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Polis arrest nine suspected of processing, selling ketum water

JEMPOL: Police arrested nine people suspected of processing and selling ketum water throughout raids carried out at Kampung Baru Ayer Hitam and Felda Lui Selatan 2 right here, yesterday.

Jempol District Police chief Supt Mohd Khairiel Mohd Arif stated within the first raid at about 2pm, a workforce led by him raided a home in Kampung Baru Ayer Hitam and arrested six males.

“The men aged between 24 and 53 were seen sitting in front of the house in a suspicious manner. All the suspects were shocked by the presence of the police and tried to escape but were apprehended,” he stated.

According to Mohd Khairiel, bodily inspections on the suspects revealed nothing suspicious, nevertheless, about 7.5L of what’s believed to be ketum liquid was present in 5 clear packets in a fridge, whereas 3.63gm of Syabu-like substance was present in a packet below a mattress in a single of the rooms.

He stated police then carried out one other raid at a home in Felda Lui Selatan 2 at 3.30pm the identical day, main to 3 extra arrests.

Based on checks on the premises, he stated the suspects aged between 35 and 38 have been believed to be within the course of of making and selling ketum water, with massive portions of the liquid discovered within the kitchen of the home.

He added that every one nine suspects have been taken to the Jempol Police Headquarters for additional investigation, the place two of them examined optimistic for methamphetamine. — Bernama

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April 4, 2020
Penang assemblymen to contribute 30% of pay to Covid-19 fund

GEORGE TOWN: All state assemblymen in Penang will contribute 30% of their salaries to the state Covid-19 Fund.

Penang backbencher chief Teh Lai Heng stated the donation was consistent with the state authorities’s efforts to include the Covid-19 pandemic.

“All Penang assemblymen together with from the opposition have agreed to contribute 30% of their salaries to the state Covid-19 Fund.

“This is the initiative of the assemblymen following the announcement by Chief Minister Chow Kon Yeow and the state government councillors that they’d agreed to contribute one month every of their salaries to the fund,“ he stated in a joint assertion right here in the present day.

Teh stated the assemblymen additionally thanked Chow for the RM30,000 allocation to every constituency below the state People’s Aid Package.

“We are additionally grateful for the distribution of face masks and different gear for the group below our constituencies,“ he stated. — Bernama

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April 4, 2020
Myanmar man detained during mco roadblock drugs seized

BUTTERWORTH: A Myanmar man believed to be a drug pusher was detained at a roadblock during the Op Covid-19 operation on the Butterworth Outer Ring Road (BORR) right here yesterday.

Seberang Perai Tengah district performing police chief Supt Mohd Mustafa Bidin mentioned the 40-year-old man was detained at 1.30pm for going outdoors with out cheap excuse and performing in a suspicious method.

“Inspection of the Naza Citra vehicle driven by the suspect found 450 g of heroin and 50.7g of syabu worth RM11,605,” he mentioned right here immediately.

Mohd Mustafa mentioned following the arrest, the police raided a home and detained two Myanmar males and a lady, aged between 38 and 48 believed to be members of a drug trafficking syndicate.

He mentioned within the raid police additionally seized 17.8g of ganja price RM178.

Initial investigation discovered that the syndicate used the home to retailer and repack drugs earlier than promoting them to foreigners within the state, he added.

The three male suspects who had been examined constructive for drugs and the girl have been remanded for seven days to facilitate investigations beneath Section 39B of the Dangerous Drugs Act 1952.

Meanwhile, Mohd Mustafa mentioned police had been within the midst of monitoring down the suspects who broke into the Alma Village Community Management Council corridor in Bukit Mertajam yesterday and carted away numerous fundamental requirements to distribute to residents there at the side of the Movement Control Order.

He mentioned within the 1pm incident, of the workers had found that the aspect door of the corridor was damaged with gadgets comparable to rice, cans of sardines, immediate noodles, eggs, numerous biscuits estimated to be price RM2,000 had gone lacking. — Bernama

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April 4, 2020
Covid-19: Govt aware of need to be agile

KUALA LUMPUR: The authorities is absolutely aware of the need to be agile and to reply swiftly to the Covid-19 menace within the nation, stated Finance Minister Tengku Datuk Seri Zafrul Tengku Abdul Aziz (pix).

“Many have asked me, does the government expect to see economic recovery this year? The answer to that is contingent on how well and quickly we can overcome the threat of Covid-19 in the country.

“All Malaysians must play their part and be united in responding to this fight. As mentioned by our Prime Minister, we are a nation at war with invisible forces,” he stated in a commentary on the 2020 Gross Domestic Product (GDP) Growth Forecast right this moment.

He stated the nation’s economic system is anticipated to get better to some extent in direction of the later half of the 12 months, and rebound in 2021.

