School’s out for Myanmar students defying junta threats
YANGON, June 1 ― Schools in Myanmar will open today for the first time since the military seized power, but teachers and students are set to defy the junta’s calls for full classrooms in a show of resistance. Four months of national turmoil have followed the February ouster of civilian leader Aung San Suu Kyi, […]
WHO switches to Greek alphabet for virus variant names
GENEVA: Covid-19 variants are to be known by letters of the Greek alphabet to avoid stigmatising nations where they were first detected, the World Health Organization announced Monday. The new system applies to variants of concern — the most troubling of which four are in circulation — and the second-level variants of interest being tracked. “They […]
As infections dwindle, Spain mulls looser mask rules
MADRID (Reuters) -Spain is considering easing rules on wearing face masks outdoors, as early as in mid-June, officials said on Monday, as falling transmission and rising vaccination rates have lowered the risk of COVID-19 infection. Masks have been mandatory indoors and out across most of Spain, regardless of social-distancing, since last summer. But daily case […]
Can you take painkillers before the COVID-19 vaccine? A M’sian pharmacist weighs in
As with all vaccines, it is common for people to experience mild side effects such as fever and muscle ache for a few days after the shot, and it also understandable to want to take a painkiller to relieve the discomfort. “Do we have to take Panadol? Do we take it before or after the vaccine?” asked Amir Said on Twitter, echoing […]
Here’s when & why you should practice double masking
The Ministry of Health of Malaysia (KKM) recently shared the effectiveness of double masking and why members of the public should familiarise themselves with this practice. It’s not mandatory but if you’re staying in a high-risk area, you might want to consider protecting yourself using this method. Double masking has even been validated by the Centres […]
Sekatan pergerakan bermula hari ini
KUALA LUMPUR: Perhatian! Jika anda keluar rumah untuk membeli barang keperluan hari ini, pastikan pergerakan anda tidak melebihi radius 10 kilometer (km) dari kediaman atau anda akan diarah berpatah balik. Itu antara sekatan yang berkuat kuasa sepanjang tempoh 14 hari sekatan pergerakan penuh fasa pertama yang bermula hari ini hingga 14 Jun, sebagai langkah untuk […]
Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen Airport Contributes Malaysia Airports’ Recovery
Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (ISG), which recorded 4.2 million passengers in Q1 2021, is a major contributor to Malaysia Airports’ recovery from the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic. SG, Malaysia Airports’ fully owned asset in Turkey, continues to show positive recovery signs recording 4.2 million passengers in 1Q 2021, beating the last 12-months’ average of 1.3 million passengers […]
