have come under Russian shelling in the central Ukrainian city of Dnipro today, as the first direct attack on the city, killing one.
The emergency services said Russian forces are currently encircling at least four major Ukrainian cities.
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AMONG the headlines for Thursday, March 10, 2022, the Ministry of Health earlier today said that Malaysia has registered another 30,246 new Covid-19 cases in the last 24 hours.
Health director-general Tan Sri Dr Noor Hisham Abdullah said it comprised 29,828 local cases and 418 imported cases.
Also, Ukraine says seven humanitarian corridors opened today for civilians to leave cities affected by Russian forces, including the southern port of Mariupol
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AMONG the headlines for Wednesday, March 9, 2021, Health Minister Khairy Jamaluddin earlier today appealed to parents to get their children vaccinated before April 1, as daily COVID-19 cases continue to surge.
Also, thousands of residents of the Ukrainian city of Sumy were successfully evacuated as the evacuation corridors opens after Russia agreed to halt attacks.
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AMONG the headlines for Friday, February 25, 2022, Malaysia reported a continuous rise with COVID-19 cases logged at 32,070 in the last 24 hours.
According to the Ministry of Health there are 209 new imported cases, with 31,861 being local transmissions.
A total of 23,332 patients recovered and discharged, while about 46 COVID-related deaths were reported.
Also, Hong Kong authorities enforce dynamic zero COVID policy, with anyone testing positive for COVID-19, including infants and children, are put into isolation facilities with no family contact allowed.
Authorities said they are unable to accommodate parents staying with infected infants as hospitals are overwhelmed at maximum or over capacity with nearly 10,000 new daily infections reported.
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AMONG the headlines for Friday, February 18, 2022, all pregnant mothers and women are urged by the Ministry of Health to get the Covid-19 vaccination as well as the booster dose which has proven to reduce hospitalisation if infected with the virus.
Health Director-General Tan Sri Dr Noor Hisham Abdullah said preventive measures are extremely important to avoid getting further complications from Covid-19 infection, and prompted pregnant mothers categorised in the high-risk group.
Also, Hong Kong leader Carrie Lam earlier today said that the global financial hub has identified more than 20,000 hotel rooms for quarantine accommodation.
Lam said property developers showed support with about 21 hotels that had expressed interest in turning their facilities into isolation venues, exceeding by a large margin the government's original target of 7,000 to 10,000 rooms, as Hong Kong battles a surge in COVID-19 cases.
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AMONG the headlines for Thursday, December 15, The 15-year-old girl who was raped and gave birth to a son who later died from stab wounds was today charged with murder at the Magistrates Court in Kemaman, Terengganu.
However, no plea was recorded as the case is under the jurisdiction of the High Court. Also, Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau on Monday activated rarely used emergency powers in an effort to end protests that have shut some U.S. border crossings and paralyzed parts of the capital.
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AMONG the headlines for Monday, February 14, 2022, Malaysia registered another 21,315 new COVID-19 infections within the last 24 hours.
According to the Health Director-General Tan Sri Dr Noor Hisham Abdullah, this brings the cumulative total to more than 3 million cases since the pandemic hit the country.
Also, by the end of February, South Korea will start administering a fourth dose of Covid-19 vaccines.
The authorities confirmed today they will also supply millions of additional home test kits to ease shortages amid a surge in Omicron infections.
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AMONG the headlines for Tuesday, February 1, 2022, Malaysia has logged a total of 5,566 new Covid-19 cases in the last 24 hours.
As of yesterday, about 51.2 pct of the adult population in the country have received the COVID-19 booster dose.
Meanwhile, about 97.9 per cent of the group have completed their vaccination.
Also, a Japanese Air Self-Defense Force jet that went missing last night is believed to have crashed, while its two crew members remain unaccounted for.
According to Japan’s defence ministry, the fighter and its two crewmembers were heading for a regular combat drill over the Sea of Japan, when the F-15 Eagle fighter jet disappeared shortly after take-off from air traffic control radars yesterday.
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AMONG the headlines for Monday, January 31, 2022, Health director-general Tan Sri Dr Noor Hisham Abdullah earlier today said that Malaysia recorded the lowest number of dengue cases last year with only 26,365 cases, a drop of 70.8 per cent from 90,304 cases in 2020.
Also, Myanmar’s Aung San Suu Kyi’s trial on election fraud will start on February 14th with the proceedings.
Suu Kyi was accused of influencing the vote in 2020 to win a second term in office.
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AMONG the headlines for Friday, January 28, 2021, Malaysia’s Covid-19 cases continue to soar as the country registered a total of 5,522 infections within the last 24 hours.
Ten more people have died from Covid-19 as of yesterday.
Also, one hostage died and another one remained unconscious in the hospital after police arrested a 66-year-old man in a standoff near Tokyo this morning.
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AMONG the headlines for Tuesday, January 25, 2022, Malaysia recorded 4,066 COVID-19 infections today.
The country registered another 10 more deaths due to Covid-19 as of yesterday.
Meanwhile, about 97.9 per cent of the adult population have completed their COVID-19 vaccination.
Also, the number of positive Covid-19 results on an Australian military ship delivering aid to Tonga has climbed to 23, officials said.
Australian defence minister Peter Dutton said his government was working with Tongan authorities to keep the ship at sea and make sure there is no threat to Tonga’s 105,000 residents.
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AMONG the headlines for Monday, January 24, 2022, Malaysia registered a slight decrease in the latest COVID-19 log, with about 3,214 new cases reported within the last 24 hours.
Meanwhile, about 97.9 per cent of the adult population have completed their vaccination as of yesterday.
Also, the organizers of the Beijing 2022 Olympics have confirmed 72 COVID-19 cases among the 2,586 personnel for the Games brought into China this month, a number that its top medical expert said was to be expected.
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AMONG the headlines for Friday, January 21, 2022, Malaysia’s new COVID-19 cases have increased to 4,046 within the last 24-hours.
Twenty-two more people have died in the country from Covid-19 according to the Health Ministry’s portal updated midnight.
Meanwhile, about 97.9 pct of the adult population have completed their vaccination, with about 43.7 pct completed their booster doses.
Also, Tonga has turned back an aid flight from Australia due to a positive Covid case on board.
Strict border controls are in place, as there are no COVID cases in Tonga.
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AMONG the headlines for Tuesday, January 18, 2022, new COVID-19 infections jumped to 3,245 in Malaysia’s latest Covid-19 log.
Meanwhile, about 97.8 per cent of the adult population were fully vaccinated and 41 per cent of the adult population in the country received the COVID-19 booster dose yesterday.
Also, at least two people are confirmed to have died in Tonga following the undersea volcanic blast that sent tsunami waves toward the island nation and across the Pacific over the weekend, officials said.
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AMONG the headlines for Monday, January 17, 2022, a total of 2,342 new COVID-19 cases were reported by the Ministry of Health today.
Health director-general Tan Sri Dr Noor Hisham Abdullah said this brings the overal total to more than 2.8 million.
Also, millions of Americans hunkered down as a major winter storm hit the eastern United States with heavy snow and ice knocking power out for an estimated 145,000 customers as of yesterday evening.
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AMONG the headlines for Friday, January 14, 2022, Health Minister Khairy Jamaluddin said, almost nine million COVID-19 vaccine booster shots have been administered in Malaysia as of yesterday.
Also, tennis star Novak Djokovic faces possible deportation from Australia after the country’s Immigration Minister Alex Hawke decided today to cancel his visa for a second time.
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AMONG the headlines for Thursday, January 13, 2022, Malaysia’s daily Covid-19 cases hit above 3,000 for the third consecutive day, with a surge recording about 3,684 new infections.
The country’s Covid-related deaths rose by another 15 cases as of last night.
Based on data from the past two weeks, the national death rate now stands at seven deaths per one million.
Also, South Korea receives the first supply of Pfizer’s antiviral COVID-19 pills, sufficient to support the compulsory five-day treatment courses for 21,000 people.
Paxlovid will be administered to treat patients with mild or moderate symptoms.
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AMONG the headlines for Wednesday, January 12, 2022, Malaysia continues to report above 3,000 COVID-19 cases.
Health director-general Tan Sri Dr Noor Hisham Abdullah said on Twitter, the country logged another 3,198 new COVID-19 cases within the last 24 hours.
Meanwhile, about 97.8 percent of the adult population have completed their vaccination. Also, the Canadian province of Quebec, will impose a new health tax in the coming weeks on those who are not vaccinated against COVID-19, to offset their disproportionate cost to the health care system and encourage more people to get their shots.
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AMONG the headlines for Wednesday, January 10, 2021, Malaysia reported a decrease in new COVID-19 infections to 2,641 cases today.
Meanwhile, about 78.5 percent of the country's population have completed their COVID-19 vaccination as of yesterday
Also, Novak Djokovic has won his appeal against a decision to refuse him a visa in the Federal Circuit Court of Australia ahead of the Australian Open.
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AMONG the headlines for Friday, January 7, 2021, Malaysia has identified another 3,381 Covid-19 cases within the last 24 hours.
In a tweet, health director-general Dr Noor Hisham Abdullah said the total number of infections now stands at 2,780,080.
Also, in its weekly situation report on the pandemic today, the WHO said the Southeast Asian regions reported the biggest spikes compared to the previous week, with a 78% jump.
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AMONG the headlines for Thursday, December 30, 2021, Malaysia records a slight rise with another 3,997 new COVID-19 infections detected within the last 24 hours.
As of yesterday the death rate recorded an increase of 36 deaths. The country has so far lost 31,428 people to the virus.
Also, following a raid that drew international condemnation, two senior editors of Hong Kong media outlet Stand News were charged today with conspiracy to publish seditious material.
More than 200 officers were deployed to search the Stand News office with court authorisation to seize journalistic materials.
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AMONG the headlines for Wednesday, December 29, 2021, Malaysia reports another 3,683 Covid-19 cases within the last 24 hours.
The country has so far hit more than 2.7million people since the pandemic started.
Also, China's Xi'an has further tightened lockdown restrictions as it enters the seventh day today.
Xian rolled out city-wide testing and placed its 13 million residents under a strict lockdown last week, causing many to be unable to leave their homes and virtually dependent on deliveries of necessities as new Covid-19 infections persisted.
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AMONG the headlines for Tuesday, December 28, 2021, Malaysia reports 2,897 new COVID-19 infections today.
This is the third consecutive day the country has logged below 3,000 new Covid-19 cases.
The country recorded 35 Covid-19 deaths with six brought in dead cases, as of yesterday.
Meanwhile, there are about 42,917 active Covid-19 cases in the country.
Also, Argentina’s latest Covid-19 cases almost doubled to 20,263 new infections, as the Omicron variant spreads around the world.
According to the country's health ministry, this is the highest daily tally in almost 6 months.
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AMONG the headlines for Tuesday, December 21, 2021, Malaysia reported another 3,140 new Covid-19 cases within the last 24 hours.
Meanwhile, about 97.5 pct of the adult population in the country have completed their COVID-19 vaccination as of yesterday.
As for the adolescent population, about 86.9 pct of individuals comprising those aged between 12 and 17, have completed the vaccination
Also, two hundred cases of Omicron variant of coronavirus have been detected in India so far, out of which 77 patients have recovered or migrated.
Meanwhile, about 5,326 new Covid-19 cases were detected with about 453 deaths reported in the last 24 hours.
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AMONG the headlines for Monday, December 20, 2020, Health Minister Khairy Jamaluddin said there were 181 individuals positive with COVID-19 among the flood victims detected during screening by health authorities at the various flood relief centres.
Also, the verdict for Myanmar’s Aung San Suu Kyi’s trial for illegally importing and possessing walkie talkies has been postponed until December 27 without explanation by the junta court today.
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AMONG the headlines for Friday, December 17, 2021, Malaysia’s daily Covid-19 cases continue to remain above the 4,000-mark today, with another 4,362 reported in the last 24 hours.
Meanwhile, about 97.4 per cent of the adult population in the country has been fully vaccinated against COVID-19 as of yesterday.
Also, Meta Platforms, which owns Facebook, named half a dozen private businesses that provide services to spy on users of the social network and related platforms.
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AMONG the headlines for Thursday, December 16, 2021, senior citizens over the age of 60 and those who have already received two doses of the Sinovac Covid-19 vaccination will need to have received a third booster injection by February 2022, MOH said today.
Those that have not received their booster shots by February 2022, their vaccination status will be changed to incomplete, and they will not be eligible for the facilities accorded to those who have been fully vaccinated against Covid-19, says Khairy Jamaluddin.
Also, Typhoon Rai is rapidly strengthening east of the southern Philippines and may be on the verge of becoming a super typhoon. The storm is on track to slam the southern and central portions of the country today.
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AMONG the headlines for Wednesday, December 15, Eleven bodies have been found along Tanjung Balau beach in Kota Tinggi Johor after the boat they were on capsized due to high waves during bad weather early this morning,
Also, about 150 people were trapped on the roof of Hong Kong's World Trade Centre on Wednesday after a fire broke out in the building located in the bustling commercial and shopping district of Causeway Bay.
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AMONG the headlines for Wednesday, December 8, 2021, The conviction and sentencing appeal of Datuk Seri Najib Razak involving the misappropriation of RM42 million belonging to SRC International Sdn Bhd is expected to be heard before the Federal Court six months from now.
Also, South Korea reports a jump in daily COVID-19 case count surpassing 7,000 for the first time, with a gradual rise in the number of Omicron variant infections.
The Korea Disease Control and Prevention Agency said 7,175 coronavirus cases were newly detected on Tuesday, marking a jump from 4,954 on Monday. The previous daily record was 5,352 set on Friday last week.
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AMONG the headlines for Tuesday, December 7, 2021, Malaysia reports a slight increase with another 4,965 new Covid-19 cases today.
Further details on the number of new cases according to state will be shared by the Health Ministry on its COVIDNOW portal.
Also, Rohingya refugees from Myanmar are suing Facebook for $150 billion over allegations that the social media platform failed to act against anti-Rohingya hate speech that fueled real-world violence against the group in the region.
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AMONG the headlines for Monday, December 6, 2021, The Health Ministry recorded another 4,262 Covid-19 cases in the country today.
The number of new cases according to state will be shared by the Health Ministry on its COVIDNOW portal.
Also, the Zabuthiri Court in the capital Naypyidaw on Monday sentenced Myanmar’s ousted leader, Aung San Suu Kyi, to four years in prison after finding her guilty of incitement and violating coronavirus restrictions, a legal official said.
The country’s deposed President Win Myint was also sentenced to four years in prison.
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AMONG the headlines for Friday, December 3, 2021, Malaysia reports its first case of the new omicron strain of the coronavirus in a foreign student who returned to the country last month after visiting her family in South Africa.
Also, the Indian Medical Association (IMA) called for a nationwide protest on Friday in order to protest against the rising number of violent attacks against doctors in the country.
This came after a student doctor at Kolkata’s NRS Medical College was attacked by a mob, leaving him with a serious injury.
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AMONG the headlines for Thursday, December 2, 2021, The government does not plan to make booster doses a compulsory requirement for now, to complete dosage of Covid-19 vaccines for Malaysians.
The Dewan Rakyat was informed today by the Deputy Health Minister II Datuk Aaron Ago Dagang, that similar to the first and second dose jabs, getting the booster dose was a voluntary decision.
Also, floods and landslides resulting from heavy rains over the past several days in central Vietnam have left at least 18 people missing, some feared dead, with houses destroyed and roads damaged, authorities said.
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AMONG the headlines for Thursday, November 25, The trial of Muar Member of Parliament Syed Saddiq Syed Abdul Rahman, who is facing four charges of criminal breach of trust (CBT), misappropriation of funds and money laundering will be heard at the High Court here.
Also, Indonesia's Constitutional Court today ordered the government to amend parts of a new job creation law within two years, citing procedural flaws in how the controversial legislation was handled.
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AMONG the headlines for Wednesday, November 24, 2021, Malaysia today logged another 5,755 new COVID-19 infections.
Health director-general Tan Sri Dr Noor Hisham Abdullah said via his Twitter account that there have been 2,602,835 cases in the country since the pandemic began last year.
Also, New Zealand said it will not reopen to foreign travellers for at least another five months, as it slowly relaxes some of the world's toughest pandemic border restrictions.
New Zealand's COVID-19 Response Minister Chris Hipkins said New Zealanders stranded in Australia could return home from mid-January and Kiwis travelling from elsewhere would be allowed in a month later.
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AMONG the headlines for Friday, November 19, 2021, Malaysia recorded 6,355 new infections today, marking the third day in a row of Covid-19 cases nationwide remaining above 6,000.
Meanwhile, about 81.8 per cent of the country’s adolescents aged between 12 and 17 have completed their Covid-19 vaccination as of yesterday.
Also, a Wuhan wet market has reemerged as the likely origin of Covid-19 after research showed the first identified case developed symptoms later than initially reported.
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AMONG the headlines for Thursday, November 18, 2021, Malaysia reports a total of 6,380 new COVID-19 infections as of noon today.
Earlier, the Health Ministry reported on the COVIDNOW portal that a total of 68 new Covid-19 fatalities were recorded yesterday, taking the cumulative death toll to 6,036.
Also, Two of three men who were convicted of the assassination of civil rights leader Malcolm X more than 50 years ago are expected to be formally absolved of the conviction on Thursday, the Manhattan district attorney's office announced Wednesday.
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AMONG the headlines for Wednesday, November 17, 2021, The Health Ministry (MoH) is considering using the Sinovac and AstraZeneca Covid-19 vaccine as a booster dose, said its minister Khairy Jamaluddin.
Also, India's capital has shut down its schools until further notice due to dangerous levels of air pollution, while residents of Lahore in neighbouring Pakistan have pleaded with officials to take action over the acrid smog engulfing the region.
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AMONG the headlines for Tuesday, November 16, 2021, the government will decide whether to allow walk-ins for COVID-19 booster shots in a meeting today, said Health Minister Khairy Jamaluddin.
Also, US President Joe Biden and his Chinese counterpart Xi Jinping talked about China's practices in Tibet, Hong Kong and Xinjiang, among other areas of friction, after the two held over three hours of virtual talks.
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AMONG the headlines for Friday, October 29th, 2021, Prime Minister Datuk Seri Ismail Sabri Yaakob will lead the Malaysian delegation at the Apec Economic Leaders’ Meeting (AELM) scheduled at 7pm today.
Also, A court in military-ruled Myanmar today jailed American journalist Danny Fenster for 11 years, dealing a blow to US efforts to secure his release.
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AMONG the headlines for Thursday, November, 2021, Malaysia recorded 6,323 new Covid-19 cases in the last 24 hours.
This is the second day in a row that daily cases have numbered more than 6,000.
Malaysia’s cumulative cases since the start of the pandemic now stand at 2,528,821
Also, heavy rains across southern India and Sri Lanka have killed at least 41 people, with weather forecasters expecting the downpours to ease in the next few days as stricken communities pumped out the overflow.
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AMONG the headlines for Tuesday, November 10, 2021, Malaysia reported 6,243 new Covid-19 infections today, leaning upwards for the third day straight.
This takes the total number of cases in Malaysia to 2,522,498 people.
Also, the lower house of the Japanese parliament elected the head of the ruling Liberal Democratic Party of Japan, Fumio Kishida, as the 101st prime minister today.
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AMONG the headlines for Tuesday, November 9, 2021, Nagaenthran K. Dharmalingam, who is scheduled to be hanged on Wednesday (Nov 10) for drug trafficking, has tested positive for Covid-19 as revealed in Singapore’s Court of Appeal earlier today.
The 33-year-old was granted a further stay of his execution by a three-judge court that was urgently convened to hear his challenge against his death sentence.
Also, thousands of anti-vax protesters gathered across the country in New Zealand today, with some individuals attacking police and threatening Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern.
In the earlier hours of the protest on Tuesday, more than 2,000people gathered outside New Zealand’s parliament in Wellington to protest the country’s vaccine mandates, with some protesters threatening violence. Listen to the top stories of the day, reporting from Astro AWANI newsroom — all in 3-minutes.
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AMONG the headlines for Monday, November 8, 2021, The 15th Melaka state election process begins today with candidate nominations held this morning at 28 nomination centres.
Meanwhile, all official government and private events will not be allowed in the state until November 27.
Also, Australian Brenton Tarrant, who killed 51 people in Christchurch, is considering appealing against his convictions and prison sentence, his lawyer Tony Ellis has said.
Tarrant was subject to inhumane and degrading treatment in jail, his legal team said.
Ellis said the gunman was held in solitary confinement for much of the time while awaiting his trial and lacked proper access to lawyers, information and documentation about his case.
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AMONG the headlines for Wednesday, November 3, 2021, Malaysia reported another 5,291 new Covid-19 cases within the last 24 hours.
According to the Health Ministry’s data from the COVIDNOW website updated at midnight, seventy more people died in the country from Covid-19 yesterday.
Also, Taliban official’s confirmed today, that their key military commander, Hamdullah Mokhlis, was killed when his men responded to an Islamic State suicide bomb and gun attack on a hospital in the Afghan capital.
At least 19 people were killed in attack claimed by Taliban's hardline rivals, Islamic State-Khorasan (IS-K), on Kabul's military hospital.
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AMONG the headlines for Monday, November 1, 2021, Malaysia’s Covid-19 infections dropped to 4,626 today, making it the second consecutive day that cases have been below the 5,000-mark.
Health director-general Tan Sri Dr Noor Hisham Abdullah said this brings the total number of Covid-19 cases in the country since the start of the pandemic to 2,476,268.
Also, Beijing has dismissed a US review into the origins of the Covid-19 pandemic, saying the use of intelligence agencies was “ironclad proof of politicisation”.
In the 18-page report, the US intelligence community concluded that the coronavirus had not been developed as a biological weapon, but could not determine if it had infected humans as a result of contact with animals or from a laboratory accident.
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AMONG the headlines for Friday, October 29th, 2021, The Ministry of Finance (MoF) has announced the RM332.1 billion Budget 2022, with federal revenue projected to achieve RM234 billion, or 5.9 per cent more than 2021.
Also, the top US representative in Taiwan, Sandra Oudkirk, said today that the United States is committed to helping Taiwan defend itself amid heightened tensions between Taipei and Beijing.
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AMONG the headlines for Wednesday, October 27, 2021, the Ministry of Health (MoH) announced that the number of Covid-19 cases in the country has once again surpassed the 6,000-mark, with 6,148 infections reported in the last 24-hour period.
Meanwhile, according to the Health Ministry data, about 94.8 pct of the country’s adult population have been fully vaccinated with the Covid-19 vaccine as of yesterday.
Also, Haiti’s streets were unusually quiet and gas stations remained empty as gangs blocked the entrance to ports that hold fuel stores and the country’s powerful gangster leader demanded that PM Ariel Henry resign.
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AMONG the headlines for Tuesday, October 26th, 2021, The government has approved 40 projects related to the aerospace industry with a total investment value of RM3.8 billion from 2017 until June 2021, which created 4,563 job opportunities.
