The increase in the number of local cases over the past few days is a cause of concern, Minister of Health Dato Seri Setia Dr Haji Mohd Isham bin Haji Jaafar said at the daily press conference on Saturday. More details in Sunday’s Borneo Bulletin.
Court in favour of defendant in properties exchange dispute
The High Court last October made a decision in favour of a defendant in a civil suit resulting in costs to be borne by the plaintiff company. More details in Sunday’s Borneo Bulletin.
Childcare centres ready to welcome back little tykes
Little Bear Childcare Centre employee Nor Hafidah binti Abdul Jaya on Saturday said the centre is making preparations prior to re-opening of Child Care Centres (CCC). She said the Ministry of Culture, Youth and Sports (MCYS) announcement regarding the re-opening of CCCs was “welcoming news.” More details in Sunday’s Borneo Bulletin.
UK government advisers recommend against 4th vaccine dose
LONDON (AP) – United Kingdom (UK) government advisers have recommended against giving a fourth dose of COVID-19 vaccine to nursing home residents and people over 80 because data shows that a third shot offers lasting protection against admission to the hospital. More details in Sunday’s Borneo Bulletin.
Canada stun Russia to make ATP Cup final
SYDNEY (AFP) – Felix Auger-Aliassime and Denis Shapovalov stunned defending champions Russia yesterday in a decisive doubles rubber to send Canada storming into an ATP Cup final against Spain. More details in Sunday’s Borneo Bulletin.
Germany to toughen restaurant rules, cut COVID quarantine
BERLIN (AP) – Germany’s leaders agreed on Friday to toughen requirements for entry to restaurants and bars, and decided to shorten quarantine and self-isolation periods as the Omicron variant spreads fast through the country. More details in Sunday’s Borneo Bulletin.
Philippines records highest number of COVID-19 infections as Omicron runs rampant
THE STRAITS TIMES – The Philippines has tallied its highest number of COVID-19 infections since the start of the pandemic, just two weeks after recording fewer than 200 cases a day. More details in Sunday’s Borneo Bulletin.
Indonesia releases 33 sea turtles after rescue from poachers
THE STRAITS TIMES – Authorities on the Indonesian tropical island Bali released 33 endangered green sea turtles into the ocean on Saturday in an effort to boost a population threatened by poachers and illegal traders. More details in Sunday’s Borneo Bulletin.
Cambodia defends leader’s trip to Myanmar
PHNOM PENH (AP) – Cambodia’s Foreign Minister on Saturday defended Prime Minister Hun Sen’s trip to Myanmar, the first by a foreign leader since the military takeover last year plunged the country into turmoil, though there was little evidence the mission yielded any immediate breakthrough. More details in Sunday’s Borneo Bulletin.
Strong earthquake shakes western China
BEIJING (AP) – A strong overnight earthquake shook a sparsely populated area in western China early on Saturday and forced the suspension of high-speed rail service because of tunnel damage, authorities said. More details in Sunday’s Borneo Bulletin.