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No New Strains of Covid Here

Dec 08, 2023

There are no new strains of Covid-19 detected in Malaysia so far despite the spike in cases globally.

The Health Minister explained that the variant circulating here is still the Omicron variant as well as subvariants that have a high rate of transmission, but do not cause severe symptoms.

Dr Zaliha Mustafa adds that the current increase in cases follows the trend seen at the end of every year and assured that the situation remains under control.

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The remains of six-year-old boy Zayn Rayyan were safely laid to rest at a cemetery in Kota Damansara last night.

This, after the autistic child’s body was found in a river near his home, shortly after he went missing on Tuesday.

An autopsy later revealed strangulation marks and signs of a struggle, with the cops now investigating the case for murder.

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There are no special facilities for VIP’s at the Sungai Buloh prison, or any other prison in the country.

Home Minister Datuk Seri Saifuddin Nasution Ismail says anyone claiming otherwise needs to show proof.

This comes following a recent interview with an ex-convict…who claims to have seen special accommodation for VIP inmates at the Sungai Buloh prison.

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The Higher Education Ministry is offering over 24 thousand places at polytechnics, community colleges and at UITM in conjunction with the Madani government’s one-year anniversary program.

Those who are interested can find out more at the ministry’s booth during the three-day event from today until Sunday at the National Stadium.