Also, China placed a city of four million under lockdown today in a bid to stamp out a domestic coronavirus spike, with residents told not to leave home except in emergencies. The restrictions came as China reported 29 new domestic infections — including six cases in Lanzhou, the provincial capital of northwestern province Gansu.
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AMONG the headlines for Monday, October 25, 2021, Malaysia registers 4,782 new Covid-19 cases within the last 24 hours.
It is the lowest since June 22, when 4,743 cases were reported.
Health director-general Tan Sri Dr Noor Hisham Abdullah said this brings the total number of infections to 2,436,498 since the pandemic hit the country. Also, Sudan's information ministry said today, the country's interim Prime Minister, Abdulla Hamdok, is placed under house arrest as a military coup unfolded in the northeast African nation.
Earlier, the ministry said military forces had detained a number of senior Sudanese government figures as the country's main pro-democracy group called on people to take to the streets to counter the apparent coup.
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AMONG the headlines for Friday, October 22, 2021, Chief Secretary to the Government, Tan Sri Mohd Zuki Ali has urged all civil servants to comply with the rules set in the circular issued by the Public Service Department (PSD) that it was mandatory for all civil servants to complete their Covid-19 vaccination before Nov 1.
Also, Myanmar's junta has re-arrested more than 100 anti-coup protesters freed in a recent amnesty, according to a local monitoring group that tracks detentions and killings in the country.
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AMONG the headlines for Thursday, October 21, 2021, The Minister of Tourism, Arts and Culture, Nancy Shukri earlier today said, the country may reopen to international tourists in November.
Nancy said tourists from Singapore could be the first to enter Malaysia.
The tourism minister said she will meet with Singapore officials next week to discuss reopening of cross-border travel between the two countries.
Also, more than 150 people have died in flooding across India and Nepal, officials said on Thursday, as unseasonably heavy rains across the region led to flash floods in several areas, stranding residents and destroying homes and infrastructure.
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AMONG the headlines for Friday, October 15th, 2021, To prevent a surge in COVID-19 cases, the Malaysian Medical Association (MMA) urges the Election Commission (EC) to disallow 'old norms' such as house visits, gatherings and ceramahs during campaigning for the Melaka state election.
Also, A volcano erupted in Japan today, blasting ash several miles into the sky and prompting officials to warn against the threat of lava flows and falling rocks, but there were no immediate reports of casualties or damage.
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AMONG the headlines for Tuesday, October 19, 2021, Malaysia registered a total of 5,745 new cases as of noon today, pushing the cumulative cases to 2,401,866.
This is also the second consecutive day where the daily new cases hovered within 5,000 mark.
As of yesterday, active cases in the country also declined to 89,173.
Also, England is seeing a rise in COVID-19 cases in the country among children, causing concern among some scientists that vaccines are being rolled out in schools too slowly, risking the welfare of children and adults alike.
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AMONG the headlines for Friday, October 15th, 2021, 1Malaysia Development Berhad (1MDB) today obtained permission from the High Court, here, to serve its writ of summons against six parties, including two overseas banking firms.
Also, the head lawyer representing Myanmar's ousted leader Aung San Suu Kyi said today authorities in the military-ruled country had imposed a gag order on him because they said his communications could cause instability.
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AMONG the headlines for Thursday, October 14th, 2021, The Ministry of Health (MOH) is developing the National Suicide and Fatal Injury Registry Malaysia (NSFIRM), which is expected to be ready in 2023,
Also, Japan dissolved its parliament today, setting the stage for an election at the end of the month that will pit new Prime Minister Fumio Kishida against unpopular opposition in a battle over who can better fix the pandemic-battered economy.
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AMONG the headlines for Wednesday, October 13, 2021, Malaysia’s new Covid-19 cases rose to 7,950 today, a slight increase from yesterday’s numbers, which stood at 7,276.
In a tweet, Health Director-General Tan Sri Dr Noor Hisham Abdullah said the overall total of COVID-19 cases in the country now stood at 2,361,529 since the pandemic started.
Earlier today, the Ministry of Health (MOH) reported that, about 90.6 pct of the adult population in the country have completed their COVID-19 vaccination as of yesterday.
Also, New Zealand’s Health Minister Andrew Little said that the country's health system is ready to implement the End of Life Choice Act, making assisted dying legal in New Zealand. Little said the government had appointed a three-person specialist committee to oversee the operation of the act. The End of Life Review Committee members includes a medical ethicist, a doctor specializing in end-of-life care, and a health practitioner.
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AMONG the headlines for Tuesday, October 12th, 2021, Malaysia maintains its stand that the formation of a trilateral security pact between Australia, the United Kingdom and the United States (AUKUS) raises concerns as it has the potential to disrupt peace and stability in Southeast Asia.
Also, Sydney’s Covid-19 cases fell to the lowest in two months on Tuesday as authorities rolled out support measures for businesses, shifting their focus to rejuvenating the economy after the city exited a nearly four-month lockdown a day earlier.
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AMONG the headlines for Monday, October 11, 2021, Malaysia recorded its lowest number of COVID-19 cases in a day in more than three months today, with 6,709 new infections within the last 24-hours, marking the ninth day straight where infections are below the 10,000 mark.
Also, Sydney from today lifts the anti-Covid-19 blockade that has been imposed by the city government for the past 6 days to combat the Delta strain.
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AMONG the headlines for Friday, October 8, 2021, the Ministry of Health earlier today announced it’s conditional approval for the Comirnaty vaccine to be used as a booster shot, at least six months after the second dose for those aged 18 and above.
Health Director-General Tan Sri Dr Noor Hisham Abdullah said this is the first Covid-19 vaccine approved as a booster dose in the country.
He said the decision was made during the 365th Drug Control Authority meeting today.
Also, Pfizer and BioNTech SE submitted initial trial data for their COVID-19 vaccine in 5-11 year olds.
The drugmakers said they would make a formal request to U.S. regulators for emergency use in the coming weeks.
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AMONG the headlines for Wednesday, October, 2021, AirAsia Malaysia will only allow those who are fully vaccinated on its flights, as it prepares to resume domestic and eventually international flight services.
Also, South Korea will begin COVID-19 vaccination for pregnant women this week, as the government ramps up its inoculation campaign in order to fulfill its goal of immunising 80 percent of all adults by the end of October.
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AMONG the headlines for Tuesday, October 5th, 2021, The Melaka State Legislative Assembly was dissolved on Oct 4, thus making way for a state election.
Also, Taiwan falling to China would trigger “catastrophic” consequences for peace in Asia, President Tsai Ing-wen wrote in a piece for Foreign Affairs published today, and if threatened Taiwan will do whatever it takes to defend itself.
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AMONG the headlines for Monday, October 4th, 2021, The number of COVID-19 new cases recorded in Malaysia today continue to decline to 8,075 from 9,066 yesterday,
Also, Japan’s parliament today voted Fumio Kishida the country’s next prime minister, with the new leader expected to announce a cabinet including both holdovers and fresh faces.
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AMONG the headlines for Friday, October 1st, 2021, Residents in the Klang Valley were today given advanced notice to stock up on additional water from October 13 to 16 for a scheduled disruption.
Also, Australian Prime Minister Scott Morrison on Friday announced an 18-month ban on Australians travelling abroad will be lifted from next month, easing one of the toughest Covid-19 restrictions imposed globally.
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AMONG the headlines for Thursday, September 30th, 2021, COVID-19 vaccination is mandatory for federal public officers, said the Public Service Department (PSD) today.
Also, Melbourne’s Covid-19 cases surged to record levels on Thursday with officials blaming illegal home gatherings to watch a key sporting event for the spike as a hard lockdown to combat the spread of the Delta variant neared two months.
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Health director-general Tan Sri Dr Noor Hisham Abdullah said Sarawak recorded the most cases at 2,967.
Four other states with four-figure cases were Selangor with 1,362, Johor (1,289), Kelantan (1,125) and Sabah (1,000).
Most of the remaining states had cases in the three digits, except for Putrajaya which recorded 18 and Labuan which had just 5.
Also, Japan's ruling party elected former foreign minister Fumio Kishida its new leader on Wednesday, setting him on course to become the next prime minister of the world's third-largest economy.
Kishida defeated popular vaccine chief Taro Kono in an unusually close race to succeed Prime Minister Yoshihide Suga, who decided to step down after just a year in office.
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AMONG the headlines for Tuesday, September 28th, 2021,the Health Ministry reported 11,332 Covid-19 cases today, reversing the downward trend of the past 24 hours.
Also, about 25 people were taken to hospital after an explosion damaged a residential building in the Swedish city of Gothenburg early today
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AMONG the headlines for Monday, September 27, 2021, Malaysia is targeting economic growth of 4.5% to 5.5% per annum between 2021 and 2025 as it recovers from the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic, Prime Minister Ismail Sabri Yaakob said today.
The country’s export-driven economy has taken a hit from the pandemic. Bank Negara Malaysia slashed its full-year growth forecast to 3.0%-4.0% from 6-7.5% last month - the second cut this year.
Malaysia’s financial position is also expected to improve in 2023 as the economy strengthens, he said in parliament, while launching a five-year economic plan until 2025 called the 12th Malaysia plan.
Also, Myanmar's military launched air strikes at the weekend after clashes with fighters opposed to the junta in the Sagaing region, according to media and a militia member, as phone lines and the internet were also severed in some districts.
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AMONG the headlines for September 24, 2021, a study by the Institute for Clinical Research in Malaysia showed that Sinovac’s COVID-19 vaccine is highly effective against serious illness.
The study, conducted by the Malaysian government, found that 0.011% of about 7.2 million recipients of the Sinovac shot required treatment in intensive care units (ICU) for COVID-19 infections.
Also, more than half of Australia's adult population were fully vaccinated as of Friday, as authorities step up inoculations in hopes of easing restrictions, while daily cases linger close to record levels in Victoria.
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AMONG the headlines for Thursday, September 23, 2021, Malaysia reports 13,754 new COVID-19 cases, a slight drop from yesterday’s 14,990.
The overall total number of cases in the country now stands at 2,156,678. Health director-general Tan Sri Dr Noor Hisham Abdullah said that Selangor tops the list again with 1,985 cases reported in the last 24 hours. Other states that report above 1,000 cases were Johor, Sarawak, Sabah, Kelantan and Penang.
Also, COVID-19 vaccine hoarding by wealthy countries has left the door open for the emergence of new coronavirus variants even as infections already increase in many places, leaders from developing nations warned the UN General Assembly this week.
According to Reuters data, about 35% of people who have received at least one dose of a coronavirus vaccine were from high-income countries, and at least 28% were from Europe and North America.
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AMONG the headlines for Wednesday, September 22nd, 2021, Former Minister in the Prime Minister's Department, Tan Sri Abdul Wahid Omar says the country’s current monthly minimum wage of RM1,200 can be revised upwards as the government has the capacity to accommodate the increment.
Also, Thailand will speed up vaccinations and introduce urgent stimulus measures to mitigate the impact of its most severe coronavirus outbreak, its prime minister said on Wednesday.
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AMONG the headlines for Tuesday, September 21, 2021, Penang Chief Minister Chow Kon Yeow said, starting from September 23, between 9am and 12pm, vaccination for all students aged between 16 and 17 years old without comorbidities.
The National Covid-19 Immunisation Programme for students with permanent addresses from Penang but studying in boarding schools outside of the state, will begin at six vaccination centres.
Also, authorities in Southeast Asia are called to act swiftly to stop smugglers getting back in business once border controls are eased, after a drastic reduction in wildlife trafficking during the pandemic.
According to a forthcoming UN report, traffickers’ networks were halted as countries closed their borders and tightened surveillance when the coronavirus struck last year.
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AMONG the headlines for Monday, September 20th, 2021, the Ministry of Health logged 14,345 daily Covid-19 cases today, in a continuing downward trend of new infections that began on September 11.
Also, a student opened fire at a university in the Russian city of Perm today, killing at least eight people and wounding several, law enforcement said.
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AMONG the headlines for Friday September 17th, 2021,The COVID-19 vaccination programme for teenagers aged 16 and 17 in Pahang will begin on Monday (Sept 20), said state health director Datuk Dr Nor Azimi Yunus.
Also, Australian officials will trial a home quarantine system for fully vaccinated international travellers arriving in Sydney, Prime Minister Scott Morrison said on Friday, as the country moves to reopen its borders despite persistent Covid-19 cases.
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AMONG the headlines for Wednesday, September, 15, 2021, travellers intending to visit Langkawi, Kedah are required to undergo screening for COVID-19 before departure, Health Minister Khairy Jamaluddin said.
The screening test should be conducted on adults aged 18 and above as well as children and teenagers aged seven to 17 years.
Also, Australia reported on Wednesday a 13 pct jump in cyber crime in the past year, with about one incident in four targeting critical infrastructure and services as working from home during the pandemic made more people vulnerable to online attacks.
The Australian Cyber Security Centre (ACSC) received one cybercrime report every eight minutes over the 12 months to June 30, 2021, it said in its annual report.
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AMONG the headlines for Tuesday, September 14th, 2021, the government said today it is injecting an additional RM45 billion into the Covid-19 fund, bringing the total to RM110 billion.
Also, Australia’s Victoria state today reported an easing in new Covid-19 infections as it looks to accelerate the vaccination rollout in Melbourne’s hardest-hit suburbs, the state capital.
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AMONG the headlines for Monday, September 13, 2021, Malaysia reports a drastic decline in daily Covid-19 cases with 16,073 in the last 24-hours.
This takes the country’s cumulative total to 1,995,771 since the pandemic began.
Sarawak leads with 3,522 infections, followed by Johor (2,030) and Selangor (1,947).
Meanwhile, Sabah registered 1,649 cases, followed by Penang (1,243), Kedah (1,191), Kelantan (1,070), Perak (1,011), Pahang (878), Terengganu (704), Kuala Lumpur (398), Melaka (206), Negri Sembilan (156), Perlis (41), Putrajaya (16) and Labuan (11).
Also, New Zealand Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern extended a strict lockdown in largest city Auckland as an outbreak of the delta variant of coronavirus proves difficult to vanquish.
Ardern said, Auckland will continue to remain at Alert Level 4 for at least another week while the rest of the country, which exited lockdown last week, will remain at Level 2.
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AMONG the headlines for Friday, September 10, 2021, Malaysia recorded a slight rise in Covid-19 cases to 21,176 today to take the cumulative number of infections to 1,940,950.
Leading the list is Sarawak with 3,734, followed by Selangor (3,595), Johor (2,297), Sabah (2,246), Penang (1,939), Kedah (1,808), Perak (1,366) and Kelantan (1,254).
Pahang recorded 853 cases, Terengganu (776), Melaka (485), Kuala Lumpur (467), Negri Sembilan (252), Perlis (77), Putrajaya (21), and Labuan (6).
Also, Australia's COVID-19 daily cases surged to 1,900 today for the first time in the pandemic, reporting about 1,156 people being hospitalised, with 207 in intensive care, 89 of whom require ventilation.
The rising cases in Sydney increased the load for ambulance staff, with the number of COVID-19 patients transported doubling in the last two weeks to almost 6,000.
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AMONG the headlines for Thursday, September 9, 2021, Malaysia reported another 19,307 new coronavirus cases, raising the overall total to 1,919,774 since the pandemic started.
Sarawak continues to lead with 3,118 infections, followed by Selangor (2,700) and Sabah (2,298).
Penang saw 2,243 cases, Johor (2,032), Kelantan (1,438), Kedah (1,355), Perak (1,341), Terengganu (910), Pahang (661), Kuala Lumpur (513), Melaka (340), Negri Sembilan (207), Perlis (108), Putrajaya (28) and Labuan (15).
Also, Maharashtra Health Minister Rajesh Tope has advised people in the state to strictly follow Covid-19 guidelines issued by the government in wake of the Ganesh Chaturthi festival, fearing a spike in infection in large gatherings as seen in other states.
At the country’s financial capital, Mumbai, markets were bustling and streets were crowded as people prepared for the 11-day festival of celebrating the elephant-headed Hindu god Ganesha, which begins on Friday.
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AMONG the headlines for Wednesday, September 8th, 2021, The Ministry of Health (MOH) will continue working closely with the Ministry of Science, Technology and Innovation (Mosti) to develop more medical technologies as the country heads towards the endemic phase of Covid-19.
Also, A fire tore through an Indonesian prison on Java island on Wednesday, killing 41 people and injuring dozens of others.
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AMONG the headlines for Tuesday, September 7, 2021, De facto Law Minister Datuk Seri Wan Junaidi Tuanku Jaafar said today, the Yang di-Pertuan Agong gave his consent for Prime Minister Datuk Seri Ismail Sabri Yaakob to forego a confidence vote in Parliament, when the Dewan Rakyat convenes this month.
Wan Junaidi since His Majesty saw no necessity to proceed for a vote of confidence, considering he had just appointed the new PM. He said the Agong was confident that Ismail Sabri has received the majority support of the Dewan Rakyat.
Also, India reports 31,222 new COVID-19 cases, taking the total to 33.1 million. The country has so far lost 441,042 lives to coronavirus, including another 290 deaths recorded in the last 24 hours.
The country is bracing ahead for a possible third COVID-19 wave, preparing special pediatric wards as some experts warn unvaccinated children could be vulnerable to any new virus mutations.
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AMONG the headlines for Monday, September 6th, 2021, Malaysia’s daily Covid-19 cases declined to 17,352 today, despite an increase in Sabah and Sarawak that contributed over 5,000 new infections.
Also, Myanmar’s military rulers have agreed to an Asean call for a ceasefire until the end of the year to ensure distribution of humanitarian aid
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AMONG the headlines for Wednesday, September 1, 2021, The Penang legislative assembly has approved an amendment to the state constitution to allow those aged 18 to contest in elections, with the move receiving bipartisan support.
The move to lower the age limit from 21 to 18 was brought forth by Penang Youth and Sports Committee chairman Soon Lip Chee, allowing the state to join six others that have approved similar amendments.
Also, the World Health Organization (WHO) has said it is monitoring a new coronavirus variant known as "Mu", which was first identified in Colombia in January.
Mu, known scientifically as B.1.621, has been classified as a "variant of interest", the global health body said.
The WHO said the variant has mutations that indicate a risk of resistance to vaccines and stressed that further studies were needed to better understand it.
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taking the total confirmed infections in the country to 1,725,357.
Selangor recorded 3,567 cases, Sabah 2,310, Johor 2,265, Kedah 2,084, Sarawak 2,028, Penang 1,780, Kelantan 1,308 and Perak 1,144.
Pahang recorded 788 cases, Kuala Lumpur 672, Terengganu 544, Melaka 395 and Negeri Sembilan 269.
Perlis recorded 71 cases, Putrajaya 41 and Labuan two.
Also, Moderna Inc’s COVID-19 vaccine contamination problems in Japan have widened with one million more doses being suspended, after foreign substances were found in more batches and two people died following shots from affected lots.
With new daily infections exceeding 25,000 this month for the first time amid a slow vaccine rollout, the suspension of Moderna supplies, more than 2.6 million doses in total, comes as Japan battles its worst wave of COVID-19 yet driven by the contagious Delta variant.
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AMONG the headlines for Friday, August 27, 2021, another 22,070 COVID-19 cases were recorded in Malaysia today, taking the total confirmed infections in the country to 1,662,913.
Selangor recorded 5,920 cases, Sabah 3,010, Sarawak 2,224, Kedah 2,072, Penang 1,829, Johor 1,809, Kuala Lumpur 1,068 and Kelantan 1,051.
Perak recorded 939 cases, Pahang 610, Melaka 589, Terengganu 488 and Negeri Sembilan 338.
Perlis recorded 76 cases, Putrajaya 39 and Labuan eight.
Also, US forces helping to evacuate Afghans desperate to flee Taliban rule braced for more attacks on Friday after an Islamic State suicide bomber killed 85 people, including 13 US soldiers outside the gates of Kabul airport.
Suicide bombers struck the crowded gates of Kabul airport with at least two explosions on Thursday, causing a bloodbath among civilians and US troops and effectively shutting down the Western airlift of Afghans desperate to flee.
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AMONG the headlines for Thursday, August 26, 2021, Malaysia continues to break new records for its Covid-19 cases with 24,599 new cases detected as of noon today.
This surpasses the previous record of 22,948 cases in the country last week.
Three states, Selangor, Sabah and Johor, saw the new cases increase within 24 hours.
Selangor detected a total of 6,936 cases, Sabah with 3,487 cases and Johor with 2,785 cases respectively.
Also, just days after being sworn in following Andrew Cuomo’s resignation, New York Governor Kathy Hochul revealed that the state’s Covid-19 death toll includes 12,000 more lives lost to the disease than had previously been reported by its predecessor.
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AMONG the headlines for Wednesday, August 25th, 2021, Malaysia recorded another 22,642 daily COVID-19 cases in the past 24 hours, bringing the total number of positive cases to 1,616,244 cases.
Also, Russia’s armed forces said they began evacuating more than 500 Russians and citizens of several ex-Soviet states from Afghanistan today. The evacuations were the first made public by Russia, which has taken a cautiously optimistic outlook of the new Taliban leadership in Kabul.
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AMONG the headlines for Tuesday, August 24, 2021, new Covid-19 cases in Malaysia climbed back up to 20,837 today, from 17,672 yesterday, according to a tweet by Health director-general Tan Sri Dr Noor Hisham Abdullah.
Selangor recorded the highest number of infections today at 4,645, followed by Sabah (3,376) and Penang (2,054). Other states that reported new cases in four digits included Kedah (1,772), Johor (1,743), Sarawak (1,543), Kelantan (1,422), Kuala Lumpur (1,284) and Perak (1,242).
Also, two separate research teams last week reported on laboratory tests of monoclonal antibodies that appear to protect against a broad range of COVID-19 virus variants.
According to the team, the findings from these studies could be a step toward developing new antibodies that would be effective against many variants of the coronavirus.
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AMONG the headlines for Monday, August 23rd, 2021, The number of COVID-19 daily cases in the country continues to drop, with 17,672 cases reported in the last 24 hours.
Also, weeks after the Delta variant of the coronavirus ripped through Jakarta, the Indonesian capital has reached “herd immunity”, the city’s deputy governor said, ahead of an expected decision by the president on Monday on whether to extend Covid-19 curbs.
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AMONG the headlines for Friday, August 20th, 2021, Malaysia's king Yang di-Pertuan Agong, Al-Sultan Abdullah Ri'ayatuddin Al-Mustafa Billah Shah has agreed to appoint Bera Member of Parliament, Datuk Seri Ismail Sabri Yaakob as the 9th Prime Minister of Malaysia.
Also, The Taliban called on Afghanistan’s imams to urge unity when they hold their first Friday prayers since the Islamist group seized control of the country, as protests against the takeover spread to more cities on Thursday, including the capital, Kabul.
