Palau’s President Surangel Whipps Jr. speaks during the annual gathering for the 76th session of the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) in New York City, U.S., September 21, 2021. REUTERS LISBON — Concerned about the potential impacts of deep-sea mining on ocean biodiversity, the Pacific islands of Palau and Fiji on Monday launched an “alliance” to call for a moratorium … [Read more...] about ‘Not worth the risk’: Palau, Fiji call for deep-sea mining moratorium
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Covid-19: 123 new cases in Sabah, most infections are sporadic, says Masidi
KOTA KINABALU: Most of Sabah’s new Covid-19 cases are sporadic, says Datuk Seri Masidi Manjun. The minister in charge of pandemic matters in the state said out of the 123 new cases on Monday (June 27), 81 cases were recorded in Kota Kinabalu. “Out of these cases in Kota Kinabalu, over 85% are sporadic, which means the transmission rates are riskier in crowded areas,” he … [Read more...] about Covid-19: 123 new cases in Sabah, most infections are sporadic, says Masidi
Sabah’s Covid-19 cases back to three digits
KOTA KINABALU: Covid-19 cases have breached the 100 mark again after recording 125 new infections in the last 24 hours. The state had only registered less than 100 cases in the past three days since recording 127 cases on June 18. Sabah Covid-19 spokesman Datuk Seri Masidi Manjun said Wednesday’s (June 22) cases were 29 more compared to Tuesday (June 21). He said … [Read more...] about Sabah’s Covid-19 cases back to three digits
Covid-19: Cases on the rise in Sabah, says Masidi
KOTA KINABALU: Covid-19 cases continue to rise in Sabah after breaching the 100 mark, with 137 new infections recorded on Thursday (June 23). State Covid-19 spokesman Datuk Seri Masidi Manjun said this was 12 more cases compared with the 125 infections yesterday (June 22). “The caseload shot up to 137 today due to the huge increase in new cases in Kota Kinabalu and … [Read more...] about Covid-19: Cases on the rise in Sabah, says Masidi
Senate panel flags 31 ‘pending’ smuggling cases
Facade of the Senate building in Pasay City. (Philippine Daily Inquirer file photo) MANILA, Philippines — A Senate panel has flagged 31 “pending” smuggling cases involving nearly P848 million worth of smuggled goods. “Thirty-one smuggling cases are pending from May 28, 2021, with the total amount of smuggled goods estimated at P848,327,873.83,” the Senate Committee of the … [Read more...] about Senate panel flags 31 ‘pending’ smuggling cases