“Yet, draw back dangers stay because the Covid-19 scenario is unprecedented and we need to anticipate the sudden,“ stated Tengku Zafrul.

Nevertheless, he famous that the nation has the capability and monetary house to meet future uncertainties.

He stated Bank Negara Malaysia (BNM) will make sure that the monetary system stays secure with deep liquidity and robust buffers.

“As it stands, the monetary system right this moment has RM121 billion in extra capital buffer, as in contrast to solely RM39 billion in the course of the international monetary disaster of 2008.

“On the capital market aspect, the Securities Commission and Bursa Malaysia will proceed to make sure that markets keep open, clear and orderly,“ he stated.

Meanwhile, Tengku Zafrul stated Prime Minister Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin is anticipated to announce additional help measures for Malaysian micro-businesses and small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) to assist them additional mitigate the consequences of the Covid-19 pandemic.

“This total week has seen shut engagements between the federal government and members of the enterprise group, significantly regarding micro-businesses and SMEs.

“We have collated and thought of all suggestions, and sure areas have been recognized for fine-tuning and enhancements,“ he added.

Tengku Zafrul stated the RM250 billion Prihatin Rakyat Economic Stimulus Package (Prihatin) introduced by the prime minister final week is anticipated to contribute an estimated 2.8% to the GDP this 12 months.

He added that Prihatin was formulated to tackle the opposed impression of Covid-19 on the nation, pushed by three goals — defending the individuals, supporting companies and strengthening the economic system. – Bernama

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April 4, 2020
MCO: Police ready to implement compound order

KUALA LUMPUR: The Royal Malaysia Police (PDRM) is ready to implement the Compound Order on those that violate the Movement Control Order (MCO), stated Bukit Aman CID director Datuk Huzir Mohamed (pix).

He stated this might be the most effective measure to make the general public conscious of the necessity to cooperate and break the chain of Covid-19 an infection.

“We are ready to implement it and are awaiting official decision regarding the order. However, it’s up to PDRM whether to open investigation papers or issue compounds to those committing any kind of violation during the MCO,” he stated in a particular interview in Bukit Aman right now.

“He said police would evaluate the violations before deciding whether the accused will be compounded or taken to court.

Meanwhile, Huzir denied allegations that compounds would be issued immediately at road blocks under Op Covid-19.

“This is not true. If they are to be issued with a compound, we will take them to the police station first before issuing it to them,” he stated.

Since the MCO was carried out till yesterday, a complete of 5,126 individuals have been detained for violating the order, with 2,294 charged in courtroom. — Bernama

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April 4, 2020
All SARI patients will initially be treated as Covid-19 cases: Health DG

PUTRAJAYA: All Severe Acute Respiratory Infection (SARI) patients should be treated as Covid-19 circumstances till confirmed in any other case, mentioned Health director-general Datuk Dr Noor Hisham Abdullah (pix).

He mentioned 12 healthcare employees have been suspected of contracting Covid-19 after they have been contaminated whereas treating pneumonia or SARI patients.

“So protection is very important for us; our healthcare workers must take precaution … all the necessary precaution to avoid getting the infection (Covid-19),” he mentioned at a each day media briefing on Covid-19 right here right now.

Explaining additional, Noor Hisham mentioned any affected person who failed to present full info when looking for therapy may jeopardise the security of healthcare employees.

“If a patient comes to our hospital and clinic and hides some of the information … then you put the healthcare workers at risk (of being infected with Covid-19),” he mentioned.

He mentioned healthcare employees had been advised to deal with these having cough and chilly with signs of pneumonia as suspected Covid-19 circumstances till investigation confirmed in any other case. — Bernama

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April 4, 2020
Covid-19 vaccine in about a year: Health DG

PUTRAJAYA: A vaccine for Covid-19 is predicted to be obtainable in the market in about a 12 months as checks and analysis on it’s nonetheless on the early section, in line with Health director-general Datuk Dr Noor Hisham Abdullah.

He stated the World Health Organisation (WHO) are nonetheless wanting into a few compounds and analysis to develop a vaccine for this illness.

“So it will take probably about a year or a year and a half before we can get the vaccine in the market.

“Research is ongoing and hopefully by doing the research, we can get the vaccine as soon as possible,“ he said at the daily Covid-19 media briefing, here today.

In another development, Dr Noor Hisham said the Health Ministry (MOH) had accepted several Covid-19 patients who have recovered as volunteers for research on blood plasma.

“Two or three patients who have recovered are coming forward to contribute to science and technology.

“They are donating their blood to help MOH carry out research and for science to look at the viscosity of antibodies (which will be used to treat Covid-19 patients),” he stated.