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AMONG the headlines for Thursday, August 19th, 2021, Former Malaysian Deputy Prime Minister Ismail Sabri Yaakob looked set to form the next government after gaining a parliamentary majority from the same coalition that collapsed earlier this week
Also, New Zealand's coronavirus cases jumped today, as questions grew about the government's response to the pandemic given the slowest vaccination rate among developed countries and the economic pressures of prolonged isolation.
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AMONG the headlines for Wednesday, August 18, 2021, the Ministry of Health reported a record high 22,242 COVID-19 cases within the last 24 hours.
In a Twitter post, health director-general Dr Noor Hisham Abdullah said the total number of infections now stands at 1,466,512.
Selangor recorded the highest number of cases with 6,858.
This was followed by Sabah (2,413), Penang (1,867), Kedah (1,852), Kuala Lumpur (1,587), Johor (1,477), Sarawak (1,403), Kelantan (1,351), Perak (1,036), Pahang (675), Melaka (579), Negeri Sembilan (577), Terengganu (487), Perlis (50), Putrajaya (25), and Labuan (5).
Sarawak, Sabah, Penang and Pahang registered record-high cases.
Also, Facebook announces that it will ban content related to the Taliban on all its platforms.
Both the Taliban group and any content related to the movement will not be allowed on Facebook, Instagram, or WhatsApp.
The ban will ensure the removal of “accounts maintained by or on behalf of the Taliban and prohibit praise, support, and representation of them,” Adam Mosseri, the head of Facebook’s photo and video sharing app, Instagram said in an interview with Bloomsberg.
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AMONG the headlines for Tuesday, August 17th, 2021, the speaker of Malaysia's parliament has asked lawmakers to each submit a letter stating their choice of the next prime minister after Muhyiddin Yassin stepped down this week, deepening a long-running political crisis.
Also, military flights evacuating diplomats and civilians from Afghanistan resumed early today after the runway at Kabul airport was cleared of thousands of people desperate to flee after the Taliban seized the capital.
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AMONG the headlines for Monday, August 16, 2021, Prime Minister Muhyiddin Yassin resigned after a meeting with the Yang di-Pertuan Agong.
According to a statement from the palace, Muhyiddin will serve in a caretaker capacity until a new leader is found.
The King accepted Muhyiddin’s resignation and said holding a fresh election is not the best option, the statement said.
Also, panicked mobs swarming Kabul International Airport, as hundreds try frantically to flee the besieged Afghan capital as Taliban forces move in.
Thousands of people can be seen on the tarmac at the airport as more crowds jammed inside the terminal in a desperate exodus after the Taliban fighters take over the city.
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AMONG the headlines for Friday, August 13, 2021, Bank Negara Governor Datuk Nor Shamsiah Mohd Yunus said, waiving the accrued interest payment on all individual and business loans will have significant long-term consequences for banks, especially when the interest income accounts for 80% of banks’ revenues.
Also, more defense personnel could begin patrolling Sydney from next week to help ensure compliance of lockdown rules as officials today warned of a surge in cases in Australia’s largest city.
The defense department said they have received a request for extra personnel to help support state police to enforce home-quarantine orders in the worst-affected suburbs.
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AMONG the headlines for Thursday, August 12th, 2021, Malaysia made a new Covid-19 record with 21,668 cases in the past 24 hours.
Also, Australia’s New South Wales state government said today that extra Australian military personnel may be called in to ensure compliance with lockdown rules in Sydney, as the highly infectious Delta coronavirus variant spreads into regional areas.
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AMONG the headlines for Wednesday, August 11, 2021, Health Minister Datuk Seri Dr Adham Baba has urged anyone with information on syndicates selling forged Covid-19 digital vaccination certificates to come forward, amid fear of misuse by the unimmunised to enjoy benefits accorded to the inoculated.
Also, Indonesia's Army has ended the invasive virginity testing for female recruits, according to Human Rights Watch. The military previously said the tests were vital in determining recruits' morality.
General Andika Perkasa, chief of staff of the Tentara Nasional Indonesia Angkatan Darat announced the health test requirements for female cadets would no longer be different to those of their male counterparts.
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AMONG the headlines for Tuesday, August 10, 2021, the Ministry of Health (MOH) will take stern action against those who try to forge the digital Covid-19 vaccination certificate in the MySejahtera app.
Deputy Minister Datuk Dr Noor Azmi Ghazali said the MOH’s enforcement division and other authorities view the issue seriously and will take necessary actions to curb it.
Also, as the Taliban gained vast parts of rural Afghanistan, residents hid in their homes and a pro-government commander vowed to fight to the death to defend Mazar-i-Sharif, the biggest city in the north.
Government officials have appealed for pressure on neighbouring Pakistan to stop Taliban reinforcements and supplies flowing over the porous border but Pakistan denies backing the Taliban.
Meanwhile, the United States has said it is up to Afghan security forces to defend their country.
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AMONG the headlines for Monday, August 9th, 2021, New Covid-19 infections have continued on its downward trend over the last several days, with 17,236 new cases reported over the last day.
Also, The United Nations panel on climate change told the world on Monday that global warming was dangerously close to being out of control – and that humans were "unequivocally" to blame.
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AMONG the headlines for Friday, August 6th, 2021, the daily Covid-19 cases are expected to continue increasing before the country’s vaccination rate achieves 80 per cent by the end of October.
Also, The Taliban shot dead the head of the Afghan government’s media information centre today near a mosque in the capital, days after warning they would target senior administration figures in retaliation for increased air strikes.,
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AMONG the headlines for Thursday, August 5th, 2021, COVID-19 cases in Malaysia exceeded the 20,000-mark for the first time today since the pandemic last year.
Also, Indonesia recorded a grim milestone of more than 100,000 deaths from Covid-19 today,
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AMONG the headlines for Wednesday, August 4, 2021, Prime Minister Muhyiddin Yassin said the Yang di-Pertuan Agong agreed that he should remain in power pending the confidence vote, although some members of his coalition have withdrawn support.
He said this in a special address to the nation earlier this afternoon that was broadcast live on several local television stations.
Muhyiddin defied mounting pressure to quit, saying he retained majority support among lawmakers and that he will prove it when the parliament reconvenes next month.
Also, China logged its highest daily tally of local COVID-19 cases in months as mass testing and contact tracing campaigns uncovered a trail of Delta variant infections.
According to the Health authorities, a total of 71 domestic cases were recorded within the last 24-hours, the highest since January, as China battles its largest outbreak in months by testing entire cities and locking down millions.
The official results of those tests have revealed a low caseload despite the outbreak spreading to dozens of major cities.
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AMONG the headlines for Tuesday, August 3rd, 2021, Prime Minister Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin today said that the Emergency Ordinances which the government announced to have been revoked on July 21st, will now be debated in Parliament.
Also, South Korea has detected its first two cases of the new Delta Plus Covid-19 variant.
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AMONG the headlines for Monday, August 2, 2021, walk-in vaccination will be made available only in the Klang Valley to those who haven't received their appointment for vaccination via the MySejahtera app, according to Khairy Jamaluddin.
Meanwhile, Khairy said the walk-in vaccinations for senior citizens who have yet to receive first dose appointments will start nationwide next week.
Also, Germany aims to start vaccinating the elderly and at-risk with COVID-19 booster shots from September 1, as concerns grow about the spread of the Delta variant.
The plan also recommends promoting vaccination for those aged 12-17, which would go further than earlier guidance issued by the country’s vaccine regulator.
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AMONG the headlines for Friday, July 30, 2021, Malaysia reported a total of 16,840 new COVID-19 cases, as Selangor leads the list with a whopping 6,092 infections.
This brings the overall total to 1,095,486 since the pandemic hit the country. Meanwhile, Kuala Lumpur records 2,114 cases, followed by Kedah (1,281), Johor (1,104), Negri Sembilan (1,079), Sabah (1,066), Perak (810), Penang (689), Kelantan (656), Melaka (581), Pahang (540) and Sarawak (450).
There were 258 infections logged in Terengganu, followed by Putrajaya (100), Perlis (13) and Labuan (7).
Also, Washington, D.C., mayor Muriel Bowser reinstated an indoor mask mandate for all city residents, including those who are vaccinated.
The announcement comes after the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention recommended that all Americans, including those vaccinated against coronavirus, wear masks indoors in areas with high coronavirus transmission. Those areas include localities with over 50 new cases per week per 100,000 residents.
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AMONG the headlines for Thursday, 29 July 2021, a total of 56 Covid-19 cases were detected in Parliament as of yesterday, according to health director-general Dr Noor Hisham Abdullah.
He said the cases involved two MPs, six escort officers and 48 officials from various government agencies.
In a statement, Dr Noor Hisham said, according to investigations and risk assessments, the positive cases do not have links to one another.
Meanwhile, investigations were also being conducted to detect close contacts of these cases, with four close contacts detected so far.
Also, five Iraqi soldiers were killed today when their helicopter crashed during a ‘combat mission’ north of Baghdad.
According to the military, the helicopter came down near Amerli in Salaheddin province, in an area where Iraqi troops have carried out repeated operations against suspected Islamic State (IS) sleeper cells.
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AMONG the headlines for Wednesday 28 July 2021, Malaysia registered another record high of 17,405 COVID-19 cases, bringing the cumulative positive cases to 1,061,475 since the pandemic broke out last year.
Also, A tropical storm hit northern Japan today but there were no immediate reports of damage and Olympic football matches in the region were due to go ahead.
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AMONG the headlines, Malaysia registered another 16,117 new Covid-19 cases within the last 24-hours, an increase from yesterday’s 14,516 cases..
More than half of these new infections were logged in the Klang Valley. A total of 6,616 reported in Selangor, with 2,457 in Kuala Lumpur and another 1,000 new Covid-19 cases recorded in Kedah.
Meanwhile, Johor had another 907 followed by Sabah (741), Negri Sembilan (669), Melaka (674), Penang (618), Kelantan (592), Perak (583).
There were 405 new infections recorded in Sarawak, while Pahang had 403 and Terengganu registered 317.
Cases in Putrajaya soared to 122, followed by Labuan (11) and Perlis (2).
Also, Tokyo hospitals urged to prepare more beds for coronavirus patients as it grapples with a rise in COVID-19 outbreak.
The Japanese capital is aiming to increase the number of beds from 5,967 to 6,406 by early next month, while hospitals are looking at pushing back planned surgery and scaling down other treatments.
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AMONG the headlines for Monday 26th July, 2021, The government has agreed to extend the contracts of about 14,000 medical doctors, dentists and pharmacists for a period of two years (or 7,000 per cohort/year) which will involve a financial implication of RM1.2 billion, said Finance Minister Datuk Seri Tengku Zafrul Abdul Aziz.
Also, Tunisia’s president dismissed the government and froze parliament on Sunday, prompting crowds to fill major cities in support of a move that dramatically escalated a political crisis, but that his opponents called a coup.
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AMONG the headlines for Friday 23rd July 2021, Any Covid-19 self-test kit result, whether positive, negative or invalid, must be reported to the Ministry of Health (MOH) through the MySejahtera application.
Also, tens of thousands of people were being evacuated from flood-hit regions of central China today as officials raised the death toll from heavy rain that has deluged Henan province for almost a week to 33 people.
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AMONG the headlines for Thursday, 22 July, 2021, the Ministry of Tourism, Arts and Culture (Motac) is in the midst of proposing to the National Security Council (NSC) to reactivate tourism activities in phases.
In a statement today, Motac said the plan includes a Tier 1 that allows intra-district travel and tourism activities within the district, meanwhile Tier 2, allowing inter-district travel and tourism, Tier 3 which allows for inter-state travel and tourism and Tier 4 allowing international travel with inbound tourists.
Also, China on Thursday said a WHO proposal to audit Chinese labs as part of further investigation into the origins of the coronavirus pandemic showed "disrespect" and "arrogance towards science".
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AMONG the headlines for Wednesday, July 21, 2021, 76 COVID-19 cases of the Delta variant have been detected in Sarawak with the majority of the cases detected in Kuching.
Also, The United States, Japan and South Korea are sending a clear message with their coordination on policy towards North Korea.
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AMONG the headlines for Tuesday, July 20, 2021, Health Minister Datuk Seri Dr Adham Baba has said that any individual who is proven to have been injected with an “empty syringe” of the vaccine will receive a new dose of injection.
Also, Europe remains one of the worst-affected regions worldwide and has reported 27% of global cases and 31% of global deaths.
It became the first region worldwide to cross 50 million coronavirus cases on Monday, registering a million new infections about every eight days and has reported nearly 1.3 million deaths since the pandemic began.
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AMONG the headlines for Monday, 19 July, 2021, walk-in inoculation from Aug 1 onwards is meant for individuals not accounted for by the Department of Statistics Malaysia (DOSM) and those who do not have an appointment for the COVID-19 jab.
Also, South Korea’s military has recorded the biggest cluster of COVID-19 to date, with more than 80 per cent of personnel aboard a destroyer on anti-piracy patrol in the Gulf of Aden testing positive.
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Among the headlines for Friday, 16 July 2021, Former Federal Territories Minister Datuk Seri Tengku Adnan Tengku Mansor walked out a free man today after the Court of Appeal here allowed his appeal to set aside his conviction and sentence of 12-month jail and RM2 million fine on a graft charge. Also, Hungary will offer the option of taking a third dose of a Covid-19 vaccine from August 1 and will make coronavirus vaccines mandatory for all healthcare workers, Prime Minister Viktor Orban told state radio on Friday. Listen to the top stories of the day, reporting from Astro AWANI newsroom — all in 3 minutes. We bring you the headlines, weekdays at 5 pm. Stay informed on astroawani.com for these news and more.
Among the headlines for Thursday, 15 July 2021, the government is mulling the possibility of giving some leeway to individuals who have completed taking two doses of the COVID-19 vaccine, including allowing them to dine at restaurants and to travel interstate, Also, a former research assistant to Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has filed a suit against the PKR president for allegedly sexually assaulting him three years ago. Listen to the top stories of the day, reporting from Astro AWANI newsroom — all in 3 minutes. We bring you the headlines, weekdays at 5 pm. Stay informed on astroawani.com for these news and more.
Among the headlines for Wednesday, 14 July 2021, The average monthly salary and wages has declined by 9.0 per cent in 2020. Also, Switzerland's Roger Federer became the latest big name in tennis to withdraw from the Tokyo Olympics due to a knee injury during the grasscourt season. Listen to the top stories of the day, reporting from Astro AWANI newsroom — all in 3 minutes. We bring you the headlines, weekdays at 5 pm. Stay informed on astroawani.com for these news and more.
AMONG the headlines for Tuesday, 13 July, 2021, Prime Minister Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin says Malaysia's daily vaccination rate of more than 420,000 doses on Monday was among the highest in the world.
Muhyiddin said he has also ordered National Covid-19 Immunisation Programme (PICK) Coordinating Minister Khairy Jamaluddin to purchase any available vaccine supply, in the bid to achieve herd immunity before year-end.
Also, two Americans and two British nationals who work for Aggreko Event Services Japan have been arrested on suspicion of violating drug laws by using cocaine.
The company is contracted to work for the Tokyo Olympics , which provides electrical-power services for the Olympics, Tokyo 2020.
Aggreko confirmed the arrests and said the four men have been suspended from their posts.
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Among the headlines for Monday, 12 July 2021, Police have confirmed that Federal Territories Minister Tan Sri Annuar Musa has been slapped with a RM2,000 compound for violating the standard operating procedure (SOP) to curb the spread of COVID-19. Also, The Australian state of New South Wales (NSW) recorded a triple-digit rise in daily COVID cases on Monday for the first time over a year. Listen to the top stories of the day, reporting from Astro AWANI newsroom — all in 3 minutes. We bring you the headlines, weekdays at 5 pm. Stay informed on astroawani.com for these news and more.
Among the headlines for Friday, 9 July 2021, Malaysia recorded the highest number of COVID-19 cases in a single day, with 9,180 cases, surpassing the 9, 020 figure about a month ago. Also, Pfizer and BioNTech are developing a Covid-19 booster shot that will target the Delta variant, following concerns that the highly transmissible strain may be more resistant to vaccines.
AMONG the headlines for Wednesday, 7 July, 2021, Malaysia reports another 7,097 fresh infections within the last 24 hours. This is a slight drop from yesterday’s 7,654 cases. The overall total now stands at 799,790. Selangor remains the state with the highest number of cases at 3,119, followed by Kuala Lumpur (1,005), Negri Sembilan (788), Melaka (358), Sarawak (289), Pahang (258), Sabah (244) and Johor (224). The states that saw fewer than 200 cases are Kedah with 198, followed by Perak (187), Penang (140), Kelantan (123), Labuan (93), Terengganu (43), Putrajaya (26) and Perlis (2).
Also, Europe will see a fourth wave of coronavirus driven by the Delta variant expected to hit in September or even as early as later this month.
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AMONG the headlines for Tuesday, 6 July, 2021, the Ministry of International Trade and Industry explained today that companies that are not listed as essential services and are located in enhanced movement control order areas are totally not allowed to operate.
Also, a passenger plane with 28 people inside went missing in the Kamchatka peninsula in the far east of Russia.
According to the country’s emergency ministry, while attempting to land, the Russian passenger plane lost contact with air traffic control.
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AMONG the headlines for Monday, 5 July, 2021, only teenagers with underlying medical conditions would be given priority for vaccination, Science, Technology and Innovation Minister Khairy Jamaluddin and Health Minister Datuk Seri Dr Adham Baba announced today.
Also, Japan rescue workers are still desperately searching for dozens of people feared missing after a huge landslide ripped through a Japanese town.
Days of torrential downpours triggered a powerful mudslide in Atami, a seaside resort around 56 miles southwest of Tokyo in Shizuoka prefecture, on Saturday.
Officials confirmed that three people had been found dead as of early Monday.
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AMONG the headlines for Friday, 2 July, 2021, the Ministry of Financed (MOF) on Friday said it had received the first payment of 1.8 billion ringgit from banking group AMMB Holdings Berhad (AmBank), as part of a settlement deal related to multi-billion dollar scandal at state fund 1Malaysia Development Berhad (1MDB).
In a statement, MOF said the remaining payment of 1.03 billion ringgit will be settled in December 2021 and July 2022.
Also, India has confirmed 400,000 deaths from Covid-19, half of them in the past two months alone, as the virulent Delta variant infects hundreds of thousands daily.
The health ministry said 853 people died in the past 24 hours, raising the total fatalities to 400,312 since the pandemic began.
Less than 5% of India’s people are fully immunised. More than 340 million doses have been administered since mid-January.
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AMONG the headlines for Thursday, 1 July, 2021, Malaysia reported a total of 6,988 new Covid-19 cases within the past 24-hours.
According to the data from the Ministry of Health, Selangor leads the list once more with 2,885 new cases, followed by Kuala Lumpur (988) and Negri Sembilan (692).
Meanwhile, Sarawak reported 544 cases, followed by Melaka (311), Johor (270), Kedah (250)and Sabah (232).
The states that saw fewer than 200 cases are Pahang with 195, followed by Penang (174), Perak (149), Labuan (129), Kelantan (108), Terengganu (50), Putrajaya (10) and Perlis (1).
Also, Australia's New South Wales state fears of new clusters as it reported a spike in new infections for a third straight day despite being in a lockdown. The state warned that significant numbers of new COVID-19 cases were being found in the community.
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AMONG the headlines for Wednesday, 30 June, 2021, Malaysia’s Health Minister Datuk Seri Dr Adham Baba affirms that the matter on issues prompting contract doctors into a possible strike next month was being addressed and will be tabled at the next Cabinet meeting.
He said this is to ensure several requests made to the ministry’s contract doctor scheme to be more beneficial.
Also, At least seven people have died while eleven are still missing, after a passenger ferry sank off the coast of the Indonesian island of Bali with 56 people on board.
The KMP Yunice, carrying 41 passengers and 15 crew members, sank last night as it headed to the port of Gilimanuk in Bali from the island of Java.
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AMONG the headlines for Tuesday, 29 June, 2021, Malaysia logs a total of 6,437 Covid-19 cases today, taking the total confirmed infections in the country to 745,703.
Selangor reported 2,299 cases, Kuala Lumpur 1,361, Negeri Sembilan 700, Kedah 284, Johor 271, Melaka 252, Pahang 250, Sarawak 242, Perak 184, Sabah 178, Kelantan 131, Labuan 117 and Penang 115.
Putrajaya recorded 32 cases and Terengganu 21.
Also, the Delta variant of Covid-19 has prompted multiple countries to bring back restrictions to curb the spread of infection.
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AMONG the headlines for Monday, 28 June, 2021, Malaysia daily Covid-19 figure remains above 5,000 for the sixth day straight with another 5,218 new cases reported in the last 24 hours. According to the data from the Health Ministry the nation’s cumulative tally now stands at 739,266. Selangor still leads nationwide 1,989 infections logged, followed by Negri Sembilan (629) Kuala Lumpur (469), Sarawak (409), Perak (400), Sabah (258) and Johor (243). Other states recorded fewer than 200 cases ; Kedah with 194, Melaka (183), Pahang (111), Labuan (108), Kelantan (101) Penang (88), Terengganu (23) Putrajaya (8) and Perlis (5).
Also, most of Bangladesh's 168 million population will remain confined to their homes until Thursday as part of the latest Covid restrictions. The announcement has led to thousands being stranded in Bangladesh’s capital, as authorities halt almost all public transport ahead of a widespread lockdown imposed to combat the deadly resurgence of the COVID-19 infection. Listen to the top stories of the day, reporting from Astro AWANI newsroom — all in 3-minutes. We bring you the headlines, weekdays at 5 pm. Stay informed on astroawani.com for these news and more.
AMONG the headlines for Friday, 25 June, 2021, the National Covid-19 Immunisation Programme coordinating minister, Khairy Jamaluddin assures the public that Covid-19 vaccines are being sent to vaccination centres and states as soon as they arrive.
Khairy explained that the utilisation of the available vaccines currently stood at 90 pct.
Also, Japan announced today that it will send the Oxford-AstraZeneca's COVID-19 vaccines to Asian nations starting next week.
Foreign Minister Toshimitsu Motegi said the country will donate one million coronavirus vaccine shots each to Indonesia, Malaysia, the Philippines, and Thailand.
Separately, it will also provide 11 million doses of the vaccine to Southeast Asia, Southwest Asia, and the Pacific island countries under the UN-backed COVAX, a global vaccine sharing initiative, from next month.
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AMONG the headlines for Thursday, 24th June, 2021, Malaysia reports another 5,841 new Covid-19 cases within the last 24-hours.
This raises the cumulative number of cases in Malaysia to 716,847 since the start of the pandemic early last year.
Health director-general Tan Sri Dr Noor Hisham Abdullah via a tweet said that Selangor still leads with 2,072 new cases.
Meanwhile, Negri Sembilan registered another 781 cases and Sarawak had 581 cases logged.
Also, Indonesia sentenced an influential Islamic cleric to another four years in prison today for concealing information about his coronavirus test result, which made contact tracing more difficult.
