Archive - 15 March 2020

MP SPEAKS | We haven’t seen a clear policy statement from PN gov't other than urging people not to gather in large crowds.

It will involve Prime Minister Muhyiddin Yassin and representatives from the Health Ministry and Defence Ministry.

COMMENT | Don't allow the ministry's efforts to be negated by those who do not care for the welfare of others or have off-tangent focus.

CORONAVIRUS | They are also considering getting the private sector to allow their employees to work from home.

CORONAVIRUS | Nine of the new patients have visited two stadiums, while eight went to entertainment venues.

COMMENT | The leadership of the NSC will be essential in this case to coordinate efforts to curb the virus.

CORONAVIRUS | Chong Chieng Jen says this is in compliance with the SOP set by the Health Ministry.

CORONAVIRUS | He says the gov't is also invoking the law to legally compel affected people to undergo observation.

CORONAVIRUS: If the disease continues to spread, there would not be enough hospital beds for patients, says Sarawak deputy chief minister.

CORONAVIRUS | We should work from home, learn at home and pray at home, says Widodo.

UPDATED 5.30PM | Health minister says most of the cases are from a tabligh gathering in Sri Petaling.

COMMENT | Anwar has projected himself as a Harapan faithful, fiercely loyal to Mahathir, publicly at least, and the coalition.

Public places are also seeing considerably lesser crowds despite the start of the school holiday season.

Cabinet composition has been a sore point for several senior Umno members and the PDP.

CORONAVIRUS | Preparations afoot to bring citizens home, says Foreign Minister Hishammuddin Hussein.

Upon checks, the report was based on incorrect information, says Nanyang in a clarification today.

The coalition condemns rumour mongering and urge the media not to forsake the freedom that they have for political purposes.

MP SPEAKS | Suit to be filed over claims that his son was detained in Singapore over RM2m undeclared cash.

The Human Resources Minister says MAS has instead offered its employees the option of taking three months no-pay leave.

CORONAVIRUS | Dr Helmy Haja Mydin says this is to control the spread of Covid-19, especially among foreigners.

Deal with misunderstandings, quotes taken out of context, inaccurate summaries professionally, says Tuan Ibrahim.

CORONAVIRUS | Eight cases are linked to the religious gathering in Sri Petaling, Kuala Lumpur between Feb 27 and March 1.

Mohamad Suparadi Md Noor says his position was a political appointment and the new government should find a new Tekun chairperson.

CORONAVIRUS: We have Covid-19 positive patients but the situation is under control, says UMMC director Tunku Zamarul.

Tourism Minister will only correspond through snail mail or email.

The Penang deputy CM (II) says the religious event in Teluk Bahang was held on March 8.

Pakatan Harapan has long been at odds and this change of government is the height of it, says MCA president.

CORONAVIRUS | The president met with a Brazilian delegation last week, at least one member of which has since tested positive.

CORONAVIRUS | Effective immediately, all Spaniards must stay home except to buy food, medicines, go to work or the hospital or for emergencies.

MCA knows how to work with other ethnic groups and won't hurt their feelings, says party president.

Anger over tough business conditions, the economy affect support from the Chinese community, says MCA president.

CORONAVIRUS | Prime Minister Edouard Philippe announced that 91 people had died and almost 4,500 were now infected.

Its Youth chief, Howard Lee says the reason given by the duo for defecting were untenable.

CORONAVIRUS | More than 138,000 people worldwide infected and over 5,000 dead.

COMMENT | Mass gatherings and events are being cancelled worldwide but what do we see in Malaysia?

YOURSAY | ‘Umno wants control. Those facing charges are in the leadership of Umno. They are restless.’

SPECIAL REPORT | M'sian celebs promote Philip Morris International’s tobacco smoking Iqos, reaching young audiences.

KINI ROUNDUP | Here are key headlines you may have missed yesterday, in brief.

CORONAVIRUS | Sources say they have been called up by health officials doing contact tracing.