He added that MOH would earlier display blood donors (former sufferers) to make sure they’re freed from the virus and of different infections comparable to Hepatitis C and so forth.

MOH will even conduct Covid-19 take a look at on the blood donors to make sure they’re actually freed from the virus.

“After that, MOH will take blood from them and separate it into red blood cells and plasma. The plasma will later be sent to IMR (Institute for Medical Research) to study its antibody viscosity.

“The procedure will be repeated after two weeks. If the antibody viscosity is high, then MOH may use the plasma from the patient to treat other patients,” he added. – Bernama

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April 4, 2020
MCO: No official complaint on worker lay-offs, says Deputy Minister

PENDANG: No official complaint on the retrenchment of staff has been made all through the imposition of the Movement Control Order (MCO) since its launch on March 18, and the state of affairs continues to be beneath management, mentioned Human Resources Deputy Minister Awang Hashim right this moment.

He mentioned the federal government would proceed to make sure the pursuits of employers and staff had been safeguarded, whereas establishing a win-win state of affairs for each events as they had been vital elements of the nation’s financial system.

“So far, there have been no official reports on workers being terminated and the situation is still under control. The government is striving every day to ensure the aid we are providing will be holistic, and this includes looking at how we can help employers and employees,” he mentioned, after presenting meals packs from the Social Welfare Department to the group right here.

In the occasion that experiences on worker retrenchment are filed, the federal government would endeavour to resolve the matter as quickly as doable, and by viewing it from all views, he added.

Awang mentioned his ministry welcomed viewpoints and strategies from all events, which might assist the federal government in its efforts to scale back the burden which Covid-19 had wrought on probably the most susceptible segments of the inhabitants, significantly amongst employers and staff.

So far, the ministry had had discussions with the Malaysian Employers Federation (MEF), Malaysian Trades Union Congress (MTUC), Federation of Malaysian Manufacturers (FMM) and the Congress of Unions of Employees within the Public and Civil Services (Cuepacs).

These teams, he mentioned, had offered helpful strategies to the federal government which was coping with a harmful pandemic for the primary time, like different nations the world over. — Bernama

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April 4, 2020
Death of M’sian preacher in northern Indian city raises alarm

PETALING JAYA: The loss of life of a Malaysian preacher in the Indian city of Araria on Thursday has raised alarms, though authorities have but to substantiate the precise trigger of his demise.

Md Khairani Lookman, 65, reached the northern Indian city after having landed in New Delhi on March 6, which is 1,300km away from Araria. He arrived there on March 21.

“He offered namaz and soon after fell unconscious and died,” the Hindustan Times quoted a neighborhood resident as saying immediately.

Khairani was rushed to Araria district hospital the place he was declared useless. An post-mortem was performed on the deceased.

“We cannot say anything at this point whether the preacher was a Covid-19 patient or not,” the paper quoted a physician as saying.

As a precaution, 9 preachers who had been staying on the identical mosque as Khairani have been quarantined.

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April 4, 2020
No Ramadan Bazaar in Sabah this year: State Secretary

KOTA KINABALU: The Sabah authorities in principal will not be permitting Ramadan bazaar all through the state this yr in the trouble to curb the Covid-19 outbreak.

State Secretary Datuk Safar Untong mentioned the ruling was in line with the federal government’s resolution to ban the ‘tamu’ and farmer’s market.

“The state government will make an official announcement (regarding this matter) including the standard operating procedure (SOP), among others, involving every activity to be carried out in the state,” he informed reporters right here, at this time.

Safar mentioned the state authorities was now in the method of finalising the SOP, together with the operation hours of each grocery store in the state, to make sure the outbreak can be completely contained.

“If previously the SOP and the operation hours were not standardised, now we want to standardise them, for example, in supermarkets; every worker and shopper must wear face masks and use the sanitiser,” he mentioned.

Meanwhile, Safar mentioned the Public Works Department (PWD) has been ordered to restore or exchange damaged primary requirements in each quarantine centre in the state.

“Any quarantine centre in Sabah that needs repairs, we will fix them using the state’s government allocation, although the buildings are owned by the Federal government. I am sure PWD is now in process of repairing (broken basic needs in quarantine centres),” he mentioned, in response to a viraled video on social media, which confirmed unsatisfactory situation at a quarantine facility in the state.

A complete of 28 quarantine centres had been established in Sabah to isolate people suspected to be constructive Covid-19 and susceptible to infecting others.

Commenting on quarantine lodging in three-star motels, Safar mentioned Sabah in the intervening time had been utilizing two three-star motels to deal with people who returned from overseas and wanted to bear the 14-day quarantine.

“However the costs will be borne by those involved,” he mentioned, including that the federal government’s quarantine centres had been freed from cost and had meals served. — Bernama

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April 3, 2020