The indictment said Rizieq Shihab's false statement that he was healthy, which was aired by several news networks that went viral on social media, putting the community at risk, considering that he had attended several events involving thousands of people.
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AMONG the headlines for Wednesday, 23rd June, 2021, the World Bank urges Putrajaya to spend more for Malaysia’s poor, suggests raising debt limit to fight Covid-19. In it’s June edition of the Malaysia Economic Monitor report launched this morning, the institution says “the continuous cycle of ‘on-and-off’ closures and reopenings will have negative spillovers on the economy.” Also, the Public Health England found that two doses of the Pfizer and AstraZeneca vaccine could still keep patients with the Delta variant out of hospital but both are now less able to stop infection in the first place. Listen to the top stories of the day, reporting from Astro AWANI newsroom — all in 3-minutes. We bring you the headlines, weekdays at 5 pm. Stay informed on astroawani.com for these news and more.
AMONG the headlines for Tuesday, 22 June, 2021, police detained 11 individuals suspected to be involved in a secret society group ‘Gang 35’ in integrated operations in Kulim yesterday.
Prior to the arrests, Kedah Police chief Datuk Kamarul Zaman Mamat said that police detected a 44-second TikTok video featuring an individual cutting a number 35 cake in the presence of 15 other individuals who also failed to observe physical distancing.
Also, Philippines President Rodrigo Duterte has threatened to jail people who refuse to be vaccinated, as his country battles one of Asia's worst outbreaks.
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Among the headlines for Monday, 21 June, 2021, a total of 98,166 pregnant women who registered for the Covid-19 vaccine, have been given their vaccination appointments, National Covid-19 Immunisation Programme Coordinating Minister Khairy Jamaluddin said today. Khairy said the appointments are being issued in stages according to the estimated date of delivery, whereby last weekend, we gave 3,000 appointments in Kuala Lumpur and 224 in Perlis. Also, New Zealand's medical regulator, Medsafe has given provisional approval for 12 to 15-year-olds to receive the Pfizer Covid-19 vaccination. However, the young Kiwis will not be able to get the jab until the Government gives the final tick of approval. Listen to the top stories of the day, reporting from Astro AWANI newsroom — all in 3 minutes. We bring you the headlines, weekdays at 5 pm. Stay informed on astroawani.com for these news and more.
AMONG the headlines for Friday, 18 June, 2021, the coordinating minister for the National Covid-19 Immunisation Programme Khairy Jamaluddin said that, exam students of Form Five and Form Six would be given their first dose of Pfizer-BioNTech vaccine starting next month, in order to open up the option of sending these students back to school soon.
Also, at least about 760,000 South Koreans who have received a first dose of AstraZeneca’s COVID-19 vaccine will be offered Pfizer’s vaccine as a second shot due to shipment delays by global vaccine sharing scheme COVAX.
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AMONG the headlines for Thursday, 17 June, 2021, the National Covid-19 Immunisation Programme Coordinating Minister, Khairy Jamaluddin said the government may allow walk-ins at its vaccination centres, only after those who have already signed up for appointments, either through the programme's online portal or the MySejahtera receive their jab appointments.
Also, concerns rise about the efficacy of some vaccines against more virulent virus strains, as more than 350 Indonesian doctors have been infected with COVID-19 and dozens have been hospitalised in Kudus, even after being inoculated with China's Sinovac.
Most of the doctors were asymptomatic and self-isolating at home, but dozens were in hospital with high fevers and declining oxygen saturation levels.
Kudus is battling an outbreak believed to be driven by the more transmissible Delta variant which has pushed bed occupancy rates above 90% in the district.
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AMONG the headlines for Wednesday, 16 June, 2021, the Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission has detained four suspects, including a civil servant, for suspected graft in a RM42 million government procurement deal involving an enforcement agency.
All suspects, aged between 32 and 61, were detained at around 10pm last night and will be remanded for six days.
Also, the Israeli military said its aircraft attacked Hamas armed compounds in Gaza City and the southern town of Khan Yunis, in response to the launching of incendiary balloons from the territory that caused fires in fields in southern Israel.
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AMONG the headlines for Tuesday, 15 June, 2021, Malaysia’s new COVID-19 cases rose back up past the 5,000 mark today, with 5,419 new infections.
Selangor again logged the most with 1,996, while Kuala Lumpur had 650 new COVID-19 cases.
Meanwhile, Sarawak had the second-highest number of new cases with 718.
This is followed by Negri Sembilan (396), Johor (366), Kedah (252), Kelantan (245), Sabah (230), Melaka (155), Labuan (138) Pulau Pinang (124).
Perak had 68 new infections today, followed by Terengganu (43), Pahang (32), Putrajaya (5), Perlis (1).
Also, Olympics organisers gear up to unveil their latest "playbook" of rules to control COVID-19 infections as Japan's government pondered whether to extend a state of emergency and senior Olympics official John Coates arrived in Tokyo.
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AMONG the headlines for Monday, 14 June, 2021, Malaysia’s new Covid-19 cases have declined below 5,000 for the first time in almost a month, with 4,949 infections logged in the last 24 hours.
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Selangor is in the lead with 1,523 new cases, followed by Sarawak (744) and Kuala Lumpur (503).
Johor saw 430 infections, Negeri Sembilan (323), Sabah (273), Penang and Kelantan (214 each), Kedah (199), Perak (136), Melaka (119) and Labuan (113).
Terengganu registered 86 infections, Pahang (61), Putrajaya (10) and Perlis (1).
Malaysia has recorded a cumulative 662,457 cases since the pandemic started.
Also, Group of Seven (G7) leaders call for a timely, transparent, expert-led, and science-based WHO-convened Phase 2 COVID-19 Origins study including, as recommended by the experts' report, in China.
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AMONG the headlines for Friday, 11 June, 2021, Malaysia logs another 6,849 new Covid-19 cases today.
The Klang Valley accounted for more than half of these with 2,558 in Selangor and 884 in Kuala Lumpur.
Meanwhile there were 699 cases registered in Sarawak, 685 cases in Negri Sembilan and Johor with 426 cases.
This is followed by Sabah (309), Kelantan (248), Penang (205), Labuan (176), Melaka (170), Kedah and Perak had 161 each, Pahang (89), Terengganu (66), Putrajaya (10), Perlis (2)
Also, New Zealand Muslims opposed today to plans for a movie about the 2019 Christchurch mosque shootings in which a gunman killed 51 people, saying the attack was still too raw for grieving families and their community.
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AMONG the headlines for Thursday, 10 June, 2021, Malaysia’s daily COVID-19 tally dipped to 5,671 today, making for a total of 639,562 infections since the pandemic began.
Selangor is on the lead with 1,510 new cases, followed by Kuala Lumpur (769), Sarawak (631), Negri Sembilan (593), Johor (524), Kedah (309), Kelantan (262) and Sabah (233).
Meanwhile, Melaka reported another 184 cases, Penang (166), Perak (143), Pahang (112), Terengganu (108), Labuan (106), Putrajaya (18) and Perlis (3).
Also, US President Joe Biden is set to announce Thursday that the United States has bought 500 million doses of Pfizer's COVID-19 vaccine to donate to COVAX, which is distributing vaccines to countries that cannot afford to buy enough shots.
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AMONG the headlines for Wednesday, 9 June, 2021, Malaysia reports another 6,239 Covid-19 cases within the last 24 hours.
Health director-general Dr Noor Hisham Abdullah said, the total number of infections now stands at 633,891.
Selangor recorded the highest number of cases with 2,291.
This was followed by Kuala Lumpur (704), Negeri Sembilan (507), Johor (468), Sarawak (419), Kelantan (340), Sabah (232), Pahang (232), Labuan (200), Penang (194), Perak (175), Terengganu (171), Melaka (150), Kedah (135), Putrajaya (17) and Perlis (4)
Also, top US infectious disease expert Dr. Anthony Fauci has called on China to release the medical records of six mine workers who got sick with COVID-like symptoms when they visited a bat cave in 2012, which is now seen as a key part of efforts to find the origins of COVID-19.
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AMONG the headlines for Tuesday, 8 June, 2021, Deputy Chief Minister Tan Sri Dr James Masing said today that internet accessibility is almost non-existent in remote longhouses and villages, therefore, the Ministry of Health (MoH) personnel had began vaccinating rural residents in Kapit when they turned up at the COVID-19 vaccination centre without prior registration yesterday.
Also, the Australian police today revealed that more than 200 members of the country’s mafia and bikie underworld have been charged in the nation's largest-ever crime sting.
Operation Trojan Shield by the FBI, is part of a three-year collaboration between the Australian Federal Police (AFP) and the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), underworld figures were tricked into communicating via an encrypted app designed by police.
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AMONG the headlines for Friday, 4 June, 2021, Malaysia recorded the deaths of three children aged below five due to the coronavirus in the first five months of this year, the same number recorded over the whole of 2020, according to Health Ministry Director-General Noor Hisham Abdullah. Health authorities have raised concerns about a growing number of coronavirus deaths and serious cases involving children. Also, the top lawyer for Myanmar`s deposed leader, Aung San Suu Kyi, voiced concern on Friday that she had no legal representative listed in the case against her brought by the military junta for breaking the Official Secrets Act. Listen to the top stories of the day, reporting from Astro AWANI newsroom — all in 3 minutes. We bring you the headlines, weekdays at 5 pm. Stay informed on astroawani.com for these news and more.
AMONG the headlines for Thursday, 3 June, 2021, the National Covid-19 Immunisation Programme coordinating minister Khairy Jamaluddin says , state governments and private hospitals can purchase Covid-19 vaccines other than those currently used in the government’s vaccination programme.
Also, the Tokyo Olympics chief, Seiko Hashimoto, said the Games would only be cancelled in extreme circumstances on Thursday as organisers revealed 10,000 volunteers had quit over coronavirus fears, a sexism row and scheduling problems.
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AMONG the headlines for Wednesday, 2 June, 2021, expectant and breastfeeding mothers will now be able to declare themselves as such on the MySejahtera app. This is a new feature added to the mobile application, according to the Ministry of Health.
The feature can be found in the 'COVID-19 Vaccination' section of the app. It currently shows a third option titled 'Update pregnancy/breastfeeding status' in the assessment segment.
Also, a huge cleanup operation was underway for a sixth day in Sri Lanka today, after a container ship laden with chemicals caught fire 12 days ago, inundating the country's western coastline with microplastic pollution and potentially hazardous waste.
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AMONG the headlines for Tuesday, 1st June, 2021, Finance Minister Datuk Seri Tengku Zafrul Abdul Aziz conceded today, that the ongoing “total lockdown” could slow the country’s economic recovery.
Tengku Zafrul said the Treasury’s initial growth forecast could be revised following the third movement control order, which is expected to last at least six weeks to help public health authorities stem the rise of daily Covid-19 cases. Also, Peru has become the country with the highest Covid-19 mortality per capita anywhere in the world after adjusting it’s death toll. The country raised the count from 69,342 to 180,764 on the advice of a panel of health experts, which found there had been an undercount. With the adjustment, Peru now has the highest coronavirus mortality per capita of any country, with 5,484 deaths per million inhabitants Listen to the top stories of the day, reporting from Astro AWANI newsroom — all in 3-minutes. We bring you the headlines, weekdays at 5 pm. Stay informed on astroawani.com for these news and more.
Among the headlines for Monday, 31 May, 2021, National Covid-19 Immunisation Programme Coordinating Minister Khairy Jamaluddin today said that only 2,467 out of 7,000 GP clinics had registered under ProtectHealth, of which 1,482 have been officially appointed as vaccination centres, set to operate by June.
Also, sports fans in Japan could be allowed to attend Olympic events in Tokyo if they have proof of vaccination or a negative Covid-19 test.
Having decided to ban foreign spectators, local organisers are pinning their hopes on a limited number of Japanese sports fans creating a semblance of atmosphere at venues that would otherwise be empty.
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AMONG the headlines for Friday, 28th May, 2021, Malaysia logs a total of 8,290 new Covid-19 cases over the past 24 hours, making this the highest daily figure since the pandemic hit the country last year.
Selangor recorded the most with a total of 2,052 infections.
Also, ASEAN who is leading the diplomatic effort to end bloodshed in Myanmar, has nine of it’s Southeast Asian states urging the United Nations not to endorse a freeze on arms sales to Myanmar.
The nine states wrote a letter to nations sponsoring a draft UN General Assembly resolution on Myanmar, where a February 1 coup has sparked mass protests and a bloody crackdown by the military-led junta, asking to remove a sentence calling for "an immediate suspension of the direct and indirect supply, sale or transfer of all weapons and munitions" to Myanmar.
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AMONG the headlines for Thursday, 27 May, 2021, Malaysia reports another 7,857 new COVID-19 cases in the last 24 hours.
This is the third consecutive day of cases breaching the 7,000 mark, putting the total number of cases in the country at 541,224.
Of the total daily cases recorded today, Selangor had the highest with 2,675 new cases. This is followed by the states of Sarawak (772), Kelantan (754), KL (561), Johor (549) and Kedah (441).
Meanwhile Perlis (6) and Putrajaya (12) are the only areas in Malaysia with new cases falling below the 100s.
Also, German scientists claim to have discovered the cause of some coronavirus vaccine blood clots.
According to the researchers, Covid-19 vaccines that employ adenovirus vectors - cold viruses used to deliver vaccine material - send some of their payload into the nucleus of cells.
Some of the instructions for making coronavirus proteins can be misread, potentially triggering blood clot disorders in a small number of recipients, they suggest.
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AMONG the headlines for Tuesday, 25 May, 2021, Malaysia’s Health Ministry announces another record daily for the country with 7,289 new Covid-19 infections within the last 24 hours.
Daily cases have been above the 6,000-mark for the past seven consecutive days, with the infection rate today breaching the 7,000-mark, bringing the overall total to 525,889 since the pandemic arrived in Malaysia. Also, Hong Kongers may only have a three-month window before the city’s first batch of Pfizer-BioNTech vaccines go out of date, a member of the government's vaccine task force warned today. The vaccine hesitancy for both the Chinese Sinovac and German-made Pfizer-BioNTech vaccines has left officials' efforts slowing down, as they are counting on vaccination to reopen the economy. Listen to the top stories of the day, reporting from Astro AWANI newsroom — all in 3-minutes. We bring you the headlines, weekdays at 5 pm. Stay informed on astroawani.com for these news and more.
AMONG the headlines for Tuesday, 25 May, 2021, Malaysia’s Health Ministry announces another record daily for the country with 7,289 new Covid-19 infections within the last 24 hours.
Daily cases have been above the 6,000-mark for the past seven consecutive days, with the infection rate today breaching the 7,000-mark, bringing the overall total to 525,889 since the pandemic arrived in Malaysia. Also, Hong Kongers may only have a three-month window before the city’s first batch of Pfizer-BioNTech vaccines go out of date, a member of the government's vaccine task force warned today. The vaccine hesitancy for both the Chinese Sinovac and German-made Pfizer-BioNTech vaccines has left officials' efforts slowing down, as they are counting on vaccination to reopen the economy. Listen to the top stories of the day, reporting from Astro AWANI newsroom — all in 3-minutes. We bring you the headlines, weekdays at 5 pm. Stay informed on astroawani.com for these news and more.
AMONG the headlines for Monday, 24 May, 2021, Malaysia continues to record more than 6,000 new COVID-19 cases, as intensive care units in the country continue to struggle with the influx of patients.
Many of the 6,509 new COVID-19 cases were from the Klang Valley area. Selangor logged one-third from the total with 2,049 cases while 530 were found in Sarawak.
Also, Myanmar's ousted leader Aung San Suu Kyi appears in person at a court hearing today for the first time since her government was overthrown by the military in a Feb. 1 coup.
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AMONG the headlines for Friday, 21 May, 2021, Malaysia’s Ministry of Health reports another 6,493 new Covid-19 infections in the last 24 hours.
Selangor continues to lead with 2,163 cases, followed by Sarawak with 612 and Kelantan with 467.
This brings the total cumulative cases to 498,795 since the pandemic hit the country.
Also, the K-pop megaband BTS reveals a new single, "Butter," which had over 3.89 million concurrent viewers when the tune debuted Thursday night and within an hour amassed over 21 million views.
The premiere of "Butter," which is the band's second English-language track, shattered the YouTube record which they previously set last with the release of "Dynamite."
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AMONG the headlines for Thursday, 20 May, 2021, Malaysia's daily COVID-19 cases continue to surge, recording a new high of 6,806 cases in the last 24 hours.
The overall positive cases in the country soared to 492,302 infections recorded since the start of the pandemic.
Health director-general Tan Sri Dr Noor Hisham Abdullah reveals that Selangor remains top of the list logging a total of 2,277 cases.
This is followed by 655 cases in Kuala Lumpur and 615 cases in Johor.
Also, Facebook has set up a "special operations center" to monitor content on its platforms about the escalating Israeli-Palestinian conflict.
The special operations center has 24-hour capabilities and includes native Arabic and Hebrew speakers to help Facebook identify content that violates its policies, as well as restore content that was removed in error.
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AMONG the headlines for Wednesday, 19th May, 2021, Malaysia logs an alarming 6,075 COVID-19 infections over the last 24 hours.
Health Director-General Tan Sri Dr Noor Hisham Abdullah reveals that more than a third of the fresh infections were reported in Selangor with a total of 2,251 cases.
It is followed by Johor with 699 cases, Kuala Lumpur with 660, Kedah with 445, Kelantan with 441 and Sarawak with 323 cases.
Also, an Indonesian man was arrested for violating a cyber law after he posted a video on social media platform Tiktok allegedly calling for the "slaughter" of Palestinian "pigs".
Hilmiadi is facing a maximum of six years in prison.
According to police, the 23-year-old janitor made slanderous TikTok content against the state of Palestine a majority Muslim people, with inappropriate words.
Indonesia, the world's largest Muslim-majority nation, is a staunch supporter of Palestine and the clip quickly drew the ire of police in West Nusa Tenggara province.
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AMONG the headlines for Tuesday, 18 May, 2021, the Health Ministry reported a total of 4,865 new Covid-19 cases in Malaysia, with Selangor rising to 1,743 cases in the last 24 hours.
Meanwhile, a slew of new Covid-19 cases were also reported in several other states, with those being Sarawak with 512 cases, followed by Kuala Lumpur, Johor and Kelantan.
Also, India's total COVID-19 infections surged past 25 million on Tuesday as a powerful cyclone Tauktae complicates the health crisis in Gujarat where the disease is spreading most quickly.
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AMONG the headlines for Monday, 17 May, 2021, the Health Ministry today reported another 4,446 new Covid-19 cases as Malaysia comes out of the Hari Raya break.
Meanwhile, Health director-general Tan Sri Dr Noor Hisham Abdullah said Selangor has the highest number of infections at 1,650 followed by Sarawak and Johor.
Also, the fighting has spilled into a second week on Monday amid mounting international calls for a ceasefire, as Israel bombed what it said were underground tunnels used by Hamas and Palestinian militants fired rocket barrages at Israeli cities.
No sign of any imminent end to the most serious hostilities in years between Israel and the Hamas Islamists who rule Gaza, where 2 million Palestinians live.
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Among the headlines for Wednesday, 12 May, 2021, The United States has been returning funds it has recovered from seized assets that were allegedly bought with stolen 1MDB money. According to Malaysia’s Ministry of Finance, the funds were directly channelled to Malaysia’s Assets Recovery Trust Account managed by the Accountant General’s Department, which has received RM16.05 billion of seized and repatriated 1MDB funds to date.
Also, Brazil’s health regulator recommended officials to suspend AstraZeneca Plc’s Covid-19 shots to pregnant women as authorities investigate the reported death of a woman in Rio de Janeiro who had received the vaccine.
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AMONG the headlines for Tuesday, 11th May, 2021, the intensive care units (ICUs) at government hospitals in Penang are almost full treating critical Covid-19 cases.
Penang Chief Minister Chow Kon Yeow says according to the Health Ministry, the ICU bed capacity in Penang government hospitals is now at 83 per cent.
Also, the World Health Organisation (WHO) says that the B.1.617 variant, first identified in India last year, is being classified as a variant of global concern.
The variant has already spread to other countries, and many nations have moved to cut or restrict movements from India.
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AMONG the headlines for Monday, 10th May, 2021, the 1Malaysia Development Berhad (1MDB) and its former unit, SRC International have filed 22 civil suits against companies and individuals they have accused of being complicit in defrauding the firms.
Also, India will recruit about 400 medical officers, expected to serve on contract for a maximum of 11 months, to support its overwhelmed healthcare system.
Many Indian states have imposed strict lockdowns but pressure is mounting on Prime Minister Narendra Modi to announce a nationwide lockdown as it did during the first wave last year.
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AMONG the headlines for Friday, 7th May, 2021, Google Malaysia and Astro Awani collaborate to help develop micro and small medium enterprises (SME) to migrate and thrive in embracing the digital sphere.
Micro enterprises and SMEs can now upskill their workforce by participating in workshops and virtual trainings that showcase Google's digital tools through "Jiwa SME Google Awani".
The workshops and virtual trainings will be organised by Astro Awani's Digital Events arm LINC.
Also, unused COVID-19 vaccines in Japan are set to reach millions of doses, as the country is poised to approve two more shots in coming weeks and the pace of its inoculation campaign remains slow due to manpower and logistical bottlenecks.
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Among the headlines for Thursday, 6th May, 2021, Former Prime Minister Datuk Seri Najib Razak’s money-laundering trial involving RM27 million in the High Court is now scheduled to start this August instead of July.
Nur Syahirah Hanapiah, one of Najib’s lawyers said that the High Court in Kuala Lumpur had today vacated the July trial dates and maintained the August trial dates for the case.
Also, Facebook Inc's oversight board upheld the company's suspension of former US President Donald Trump but said the company was wrong to make the suspension indefinite and gave it six months to determine a "proportionate response."
The 20-member panel was created to rule on thorny content circulating on the social media site, including misinformation, hate speech and nefarious influence campaigns. It made nine decisions before Wednesday, and had tended to favor free expression over restriction.
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AMONG the headlines for Wednesday, 5 May, 2021, Malaysia’s Phase Three of the National Covid-19 Immunisation Programme (NIP) which was supposed to start in May might be delayed.
Coordinating minister Khairy Jamaluddin says this is due to the lack of supplies in the global vaccine distribution chain as pharmaceutical companies seemingly prioritised richer countries which led to slower vaccination rollouts in developing countries.
Also, an Alberta woman in her 50s has died from a rare blood clot condition after receiving the AstraZeneca-Oxford vaccine, says the province's chief medical officer of health.
In a statement Tuesday, hospital authorities said the woman died of vaccine-induced immune thrombotic thrombocytopenia (VITT). It's Alberta's first death linked to the vaccine in Canada.
