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  • HR Ministry: Death of two men resulted from private, illegal gold mining activities

    HR Ministry: Death of two men resulted from private, illegal gold mining activities

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    ALOR STAR: The Human Resources Ministry today announced that the deaths of two men at the foot of Gunung Jerai in Gurun on Sunday, was the result of private and illegal gold mining activities they had undertaken.

    In a statement, the ministry said it had conducted an investigation, through the Department of Occupational Safety and Health (DOSH), into the deaths of the two men who were buried in a landslide.

    The investigation which began at 8.30am yesterday, found that the victims had died as a result of the illegal mining activities.

    Under the Occupational Safety and Health (Notification of Accident, Dangerous Occurrence, Occupational Poisoning and Occupational Disease) Regulations 2004, an exemption from reporting accidents to DOSH, applies to those who are self-employed and are injured at their own premises.

    “Therefore, in accordance with the regulation, the accident related to the incident does not need to be reported to DOSH,” the ministry said.

    The bodies of the two men, Roslan Saidin, 52, and Md Noor Shaari, 68, were recovered yesterday afternoon.

    The landslide which occurred at 6pm on Sunday, is believed to have been caused by excavation works carried out in a 12 metre-deep pit. The two men were allegedly hunting for treasure believed to have been hidden in the foot of the mountain. – Bernama

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  • Do not take RTK test for Covid-19 without doctor’s advice: MOH

    Do not take RTK test for Covid-19 without doctor’s advice: MOH

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    KUALA LUMPUR: The Health Ministry (MOH) has called on the people not to undergo rapid test kit (RTK) tests arbitrarily without seeking the advice of medical practitioners.

    Health director-general, Datuk Dr Noor Hisham Abdullah (pix) said it has the potential to a give wrong interpretation from the result obtained.

    “The test via RTK technique which is now available in the market is to detect antibodies produced by the body as a result of an infection. The antibodies will appear in the body in five to eight days after infection.

    “The RTK test which detects antibodies, cannot detect virus and it is administered for quick confirmation. As such it cannot help in the detection of initial Covid-19 cases. Therefore, RTK test is not recommended for diagnosing Covid-19,” he said in a statement today.

    Elaborating further, Dr Noor Hisham said MOH is using the Real-Time Reverse Transcription Polymerase Chain Reaction (rRT-PCR) technique at government health laboratories to detect the presence of Covid-19 virus found in the body of patients.

    If the rRT-PCR COVID19 test is found positive, it means the individual has been infected by Covid-19 virus.

    “The result of the rRT-PCR technique is very important in managing Covid-19 patients effectively,” he said.

    In this regard, Dr Noor Hisham advised the people not to discriminate members of the tabligh congregation following the spread of Covid-19 from the cluster and should in fact assist MOH in tracing close contacts among them.

    “We should not blame tabligh members, do not discriminate them, we should not stigmatise the tabligh congregation. What is important is for us to assist, trace and treat Covid-19 infection among tabligh members, their families and their contacts,” he said.

    Apart from that. Dr Noor Hisham said KKM is cooperating with MERCY Malaysia to provide psychosocial support to the people especially frontliners and individuals emotionally affected by Covid-19.

    They can obtain the service by contacting 011-63996482 / 011-63994236 / 03-29359935 from 8am to 5pm daily.

    Members of the public can also contact the virtual health advisory team for a webinar session daily from 9am onwards at http://www.doctoroncall.com.my/coronavirus. – Bernama

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  • Special lanes for priority vehicles at road blocks

    Special lanes for priority vehicles at road blocks

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    KOTA TINGGI: Police have set up special lanes at roadblocks in the district so that those with priority can use them during the Movement Control Order (MCO) period.

    Kota Tinggi district police chief Supt Ahsmon Bajah said this was to ensure that those with priority would not get stuck in traffic congestion during the roadblocks.

    For now, roadblocks have been set up at three locations in the district.

    “Beginning today, a special route or lane has been set up to give priority to relevant agency personnel to carry out important tasks, including for ambulances, health ministry employees and hearses.

    “We can identify them through the vehicles they use or from the identification documents and letters they carry with them,” he said after observing how the roadblock near the Desaru-Senai Toll Plaza here was being carried out today.

    Ahsmon said the other two road blocks were at areas near the Jalan Kota Tinggi-Johor Bahru Army Combat Training Centre (Pulada) and the Kota Tinggi-Bandar Tenggara border. – Bernama

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  • Tokyo Games delayed to 2021

    Tokyo Games delayed to 2021

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    TOKYO: The Tokyo Olympics were postponed today into 2021, the first such delay in the Games’ 124-year modern history, as the coronavirus crisis wrecked the last international sporting showpiece still standing this year.

    Though a huge blow to Japan, the decision was a relief to thousands of athletes fretting over how to train as the world headed into lockdown over the disease that has claimed more than 16,500 lives.

    Pressure had been building on the International Olympic Committee (IOC) and its powerful president Thomas Bach, with some athletes and sporting bodies critical of the time taken to make an inevitable decision.

