Archive - 17 March 2020

CORONAVIRUS | Police chief Abdul Hamid Bador's new plan to limit inter-state travel will be designed tomorrow.

He was the MAS chairman from 1970 to 1973 after Malaysia Singapore (MSA) Airlines became two separate airlines.

CORONAVIRUS | Experts caution that those infected with Covid-19 could spread the virus across the country by not staying put.

CORONAVIRUS | However, those returning will have to undergo two-week self-quarantine, in accordance with the 14-day Stay Home Notice, the state CM announced.

The Malaysian Employers Federation says this would help lessen the financial strain on business owners.

UPDATED 3.10AM | Work to restore water supply is underway as the nationwide movement control order on Covid-19 comes into effect.

In times of crisis, there are no pro-government or opposition states, as we are 1Malaysia, says former PM.

CORONAVIRUS | Non-Sabahans need written government permission to enter the state.

CORONAVIRUS | Hotels may be forced to evict guests, including tourists and transient workers, and leave them to fend for themselves.

CORONAVIRUS | However, the requirement is rescinded after crowds gather outside police stations.

CORONAVIRUS | Badrul Hisham cited the mitigation measures taken by Malaysia during the spread of the H1N1 virus in 2009.

CORONAVIRUS | McDonalds and Texas Chicken say they will continue to provide delivery and takeaway services.

CORONAVIRUS | The five states are Selangor, Penang, Negeri Sembilan, Bersatu-led Kedah and Warisan-led Sabah.

CORONAVIRUS | Department heads will decide which essential services required officers to report for work at the office.

CORONAVIRUS | Sime Darby and Velesto Energy Bhd have confirmed their common chairperson is now under the care of health facilities.

UPDATED 6.43PM | CORONAVIRUS | It is Malaysia's third consecutive day of three-digit increase in cases.

CORONAVIRUS | The money will be channelled to the business community or anyone affected by the disease, says Chief Minister Chow Kon Yeow.

UPDATED 6.04PM | CORONAVIRUS | The 34-year-old did not have any other ailment other than Covid-19 infection.

CORONAVIRUS | Jails have taken precautionary measures to confront the outbreak, a judiciary spokesperson says.

UPDATED 5.50PM | CORONAVIRUS | Nirvana says it will comply with the movement control order and urges the public to prioritise their health first.

His lawyer says the affidavit-in reply by Najib's lawyers was not filed within the time frame and therefore objecting it.

Muhyiddin orders authorities to continue efforts to trace and recover missing billions from the fund.

CORONAVIRUS | Asyraf Wajdi says he and Kelvin Yii had been panellists together on a Sinar Harian forum on March 12.

Last Saturday, a group of men approached a plantation and fired several shots into the air when they were refused entry.

CORONAVIRUS | Former Harapan-led gov't had previously approved a proposal to purchase all available stocks intended for export.

CORONAVIRUS | NSC provides clarity on travel restrictions, domestic holidays, fetching someone from the airport and more.

CORONAVIRUS | Falling oil prices has resulted in a huge drop in government revenue says Saifuddin Nasution Ismail.

CORONAVIRUS | Gopal Sri Ram is the senior prosecutor in former PM Najib Abdul Razak's 1MDB trial.

CORONAVIRUS | However, remand applications for criminal cases at the magistrate’s courts will still be held.

Shoppers continue to crowd hypermarkets even though they will remain open during the movement restriction order that will come into force tomorrow.

CORONAVIRUS | Former transport minister Anthony Loke suggests that the gov't can offer soft loans to local airlines.

Refunds can only be processed after March 31.

UPDATED 4.05PM | CORONAVIRUS | Minister Alexander Nanta Linggi also calls on the public not to indulge in panic buying.

COMMENT | Our leadership must simply put the interests of people first.

International trade and industries minister says Malaysians need to stand together shoulder to shoulder to overcome challenges.

CORONAVIRUS | Malaysia's Movement Control Order applies a blanket overseas travel ban including across the Causeway.

CORONAVIRUS | This includes MEF's alleged refusal to pay employees of companies shut down during the period, it says.

Action will be taken against those who flout the rules, says executive councillor Jagdeep Singh.

CORONAVIRUS | Refusing to provide paid sick leave is an offence under Section 60F of the Employment Act 1955: Human Resources Ministry.

CORONAVIRUS | With authorities citing risks to the safety of traders, the Philippines imposes blanket market halt.

CORONAVIRUS | This follows the PM's announcement on the movement control order to curb the Covid-19 outbreak.

CORONAVIRUS | Leader Carrie Lam also advises residents to avoid all non-essential travel.

CORONAVIRUS | This doubles the nation's tally of cases to 24.

CORONAVIRUS | Singapore gov't also says it has a contingency plan in case of a disruption of essential items from M'sia.

CORONAVIRUS | 'The industry did help CAAM during its difficult times, now it’s the regulator turn to help them.'

COMMENT | With the movement restriction order, it's now up to M'sians to properly do their part to curb the spread of infection.

CORONAVIRUS | The party also calls for the public to adhere to the movement control order announced by the PM last night.

CORONAVIRUS | Yii is currently under quarantine at Sarawak General Hospital.

CORONAVIRUS | Several state leaders are calling for a tighter ban on social gatherings.

Lawyer says the Kinabatangan MP needed to quickly fly back to Sabah and serve his constituency.

COMMENT | We should view Muhyiddin’s sympathy-seeking announcement for what it is – a warning.

COMMENT | Although children are at a lower risk, parents must still take preventive steps for them such as social distancing.

The local note fell against the US dollar over Covid-19 fears.

CORONAVIRUS | Ireland has so far closed all schools, universities, bars and childcare facilities until March 29.

It adds that business continuity plans to manage and mitigate potential risks.

We are at war, declares French President Emmanuel Macron.

CORONAVIRUS | Managing director Ameer Ali Mydin says stores will open a half-hour earlier for elderly and disabled.

UPDATED 3.58PM | CORONAVIRUS | Meanwhile, actor Tom Hanks and his wife, Rita Wilson, who also contracted the illness have reportedly left the hospital.

CORONAVIRUS | Ramp up your testing programmes, for it's the best way to slow the advance of the coronavirus pandemic, says Tedros.

CORONAVIRUS | The three officers are suspected to have been in close contact with a person who had tested positive for Covid-19.

CORONAVIRUS | The country yesterday confirmed 33 new cases of coronavirus - the biggest single-day spike - to bring the tally to 147, with one fatality.

Arnado Alexander suffered severe burns in the blaze at the Diesel Hydro Treating Unit in Pengerang on Sunday night.

CORONAVIRUS | Doing any of these things will defeat the movement control order, which is meant to limit the spread of the virus, they say.

CORONAVIRUS | Retailers race to keep food and hygienic items in stock and have employees on hand as panic buying surges.

CORONAVIRUS | The armed forces will not be involved in implementing the movement control order, its chief announces.

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CORONAVIRUS | While some can work from home under the movement control order - the crucial matter is that not all jobs allow for such flexibility.