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Among the headlines for Tuesday, 4th May, 2021, the Kuala Lumpur High Court has ordered Eric Tan Kim Loong, who is alleged to be an associate of fugitive businessman Low Taek Jho or Jho Low, to pay income tax of RM67,996,891.87 to the Malaysian government after failing to enter an appearance in a suit filed against him by the government through the Inland Revenue Board (IRB). Also, at least twenty people were killed, including children, and 49 were hospitalised when a railway overpass collapsed onto a busy road in Mexico City on Monday night. Rescue efforts for potential survivors were paused shortly after the accident due to the risk that more of the Metro overpass and train cars could slam down onto the road. Listen to the top stories of the day, reporting from Astro AWANI newsroom — all in 3-minutes. We bring you the headlines, weekdays at 5 pm. Stay informed on astroawani.com for these news and more.
AMONG the headlines for Monday, 3 May, 2021, the government will continue with the distribution of the AstraZeneca Covid-19 vaccine on a voluntary basis in the future given the success of its first opt-in application rollout yesterday, National Covid-19 Immunisation Programme coordinating minister Khairy Jamaluddin said today.
Also, the rebels of the Kachin Independence Army shot down a Myanmar military helicopter gunship when it was attacking their base on Monday morning, a day after a renewed junta crackdown on anti-coup protests left at least five civilians dead. This is the first time a rebel group in the country has brought down a military helicopter after the Tatmadaw military started offensives against the country's multiple ethnic rebel armies in late April.
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Among the headlines for Friday, 30 April, 2021, Home Minister Hamzah Zainudin confirms it is his voice in a leaked audio recording of a man talking about the reshuffle in the police force.
The recording featured a man discussing giving a Perakian a promotion, possibly for a police role.
The man, now confirmed to be Hamzah, was also heard saying that another person should no longer decide on the appointment of state police chiefs but could only nominate five names.
Also, Mumbai has said that 40 out of 73 private COVID-19 vaccination centres in the city will remain closed for the next three days due to insufficient vaccines stock.
The country is in deep crisis, with hospitals and morgues overwhelmed, medicines and oxygen in short supply and strict curbs on movement in its biggest cities.
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Among the headlines for Wednesday, 28 April, 2021, Malaysia’s education ministry has cancelled the UPSR exams for good and the PT3 exams for this year.
Education Minister, Mohd Radzi Md Jidin announced today that PT3 examinations for the year 2021 will be cancelled due to time constraints for the students who won’t have enough time to study. The decision was made after careful discussion with the Education Ministry.
Also, India's toll from the coronavirus surged past 200,000 in the last 24-hours, the country's deadliest day, as shortages of oxygen, medical supplies and hospital staff compounded a record number of new infections.
The second wave of infections has seen at least 300,000 people test positive each day for the past week, overwhelming healthcare facilities and crematoriums and fueling an increasingly urgent international response.
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Among the headlines for Tuesday, 27 April, 2021, Malaysia recorded a total of 2,733 more Covid-19 cases, as Selangor logs the highest with 750 new infections, followed by Kelantan with 484, and Sarawak with 432.
Meanwhile, Kuala Lumpur reported 377 new cases, Johor 220, and Penang 115 cases.
Also, dozens of Myanmar youth who saw no results following peaceful protests against the military junta, have joined military training with ethnic rebel groups that have been fighting the state for decades.
The youths were seen gearing up with ongoing training, to fight "for the people around a muddy forest clearing in the morning light, in a video released by the group.
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Among the headlines for Monday, 26th April, 2021, Health Minister Datuk Seri Dr Adham Baba confirms after a thorough study and assessment, that the benefits of the AstraZeneca vaccine outweigh its negatives. He said the vaccine will be administered to those aged 60 and above in the Phase Two of the National Covid-19 Immunisation Programme.
Also, Chloe Zhao's history-making Oscars sweep, winning best director and best picture, is being met with a muted response in her native China and even instances of censorship.
A post announcing Zhao’s directing win by film magazine Watch Movies, which has over 14 million followers on Weibo microblog, was censored a few hours after it appeared. A hashtag called “Chloe Zhao wins Best Director" was also censored on the platform with users coming across an error message saying, “according to relevant laws and regulations and policies, the page is not found.”
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Among the headlines for Friday, 23 April, 2021, Tourism, Arts and Culture Minister Nancy Shukri today said the National Heritage Department had been trying to gazette Sekolah Menengah Kebangsaan Convent Bukit Nanas (CBN) as a heritage site since 2008 but could not due to protest by the school’s trustees. Also, Indonesian President Joko Widodo said on Thursday that he had ordered "optimal" search and rescue efforts for a submarine and its 53 crew that went missing in waters north of the island of Bali. He said the crew were the "main priority" of the search and expressed his sympathy to the their family members over their ongoing ordeal.
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Among the headlines for Thursday, 22 April, 2021, the Malaysian government has enacted a new emergency law, allowing it to use funds, derived from oil and gas contributions, to pay for vaccine procurement, as it looks to ramp up the National COVID-19 Immunisation Programme. Also, there were still no signs of Indonesia’s KRI Nanggala-402, with 53 crew aboard as of Thursday afternoon, where a search and rescue mission was ongoing in calm weather conditions. Listen to the top stories of the day, reporting from Astro AWANI newsroom — all in 3-minutes. We bring you the headlines, weekdays at 5 pm. Stay informed on astroawani.com for these news and more.
Among the headlines for Wednesday, 21 April, 2021, Malaysia’s education sector has seen 4,868 people infected with Covid-19 between Jan 1 and April 20. On the whole, 83 clusters were detected within the education sector, out of which 49 clusters are still active.
Health Minister Dr Adham Baba said 1,420 cases involved institutions operated by the Education Ministry, while 1,870 cases involved the higher education sector. Another 1,578 cases involved other educational institutes.
Also, India’s COVID-19 outbreak has set new records with 2,023 deaths in 24 hours, the highest single-day tally for the country so far, as hospitals run perilously low on oxygen amid rising demand for beds. Total deaths reached 182,553.
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Among the headlines for Tuesday, 20 April, 2021, Malaysia reports a total of 2,341 new COVID-19 cases, with Sarawak recording the most at 600 infections overnight. This raises the total of cases so far to 379,473 infections.
Also, several major cities in India are reporting far larger numbers of cremations and burials under coronavirus protocols than official Covid-19 death tolls. India has one of the world’s lowest mortality rates.
Government officials say the discrepancy in death tallies may be caused by several factors, including over-caution.
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Among the headlines for Monday, 19th April, 2021, Microsoft Corporation will invest RM14.2 billion over the next five years in Malaysia as part of a new partnership programme with government agencies and local companies
The announcement on what would be the U.S. tech giant's biggest investment in Malaysia comes after the country in February gave conditional approvals for Microsoft, Google, Amazon and state telecoms firm Telekom Malaysia to build and manage hyper-scale data centres and provide cloud services..
Also, Japan's government said Monday it is asking Myanmar to release a Japanese journalist who was arrested by security forces in its largest city of Yangon on Sunday.
The government is asking Myanmar authorities to explain the arrest and provide other details while asking for his release as soon as possible.
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Among the headlines for Friday, 16 April, 2021, Malaysia’s tally of COVID-19 cases stand at 338,168, remaining at the 45th spot in the list of 216 countries affected by the pandemic.
Malaysia is just ahead of Panama, which recorded 352,082 cases, Slovakia with 354,182 cases and Saudi Arabia with 386,782 cases. Also, Brazil’s government is urgently seeking to import supplies of the COVID-19 vaccine amid reports of the seriously ill being tied down and intubated without effective sedatives. Meanwhile, in India, due to the daily surge of more than 217,000 cases reported overnight, unrelated patients are sharing beds, while bodies of the recently deceased lie outside the ward before being taken to the mortuary. Listen to the top stories of the day, reporting from Astro AWANI newsroom — all in 3-minutes. We bring you the headlines, weekdays at 5 pm. Stay informed on astroawani.com for these news and more.
Among the headlines for Thursday, 15 April, 2021, Malaysia reports a total of 2,148 new COVID-19 cases today, bringing the total number of infections to 367,977. This is the first time Malaysia records over 2,000 cases in a day since 6th March 2021.
Also, India logs more than 200,000 new coronavirus cases overnight, skyrocketing past 14 million overall, as an intensifying outbreak puts a grim weight on its fragile health care system.
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Among the headlines for Wednesday, 14 April, 2021, Science, Technology and Innovation Minister Khairy Jamaluddin has said that many pharmaceutical companies give preference to rich countries for obvious reasons.
He said that is also why Malaysia has had to balance our Covid-19 vaccine portfolio to include Pfizer, AstraZeneca but also those from non-Western countries like China’s Sinovac.
Also, India has detected a total of 184,372 new infections overnight, about a third in Maharashtra state. India has so far confirmed over 13.9 million cases and 172,085 dead.
The state Maharashtra will impose stricter restrictions for 15 days on Wednesday in an effort to stem the surge of coronavirus infections that is threatening to overcome hospitals.
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Among the headlines for Tuesday, 13 April, 2021, Malaysia reports 1,767 new Covid-19 cases in the last 24-hours, bringing the total number of infections in the country since the pandemic began to 363,940.
According to Health director-general Tan Sri Dr Noor Hisham Abdullah, Sarawak topped the list with 607 new Covid-19 infections reported.
Also, Australia’s health authorities reported a second case of a rare blood clot syndrome which “is likely” linked to the AstraZeneca vaccine.
The country’s vaccine rollout was thrown into disarray by an advisory slapped on the AstraZeneca vaccine warning people under 50 it may cause extremely rare but potentially deadly blood clots.
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Among the headlines for Monday, 12th April, 2021, Malaysia’s phase one of the National Covid-19 Immunisation Programme has so far fully vaccinated 395, 891 people. The five states that lead in terms of fully vaccinated recipients are Selangor with 52,617, followed by Perak with 43,394, Sabah with 41,267, Kuala Lumpur with 33,603 and Sarawak with 32,052. Also, coronavirus infections in India, surpassed the grim milestone of 15 million, reporting a record surge of 168,912 COVID-19 infections on Monday overtaking Brazil to become the second-most affected country globally by the coronavirus. Listen to the top stories of the day, reporting from Astro AWANI newsroom — all in 3-minutes. We bring you the headlines, weekdays at 5 pm. Stay informed on astroawani.com for these news and more.
Among the headlines for Friday, 9th April, 2021, Home Minister Datuk Seri Hamzah Zainudin today said no policy decision has been made yet to allow foreign workers back into the country despite a need of at least 40,000 foreign workers for the farming sector alone.
Also, The head of Indonesia's weather agency (BMKG) said a new cyclone, named Odette, was gaining traction and could hit Lampung province on the island of Sumatra, as well as the provinces of East Java and Central Java, and the island of Bali.
While Odette was not expected to be as destructive as Seroja, but could generate tidal surges as high as 6 meters in the southern Indian Ocean near Java and Bali, urging fishermen to take precautions.
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Among the headlines for Wednesday, 8 April, 2021, Malaysia's unemployment rate has dropped slightly to 4.8 per cent in February 2021 from 4.9 per cent in January, the Statistics of Labour Force in Malaysia for February 2021 shows.
Also, India reported a record-high 126,789 new COVID-19 cases, health ministry data showed on Thursday, with much of the country struggling to contain a second surge in coronavirus infections.
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Among the headlines for Wednesday, 7 April, 2021, Umno president Datuk Seri Dr Ahmad Zahid Hamidi has denied holding any conversation with Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim, after an audio recording of a conversation purportedly between him and his PKR counterpart was leaked and has been widely shared on social media. Also, a top official at the European Medicines Agency says there's a causal link between AstraZeneca's coronavirus vaccine and rare blood clots, but that it's unclear what the connection is and that the benefits of taking the shot still outweigh the risks of getting COVID-19. Listen to the top stories of the day, reporting from Astro AWANI newsroom — all in 3-minutes. We bring you the headlines, weekdays at 5 pm. Stay informed on astroawani.com for these news and more.
Among the headlines for Tuesday, 6 April, 2021, Health Minister Datuk Seri Dr Adham Baba has confirmed today that the government has decided to proceed with the use of the Covid-19 vaccine manufactured by AstraZeneca, as clinical data has proven that the benefits outweigh the harm.
Also, Singapore will accept the International Air Transport Association (IATA) mobile travel pass for pre-departure checks, where travellers can get clearance to fly to and enter Singapore by showing a smartphone application containing their data from accredited laboratories.
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Among the headlines for Monday, 5th April, 2021, Putrajaya Court of Appeal today dismissed an appeal by former Prime Minister Najib Razak to adjourn his appeal hearing against his conviction and jail sentence linked to the massive looting of the RM42 million SRC International Sdn Bhd funds.
Also, India added more than 103,000 coronavirus cases within the last 24 hours. Of the new cases reported on Monday morning, 57,700 were in the worst-hit state of Maharashtra, which ordered non-essential shops to shut from today and began enforcing an evening and weekend curfew, as well as a ban on large gatherings.
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Among the headlines for Thursday 1st April 2021, Malaysia will receive a supply of 3.5 million doses of CanSino Covid-19 vaccine from China in stages, starting this month. Health Minister Datuk Seri Dr Adham Baba said the procurement of the vaccine is being made in two categories, namely finished product of 500,000 doses, and the rest delivery in bulk to be filled and packaged by local company Solutions Biologics Sdn Bhd Also, A child was among four people killed on Wednesday in a shooting at a Southern California office building that left a fifth victim and the gunman critically wounded. Listen to the top stories of the day, reporting from Astro AWANI newsroom — all in 3-minutes. We bring you the headlines, weekdays at 5 pm. Stay informed on astroawani.com for these news and more.
Among the headlines for Wednesday, 31 March, 2021, Parti Pribumi Bersatu Malaysia and Pas seal a partnership deal for GE15, and have made it clear that the pact will not accept any new alignment to form a new government.
Also, World Health Organization (WHO) Director-General Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus says, data was withheld from WHO investigators who travelled to China to research the origins of the coronavirus epidemic.
The United States, the European Union and other Western countries immediately called for China to give "full access" to independent experts to all data about the original outbreak in late 2019.
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Among the headlines for Tuesday, 30th March, Minister in the Prime Minister’s Department (Religious Affairs) Datuk Seri Zulkifli Mohamad Al-Bakri is scheduled to go to Saudi Arabia soon to get details on the standard operating procedure (SOP) for the coming season haj pilgrimage. Also, North Korea called South Korea’s president “a parrot raised by America” Tuesday, resuming its trademark derisive rhetoric against its rivals amid renewed animosities on the Korean Peninsula. Listen to the top stories of the day, reporting from Astro AWANI newsroom — all in 3 minutes. We bring you the headlines, weekdays at 5 pm. Stay informed on astroawani.com for these news and more.
Among the headlines for Monday, 29 March, 2021, Minister of Science, Technology and Innovation Khairy Jamaluddin said a total of 2 million people consisting of senior citizens, high-risk groups, the chronically ill, and people with disabilities, have so far registered for vaccination under the second phase which starts on April 19.
Also, Indonesia police finds powerful explosives and arrested more suspected Islamist militants today, after a series of raids following a suicide attack a day earlier outside a cathedral on the first day of the Easter Holy Week.
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Among the headlines for Friday, 26th March 2021, the High Court here today has set May 20 to hear former prime minister Datuk Seri Najib Tun Razak's bid to seek a court order to compel the prosecution to produce several banking statements and other documents to his defence team in his RM2.3 billion 1Malaysia Development Berhad (1MDB) case. Also, at least nine people died in a fire that engulfed a mall housing a hospital that treated coronavirus patients in Mumbai, India. Listen to the top stories of the day, reporting from Astro AWANI newsroom — all in 3 minutes. We bring you the headlines, weekdays at 5 pm.
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Among the headlines for Thursday, 25th March 2021, new Covid-19 case numbers in Malaysia increased slightly today with 1,360 new infections reported over the last day, almost 100 more cases than was reported yesterday. Also, North Korea launched two suspected ballistic missiles into the sea near Japan on Thursday, underscoring steady progress in its weapons programme and ramping up pressure on the new U.S. administration as it reviews North Korea policy. Listen to the top stories of the day, reporting from Astro AWANI newsroom — all in 3 minutes. We bring you the headlines, weekdays at 5 pm.
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Among the headlines for Wednesday, 24 March, 2021,the lead counsel for 1Malaysia Development Berhad Rosli Dahlan, lodged a police report against former Umno supreme council member, Datuk Seri Lokman Noor Adam, Kuang assemblyman, Sallehuddin Amiruddin and Mohd Hanizam Yunus, who accused him of pocketing huge commissions from the settlements in the fraud case involving the sovereign investment fund.
Also, hundreds of people imprisoned for protesting Myanmar’s Feb 1 coup, were released today in the first apparent gesture by the military to try to placate the protest movement.
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Among the headlines for Tuesday, 23rd March 2021 Malaysia and Singapore have reaffirmed their commitment to work together towards recognising each other’s Covid-19 vaccine certificates, with a view towards facilitating cross-border travel in the future. Also, A North Korean businessman accused by the United States of laundering money to circumvent U.S. and U.N. sanctions intended to curb his country's nuclear weapons program appeared in a U.S. court on Monday after extradition from Malaysia. Listen to the top stories of the day, reporting from Astro AWANI newsroom — all in 3 minutes. We bring you the headlines, weekdays at 5 pm.
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Among the headlines for Monday, 22 March, 2021, Malaysia has announced a Covid-19 vaccine injury fund, with RM10 million allocated for now, to compensate individuals who might suffer side effects from being inoculated.
Also, heavy rain along Australia's east coast over the weekend have brought the worst flooding in half a century in some areas, forcing thousands of people to evacuate and damaging hundreds of homes.
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Among the headlines for Friday, 19 March, 2021, the prosecution's case in former deputy prime minister Datuk Seri Ahmad Zahid Hamidi's CBT, corruption and money laundering trial came to a close today after 99 witnesses testified in the trial, which began on Nov 18, 2019.
Also, India recorded a whopping 39,726 new cases of COVID-19 in the past 24 hours, pushing the country caseload to 1,15,14,331, while the death toll soared to 159,370 with 154 more fatalities.
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Among the headlines for Thursday, 18th March 2021, Johor Islamic Religious Department (JAINJ) said today its investigation showed that Illi Najwa Anuar Hussin Saddique, who is married to Indian hockey captain Manpreet Singh Pawar, has never left Islam. Also, the global economy is set to grow by 4.7 per cent this year thanks to a stronger-than-expected recovery in the United States, a report by the UN Conference on Trade and Development which has revised its previous forecast of 4.3 per cent. Listen to the top stories of the day, reporting from Astro AWANI newsroom — all in 3 minutes. We bring you the headlines, weekdays at 5 pm. Stay informed on astroawani.com for these news and more.
Among the headlines for Wednesday, 17 March 2021, a total of 346,508 people had received the first dose of the Pfizer-BioNTech vaccine under the first phase Malaysia’s National Covid-19 Immunisation Programme as of yesterday, according to a graphic uploaded by Health Minister Datuk Seri Dr Adham Baba on his official Twitter account today.
Also, the State Sahgha Maha Nayaka Committee, in its most forthright condemnation of Myanmar’s military bloody crackdown on pro-democracy demonstrations, urges the junta to end violence against protesters and accused an “armed minority” of torture and killing innocent civilians following the February 1st coup.
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Among the headlines for Tuesday, 16th March 2021, the Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) arrested 44 individuals, including 32 officers from the Road Transport Department (JPJ), suspected to be involved in a syndicate that sought bribes from lorry drivers purported for protection from the law. Also, India reported 24,492 new coronavirus cases today, the sixth straight day of more than 20,000 infections, as curbs to try to stop the spread of Covid-19 were expanded in parts of the country that have recorded a surge. Listen to the top stories of the day, reporting from Astro AWANI newsroom — all in 3 minutes. We bring you the headlines, weekdays at 5 pm.
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Among the headlines for Monday, 15 March, 2021, Coordinating Minister for National Covid-19 Immunisation Programme, Khairy Jamaluddin says, about 1.4 million individuals who registered via MySejahtera for the Covid-19 vaccine were found not completing their registration.
Also, Myanmar security forces fired on pro-democracy demonstrators on Monday killing five people, media and witnesses said, a day after dozens of protesters were shot dead and attackers torched several Chinese-financed factories in the city of Yangon.
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Among the headlines for Friday, 12 March, 2021, about 95% of police officers and personnel across the country are ready to receive the Covid-19 vaccine shots. Tan Sri Abdul Hamid Bador says only 3% of them will not be able to do so due to health reasons.
Also, French vaccination chief Alain Fischer said on Friday the AstraZeneca COVID-19 vaccine had shown great efficacy, reaffirming France's commitment to an inoculation which has been suspended in several other countries.
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Among the headlines for Thursday, 11th March 2021, the United Arab Emirates (UAE) has stated its commitment to increase investment and trade with Malaysia up to five times. Also, China's parliament approved on Thursday a draft decision to change Hong Kong's electoral system, further reducing democratic representation in the city's institutions and introducing a mechanism to vet politicians' loyalty to Beijing. Listen to the top stories of the day, reporting from Astro AWANI newsroom — all in 3 minutes. We bring you the headlines, weekdays at 5 pm.
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Among the headlines for Wednesday, 10th March 2021The Saudi Arabian government has agreed to give Malaysia an additional 10,000 haj quota. Also, Myanmar security forces on Wednesday launched a raid on the staff compound of striking railway workers opposed to the military junta as ousted lawmakers appointed an acting vice president to take over the duties of detained politicians. Listen to the top stories of the day, reporting from Astro AWANI newsroom — all in 3 minutes. We bring you the headlines, weekdays at 5 pm.
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Among the headlines for Tuesday, 9th March 2021, in Datuk Seri Ahmad Zahid Hamidi’s money-laundering trial, the 95th prosecution witness, an MACC investigating officer told the High Court that there were no receipts from charity foundation Yayasan Albukhary to show that it handed over cash totalling more than RM7.5 million as “donations”.
Also, hundreds of young Myanmar protesters who had been trapped by security forces in a district of Yangon overnight have been able to get out, after calls from western powers and the United Nations for them to be allowed to leave.
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Among the headlines for Monday, 8th March 2021, Malaysia reported 1,529 new Covid-19 cases today, the lowest the number has been this year and continuing a downward trend in infection rates since the government lifted the movement control order for all remaining states last week. Also, Anti-coup protesters gathered across Myanmar today after a trade union called for a general strike following a weekend of night raids and arrests. Listen to the top stories of the day, reporting from Astro AWANI newsroom — all in 3 minutes. We bring you the headlines, weekdays at 5 pm.
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Among the headlines for Friday, 5th March, 2021, Malaysia has detected two cases of a new coronavirus variant that is thought to be more transmissible and resistant to antibodies.
Also, YouTube has removed five channels run by Myanmar’s military for violating its community guidelines and terms of service.
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Among the headlines for Thursday, police in Myanmar broke up demonstrations in several places with tear gas and gunfire on Thursday but there was no immediate word on casualties a day after the United Nations said 38 people had been killed in the bloodiest day since last month's coup. Also, the Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission (MCMC) through JENDELA is in the process of taking proactive steps to resolve problems of Internet access in several locations in the country. Listen to the top stories of the day, reporting from Astro AWANI newsroom — all in 3-minutes. We bring you the headlines, weekdays at 5 pm. Stay informed on astroawani.com for these news and more.
