Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad believes the setting up of a National Operations Council is the way forward, but doubts Prime Minister Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin will suggest this to the Yang di-Pertuan Agong ahead of a meeting among Malay rulers on June 16.
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Selangor to get own Covid-19 vaccines in batches by end of June
Selangor will receive Covid-19 vaccines in phases by end of June as part of its Selangor Covid-19 Vaccination Programme, with priority given to the elderly and factory workers. Also, in Twentytwo13’s new highlights today, Datuk Seri Tajuddin Abdul Rahman slapped with RM1,500 compound, and RM8.6 million worth of drugs seized in Pasir Mas.
‘Shocked’ Sultan Selangor says Covid-19 vaccine distribution to state ‘unfair’
Sultan Sharafuddin Idris Shah says Selangor has a population of 6.5 million and is shocked to hear that only some 615,000 doses had been given to the state. Also, in Twentytwo13’s news highlights, LRT crash report to be presented to Cabinet tomorrow, and government agencies to go cashless next year.
Bring it on! Astro Arena’s Euro 2020 hosts Burn and Botak ready to spark debates
No stranger to controversy, Nafis Abdullah and R. Rueben Thevandran, better known as Botak and Burn, promise something different in Astro Arena’s Euro 2020 coverage.
12,887 laptops distributed to students with the bulk of the 150,000 arriving by September
Only 12,887 out of 150,000 laptops promised have been distributed to students from B40 households to date as schools resume online learning next week.
Battered and broken but martial artist wants to beat Covid-19, educate Malaysians on sports
Shareh Nasrullah has been living with uncertainty for close to a year following the Covid-19 pandemic that has crippled the local sports industry. The personal trainer and martial artist now wants to change the way people view sports.
Communication services now essential public utility
Communications and Multimedia Minister Datuk Saifuddin Abdullah says the Cabinet has approved communication services as the third public utility. This will see new housing projects incorporating telecommunication towers and other communication tools in the development plans.
Orphanage caretaker slapped with 100 charges of sexual assault on two brothers
In Twentytwo13’s Highlights today, a 35-year-old claimed trial to 100 charges of sexual assault on two minors. Robert Kuok still richest in Malaysia and cops nab man after high-speed chase in Petaling Jaya.
Thanks, but one-off RM500 handout is not enough, say taxi drivers
Taxi drivers thankful government will provide one-off RM500 handout as Malaysia enters its third day of total lockdown, but say the financial aid will barely help them put food on their tables.
Pregnant women, breastfeeding mums can now update status on MySejahtera
In Twentytwo13’s news highlights today, pregnant women and breastfeeding mothers can now safely register for Covid-19 vaccines, while former Negeri Sembilan Menteri Besar Datuk Seri Mohamad Hasan donates six months salary, allowance to help Rantau constituents.
In an about-face, govt says breweries cannot operate during total lockdown
The government has backtracked on its earlier ruling and says that breweries are not allowed to operate during the total lockdown.
Carlsberg allowed to operate as it provides ‘beverages’
In Twentytwo13’s news highlights today, eyebrows were raised as to why Carlsberg is allowed to operate during the total lockdown. Tan Sri Limkokwing passes away, while civil servants give up their allowances for three months.
All quiet in the Klang Valley
It has been a relatively quiet morning with smooth traffic in Kuala Lumpur, Petaling Jaya and Ampang following the implementation of the total lockdown nationwide today.