S1 Ep354: Daily Dose @ 5: Malaysians allowed to special EPF withdrawal of RM10,000, UN reminds not to forget Afghans during Ukraine crisis
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 hu...
3m Mar 16, 2022
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S1 Ep353: Daily Dose @ 5: Govt needs RM17bil to cover shortfall in 1MDB debt, Fourth round of Ukraine-Russia peace talks expected today
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...
3m Mar 14, 2022
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S1 Ep352: Daily Dose @ 5: Over 200 residents at landslide site ordered to vacate homes, Airstrikes on Ukraine's Dnipro as forces advance
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 detaile...
3m Mar 11, 2022
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S1 Ep351: Daily Dose @ 5: Malaysia logs 30,246 new COVID-19 cases, Ukraine says opening seven 'humanitarian corridors' today
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 affecte...
3m Mar 10, 2022
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S1 Ep350: Daily Dose @ 5: Khairy urges for children to be vaccinated before April 1, Successful evacuation of civilians from Sumy
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.   Listen to the top st...
3m Mar 09, 2022
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S1 Ep349: Daily Dose @ 5: COVID-19 cases in Malaysia goes up to 32,070, Families in despair as HK zero COVID policy may separate families
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 e...
3m Feb 25, 2022
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S1 Ep348: Daily Dose @ 5: Pregnant women urged to get COVID-19 booster shot, 20,000 hotel rooms set for HK COVID-19 quarantine
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 fro...
3m Feb 18, 2022
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S1 Ep347: Daily Dose @ 5: Raped teen girl charged with murdering newborn baby, Canada invokes emergency powers in a bid to end protests
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 p...
3m Feb 15, 2022
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S1 Ep346: Daily Dose @ 5: Malaysia reports 21,315 new COVID-19 infections, S.Korea will begin fourth dose of COVID-19 vaccine
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 Cov...
3m Feb 14, 2022
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S1 Ep345: Daily Dose @ 5: Malaysia's new COVID-19 cases jump to 5,566, Japanese officials believe missing F-15 jet crashed into sea
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 ...
3m Feb 01, 2022
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S1 Ep344: Daily Dose @ 5:Malaysia reported lowest dengue cases last year, Suu Kyi to go on trial for election fraud Feb. 14
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 ...
3m Jan 31, 2022
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S1 Ep343: Daily Dose @ 5: Malaysia logs a steady rise with 5,522 COVID-19 cases, One hostage dead after 11-hour standoff in Japan
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. ...
3m Jan 28, 2022
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S1 Ep342: Daily Dose @ 5: Malaysia reports another 4,066 COVID-19 cases, 23 Covid-positive on ship delivering aid to Tonga
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 c...
3m Jan 25, 2022
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S1 Ep341: Daily Dose @ 5:Malaysia’s COVID-19 cases drop to 3,214, Beijing Winter Olympics detects 72 personnel Covid-positive so far
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 personn...
3m Jan 24, 2022
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S1 Ep340: Daily Dose @ 5: Malaysia's COVID-19 cases soar to 4,046, Australian plane to Tonga returns after COVID-19 case detected onboard
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.  ...
3m Jan 21, 2022
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S1 Ep339: Daily Dose @ 5: Malaysia’s new COVID-19 cases jumps to 3,245, At least two dead after Tonga volcanic blast and tsunami
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...
3m Jan 18, 2022
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S1 Ep338: Daily Dose @ 5: Malaysia’s new COVID-19 cases dip to 2,342, Winter storm hits Eastern US causing thousands without power
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...
3m Jan 17, 2022
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S1 Ep337: Daily Dose @ 5:Nearly 9 million booster jabs administered so far in Malaysia, Australia cancels Novak Djokovic’s visa again
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.   Listen to the top...
3m Jan 14, 2022
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S1 Ep336: Daily Dose @ 5: COVID-19 cases rise to 3,684 in Malaysia, First supply of Pfizer's COVID-19 pills arrives in South Korea
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...
3m Jan 13, 2022
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S1 Ep335: Malaysia logs another 3,198 new COVID-19 cases, Quebec to impose tax on unvaxxed Canadians
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 Queb...
3m Jan 12, 2022
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S1 Ep334: Daily Dose @ 5: Malaysia logs another 2,641 COVID-19 cases, Novak Djokovic wins court battle, set to play in Australian Open
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 Austral...
3m Jan 10, 2022
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S1 Ep333: Daily Dose @ 5: Another 3,381 COVID-19 cases for Malaysia, Southeast Asia reports 78% jump in new COVID-19 cases
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 p...
3m Jan 07, 2022
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S1 Ep332: Daily Dose @ 5: Malaysia records continuous rise with 3,997 new COVID-19 cases, Hong Kong Stand News editors charged with sedition
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...
3m Dec 30, 2021
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S1 Ep331: Daily Dose @ 5: Malaysia logs another 3,683 COVID-19 cases, China tightens Xi'an lockdown as COVID-19 cases surge
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 ...
3m Dec 29, 2021
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S1 Ep330: Daily Dose @ 5: Malaysia continues to log below 3k COVID-19 cases, Argentina new Covid cases rise to highest in almost six months
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 cas...