Among the headlines for Wednesday, The order to wear a tracking device is among the five new provisions under the Emergency (Prevention and Control of Infectious Diseases) (Amendment) Ordinance 2021 which will come into force on March 11. Also, an anti-government activist accused of burning a portrait of Thailand's King Maha Vajiralongkorn was arrested today. Listen to the top stories of the day, reporting from Astro AWANI newsroom — all in 3 minutes. We bring you the headlines, weekdays at 5 pm. Stay informed on astroawani.com for these news and more.
Among the headlines for Tuesday, February 2, 2021, a total of 7,000 firefighters, who are also frontliners, have registered to receive the Covid-19 vaccine in the first phase of the National Immunisation Programme.
Also, the armed gang who abducted 279 girls from a boarding school in northwest Nigeria, in the town of Jangebe, have released all of them earlier today, unharmed.
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Among the headlines for Monday, The government is considering fines and compounding action against any individual found to have cut the queue to get vaccinated. Also, A Myanmar court filed another charge against ousted leader Aung San Suu Kyi today, as protesters marched in defiance of a crackdown by security forces that killed at least 18 people the previous day. Listen to the top stories of the day, reporting from Astro AWANI newsroom — all in 3 minutes. We bring you the headlines, weekdays at 5 pm. Stay informed on astroawani.com for these news and more.
Among the headlines for Friday, February 26, 2021, Maszlee Malik has threatened to haul Umno Youth chief Asyraf Wajdi Dusuki to court if the latter does not retract his claim that the previous Pakatan Harapan administration had intentionally glorified communists. Also, the World Bank halted payments to projects in Myanmar on withdrawal requests that were made after the coup, the bank said in a letter to Myanmar’s finance ministry.
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Among the headlines for Thursday, 25th Feb, The Federal Court's today declared that a Selangor state law's provision which made unnatural sex a Shariah offence is invalid and has gone against the Federal Constitution. Also, An illegal gold mine in Indonesia's Sulawesi island collapsed on nearly two dozen people working inside, killing three and leaving another five missing, officials said Thursday. Listen to the top stories of the day, reporting from Astro AWANI newsroom — all in 3 minutes. We bring you the headlines, weekdays at 5 pm. Stay informed on astroawani.com for these news and more.
Among the headlines for Wednesday, the KL High Court today stayed the Malaysian government’s deportation of the remainder of the original 1,200 Myanmar nationals named in a lawsuit until the matter was decided. Also, a man escaped North Korea last week by swimming several kilometers before coming ashore in the South, where he managed to evade border guards for more than six hours
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Among the headlines for Tuesday, A Malaysian court has allowed a temporary stay of deportation of 1,200 Myanmar detainees who were scheduled to be sent back on Tuesday, according to a lawyer for rights groups that petitioned to stop the deportation. Also, Facebook will restore Australian news pages after Canberra offered amendments to legislation that would force the tech giant to pay for media content, Treasurer Josh Frydenberg said on Tuesday. Listen to the top stories of the day, reporting from Astro AWANI newsroom — all in 3 minutes. We bring you the headlines, weekdays at 5 pm. Stay informed on astroawani.com for these news and more.
Among the headlines for Monday, 22nd February 2021, the first day of the Sijil Pelajaran Malaysia (SPM) and Sijil Vokasional Malaysia (SVM) examinations for 401,105 students nationwide today went smoothly with invigilators deployed to maintain proper conduct of examination sessions including full compliance of the SOPs. Also, the World Health Organisation (WHO) regional director for Europe said Sunday he believes the coronavirus outbreak will end in early 2022. Listen to the top stories of the day, reporting from Astro AWANI newsroom — all in 3 minutes. We bring you the headlines, weekdays at 5 pm. Stay informed on astroawani.com for these news and more.
Among the headlines for Friday, 19 February 2021, the Federal Court today found Malaysiakini guilty of contempt of court over comments posted by readers that were deemed offensive to the judiciary, fining the news portal RM500,000.
Also, Facebook faced a worldwide backlash from publishers and politicians after blocking news feeds in Australia in a surprise escalation of a dispute with the government over a law to require it to share revenue from news.
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Among the headlines for Thursday, 18 Feb, the High Court today ordered Datin Seri Rosmah Mansor to enter her defence on all three corruption charges relating to the RM1.25-billion solar hybrid project for 369 rural schools in Sarawak. Also, Australians woke to empty news feeds on their Facebook Inc pages on Thursday after the social media giant blocked all media content in a surprise and dramatic escalation of a dispute with the government overpaying for content. Listen to the top stories of the day, reporting from Astro AWANI newsroom — all in 3 minutes. We bring you the headlines, weekdays at 5 pm. Stay informed on astroawani.com for these news and more.
Among the headlines for Wednesday, 17th February. Minister of Science, Technology and Innovation, Khairy Jamaluddin said that the government will sign a COVID-19 vaccine procurement contract with Johnson & Johnson soon.
Also, Prime Minister Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin launched a special terrestrial Education TV channel called DidikTV Kementerian Pendidikan Malaysia. Listen to the top stories of the day, reporting from Astro AWANI newsroom — all in 3 minutes. We bring you the headlines, weekdays at 5 pm. Stay informed on astroawani.com for these news and more.
Among the headlines for Tuesday, A total of 312,390 doses of the Pfizer-BioNTech Covid-19 vaccine will be flown in as the first shipment to Malaysia, and is scheduled to be delivered on 21st February 2021 Also, Myanmar police have filed a second charge against former leader Aung San Suu Kyi, after the military deposed her and seized power in a coup on Feb. 1, her lawyer said today.
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Among the headlines for Monday, 15th February 2021, Women, Family and Community Development Minister Datuk Seri Rina Mohd Harun urged the Royal Malaysia Police to promptly investigate allegations of sexual harassment by policemen on duty at roadblocks.
Also, at least four people have died and 16 are missing after a landslide caused by torrential rains swept away several homes in Indonesia, officials said Monday (Feb 15), with hundreds forced to flee their flooded homes.
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Among the headlines for Friday, Prime Minister Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin will be the first person to receive the COVID-19 vaccine when the national vaccination programme is implemented in the country later this month. Also, the president of the Tokyo 2020 Olympics Organising Committee, Yoshiro Mori, said he is resigning on Friday after he made sexist comments that sparked an outcry at home and abroad.
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Among the headlines for Thursday, two friends face the death penalty after they were charged in the Magistrate's Court here today with trafficking 150.15kg of cannabis at Jalan Kilang Gula, Padang Besar on Feb 1.
Also, Singapore Airlines began operating flights on Thursday with full sets of crew members vaccinated against COVID-19 as the city-state seeks to rejuvenate its status as an international travel hub.
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Among the headlines for Wednesday, 10th Feb 2021, the trial of former Felda chairman Tan Sri Shahrir Ab Samad, who is charged for failing to declare the RM1 million which he received from Datuk Seri Najib Tun Razak to the Inland Revenue Board (IRB), will begin on April 1 at the Sessions Court Also, South Korea on Wednesday said it would grant its first approval for a coronavirus vaccine to AstraZeneca, and will allow use in people 65 years or older, despite advisory panels' warning of a lack of data on its efficacy for the elderly. Listen to the top stories of the day, reporting from Astro AWANI newsroom — all in 3 minutes. We bring you the headlines, weekdays at 5 pm. Stay informed on astroawani.com for these news and more.
Among the headlines for Tuesday, 9th February, 2021, The Health Ministry (MoH) is looking for more volunteers to take part in phase 3 of Covid-19 vaccine clinical trial. Those interested to volunteer or seeking further information can contact the Clinical Research Centre (CRC) in nine hospitals via WhatsApp – including Ampang Hospital, Selangor (016-7286617, also Telegram); Sarawak General Hospital (012-3108108); Penang Hospital (014-9453599) and Seberang Jaya Hospital, Penang (014-9065518). Also, Hong Kong residents with dual nationality are not entitled to foreign consular assistance, the city’s leader Carrie Lam said today, confirming warnings by Western diplomats that authorities have begun strictly enforcing Chinese nationality regulations in the finance hub. Listen to the top stories of the day, reporting from Astro AWANI newsroom — all in 3-minutes. We bring you the headlines, weekdays at 5 pm. Stay informed on astroawani.com for these news and more.
Among the headlines for Thursday, Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has filed an application to refer several questions to the Federal Court pertaining to his judicial review over the government's decision in advising the King to declare an emergency proclamation. Also, Israel Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu pleaded not guilty on Monday to corruption charges at the resumption of his trial some six weeks before Israeli voters again pass judgment on his leadership. Listen to the top stories of the day, reporting from Astro AWANI newsroom — all in 3 minutes. We bring you the headlines, weekdays at 5 pm. Stay informed on astroawani.com for these news and more.
Among the headlines for Friday, 5th February 2021, former MARA Incorporated chairman, Datuk Mohammad Lan Allani pleaded not guilty in the Sessions Court today to 22 counts of bribery and money laundering of RM20.45 million over controversial property deal in Melbourne, Australia. Also, the United Nations Security Council called for the release of Myanmar leader Aung San Suu Kyi and others detained by the military as diplomatic and financial pressure grew on the generals who seized power this week to restore democracy. Listen to the top stories of the day, reporting from Astro AWANI newsroom — all in 3-minutes. We bring you the headlines, weekdays at 5 pm. Stay informed on astroawani.com for these news and more.
Among the headlines for Thursday, 4th Feb 2021, Former Attorney General Tan Sri Mohamed Apandi Ali lodged a police report against Tan Sri Tommy Thomas over defamation allegations through a book entitled 'My Story: Justice in the Wilderness'. Also, an ammonia leak from an ice plant in the Philippine capital region left two dead and more than 90 others injured or sickened while hundreds of residents fled to safety, an official said Thursday. Listen to the top stories of the day, reporting from Astro AWANI newsroom — all in 3 minutes. We bring you the headlines, weekdays at 5 pm. Stay informed on astroawani.com for these news and more.
Among the headlines for Wednesday, 3rd February, 2021, Police confirmed an investigation has been launched against ex-AG Tommy Thomas over SRC case comments in memoir after former solicitor general III Hanafiah Zakaria alleges defamation.
Also, Rihanna’s tweet on the farmers’ plight was met with both support and resistance from Indians. She tweeted about the ongoing farmers’ protest going in India, that recently saw a terrific clash with law enforcement. While many welcomed international attention to this movement, others asked why the Barbadian singer, actress, and businesswoman had any say in the matter at all.
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Among the headlines for Tuesday, 2nd February 2021, cross-state travel and social activities are still not allowed during the implementation period of the Movement Control Order (MCO) 2.0 which has been extended until 18 February 2021 Also, Vietnam's health minister said a newly detected coronavirus outbreak, which has infected 276 people and spread to 10 provinces and cities, is caused by the more contagious British variant of the coronavirus. Listen to the top stories of the day, reporting from Astro AWANI newsroom — all in 3 minutes. We bring you the headlines, weekdays at 5 pm. Stay informed on astroawani.com for these news and more.
Among the headlines for Monday, 1st February, 2021, preacher Ebit Liew who is on day four of a 10-day humanitarian mission to Sabah, posted on Twitter that he converted some 157 villagers from Pulau Tatagan, Semporna to Islam. Also, Myanmar's de-facto leader Aung San Suu Kyi issued a pre-emptive call for people to reject any coup post via an official Facebook page of the chair of the National League for Democracy, before she was detained by the military earlier this morning.
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Among the headlines for Friday, 29th January, 2021, Finance Minister Tengku Datuk Seri Zafrul Tengku Abdul Aziz, said Malaysia cannot afford another total lockdown as it will be “very detrimental” to the country’s economy. Also, Bangladesh will move more Rohingya Muslim refugees to a remote island in the Bay of Bengal this week, despite complaints by rights groups concerned about the site's vulnerability to storms and flooding. Listen to the top stories of the day, reporting from Astro AWANI newsroom — all in 3 minutes. We bring you the headlines, weekdays at 5 pm. Stay informed on astroawani.com for these news and more.
Among the headlines for Thursday, 28th January, 2021, Malaysia has dropped to 57th out of 180 countries in the Corruption Perception Index for 2020 compared to 51st in 2019.
Also, Vietnam has confirmed its first outbreak of the coronavirus in nearly two months and warned it could be more serious than its last wave of infections, as authorities rushed to contain the spread and test tens of thousands of people.
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Among the headlines for Wednesday, 27th January, 2020, the Penang Hindu Endowments Board (PHEB) will be discussing the kind of punishment it will mete out to the Nattukottai Chettiar Temple for continuing with the annual silver chariot procession early this morning despite the state’s firm stance against allowing the procession due to the Covid-19 pandemic.
Also, the launch News Showcase as early as next month seems to be Google's latest tactic in a high-profile campaign against the Australian government's planned legislation to make the company pay local news providers for content that appears in its search engine.
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Among the headlines for Tuesday, 26th January 2021, Datuk Seri Najib Tun Razak’s bid to disqualify Datuk Seri Gopal Sri Ram as a prosecutor in the 1Malaysia Development Berhad (1MDB) audit tampering case trial will be heard tomorrow at the KL High Court as scheduled. Also, China and New Zealand signed a deal that upgrades their existing free trade pact on Tuesday, giving exports from the Pacific nation greater access to the world's second-largest economy. Listen to the top stories of the day, reporting from Astro AWANI newsroom — all in 3 minutes. We bring you the headlines, weekdays at 5 pm. Stay informed on astroawani.com for these news and more.
Among the headlines for Monday, 25th January 2021, The Kuala Lumpur High Court here has set February 4 for the decision on Malaysian United Democratic Alliance’s (Muda) application for leave for judicial review on the Registrar of Societies’ (RoS) decision to reject the party from being registered as a political party. Also, Eleven Chinese gold miners trapped underground after an explosion were rescued much earlier than expected, thanks to steel pipes supporting blockages in the mine shaft. Listen to the top stories of the day, reporting from Astro AWANI newsroom — all in 3 minutes. We bring you the headlines, weekdays at 5 pm. Stay informed on astroawani.com for these news and more.
Among the headlines for Friday, 22nd January 2021, Malaysia has managed to recover the return of assets associated with 1Malaysia Development Berhad (1MDB) worth RM15.4 billion (US $ 3.9 billion), so far. Also, International Olympic Committee President Thomas Bach and local organizers are pushing back against reports that the postponed Tokyo Olympics will be cancelled. Listen to the top stories of the day, reporting from Astro AWANI newsroom — all in 3 minutes. We bring you the headlines, weekdays at 5 pm. Stay informed on astroawani.com for these news and more.
Among the headlines for Thursday, 21st January, the first ASEAN Digital Ministers Meeting and Related Meetings hosted by Malaysia begin today. The two-day virtual meeting will be chaired by Communications and Multimedia Minister Datuk Saifuddin Abdullah, with Prime Minister Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin. Also, Democrat Joe Biden was sworn in as the 46th President of the United States by Supreme Court Chief Justice John Roberts on Wednesday at the US Capitol in Washington.
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Among the headlines for Wednesday, 20th January 2020, Bank Negara Malaysia (BNM) maintained the Overnight Policy Rate (OPR) at 1.75 per cent at its first Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) meeting today. Also, Alibaba Group founder Jack Ma met with 100 rural teachers in China via a video meeting on Wednesday, making the businessman's first appearance in public since October. Listen to the top stories of the day, reporting from Astro AWANI newsroom — all in 3 minutes. We bring you the headlines, weekdays at 5 pm. Stay informed on astroawani.com for these news and more.
Among the headlines for Tuesday, 19th January, the government does not rule out the possibility of amending Act 355 to provide for heavier punishments on lesbians, gays, bisexuals and transgenders.
Also, Padang Rengas MP Datuk Seri Mohamed Nazri Abdul Aziz today confirmed that he was tested positive for COVID-19. Listen to the top stories of the day, reporting from Astro AWANI newsroom — all in 3 minutes. We bring you the headlines, weekdays at 5 pm. Stay informed on astroawani.com for these news and more.
Among the headlines for Monday, January 18th, 2021, Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad and four others from Pejuang party, jointly filed an application seeking to be part of a constitutional court challenge regarding the Yang di-Pertuan Agong’s discretion to refuse to declare an Emergency.
Also, Samsung’s Lee Jae-yong has been sentenced to jail for 30-months over corruption charges. South Korean court found Lee, 52, guilty of bribery and embezzlement. Lee was convicted of bribing an associate of former President Park Geun-hye and jailed in 2017, however, the sentence was reduced and suspended after appeal. He was immediately taken into custody after the verdict by a court in Seoul.
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Among the headlines for Friday, January 15, 2021, DAP leader Lim Guan Eng has questioned on why the health ministry has 'abandoned' comprehensive screenings despite the RM17 billion approved in the 2021 budget to curb Covid-19.
Also, India is set to begin its massive Covid-19 vaccination drive on January 16, 2021. The vaccines from Serum Institute of India (SII) and Bharat Biotech were shipped out to all states, as healthcare workers, essential workers are set to receive the first jab of the vaccine tomorrow.
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Among the headlines for Thursday, 14th January, Gua Musang Member of Parliament, Tengku Razaleigh Hamzah was confirmed positive for COVID-19 and is currently receiving treatment at the University of Malaya Medical Center.
Also, South Korea’s Supreme Court on Thursday upheld a 20-year prison term for former President Park Geun-hye over bribery and other crimes as it wrapped up a historic corruption case.
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AMONG the headlines for Wednesday, 13 January 2021, Penang government is prepared to meet Kedah in court if the latter insists on taking legal action to force Penang to pay for extracting raw water from the Muda River.
Also, after nearly seven decades, the United States today, executed convicted murderer Lisa Montgomery, the only woman on federal death row, for killing a pregnant woman and attempting to pass the baby off as her own.
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Among the headlines for Tuesday, 12th January, the Yang di-Pertuan Agong, Al-Sultan Abdullah Ri'ayatuddin Al-Mustafa Billah Shah has consented to the Proclamation of Emergency being implemented as a proactive measure to curb the spread of COVID-19.
Also, Home Minister Datuk Seri Hamzah Zainudin has tested positive for COVID-19 after he underwent a COVID-19 screening yesterday.
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Among the headlines for Monday, 11th January 2021, The Prime Minister's Office (PMO) has dismissed rumours that Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin needs to undergo treatment for cancer and would appoint a deputy prime minister. Also, A World Health Organisation (WHO) team of international experts tasked with investigating the origins of the Covid-19 pandemic will arrive in China on Thursday, Listen to the top stories of the day, reporting from Astro AWANI newsroom — all in 3 minutes. We bring you the headlines, weekdays at 5 pm. Stay informed on astroawani.com for these news and more.
Among the headlines for Friday, January 8th, The Special Committee on COVID-19 Vaccine Supply Access Guarantee is in the process of fine-tuning the COVID-19 National Vaccination Plan, which will be available for all Malaysians.
Also, Japan declared a limited state of emergency in the capital, Tokyo, and three neighbouring prefectures on Thursday to curb the spread of the COVID-19.
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Among the headlines for Wednesday, January 6th, 2020, the High Court was told today that the hearing of former Prime Minister Datuk Seri Najib Tun Razak’s case involving 1Malaysia Development Berhad is expected to extend beyond the date for the trial of the criminal breach of trust case, as the prosecution is expected to call 60 witnesses.
Also,South Korea rolled out mass testing on some 70,000 prison inmates in the country after a massive prison outbreak and may extend flight suspensions from Britain in a bid to prevent the spread of COVID-19 cases.
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AMONG the headlines for Monday, 4th January 2019, the Seremban Coroner's Court today, closed the inquiry of Irish-French teenager Nora Anne Quoirin, whose body was found in a jungle after she went missing from The Dusun resort in Negri Sembilan during a family holiday in 2019.
Also, thousands of people were lining up in Beijing to receive a Covid-19 vaccine as China races to inoculate millions before the Chinese New Year mass travel season in February.
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Among the headlines for Friday, 1st January 2020, Malaysia and Singapore have confirmed that the deal to build a high-speed rail (HSR) link has been terminated as the bilateral agreement between the two countries had lapsed on Dec 31, 2020. Also, The World Health Organization yesterday granted emergency validation to the Pfizer-BioNTech vaccine, paving the way for countries worldwide to quickly approve its import and distribution. Listen to the top stories of the day, reporting from Astro AWANI newsroom — all in 3 minutes. We bring you the headlines, weekdays at 5 pm. Stay informed on astroawani.com for these news and more.
Among the headlines for Thursday, 31st December, a man died after the trailer he was driving was involved in an accident with two other lorries at Kilometre 273.7 southbound of the North-South Expressway early this morning.
Also, massive explosions rocked the Aden International Airport in southern Yemen on Wednesday minutes after a plane carrying the new power-sharing government members from Saudi Arabia landed at the airport.
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Among the headlines for Wednesday, 30th December, Datuk Azhar Azizan Harun and Datuk Seri Azalina Othman Said remained as Dewan Rakyat Speaker and Deputy Speaker respectively after the High Court today ruled that their appointments were valid.
Also, Britain on Wednesday became the first country in the world to approve a coronavirus vaccine developed by Oxford University and AstraZeneca as it battles a major winter surge driven by a new, highly contagious variant of the virus.
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Among the headlines for Monday, 28th November 2020, Malaysia aims to file 30 charges against glove maker Brightway Holdings Sdn Bhd and two of its subsidiaries, after raids that found workers' accommodation was not up to legal standards. Also, US President Donald Trump yesterday signed into law a US$2.3 trillion pandemic aid and spending package, restoring unemployment benefits to millions of Americans and averting a federal government shutdown in a crisis of his own making. Listen to the top stories of the day, reporting from Astro AWANI newsroom — all in 3 minutes. We bring you the headlines, weekdays at 5 pm. Stay informed on astroawani.com for these news and more.
Among the headlines for Friday, 25th December, Former Johor State Assembly Speaker Tan Sri Mohamad Aziz, who died due to old age and kidney problem yesterday, was buried at the Bukit Aliff Muslim Cemetery at about 10 am today.
Also, the new COVID-19 mutation, A701V which was detected in the Benteng LD cluster in Sabah has passed on to the majority of third wave clusters in Peninsular Malaysia and Sabah.
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Among the headlines for Thursday, 24 December 2020, The fate of former Felda chairman Tan Sri Mohd Isa Abdul Samad on whether he will be acquitted or convicted on nine corruption charges, involving RM3 million, over the purchase of Merdeka Palace Hotel & Suites (MPHS) in Kuching, Sarawak will be known on Feb 3. Also, More than a million Americans have received the first dose of their Covid-19 vaccines, a milestone in the biggest immunisation drive in US history that came even as officials admitted the pace of rollout was slipping behind schedule. Listen to the top stories of the day, reporting from Astro AWANI newsroom — all in 3 minutes. We bring you the headlines, weekdays at 5 pm. Stay informed on astroawani.com for these news and more.
