Archive - 16 March 2020

CORONAVIRUS | State assembly speaker Ng Suee Lim assures that the assembly will follow the movement control order from the gov't.

CORONAVIRUS | Former health minister says gov't measures to combat Covid-19 best expression of social distancing.

CORONAVIRUS | These measures until March 31 are necessary to prevent the spread of Covid-19 that could potentially cost lives, says PM.

Azalina: Safety of workers and the surrounding population should be top priority.

CORONAVIRUS: Insufficient intake of nutrients increase vulnerability to infections, says nutrition and dietetics expert Dr Nevin Sanlier.

CORONAVIRUS | Measures are being taken to help curb the spread of the epidemic.

CORONAVIRUS: This comes as multiple cases of Covid-19 have been linked to participants of a religious gathering at a mosque in Sri Petaling.

CORONAVIRUS | Lockdown concerns fuel shopping frenzy for essential goods.

CORONAVIRUS | Former premier says studying can also be done via online means.

CORONAVIRUS | The large number of deaths in Italy is in part attributed to its overwhelmed healthcare system.

The vocal fishing community leader wonders if it is due to his criticisms against the Penang South Reclamation project.

CORONAVIRUS | Muhammad Bakhtiar says advertising and promotion allocation should be around another RM100m.

A former board member testifies today that this was despite its board initially only approving investment of RM50 million.

CORONAVIRUS | Announcement to come after PM meets with all ministries and agencies involved in handling the Covid-19 outbreak.

CORONAVIRUS | Agong decrees suspension of activities in the Federal Territories, says Islamic Affairs Minister Zulkifli Mohamad Al-Bakri.

CORONAVIRUS | Private sector and NGOs will also be engaged to manage Covid-19 cases.

It says some ministries are ignoring PM's advice against large gatherings, it also calls on Nadma to step up.

CORONAVIRUS | Health minister says 95 of the new cases can be traced to a tabligh gathering at Sri Petaling mosque.

Its leader Zahida Zarik Khan says there is too much focus on the Tabligh event, perception has to change.

No contenders for party’s chairperson post whose incumbent is Mahathir. Mukhriz, Muhyiddin on warpath.

CORONAVIRUS | The message calls on people to purchase basic necessities as there would purportedly be a 'lockdown' soon.

CORONAVIRUS | 'This is really a terrible blow to the economies of the whole world,' says ex-PM who dealt with the '97 financial crisis.

To date, five people have been confirmed killed in a fire and explosion which occurred at 10.50pm last night.

ADUN SPEAKS | We should not only look for answers from the gov't but should trust our own common sense.

CORONAVIRUS | Pledge made by Chinese ambassador Bai Tian today, says Foreign Minister Hishammuddin Hussein.

They urge the central election committee to respond to complaints to avoid bad perceptions from the grassroots in regards to party polls.

CORONAVIRUS: 1MDB senior DPP was asked to be tested for the second time due to his close contact with two patients-under-investigation of Covid-19.

CORONAVIRUS | This is needed in addition to the ongoing containment measures, says the former health minister.

CORONAVIRUS | Minister orders closure of all national sports facilities visited by Jackie Wong, son to Sarikei MP who is also infected.

MP SPEAKS | PKR president says gov't must act fast on impending economic fallout due to Covid-19.

UPDATED 4.29PM | CORONAVIRUS | Its chief minister also calls for public activities involving more than 50 people to be postponed.

UPDATED 5.25PM | They join other Bersatu assemblypersons there as the party had quit Harapan which still leads the state gov't.

Former finance minister also slams Najib for blaming the national crises on him.

CORONAVIRUS | It says if the situation does not subside by June 30, the organisations can further delay their AGMs.

The former PM previously said the would only meet Muhyiddin if he rids his ranks of 'corrupt Umno people'.

UPDATED | Some Bersatu leaders are allying themselves with kleptocrats and Umno, says Dr Mahathir Mohamad.

The party hopes the new gov't will amend laws and raise public awareness that child marriage has negative consequences.

CORONAVIRUS | The university says this was in view of the spread of Covid-19 and its concern for the welfare of students and staff.

The fire erupted around 10.50pm last night at the diesel hydrotreater unit.

CORONAVIRUS | Fahmi Fadzil says the current outbreak and its economic effect resulted in many having problems paying their bills.

CORONAVIRUS | Asri says Jakim plans to temporarily halt all mosque activities including Friday prayers and congregational daily prayers.

The PM will defend his position instead of gunning for Bersatu chairperson seat, which is the most powerful position in the party.

CORONAVIRUS | Dr Lee Boon Chye calls on gov't to do this instead of contact tracing as number is 'enormous'.

LETTER | The gov't will have to double down on the announced stimulus measures, expand their scope to more workers and businesses.

COMMENT | This is the time for immediate action against the virus outbreak, not for the 'lepak' or 'tidak apa' attitude.

Sultan Sharafuddin Idris Shah says coup allegations must stop as the Agong is empowered to use his discretion.

UTHM says quarantine and screening process would continue to be conducted according to existing procedures.

CORONAVIRUS | It also calls on the gov't to intervene in companies requesting workers to take unpaid leave.

The Communication and Multimedia Minister says an attack or threat against a journalist is unacceptable.

CORONAVIRUS | 'I hope those who have yet to report themselves will do so immediately,' says Douglas Uggah.

CORONAVIRUS | This comes after months of stalled talks in the linguistically and politically divided country.

Calls for gov't and FB to work together against such threats to independent journalism and freedom of expression.

COMMENT | Malaysia has a long laundry list of measures that other countries have undertaken to keep Covid-19 at bay.

The pressure is due to the ongoing Covid-19 outbreak, possibility of a recession and lower oil prices.

This is at the first one-on-one debate between the two Democratic contenders battling to face Trump in the November election.

CORONAVIRUS | Panic buying in Australia, the United States and Britain saw leaders appeal for calm over the virus.

COMMENT | 'Every politician wants to claim they hold the key to the masses.'

Most of us went to the hospital for testing as soon we were given the directive, says a participant.

COMMENT | All religious mass gatherings should be suspended until we get a grip on this pandemic.

CORONAVIRUS | This is among 16 initiatives implemented to safeguard the well-being and safety of the university community, its VC declares.

YOURSAY | 'Viruses do not recognise the colour of our skins, nor our faiths…'

YOURSAY | 'What a brilliant move into eternity and beyond, to consider charging the LTTE accused again.'

The Saloma walkway was unveiled on Feb 5. The iconic bridge links Kampung Baru with KLCC.

COMMENT | In Muhyiddin's country, Malay power is on full display.

CORONAVIRUS | Cooperate with the authorities to allay concerns, tension and any misconception, says the Sri Petaling Tabligh group.

KINI ROUNDUP | Key headlines you may have missed yesterday, in brief.

The meeting to discuss the Islamic legal viewpoints on Covid-19 was decreed by the Yang Di-Pertuan Agong.

He tells Malaysians to stop spreading rumours.