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Special Immigration lanes to monitor arrivals from China

Jan 11, 2023

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There are special lanes at the country’s international entry points, to monitor arrivals from China for Covid-19.

Visitors who are suspected to have been infected, will then be referred to Health Ministry personnel stationed on-site.

This is part of the Immigration Department’s efforts to mitigate Covid-19 transmissions here, amid a surge in cases in China.

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Former Cabinet minister Khairy Jamaluddin says he is considering running for the post of UMNO president.

The party elections are expected to be held before the middle of this year.

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In related news…DAP’s Anthony Loke says the UMNO elections may shape the future of the federal government…because a change in the party’s leadership could affect their participation in the current unity government.

He adds that another event that could have a major impact is the upcoming six state elections.

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The G25 group of eminent Malays says comprehensive reforms are needed, including to the administration and efforts to fight corruption…if the country is to progress after GE15.

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Proposals for alternative punishments to replace the mandatory death penalty are currently being reviewed, with the government open to new input on the matter from relevant bodies.

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The Public Services Commission is warning of a scam…where parties pretending to be PSC officers are offering placements in the civil service in exchange for cash.

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And, Malaysia’s Tan Sri Michelle Yeoh has become the first Asian actress to win the National Board of Review Awards in the US, in recognition for her role in the blockbuster Everything Everywhere All At Once.