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Negeri Sembilan considers bringing back mandatory masking

Jan 05, 2023

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Negeri Sembilan is the latest state to consider making face masks compulsory again, especially indoors.

Its Menteri Besar says this is one of the steps that will be taken if there is a sharp increase in Covid-19 cases.

For now, however, he says the infection rate there is under control.

This comes after the Melaka state government recently said it would consider re-introducing mandatory masking, in the event of a rise in cases.

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In related news, Sabah has announced new SOP’s for travelers from China visiting the state.

The ruling, which takes effect this Sunday, requires travelers to have full vaccination, and to provide a negative Covid test 48 hours prior to the flight.

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The volleyball coach who was caught on video slapping two teenage players, has issued an open apology for his actions.

The 44-year-old says he was merely trying to motivate his players, adding that he will accept any disciplinary action that may be taken against him by sports authorities.

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Bukit Aman has entered into a partnership with a call identification app developer, to help curb rising cases of scam phone calls.

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A couple in Pontian have been arrested for suspected neglect, for failing to send their nine-year-old son for treatment, after he suffered serious burns in a mishap five days ago.

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And, elsewhere, a ten-year-old boy, who fell into an open construction shaft in Vietnam on New Year’s Eve has been declared dead, despite an over 100-hour long rescue operation.