3m Dec 28, 2021
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S1 Ep329: Daily Dose @ 5: Malaysia logs another 3,140 new COVID-19 cases, 200 cases of Omicron detected in India so far
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,...
3m Dec 21, 2021
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S1 Ep328: Daily Dose @ 5: 181 positive cases detected so far among flood victims, Myanmar courts postpones Suu Kyi verdict
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...
3m Dec 20, 2021
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S1 Ep327: Daily Dose @ 5: Another 4,362 new COVID-19 cases in Malaysia, Meta exposes spy firm that targeted 50,000 people
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...
3m Dec 17, 2021
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S1 Ep326: Daily Dose @ 5: Sinovac recipients and senior citizens must get booster dose by Feb, Typhoon Rai approaches Philippines
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 no...
3m Dec 16, 2021
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S1 Ep325: Daily Dose @ 5: 11 dead after boat capsizes along Tanjung Balau beach, Hundreds trapped on roof of Hong Kong building after fire.
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 ...
3m Dec 15, 2021
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S1 Ep324: Daily Dose @ 5: Court to hear Najib's final appeal on SRC case in six months, South Korea's daily COVID-19 case count surpass 7k
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 th...
3m Dec 08, 2021
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S1 Ep323: Daily Dose @ 5: Another 4,965 COVID-19 cases for Malaysia, Rohingya refugees sue Facebook for $150 billion
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 ac...
3m Dec 07, 2021
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S1 Ep322: Daily Dose @ 5: Malaysia reports 4,262 COVID-19 cases, Aung San Suu Kyi sentenced to four years in prison
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 h...
3m Dec 06, 2021
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S1 Ep321: Daily Dose @ 5: Malaysia reports first Omicron case in South African student, Why are doctors across India on strike?
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 docto...
3m Dec 03, 2021
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S1 Ep320: Daily Dose @ 5: Booster shot not mandatory for now, Floods, landslides ravage Vietnam leaving 10 dead and 18 missing
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, floo...
3m Dec 02, 2021
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S1 Ep319: Daily Dose @ 5: Syed Saddiq wins bid to transfer case to High Court, Indonesia court orders govt to revise labour law
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, ci...
3m Nov 25, 2021
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S1 Ep318: Daily Dose @ 5: Malaysia's new COVID-19 cases rise to 5,755, New Zealand will be closed to foreigners for another five months
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 slo...
3m Nov 24, 2021
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S1 Ep317: Daily Dose @ 5: Malaysia logs 6,355 COVID-19 cases, First known Covid patient in Wuhan was at animal market
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 a...
3m Nov 19, 2021
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S1 Ep316: Daily Dose @ 5: Malaysia reports another 6,380 COVID-19 cases, Exonerations for two men convicted in Malcolm X assassination
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 ...
3m Nov 18, 2021
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S1 Ep315: Daily Dose @ 5: MoH mulls using Sinovac, AstraZeneca as COVID-19 booster dose, Air pollution in India is causing partial lockdowns
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 t...
3m Nov 17, 2021
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S1 Ep314: Daily Dose @ 5: Govt to decide on allowing walk-ins for COVID-19 booster shots, Biden raised concerns on PRC’s practices in Tibet, Hong Kong and Xinjiang
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 ...
3m Nov 16, 2021
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S1 Ep313: Daily Dose @ 5: PM to lead delegation at AELM 2021, US journalist Fenster jailed for 11 years in Myanmar
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.   Listen to the top stories of the ...
3m Nov 12, 2021
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S1 Ep312: Daily Dose @ 5: Malaysia reports another 6,323 new COVID-19 cases, Heavy rains in India, Sri Lanka kill at least 41
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 forecast...
3m Nov 11, 2021
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S1 Ep311: Daily Dose @ 5: Malaysia's COVID-19 cases continue to surge with 6,243 reported, Fumio Kishida elected Japan's 101st PM
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. Listen t...
3m Nov 10, 2021
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S1 Ep310: Daily Dose @ 5: Nagaenthran’s death row granted stay of execution due to COVID-19, Anti-vaxxers protests at NZ’s parliament
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 dea...
3m Nov 09, 2021
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S1 Ep309: Daily Dose @ 5: 15th Melaka polls nomination process begins under new norms, NZ mosque gunmen expected to appeal convictions
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 convict...
3m Nov 08, 2021
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S1 Ep308: Daily Dose @ 5: Another 5,291 COVID-19 cases for Malaysia today, Senior Taliban commander killed in deadly hospital attack
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 ...
3m Nov 03, 2021
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S1 Ep307: Daily Dose @ 5: Malaysia reports 4,626 COVID-19 cases, China dismisses US COVID-19 origins report
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 i...
3m Nov 01, 2021
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S1 Ep306: Daily Dose @ 5: RM332.1 billion allocated for Budget 2022, US committed to help Taiwan defend itself
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 Tai...
3m Oct 29, 2021
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S1 Ep305: Daily Dose @ 5: Malaysia reports 6,148 COVID-19 cases in 24 hours, Haiti gang leader demands PM resign
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 ...
3m Oct 27, 2021
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