    After a call with Bach, Japan’s Prime Minister Shinzo Abe said the July 24 – Aug 9 competition would be rescheduled for the summer of 2021 at the latest as proof of victory over the virus.

    “We asked President Bach to consider postponement of about one year to make it possible for athletes to play in the best condition,“ Abe said.

    “President Bach said he is in agreement 100%.”

    The IOC confirmed that.

    Athletes were disappointed but broadly endorsed the delay, given health risks and disruption to their training as gyms, stadia and swimming pools shut down around the world.

    US skateboarder and gold medal hopeful Nyjah Huston was frustrated, though, especially given his sport was scheduled to make its debut at the Tokyo.

    “When skating finally makes it in the Olympics then it gets postponed,“ the 25-year-old wrote on Instagram, after a delay had begun to look inevitable. “I was feelin (sic) ready too … now I’m going to have to be a year older for this!”

    Despite their disappointment, not to mention the logistical headaches and financial losses coming, a poll showed about 70% of Japanese agreed with a delay.

    Tokyo Governor Yuriko Koike told reporters the delayed Games would still be branded “Tokyo 2020”.

    It was not yet clear whether the 57 percent of athletes who had already secured spots in Tokyo would need to qualify again for the re-arranged Olympics.

    The torch relay was being cancelled. – Reuters

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  • Renewal of expiring road tax and driving licence exempted during MCO period

    Renewal of expiring road tax and driving licence exempted during MCO period

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    KUALA LUMPUR: Vehicle owners whose road tax or driving licence expires from today can breathe easy as the Transport Ministry has exempted their renewal until the movement control order (MCO) is lifted.

    Transport Minister Datuk Seri Dr Wee Ka Siong said today the renewal exemption was applicable to driver’s licence, motor vehicle licence or road tax and vocational licences (GDL & PSV).

    However, he said although the renewal of road tax is exempted, it is compulsory for the vehicles to have insurance coverage.

    Wee said the renewal of expired road tax and driver’s licence will only be required to be done within 30 days after the MCO is declared over or called off.

    “Prior to this, motorists were asked to renew their driving licence online. With this special exemption, we advise motorists to carry a copy of their motor insurance policy or e-cover note when they choose to drive during the MCO period. Those with an expired driving licence can still drive as long as the vehicle is covered with valid insurance,” he said.

    Wee said the same exemptions are applicable to commercial vehicles and commercial vehicle drivers.

    “With this exemption, the need for a health report for those who hold a Goods Driver’s Licence (GDL) and a Puspakom vehicle inspection approval for commercial vehicle owners no longer arises. They only need to ensure the vehicle is covered with motor insurance,” he said.

    Wee said between today and March 31, the GDL validity of 2,753 commercial vehicle drivers will expire.

    He said his ministry is aware of the setback faced by the public in the renewal of license and road tax during the MCO period and the decision to offer the exemptions were made after dicussions with relevant parties including the General Insurance Association of Malaysia (PIAM) and Takaful Malaysia.

    “Most importantly, it is to ensure the supply chain of essential goods especially food for the masses is unaffected throughout the MCO period. I would like to advice drivers and their assistant drivers to be watchful of their health throughout the time they are carrying out their duties in the frontline. Your service is very meaningful to the people and country during these trying times.” he said.

    He said those who wish to make enquiries or lodge complaint can do so at, email: aduan@mot.gov.my , or WhatsApp ke 0192907723.

    Hotline : 1800-88-7723 (8am-8pm) or contact the National Security Council operations centre 03-88882010

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  • Before you place that trade …

    Before you place that trade …

    An appropriate asset allocation will help you weather market volatility. But if you do trade, keep this information in mind.
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  • Webcast excerpt: What makes Vanguard different from other financial institutions?

    Webcast excerpt: What makes Vanguard different from other financial institutions?

    In this excerpt of a recent webcast, Vanguard Chief Executive Officer Tim Buckley and Chief Investment Officer Greg Davis share their insights and perspectives on what’s in store for investors in 2019.
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  • Webcast excerpt: What are the advantages of Vanguard Personal Advisor Services®?

    Webcast excerpt: What are the advantages of Vanguard Personal Advisor Services®?

    In this excerpt of a recent webcast, Vanguard Chief Executive Officer Tim Buckley and Chief Investment Officer Greg Davis share their insights and perspectives on what’s in store for investors in 2019.
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  • Webcast excerpt: What was the reason for the 2018 market downturn?

    Webcast excerpt: What was the reason for the 2018 market downturn?

    In this excerpt of a recent webcast, Vanguard Chief Executive Officer Tim Buckley and Chief Investment Officer Greg Davis share their insights and perspectives on what’s in store for investors in 2019.
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  • Webcast replay: Vanguard CEO Tim Buckley and CIO Greg Davis look ahead to 2019

    Webcast replay: Vanguard CEO Tim Buckley and CIO Greg Davis look ahead to 2019

    In this replay of a recent webcast, Vanguard Chief Executive Officer Tim Buckley and Chief Investment Officer Greg Davis share their insights and perspectives on what’s in store for investors in 2019.
    Webcast replay: Vanguard CEO Tim Buckley and CIO Greg Davis look ahead to 2019
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