Among the headlines for Wednesday, 23rd December 2020, Malaysia’s Top Glove Corp Bhd has established three helplines for aggrieved workers, one internal and two manned by a consultant and an audit firm. Earlier last week, it was reported that a worker was fired after raising concerns about the lack of social distancing at the factories. The company says, whistleblowers will no longer face termination. Also, Three French police officers were fatally shot today as they attempted to rescue a woman during a domestic violence call. A manhunt was launched and the 48-year-old gunman was later found dead. The suspect was said to be known to authorities for charges relating to child custody issues. Listen to the top stories of the day, reporting from Astro AWANI newsroom — all in 3-minutes. We bring you the headlines, weekdays at 5 pm. Stay informed on astroawani.com for these news and more.
Among the headlines for Tuesday, 22 December 2020, the Ministry of Health has not received any reports of a new variant of the Covid-19 virus in Malaysia which was detected in the United Kingdom and is said to be more infectious. Also, the World Health Organisation cautioned against major alarm over a new, highly infectious variant of the coronavirus that has emerged in Britain, saying this was a normal part of a pandemic's evolution. Listen to the top stories of the day, reporting from Astro AWANI newsroom — all in 3 minutes. We bring you the headlines, weekdays at 5 pm. Stay informed on astroawani.com for these news and more.
Among the headlines for Monday, 21st December 2020, the High Court has granted a stay of execution on the 12-month jail sentence and RM2 million fine imposed on Datuk Seri Tengku Adnan Tengku Mansor after the Putrajaya lawmaker was found guilty of corruption. Also, Asian nations including Japan and South Korea said they were closely monitoring a new super virulent strain of the virus identified in Britain, but none immediately cancelled UK flights.
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Among the headlines for Friday, 18th December, Yang di-Pertuan Agong Al-Sultan Abdullah Ri’ayatuddin Al-Mustafa Billah Shah left for Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates, today for a five-day special visit to discuss Abu Dhabi’s intention to donate 500,000 doses of COVID-19 vaccine to Malaysia.
Also, Moderna's coronavirus vaccine is now expected to become the second vaccine allowed in a Western country, after a panel of US experts recommended emergency use approval. Listen to the top stories of the day, reporting from Astro AWANI newsroom — all in 3 minutes. We bring you the headlines, weekdays at 5 pm. Stay informed on astroawani.com for these news and more.
Among the headlines for Thursday, 17th December 2020, the Ipoh High Court has ordered the police to submit an affidavit detailing their efforts since 2014 to arrest M. Indira Gandhi’s ex-husband Muhammad Riduan Abdullah and recover her youngest daughter Prasana Diksa, after finding the police ignore a court order issued in 2014 and failing to file any affidavit for a total of 79 times.
Also, Fiji imposes a nationwide curfew, as tropical Cyclone Yasa, currently the strongest storm on Earth, is headed for a potentially devastating landfall within the next 24 hours.
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AMONG the headlines for Wednesday, 16th December 2020, Umno information chief Shahril Hamdan has slammed an Tengku Razaleigh Hamzah for disrespecting the party and confusing its grassroots members by aligning openly with an opposition leader at a joint press conference recently.
Also, an Australian regulator sued Facebook, saying it was seeking an unspecified fine from Facebook for promoting a virtual private network as a way for people to protect their data while secretly using the information to pick targets for commercial acquisitions.
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Among the headlines for Tuesday, 15 December 2020, Petroliam Nasional Berhad (Petronas) and three other companies obtained leave to commence judicial review proceedings in the High Court here to challenge the action of the Inland Revenue Board (IRB) in imposing additional tax assessments totalling RM3.6 billion between 2010 and 2017. Also, New Zealand's new foreign minister said on Tuesday the country would be willing to help negotiate a truce between neighbouring Australia and regional heavyweight China, who are caught in an escalating trade and diplomatic spat. Listen to the top stories of the day, reporting from Astro AWANI newsroom — all in 3 minutes. We bring you the headlines, weekdays at 5 pm. Stay informed on astroawani.com for these news and more.
Among the headlines for Monday, 14 December 2020, The Sultan of Perak Sultan Nazrin Shah has consented to grant PAS president Datuk Seri Abdul Hadi Awang an audience tomorrow. Also, an explosion rocked a Singapore-flagged oil tanker off the Saudi port city of Jeddah today, the vessel’s owner said, in the latest in a series of attacks on energy infrastructure in the kingdom. Listen to the top stories of the day, reporting from Astro AWANI newsroom — all in 3 minutes. We bring you the headlines, weekdays at 5 pm. Stay informed on astroawani.com for these news and more.
Among the headlines for Friday, 11th December, the High Court today dismissed a defamation suit filed by Baling MP Datuk Seri Abdul Azeez Abdul Rahim against former Penang Chief Minister Lim Guan Eng in connection with the construction of the Penang undersea tunnel project.
Also, Israel and Morocco agreed on Thursday to normalize relations in a deal brokered with U.S. help, making Morocco the fourth Arab country to set aside hostilities with Israel in the past four months.
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Among the headlines for Thursday, 10th December, Datuk Saarani Mohamad was sworn in as the 14th Menteri Besar of Perak before the Sultan of Perak, Sultan Nazrin Muizzuddin Shah today.
Also, the government is studying the feasibility of the re-implementation of GST or other consumption tax models while considering various aspects, including weaknesses in SST as well as those of the GST which was implemented in 2015.
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Among the headlines for Wednesday, 9th December 2020, four men were charged at the Kuala Lumpur Magistrate's court today with the murder of former MARDI director Datuk Dr Wan Hassan Wan Embong at his residence in Bukit Bandaraya, Bangsar, more than a week ago when the armed men broke into his house.
Also, after another marathon round of discussions on Thursday, Indian government indicated it could consider measures such as equal taxes, registration of private traders and allowing higher courts of appeal in contract farming disputes in the hope of ending the farmers protests. Listen to the top stories of the day, reporting from Astro AWANI newsroom — all in 3 minutes. We bring you the headlines, weekdays at 5 pm. Stay informed on astroawani.com for these news and more.
Among the headlines for Tuesday, 8th December 2020, a total of 6.4 million households have responded and completed their details in the 2020 Malaysian Population and Housing Census online using e-Census as of December 6 2020, which is 19.7% from the estimated 32.7 million of Malaysia’s population. Also, a nearly 800-page report into the Christchurch mosque attack found that New Zealand security agencies were almost exclusively focused on the threat from Islamist terrorism, and police failed to enforce proper checks on firearm licenses. Listen to the top stories of the day, reporting from Astro AWANI newsroom — all in 3 minutes. We bring you the headlines, weekdays at 5 pm. Stay informed on astroawani.com for these news and more.
Among the headlines for Monday, 7th December, Science, Technology and Innovation Minister Khairy Jamaluddin Abu Bakar assured that issues over the supply of COVID-19 vaccine faced by Pfizer as claimed by an international media will not affect its supply for Malaysia.
Also, Prime Minister Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin today launched the MalaysiaBiz portal, a one-stop centre to facilitate online business registrations and licensing applications. Listen to the top stories of the day, reporting from Astro AWANI newsroom — all in 3 minutes. We bring you the headlines, weekdays at 5 pm. Stay informed on astroawani.com for these news and more.
Among the headlines for Friday, 4th December, Perak Menteri Besar Datuk Seri Ahmad Faizal Azumu has failed to gain the support of the majority of State Assemblymen (ADUN) in the motion of confidence vote in the Perak State Legislative Assembly (DUN) on Friday. Also, the death of Dr Sardjono and his wife from Covid-19 has raised alarm bells in the world’s fourth-most populated nation, where the pandemic has steadily gone from bad to worse.
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Among the headlines for Thursday, 3rd December 2020, Petaling Jaya MP Maria Chin criticised the government’s refusal to update Malaysia’s laws to allow Malaysian women to share the same rights as Malaysian men to confer Malaysian citizenship on their own children when born to a non-Malaysian spouse. Also, the relocation of thousands of Rohingya refugees to Bhasan Char, a flood-prone Bay of Bengal island that emerged from the sea 20 years ago, poses grave concerns about independent human rights monitoring. Listen to the top stories of the day, reporting from Astro AWANI newsroom — all in 3 minutes. We bring you the headlines, weekdays at 5 pm. Stay informed on astroawani.com for these news and more.
Among the headlines for Wednesday, 2nd December, police today obtained court permission to extend the remand on three local men and a Thai suspected to be involved in the shooting exchange between General Operations Force personnel and smugglers along the Malaysia-Thailand border on Nov 24.
Also, Britain on Wednesday became the first country in the world to approve the Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine for use and said that it will be rolled out from early next week.
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Among the headlines for Tuesday, 1st December 2020, the main suspect in the robbery and murder case of the former director of the Information Technology Division, Malaysian Agricultural Research and Development Institute (Mardi), Wan Hassan Wan Embong, was arrested this morning. Also, China has provided North Korean leader Kim Jon-un and his family with an experimental COVID-19 vaccine. Listen to the top stories of the day, reporting from Astro AWANI newsroom — all in 3 minutes. We bring you the headlines, weekdays at 5 pm. Stay informed on astroawani.com for these news and more.
Among the headlines for Monday, 30th November 2020, DAP’s Chong Chieng Jen was debating Budget 2021 at the committee stage in the Dewan Rakyat, specifically on the budget for the prime minister’s department, highlighting the “drastic” increase of the allocation for development expenditure under the Prime Minister’s Department from RM2.93 billion in 2020, to RM7.22 billion in 2021, which he said represented a jump of 146 per cent. Also, Singapore doctors are studying the impact of coronavirus on unborn babies to understand whether the infection can be transferred during pregnancy, how babies develop antibodies in the womb and whether they offer an effective shield against the virus.
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Among the headlines for Friday, 27th November, simultaneous by-elections for both the Gerik parliamentary seat in Perak and Bugaya state seat in Sabah have been set for January 16 next year.
Also, the Batu Sapi parliamentary by-election will be held within 60 days after the emergency period ends said Election Commission chairman Datuk Abdul Ghani Salleh.
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Among the headlines for Thursday, 26th November 2020, Parliament passed the 2021 budget by a voice vote, leaving it unclear exactly how many of the 222 lawmakers supported the government's first budget since PM Muhyiddin emerged as the leader of Perikatan Nasional in March. Also, a severe cyclone Nivar slammed into India's southern coast, killing at least five people and uprooting trees and power lines. Tens of thousands of people were evacuated from low-lying areas ahead of the storm’s landfall. Listen to the top stories of the day, reporting from Astro AWANI newsroom — all in 3 minutes. We bring you the headlines, weekdays at 5 pm. Stay informed on astroawani.com for these news and more.
Among the headlines for Wednesday, 25th November, the late Corporal Baharuddin Ramli from 3rd Battalion (Senoi Praaq), Northern Brigade of the General Operations Force who was killed while on duty at the Malaysia-Thailand border yesterday morning, was laid to rest at Kampung Sungai Sampo at 12.20 pm today.
Also, the government has agreed to rebrand the Department of Special Affairs or JASA as the Department of Community Communications (J-KOM) with different roles and functions, said Minister of Communications and Multimedia Datuk Saifuddin Abdullah.
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Among the headlines for Tuesday, 24th November 2020, EPF warns the public of fake i-Sinar app used to prey on unsuspecting users who wish to get more information on the recently approved i-Sinar initiative.
Also, a 16-year-old girl has become the first TikTok user to cross the 100 million subscriber mark. Charli D'Amelio, from Norwalk, Connecticut, hit the milestone after a year and a half on the app becoming the first ‘most followed’ creator on the video-based special media platform.
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Among the headlines for Monday, 23rd November, the Government will examine and study the need to extend the implementation of the Conditional Movement Control Order until the end of this year by looking at the increasing trend involving COVID-19 cases in the country.
Also, leaders of the world's most powerful nations wrapped up the Group of 20 summit on Sunday, vowing to spare no effort to protect lives and ensure affordable access to COVID-19 vaccines for all people
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Among the headlines for Friday, 20th November 2020, A total of 422,609 borrowers, or 28.17 per cent of the total 1.5 million National Higher Education Fund Corporation (PTPTN) borrowers continued with their loan repayments in October. Also, US President-elect Joe Biden yesterday accused Donald Trump of brazenly damaging democracy as the incumbent pressed on with a campaign to reverse his election loss through fraud claims and personal outreach to election authorities. Listen to the top stories of the day, reporting from Astro AWANI newsroom — all in 3 minutes. We bring you the headlines, weekdays at 5 pm. Stay informed on astroawani.com for these news and more.
Among the headlines for Thursday, 19th November 2020, Rights group Lawyers for Liberty (LFL) has criticised a suggestion for migrant workers to wear identifying wristbands, equating the move to the legalisation of “prejudicial profiling under the pretext of combating Covid-19”. Also, Thai Prime Minister Prayuth Chan-ocha said on Thursday that all laws would be used against protesters who break them, as demonstrations escalate for his removal and for reforms to curb the powers of King Maha Vajiralongkorn.
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Among the headlines for Wednesday 18 November, Former Malaysian prime minister Datuk Seri Najib Razak asked a US court on Tuesday for permission to seek documents and testimony from investment bank Goldman Sachs to help in his defence against criminal charges in Malaysia over the 1MDB financial scandal. Also, At least 55 people were hurt, some with gunshot wounds, when demonstrators marching on the Thai parliament clashed with police and royalist counter-protesters, in the worst violence since a new youth-led protest movement emerged in July. Listen to the top stories of the day, reporting from Astro AWANI newsroom — all in three minutes. We bring you the headlines, weekdays at 5 pm. Stay informed on astroawani.com for these news and more.
Among the headlines for Tuesday, 17th November 2020, recordings of fugitive businessman Low Taek Jho aka Jho Low’s conversations with government officials under the Pakatan Harapan administration have been published in an Al Jazeera documentary.
The clips contained in the two-part special investigation titled “Jho Low: Hunt For A Fugitive”, in which Low claims that he borrowed billions from 1MDB to buy luxury items, including high-end real estate, art pieces, a private jet and a mega-yacht.
Also, President-elect Joe Biden will focus on shaping his core White House team on Tuesday while outgoing President Donald Trump presses on with his tenuous legal fight to reverse his loss in the US election.
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Among the headlines for Monday, 16 November 2020, Malaysia is highly hopeful in obtaining the COVID-19 vaccines from the producing countries and it is expected it could be used by the first quarter of next year. Also, President-elect Joe Biden on Monday will focus on plans for reviving a pandemic-battered U.S. economy as he prepares for his new administration, while President Donald Trump vowed to press ahead with long-shot court challenges to the election results. Listen to the top stories of the day, reporting from Astro AWANI newsroom — all in three minutes. We bring you the headlines, weekdays at 5 pm. Stay informed on astroawani.com for these news and more. Stay informed on astroawani.com for these news and more.
Among the headlines for Friday, 13th November, a man has been remanded for three days for investigations after he allegedly drove against the traffic on the north-bound side of the North-South Highway on Wednesday.
Also, Prime Minister Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin urged leaders from ASEAN and India to join hands in fighting COVID-19 and address common challenges in a more responsive and cohesive manner.
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Among the headlines for Thursday, 12 November, One more COVID-19 related death was recorded today, with 919 new infections detected nationwide. Health director-general Tan Sri Dr Noor Hisham Abdullah said, today’s numbers of new infections represent a spike in cases after three consecutive days of descending numbers were observed this week. Also,Saudi Arabia’s King Salman urged world powers today to take a “firm stance” against its arch-rival Iran, as expectations mount that US President-elect Joe Biden will seek to revive a 2015 nuclear deal with Tehran. Listen to the top stories of the day, reporting from Astro AWANI newsroom — all in three minutes. We bring you the headlines, weekdays at 5 pm. Stay informed on astroawani.com for these news and more.
Among the headlines for Wednesday, 11 November 2020, Police are checking on the possibility of sabotage behind a water pollution incident yesterday that forced four of Selangor’s water treatment plants to shut down. Also, Hong Kong has moved to disqualify four pro-democracy legislators. The move comes after China parliament passes a motion allowing Hong Kong executive to expel legislators without court review, if they’re deemed to threaten national security. Listen to the top stories of the day, reporting from Astro AWANI newsroom — all in three minutes. We bring you the headlines, weekdays at 5 pm. Stay informed on astroawani.com for these news and more.
Among the headlines for Tuesday, 10th November 2020, former premier Datuk Seri Najib Razak expressed criticism towards the RM85.5 million allocated to the Special Affairs Department (Jasa), describing the decision as insensitive given the current health crisis situation.
Also, South Korea sees Biden win as good news for military cost-sharing dispute. President-elect Joe Biden has promised not to use the troop presence to "extort" South Korea.
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Among the headlines for Monday, 9th November 2020, the state government today passed amendments to the Selangor Water Management Authority (LUAS) enactment providing stiffer penalties to those polluting rivers used by treatment plants. Also, tropical storm Eta has made landfall on lower Matecumbe Key, Florida as a strong tropical storm, the U.S. National Hurricane Center said in its latest advisory. Eta located about 30 miles (45 km) east-northeast of Marathon, Florida and packing maximum sustained winds of 65 miles per hour (100 km/h), is expected to strengthen into a hurricane near the southeastern Gulf of Mexico. Listen to the top stories of the day, reporting from Astro AWANI newsroom — all in 3 minutes. We bring you the headlines, weekdays at 5 pm. Stay informed on astroawani.com for these news and more.
Among the headlines for Friday, 6th November, the Malaysian government is allocating RM322.5 billion, or 20.6 per cent of the Gross Domestic Product (GDP), for Budget 2021.
Also, Finance Minister Tengku Datuk Seri Zafrul Abdul Aziz said A total of RM1 billion will be allocated to curb the third wave of COVID-19 next year.
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Among the headlines for Thursday, 5 November, The government is mulling over the proposal to hold Dewan Rakyat sitting virtually as a measure to curb the spread of COVID-19. Also, President Donald Trump’s campaign filed lawsuits in Pennsylvania, Michigan and Georgia, laying the groundwork for contesting battleground states as he trails behind Democrat Joe Biden in the US election. Listen to the top stories of the day, reporting from Astro AWANI newsroom — all in three minutes. We bring you the headlines, weekdays at 5 pm. Stay informed on astroawani.com for these news and more.
Among the headlines for Wednesday, 4th November 2020, the government is prepared to look into calls to allow Employees Provident Fund (EPF) contributors, who are affected by the economic impact of Covid-19, to withdraw from their Account 1. However, PM Muhyiddin said the government hopes that the people would not use their Account 1 savings since it is a facility meant to ensure sustainability during the contributors' retirement days. Also, Arizona, a state that President Donald Trump carried by nearly 100,000 votes four years ago, backed Democrat Joe Biden for president early Wednesday. Taking Arizona widens Biden’s path to the 270 Electoral College votes he needs to capture the presidency.
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Among the headlines for Tuesday, 3rd November, Malaysia’s stance in supporting the formation of Palestine as an independent and sovereign state has always been clear and consistent. Also, Austrian Interior Minister Karl Nehammer said at least one "Islamist terrorist" was responsible for attacks across central Vienna, in which at least five people were killed and several others injured.
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Among the headlines for Monday, 2nd November 2020, Simpang Renggam MP Maszlee Malik today announced his withdrawal from Parti Pejuang Tanah Air, saying he is now an independent lawmaker. Also, Typhoon Goni, the world's strongest typhoon this year, swept across the Philippines yesterday, killing At least 16 people. Listen to the top stories of the day, reporting from Astro AWANI newsroom — all in three minutes. We bring you the headlines, weekdays at 5 pm. Stay informed on astroawani.com for these news and more.
Among the headlines for Friday, 30th October, two transport aircraft belonging to the Royal Malaysian Air Force were flown to Sabah and Sarawak to deliver critical goods to fight the COVID-19 pandemic.
Also, Singapore will lift its border restrictions for visitors from Mainland China and Victoria, Australia from Nov 6, 2020, according to the Civil Aviation Authority of Singapore yesterday.
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Among the headlines for Thursday, 29th October 2020, Datuk A. Kadir Jasin calls for the Dewan Rakyat Speaker to allow for a no-confidence motion to be tabled in the November Parliament sitting to save the 2021 Budget Bill. Also, India records 8,040,203 cases and 120,527 deaths across the country of 1.3 billion people ahead of a series of religious festivals. Listen to the top stories of the day, reporting from Astro AWANI newsroom — all in 3 minutes. We bring you the headlines, weekdays at 5 pm. Stay informed on astroawani.com for these news and more.
Among the headlines for (day) (date), Yang di-Pertuan Agong Al-Sultan Abdullah Ri’ayatuddin Al-Mustafa Billah Shah asked federal lawmakers today to extend their support when Prime Minister Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin’s tables Budget 2021. Also, At least 26 fishermen were missing at sea as one of the strongest typhoons in two decades tore into Vietnam's central coastline on Wednesday, uprooting trees and forcing hundreds of thousands into shelter. Listen to the top stories of the day, reporting from Astro AWANI newsroom — all in 3 minutes. We bring you the headlines, weekdays at 5 pm. Stay informed on astroawani.com for these news and more.
Among the headlines for Tuesday, 27th October 2020, a maritime disaster caused by stormy weather led to the sinking of Dayang Topaz causing two deaths, one injured and 184 others rescued after their ship and an oil platform were damaged near Miri city.
Also, Vietnam scrambled to evacuate more than a million people in its central lowlands as a strong Typhoon Molave is forecast to slam into Vietnam’s south central coast with sustained winds of up to 135 kilometers (84 miles) per hour on Wednesday morning.
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Among the headlines for Monday, 26th October 2020, Prime minister Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin chaired a special Cabinet meeting to further discuss the Agong’s position that there was no need for a state of emergency in Malaysia or any of its states. Also, Thailand's biggest opposition Pheu Thai party called today for Prime Minister Prayuth Chan-ocha to resign. The student-led demonstrators are also urging for a monarchy reform of King Maha Vajralongkorn. Listen to the top stories of the day, reporting from Astro AWANI newsroom — all in 3 minutes. We bring you the headlines, weekdays at 5 pm. Stay informed on astroawani.com for these news and more.
Among the headlines for Friday, 23rd October 2020, Prime Minister Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin is understood to be seeking an audience with the Yang di-Pertuan Agong to be conferred special emergency powers during the third wave of the Covid-19 pandemic. Also, South Korea's forensic agency has found no links between a 17-year-old boy's death and a flu shot he had taken. Listen to the top stories of the day, reporting from Astro AWANI newsroom — all in 3 minutes. We bring you the headlines, weekdays at 5 pm. Stay informed on astroawani.com for these news and more.
Among the headlines for Thursday, 22nd October 2020, Selangor UMNO has filed a preliminary objection against the government’s application to forfeit funds amounting to RM2,738,525.08 seized from the party. Also, South Korea's finance minister, Hong Nam Ki is forced to look for a new home as landlords react to the rules by quickly replacing tenants so they can bump up deposits. Listen to the top stories of the day, reporting from Astro AWANI newsroom — all in 3 minutes. We bring you the headlines, weekdays at 5 pm. Stay informed on astroawani.com for these news and more.
