WHO delivers 23 metric tonnes of life-saving medicines to Afghanistan
KABUL: The World Health Organisation (WHO) has delivered around 23 metric tonnes of life-saving medicines and supplies to Afghanistan, the United Nations health agency said. The shipment, which is among the first humanitarian aid to arrive at Kabul airport since operations were disrupted on Aug 15, was flown by a Qatar Airways flight donated by […]
Biden to host India, Japan, Australia leaders Sept 24: White House
WASHINGTON: US President Joe Biden will host the prime ministers of India, Japan and Australia for an in-person summit September 24, the first-ever White House gathering of the “Quad” grouping, the president’s office said Monday. “The Quad Leaders will be focused on deepening our ties and advancing practical cooperation on areas such as combatting COVID-19, […]
Flood, storm surge warnings as Hurricane Nicholas heads for Texas
HOUSTON, Sept 14 — Storm Nicholas strengthened to a hurricane yesterday as it tracked up the Texas coast just before its expected landfall, with meteorologists warning of dangerous levels of rainfall. Nicholas was packing maximum sustained winds of 75 miles (120 kilometres) per hour, and was expected to dump up to 18 inches (around 460 […]
New Zealand looks to boost COVID-19 vaccinations as new cases ease
WELLINGTON (Reuters) – Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern asked New Zealanders on Tuesday to get vaccinated as soon as possible, as it was the only way to beat the spread of coronavirus and see curbs lifted in the biggest city of Auckland. Tuesday’s 15 new infections in New Zealand were a drop from Monday’s figure of […]
New SOP for higher education institutions announced
PETALING JAYA: The Higher Education Ministry has released updated standard operating procedures (SOPs) for varsities. Its minister Datuk Seri Dr Noraini Ahmad said only students, academic staff and non-academic staff who have been fully vaccinated against Covid-19 are allowed to enter campuses. A person is considered fully vaccinated 14 days after receiving the second dose […]
PM says govt will discuss request for automatic loan repayment moratorium
PETALING JAYA: Prime Minister Datuk Seri Ismail Sabri Yaakob says the government will discuss the request for an automatic moratorium for repayment of bank loans to help ease the plight of the rakyat affected by the pandemic. “The government is aware of the situation faced by the rakyat and will try to assist as best […]
Lawmakers, others in Parliament need to take Covid-19 rapid tests every Monday, Wednesday, says Speaker
KUALA LUMPUR: Lawmakers, officers and other staff present at the Parliament vicinity during the current sitting will need to undergo a Covid-19 saliva RTK test every Monday and Wednesday. Dewan Rakyat Speaker Datuk Azhar Azizan Harun said the decision was made at Parliament’s committee meeting held on Monday (Sept 13) to ensure the Covid-19 chain […]
PM reminds people to be disciplined, practise self-control and follow SOPs
KUALA LUMPUR: The decision to reopen 11 economic sectors in states under Phase One of the National Recovery Plan (NRP) is based on high vaccination rates and risk assessment by the Health; and the Domestic Trade and Consumer Affairs Ministries. Prime Minister Datuk Seri Ismail Sabri Yaakob said economic sectors allowed to reopen must observe […]
Higher education minister says campuses reopening in stages from Oct 15, 20pc fee discount for public varsity students
KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 14 — Campus classes will resume in stages from October 15 for university students and staff who are fully vaccinated against Covid-19, Minister of Higher Education (MoHE) Datuk Seri Noraini Ahmad announced today. She said the reopening of campuses will apply to all tertiary education institutions in all states, regardless of which […]
