WHO says China reports 218,019 new Covid cases at the beginning of 2023
China reported 218,019 new weekly Covid-19 cases as of Jan. 1, the World Health Organization in its weekly report said, as the country is battling a surge in the cases of the virus. China reported five new deaths related to Covid-19 for Tuesday, bringing the official death toll to 5,258, very low by global standards. […]
China urges WHO to take ‘just position’ on Covid after data criticism
BEIJING: China called on the World Health Organization Thursday to take a “just” position on Covid-19, after the body criticised Beijing’s “very narrow” definition of virus deaths. WHO emergencies director Michael Ryan had told reporters Wednesday that official statistics were not showing the true impact of the outbreak in China, where cases have surged in […]
Police inspector charged with raping underage girl
SUNGAI PETANI: A police inspector was charged in the Sessions Court here Thursday (Jan 5) with raping an underage girl in a police station last month. Mohd Maliki Azmi, 34, pleaded not guilty to the charge, which was read out before Judge Roslan Hamid. Mohd Maliki, as the investigating officer (IO) of a case, allegedly […]
Ministry will improve child protection capabilities, says Nancy
JOHOR BARU: The Women, Family and Community Development Ministry will improve its agencies involved in the protection of children. Minister Datuk Seri Nancy Shukri said she accepted criticism, views and suggestions to ensure her ministry could protect children, especially in cases of bullying, abuse and mistreatment. She said apart from agreeing to establish a department […]
KBS masih berbincang isu 21,000 tiket aksi Malaysia-Thailand
KUALA LUMPUR: Kementerian Belia dan Sukan (KBS) dan Perbadanan Stadium Malaysia (PSM) masih dalam perbincangan bagi mencari mekanisme terbaik berhubung isu kuota 21,000 tiket yang terpaksa ‘dikorbankan’ membabitkan aksi separuh akhir pertama Piala AFF 2022 antara skuad Harimau Malaya dan Thailand di Stadium Nasional Bukit Jalil Sabtu ini. Menterinya, Hannah Yeoh, berkata pihaknya masih belum […]
Bekalan telur ayam di Pulau Pinang masih mencukupi
BUKIT MERTAJAM: Kementerian Perdagangan Dalam Negeri dan Kos Sara Hidup (KPDN) Pulau Pinang memaklumkan bahawa bekalan telur ayam di negeri itu masih mencukupi melalui pemeriksaan harian yang dijalankan. Pengarahnya, S Jegan berkata, pemeriksaan menerusi Op Terjah yang dilaksanakan mendapati bekalan ayam mencukupi antara 50 hingga 60 peratus berbanding sebelum ini. Katanya, setiap KPDN seluruh negeri […]
Gesa menteri campur tangan isu feri Langkawi
Langkawi: Penggiat sektor pelancongan tempatan mendesak Menteri Pengangkutan, Anthony Loke, campur tangan dalam isu kekurangan perjalanan perkhidmatan feri ke pulau itu. Desakan itu disuarakan 13 individu yang menamakan kumpulan mereka sebagai Pemain Industri 13 (PI13) yang mahu isu yang berlarutan sejak sekian lama, diselesaikan dalam kadar segera. Jurucakap kumpulan itu, Datuk Norazly Rosly, berkata ketika […]
