August 14, 2021

Open Society Announces a $10 Million Emergency Fund for Afghan Civilians in Peril

New York, Aug. 13, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — The Open Society Foundations announced today the creation of a $10 million Afghanistan emergency fund to support Afghans in grave danger—including champions of human rights, women’s rights, and journalists—by expanding immediate protection opportunities. The Afghanistan Emergency Humanitarian Fund will help support sponsorship

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NADMA looking into deploying WFH civil servants at PKRC

KOTA BHARU, Aug 14 — The National Disaster Management Agency (Nadma) is studying calls for civil servants working from home to help out at COVID-19 Low-Risk Treatment and Quarantine Centres (PKRCs) throughout the country.Nadma director-general Datuk D…

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National Mosque Imam dies due to heart complications

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 14 — National Mosque imam Khisamudin Ismail died of heart complications at 4 am today at his residence in Kota Puteri, Batu Arang, Selangor. He turned 53 today.The news of his passing was shared by the National Mosque via a post on …

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Melaka Japen draws up 45 programmes for Merdeka IOW

ALOR GAJAH, Aug 14 — The Melaka Information Department (Japen) has outlined 45 Merdeka Info On Wheels (IOW) programmes for implementation in three districts in the state in conjunction with the National Month this year.Its assistant director, Nurhasna…

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