"It’s a trade-off between epidemiology and economics. All stakeholders need to work closely to fight the Covid-19 new wave.”

CITF said this was revealed through the initial investigation that was conducted following complaints from some individuals that they had received appointment dates for the AstraZeneca vaccine even though they did not make any bookings.

Sources, however, declined to disclose further information regarding the matter, and said Tajuddin was released after the statement had been recorded.

Prime Minister’s Office: The decision was reached after taking into account the latest COVID-19 situation in Malaysia, with daily cases exceeding 8,000 and over 70,000 active cases

The Ministry of Health earlier this month predicted that lax compliance with standard operating procedures (SOPs) could push the number of daily Covid-19 cases past 8,000 in the first week of June.

The Health Ministry is in discussions with the National Security Council on this matter. 

No doubling up required for the N95 mask as it is the gold standard and it can seal the face and filters 95% of particles

Soam raised the concerns on the delay of construction works due to the reinstatement of the MCO.

The mismanaging, misuse and abuse of sinking funds is not something new. The Commissioner of Buildings (COB) is currently investigating several cases of abuse of funds although the details cannot be revealed as of now.

“The issue of the collision has already reached the level of the special task force that was formed to investigate the cause and effect of how it could have happened."