Among the headlines for Wednesday, 21st October, The International Trade and Industry Ministry has agreed to allow a maximum of 10 percent of managers and supervisors to be in the office starting tomorrow.
Also, a former fundraiser for U.S. President Donald Trump, Elliott Broidy, pleaded guilty on Tuesday to a charge that he illegally lobbied Trump to drop an investigation into the 1MDB scandal.
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Among the headlines for Tuesday, 20th October 2020, Umno and PAS have agreed to officially register Muafakat Nasional (MN) as a political coalition with the Registrar of Societies (RoS). Also, Thai Prime Minister Prayuth Chan-ocha's cabinet agreed today to hold a special session of parliament next week amid an escalation of protests after they were banned last week. Listen to the top stories of the day, reporting from Astro AWANI newsroom — all in 3 minutes. We bring you the headlines, weekdays at 5 pm. Stay informed on astroawani.com for these news and more.
Among the headlines for Monday, 19th October 2020, Environment and Water Minister, Datuk Seri Tuan Ibrahim Tuan Man said, on the issue of raw water pollution which affected the water treatment plants in Sungai Selangor and Rantau Panjang, the ministry did not rule out the dumping of solvent by illegal factories operating around Selangor. Also, in Singapore, online government services can now be accessed by facial recognition - a world first. Listen to the top stories of the day, reporting from Astro AWANI newsroom — all in 3 minutes. We bring you the headlines, weekdays at 5 pm. Stay informed on astroawani.com for these news and more.
Among the headlines for Friday, 16th October 2020, Five Pejuang lawmakers applied to bring forth a resolution for the House to declare that Prime Minister Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin does not have the confidence of the majority of the members of the Dewan Rakyat. Also, Former Trump fundraiser has been indicted on a charge that he illegally lobbied the United States government to drop its investigation into the Malaysia 1MDB corruption scandal Listen to the top stories of the day, reporting from Astro AWANI newsroom — all in 3 minutes. We bring you the headlines, weekdays at 5 pm. Stay informed on astroawani.com for these news and more.
Among the headlines for Thursday, 15th October, police will be recording a statement from Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim pertaining to a list of 121 MPs claimed to be supporting him to form a new government at Bukit Aman Friday, Oct 16th.
Also, Singapore and Hong Kong have agreed in principle to form a travel bubble exempting resident of both cities from any form of quarantine, the governments of both places revealed on Thursday.
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Among the headlines for Wednesday, 14th October 2020, the police rearrested a ‘Datuk Seri’ and two policemen, who were earlier detained by Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission for suspected online gambling activities. Also, the Justice Department sued the author of a book about first lady Melania Trump, claiming the writer violated a nondisclosure agreement. Listen to the top stories of the day, reporting from Astro AWANI newsroom — all in 3 minutes. We bring you the headlines, weekdays at 5 pm. Stay informed on astroawani.com for these news and more.
Among the headlines for Wednesday, 13th October, Pakatan Harapan chairman Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has claimed that he has the support of more than 120 Members of Parliament to form a new government to replace the Perikatan Nasional government.
Also, Datuk Seri Hishammuddin Tun Hussein said China has agreed to list Malaysia as a priority recipient of the China-produced COVID-19 vaccine once it successfully developed. Listen to the top stories of the day, reporting from Astro AWANI newsroom — all in 3 minutes. We bring you the headlines, weekdays at 5 pm. Stay informed on astroawani.com for these news and more.
mong the headlines for Monday, 12th October 2020, police said they will call Anwar Ibrahim in for questioning over a list of 121 MPs claimed to be supporting his bid for the prime minister’s post that was leaked to the public. Also, NSW’s Premier Gladys Berejiklian revealed a five-year relationship with disgraced former Liberal MP Daryl Maguire and says she will continue her role despite her ICAC evidence. Listen to the top stories of the day, reporting from Astro AWANI newsroom — all in 3 minutes. We bring you the headlines, weekdays at 5 pm. Stay informed on astroawani.com for these news and more.
Among the headlines for Friday, 9th October 2020, the Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission urged local celebrities and business owners suspected of being involved with a money laundering syndicate to voluntarily come forward to give their statements to assist the anti-graft agency in its investigation into the case. Also, tens of thousands of Indonesians have protested for a third day against a controversial law that critics say will harm workers and the environment. Listen to the top stories of the day, reporting from Astro AWANI newsroom — all in 3 minutes. We bring you the headlines, weekdays at 5 pm. Stay informed on astroawani.com for these news and more.
Among the headlines for Thursday, 8th October, Finance Minister Tengku Datuk Seri Zafrul Tengku Abdul Aziz has reiterated that the government will not pump in any more funds for Malaysia Airlines Bhd and it is purely up to its sole owner, Khazanah Nasional Bhd to sort it out.
Also, Japan is planning to remove a ban on overseas travel to China and 11 other countries next month, the Yomiuri newspaper reported on Thursday.
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Among the headlines for Wednesday, 7th October, two men have been picked up, suspected of being involved in the pollution of Sungai Batang Benar, Negeri Sembilan and Sungai Semenyih yesterday. Also, American singer Johnny Nash, known for the 1970s reggae hit “I Can See Clearly Now,” has died at the age of 80. Listen to the top stories of the day, reporting from Astro AWANI newsroom — all in 3 minutes. We bring you the headlines, weekdays at 5 pm. Stay informed on astroawani.com for these news and more.
Among the headlines for Wednesday, 6th October 2020, former Malaysian External Intelligence Organisation director-general Datuk Hasanah Abdul Hamid had allegedly bought six luxury watches with part of the US$12.1 million she is alleged to have taken from the government. Also, Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong is suing Leong Sze Hian after the blogger shared an article on Facebook linking the premier to the money-laundering scandal at state fund 1MDB in neighbouring Malaysia. Listen to the top stories of the day, reporting from Astro AWANI newsroom — all in 3 minutes. We bring you the headlines, weekdays at 5 pm. Stay informed on astroawani.com for these news and more.
Among the headlines for Monday, 5th October, Kota Kinabalu, Penampang and Putatan in Sabah will be placed under a Conditional Movement Control Order beginning midnight on Wednesday.
Also, The Nilai Industrial Estate in Negeri Sembilan is believed to be the source of the pollution of Sg Semenyih, which resulted in the closure of the two water treatment plants in Selangor since yesterday. Listen to the top stories of the day, reporting from Astro AWANI newsroom — all in 3 minutes.
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Among the headlines for Friday, 2nd October, Batu Sapi Member of Parliament Datuk Liew Vui Keong died today, believed to be due to lung infection.
Also, U.S. President Donald Trump and his wife Melania had tested positive for COVID-19 and will be going into quarantine.
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Among the headlines for Thursday, 1st October 2020, Malaysian palm oil giant, FGV Berhad hit with a US ban following an investigation into alleged forced labour, according to the US Customs and Border Protection. Also, former AG Tan Sri Mohamed Apandi Ali sent a letter of demand against AGC claiming unlawful termination by the previous Pakatan Harapan government and will commence proceedings against the government, unless Apandi receives an offer for restitution and damages. Listen to the top stories of the day, reporting from Astro AWANI newsroom — all in 3 minutes. We bring you the headlines, weekdays at 5 pm. Stay informed on astroawani.com for these news and more.
Among the headlines for Wednesday, 30th September 2020, the High Court fixes Dec 2 for Rosmah’s money laundering, tax evasion trial. Also, the Indian police is accused of cremating the body of the Hathras gang-rape victim without the family’s consent. Listen to the top stories of the day, reporting from Astro AWANI newsroom — all in 3 minutes. We bring you the headlines, weekdays at 5 pm. Stay informed on astroawani.com for these news and more.
Among the headlines for Tuesday, 29th September, Sabah Perikatan Nasional chairman Datuk Seri Hajiji Mohd Noor was sworn in as Sabah Chief Minister at the State Palace today. Also, the global death toll from COVID-19 rose past 1 million, a bleak milestone in a pandemic that has devastated the global economy, overloaded health systems and changed the way people live. Listen to the top stories of the day, reporting from Astro AWANI newsroom — all in 3 minutes. We bring you the headlines, weekdays at 5 pm. Stay informed on astroawani.com for these news and more.
Among the headlines for Monday, 28th September, Gabungan Rakyat Sabah alliance today unanimously agreed on Sabah Bersatu chief Datuk Hajiji Noor as its chief minister candidate. Also, India today reported the number of coronavirus cases in the country had passed six million, as the pandemic rages across the vast South Asian nation. Listen to the top stories of the day, reporting from Astro AWANI newsroom — all in 3 minutes. We bring you the headlines, weekdays at 5 pm. Stay informed on astroawani.com for these news and more.
Among the headlines for Friday, 25th September 2020, Prime Minister Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin today questioned Anwar Ibrahim’s claim that he has obtained majority parliamentary support to form a new government. Also, North Korea expressed regret today over the death of a missing South Korean, saying it shot him as part of measures to battle the coronavirus, the South's national security adviser said. Listen to the top stories of the day, reporting from Astro AWANI newsroom — all in 3 minutes. We bring you the headlines, weekdays at 5 pm. Stay informed on astroawani.com for these news and more.
Among the headlines for Thursday, 24th September 2020, Penang High court sends couple to gallows for murder of five-year-old boy six years ago. Also, Hillary Clinton reveals her new podcast. Listen to the top stories of the day, reporting from Astro AWANI newsroom — all in three minutes. We bring you the headlines, weekdays at 5 pm. Stay informed on astroawani.com for these news and more.
Among the headlines for Wednesday 23rd September, Malaysia's opposition leader Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has announced that he has secured a "strong majority" from lawmakers in order to form a new government. He is now seeking an audience with the king to formalise his appointment as prime minister. Also, A vehicle that may be carrying a ballistic missile has been spotted at a parade training ground in North Korea amid signs it is preparing a big military display for an Oct. 10 holiday. Listen to the top stories of the day, reporting from Astro AWANI newsroom — all in 3 minutes. We bring you the headlines, weekdays at 5 pm. Stay informed on astroawani.com for these news and more.
Among the headlines for Tuesday, 22nd September 2020, Senior Minister (Security Cluster) Datuk Seri Ismail Sabri Yaakob said those who are COVID-19 positive will not be allowed to vote in the Sabah state election on Saturday. Also, Prime Minister Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin urged the United Nations to ensure that there is no discrimination against other countries in obtaining access to COVID-19 vaccines. Listen to the top stories of the day, reporting from Astro AWANI newsroom — all in 3 minutes. We bring you the headlines, weekdays at 5 pm. Stay informed on astroawani.com for these news and more.
Among the headlines for Monday, 21st September 2020, PKR president Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim failed in his bid to strike out an originating summons filed by lawyer Mohd Khairul Azam Abdul Aziz over the full pardon granted to him over his conviction and imprisonment for sodomising an aide.
Also, shares in HSBC and Standard Chartered fell on Monday to their lowest since 1998 after media reports that they and other banks, including Barclays and Deutsche Bank, moved large sums of allegedly illicit funds over nearly two decades despite red flags about the origins of the money.
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Among the headlines for Friday, 18th September 2020, the KL High Court has allowed Penang Deputy Chief Minister to amend his defence statements in a suit filed against him by Muslim preacher Zakir Naik. Also, a North Korean man in Malaysia, launched a legal challenge against a US bid to extradite him from Malaysia. Listen to the top stories of the day, reporting from Astro AWANI newsroom — all in three minutes. We bring you the headlines, weekdays at 5 pm. Stay informed on astroawani.com for these news and more.
Among the headlines for Thursday, September 17th, Former Youth and Sports Minister, Syed Saddiq Abdul Rahman has formally submitted the registration of a new political party, 'Ikatan Demokratik Malaysia' (Muda Malaysia) with the Registrar of Societies (RoS), today. Also, Datin Seri Rosmah Mansor’s former special officer revealed to the High Court today that bloggers like Papagomo, Parpukari and The Unspinners were paid up to 5,000 ringgit monthly to manage the former’s reputation and image from 2012 to 2018. Listen to the top stories of the day, reporting from Astro AWANI newsroom — all in 3 minutes. We bring you the headlines, weekdays at 5 pm. Stay informed on astroawani.com for these news and more.
Among the headlines for Tuesday, September 15th, 1MDB funds meant for joint venture investment, instead used to purchase land in Penang for low-cost flats.
Also, the much awaited Apple Watch Series 6 will be unveiled tonight with health features like blood monitoring.
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Among the headlines for Monday, September 14, Ex-PM Najib Razak and UMNO apply for a separate hearing for forfeiture of money, jewellery seized from Obyu Holdings Sdn Bhd. Also, Yoshihide Suga wins the party vote as Abe’s successor. Listen to the top stories of the day, reporting from Astro AWANI newsroom — all in 3 minutes. We bring you the headlines, weekdays at 5 pm. Stay informed on astroawani.com for these news and more.
Among the headlines for Friday, 11th September, The Election Commission (EC) is all set for tomorrow’s nominations for the Sabah state election involving 73 seats. Also, Barisan Nasional (BN), Perikatan Nasional (PN) and Parti Bersatu Sabah (PBS) arrived at a consensus today to avoid fielding their candidates against one another in several constituencies in the Sabah state election Listen to the top stories of the day, reporting from Astro AWANI newsroom — all in 3 minutes. We bring you the headlines, weekdays at 5 pm. Stay informed on astroawani.com for these news and more.
Among the headlines for Thursday, 10th September 2020, Parti Warisan Sabah will compete in 46 out of the 73 seats in the Sabah state election on September 26. Also, UMNO is contesting 31 seats in the state but former chief minister Tan Sri Musa Aman is not on the list of its candidates. Listen to the top stories of the day, reporting from Astro AWANI newsroom — all in 3 minutes. We bring you the headlines, weekdays at 5 pm. Stay informed on astroawani.com for these news and more.
Among the headlines for Wednesday, 9th September, The Kuala Lumpur High Court was told today that members of the civil service were afraid of Datin Seri Rosmah Mansor who was looked upon as a fierce woman and capable of influencing her husband, then Prime Minister Datuk Seri Najib Tun Razak in his decisions and actions. Also, popular American reality TV show, Keeping Up with the Kadarshians, will be ending after 14 years. Listen to the top stories of the day, reporting from Astro AWANI newsroom — all in 3 minutes. We bring you the headlines, weekdays at 5 pm. Stay informed on astroawani.com for these news and more.
Among the headlines for Tuesday, 8th September 2020, Sabah polls will go as planned despite new COVID-19 prison clusters in Benteng, Lahad Datu. Also, Australian journos leave China amidst diplomatic standoff. Listen to the top stories of the day, reporting from Astro AWANI newsroom — all in 3 minutes. We bring you the headlines, weekdays at 5 pm. Stay informed on astroawani.com for these news and more.
Among the headlines for Monday, 7th September 2020, two factory workers were remanded to help in investigations into the pollution of Sungai Gong that disrupted the water supply to 1.2 million Klang Valley residents.
Also, UK police arrested a man following stabbing spree in Birmingham.
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Among the headlines for Friday, September 4th, Malaysian prosecutors withdrew criminal charges against three Goldman Sachs units accused of misleading investors over RM27.2 billion. Also, high-flying drones drops weeds over Tel Aviv after activists promised free weed upon seeking to legalise the drug in Israel. Listen to the top stories of the day, reporting from Astro AWANI newsroom — all in 3 minutes. We bring you the headlines, weekdays at 5 pm. Stay informed on astroawani.com for these news and more.
Among the headlines for Thursday, 3 September 2020, former prime minister Datuk Seri Najib Razak is among those who benefited from the 1Malaysia Development Berhad (1MDB) scheme where the government-owned company lost billions of ringgit.
Also, Health Minister Datuk Seri Dr Adham Baba says, the government is not rushing to acquire the Covid-19 vaccine from any vaccine producing countries.
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Among the headlines for Wednesday, September 2nd, Rais Yatim was today elected the new president of the Dewan Negara. Also, Charlie Hebdo jihadist killings trial begins at Paris court. Listen to the top stories of the day, reporting from Astro AWANI newsroom — all in 3 minutes. We bring you the headlines, weekdays at 5 pm. Stay informed on astroawani.com for these news and more.
Among the headlines for Monday, 31st August, Yang di-Pertuan Agong Al-Sultan Abdullah Ri’ayatuddin Al-Mustafa Billah Shah has granted an early pardon to 13 convicts in conjunction with the country’s 63rd National Day today. Also, the United States neared six million coronavirus cases on Sunday, nearly a quarter of the planet's total, as nations around the world battle to contain the raging pandemic. Listen to the top stories of the day, reporting from Astro AWANI newsroom — all in 3 minutes. We bring you the headlines, weekdays at 5 pm. Stay informed on astroawani.com for these news and more.
Among the headlines for Friday, 28th August, Major Mazlina Mazlan, the main prosecution witness to Datuk Seri Dr Ahmad Zahid Hamidi admitted to the High Court in Kuala Lumpur today, of negligence in handling Yayasan Akalbudi’s cheques when making payments for credit cards belonging to the former deputy prime minister. Also, Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe plans to resign due to health reasons, ending his run as the country’s longest serving premier. Listen to the top stories of the day, reporting from Astro AWANI newsroom — all in 3 minutes. We bring you the headlines, weekdays at 5 pm. Stay informed on astroawani.com for these news and more.
Among the headlines for Thursday, 27th August is former finance minister Lim Guan Eng claims most of the 101 direct awards supposedly approved under the Pakatan Harapan (PH) administration were negotiated during Barisan Nasional’s (BN) tenure in power. Also, a New Zealand judge sentenced white supremacist Brenton Tarrant to life in prison on Thursday for killing 51 Muslim worshippers in the country’s deadliest shooting, saying the sentence was not enough punishment for the “wicked” crimes.
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Among the headlines for Wednesday, August 26, a 20-year woman was found breathing after being declared dead at a funeral home in Detroit. Also, the curb on the 1million-member ‘Royalist Marketplace’ comes after legal threats from Thai government. Listen to the top stories of the day, reporting from Astro AWANI newsroom — all in 3 minutes. We bring you the headlines, weekdays at 5 pm. Stay informed on astroawani.com for these news and more.
Among the headlines for Tuesday, 25th August 2020, a former executive secretary to Datuk Seri Ahmad Zahid Hamidi testified today that she had used a stamp bearing her former boss’ signature on the cheques to pay his credit card bills. Also, TikTok has filed a federal lawsuit against the Trump administration arguing that the president's executive order taking aim at the Chinese-owned app is unconstitutional and should be blocked from taking effect. Listen to the top stories of the day, reporting from Astro AWANI newsroom — all in 3 minutes. We bring you the headlines, weekdays at 5 pm. Stay informed on astroawani.com for these news and more.
Among the headlines for Monday, 24th August 2020, is two GLC’s, Talent Corporation Malaysia Berhad (TalentCorp) and Tabung Haji Hotel & Residence Sdn Bhd (THHR) were flagged as two government-linked companies with the most unsatisfactory levels of governance out of nine audited federally. Also, The inquest into the death of Irish-French teenager Nora Anne Quoirin opened at the Seremban Court Complex today Listen to the top stories of the day, reporting from Astro AWANI newsroom — all in 3 minutes. We bring you the headlines, weekdays at 5 pm. Stay informed on astroawani.com for these news and more.
Among the headlines for Thursday, 20th August, Plantation Industries and Commodities Minister Datuk Mohd Khairuddin Aman Razali has denied responsibility for the closure of a mosque in Kuala Nerus, for Covid-19 disinfection works. Also, PJ police seize guns, arrest temple committee chairperson over threat caught on viral video. Listen to the top stories of the day, reporting from Astro AWANI newsroom — all in 3 minutes. We bring you the headlines, weekdays at 5 pm. Stay informed on astroawani.com for these news and more.
Among the headlines for Wednesday, 19th August 2020, The Consumers Association of Kedah today filed a RM1.5 million ringgit civil suit against Nezar Mohamed Sabur Batca said to be the originator of the Sivagangga Covid-19 cluster. Also, Thai authorities have issued arrest warrants for six activists who took part in a demonstration last week which students issued a 10-point call for reform of the monarchy. Listen to the top stories of the day, reporting from Astro AWANI newsroom — all in 3 minutes. We bring you the headlines, weekdays at 5 pm. Stay informed on astroawani.com for these news and more.
Among the headlines for Tuesday, 18th August 2020, Sabah's LDP announced its own ticket for the Sabah state election, with its president refusing to join the Barisan Nasional coalition. Also, producers of the Ellen DeGeneres Show have parted ways with the show following an internal investigation by Warner Bros into accusations of bullying, racism and sexual misconduct. Listen to the top five stories of the day, reporting from Astro AWANI newsroom — all in 3 minutes.
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Among the top headlines for Monday, 17th August 2020, a 19-year-old have been found guilty by the High Court of murdering 23 people who perished in a fire at the Pusat Tahfiz Darul Quran Ittifaqiyah school in 2017.
Also, New Zealand prime minister Jaacinda Ardern postponed the country's general election by a month to October 17th as the city of Auckland remains in lockdown due to a new outbreak of the coronavirus.
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The headlines for Friday, 14th August 2020 highlights the ‘Pink Wristband Woman’ sentenced to a day in jail and RM8,000 fine for violating a home quarantine order. Also, Tik Tok and its U.S. employees are planning to take President Donald Trump's administration to court over his sweeping order to ban the popular video app. Listen to the top five stories of the day, reporting from Astro AWANI newsroom — all in 3 minutes. We bring you the headlines, weekdays at 5 pm. Stay informed on astroawani.com for these news and more.
The headlines for Thursday, 13th August 2020 highlights the COVID-19 super spreader from the Sivagangga cluster. The person responsible for the cluster was sentenced to five months’ jail and fined RM12,000 for defying the MCO quarantine order.
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Among the headlines for Wednesday, 12th August 2020, the Election Commission (EC) estimates a cost of RM1.2 billion if Malaysia holds a snap general election during the COVID-19 pandemic. Also, Russia has become the first country to grant regulatory approval to a COVID-19 vaccine after less than two months of human testing. It expects to put the vaccine into mass production by the end of the year. Listen to the top five stories of the day, reporting from Astro AWANI newsroom — all in 3 minutes. We bring you the headlines, weekdays at 5 pm. Stay informed on astroawani.com for these news and more.
Among the headlines for Tuesday, 11th August 2020, the spotlight is on former Penang chief minister Lim Guan Eng, his wife Betty Chew Gek Cheng and businesswoman Phang Li Koon who were charged at the Sessions Court in Butterworth today. The trio plead not guilty to all charges.
Also, updates from the ongoing SRC trial, whereby the prosecution has filed an appeal to increase the sentence of 12 years jail and RM210 million fine on former prime minister Datuk Seri Najib Tun Razak for misappropriation of funds.
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