AMMAN: The UN relief agency for Palestinian refugees, UNRWA, has hailed the US administration’s resumption of aid as politically significant but said its longstanding financial crisis will continue during 2021, should no more donations come. US President Joe Biden’s administration has announced the resumption of assistance to Palestinians, including to UNRWA, signaling a
RIYADH: Saudi Arabia is expected to announce in the coming days details of this year’s Hajj as the COVID-19 pandemic continues to cause disruptions worldwide. The ministers of health and Hajj will soon clarify what this year’s pilgrimage will look like in light of the challenges posed by the coronavirus, acting media minister Majid Al-Qasabi said. “The constant mutation of the
DUBAI: Saudi Arabia-based Quara Holding is partnering with Ethereum software firm ConsenSys to bring blockchain technology to the Kingdom's real estate sector. The Brooklyn-based firm has pioneered the use of digital assets within the real estate industry, enabling clients to use blockchain technology for property investments. Its partnership with Quara Blockchain will allow
LONDON: Saudi Arabia defeated Yemen 3-0 on Saturday to move five points clear of Uzbekistan at the top of Group D in the second round of World Cup qualification. The Central Asians can reduce that deficit to two points on Monday if they win against Singapore. With only the winner of each of the eight groups as well as the best four runners-up progressing to the final stage,
Malaysians cry foul as government points finger in COVID-19 blame game
Accuse authorities of ‘incompetence’ after public blamed for flouting strict lockdown rules, leading to a surge in cases
Updated 06 June 2021
June 05, 2021 21:58
KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysians came to each other’s defense on Saturday, days after being blamed for a rapid rise in COVID-19 infections across the country, with several slamming the government for its “incompetence” in handling the health crisis a year into the pandemic.
Despite successfully avoiding the worst of the pandemic last year, Malaysia witnessed a dangerous new outbreak and surge in cases in early April, resulting in Prime Minister Muhyiddin Yassin announcing a strict two-week lockdown from June 1.