Covid-19

Chow Kon Yeow, before testing positive, was to lead charge for 13 parliamentary seats

Guests not permitted to leave until they test negative

Spike likely caused by Omicron, XBB sub-variant and low second booster uptake, he adds

Sporadic lockdowns dampen demand, business confidence

Anosmia, or the loss of sense of smell, was relatively unknown to the general public before Covid-19

DG says, alternatively, protective equipment could be provided before entering polling station

Fuelled by Covid-19 pandemic, which disrupted access to diagnosis, treatment, organisation says

Several countries have already altered their advice following research

This comes after govt announced last month vaccinations not mandatory for incoming fans

Meanwhile, Shanghai begin rolling out world’s first inhalable vaccine for coronavirus

Bandar Kuching incumbent MP notes emergence of XBB Covid-19 variant, its detection in country

Referring to Mat Kilau’s stellar earnings, caretaker comms minister notes potential of movies to boost economy

However, Khairy Jamaluddin says no plans for now to reinstate restrictions, such as mask mandate