Archive - 19 March 2020

CORONAVIRUS | For the worst-hit regions, cemeteries are full, crematoriums can't keep up, and medical personnel are falling sick.

CORONAVIRUS | Testing kits, test centres should be increased and we should get more hospitals involved, Joko Widodo.

E-filing work requires contravention of the movement control order, says Bar Council chief Salim Bashir.

Health Minister Dr Adham Baba says the number of new Covid-19 positive cases on a downward trend.

CORONAVIRUS | The chances of spreading the disease to others will be reduced if we are willing to be quarantined at home for 14 days, says Mahathir.

I hope all traders are aware that this a joint responsibility, says Bukit Bintang Hawkers and Petty Traders Association chairperson See Foo Hoong.

CORONAVIRUS | The move is in line with measures taken in other Muslim countries such as Saudi Arabia, Kuwait, says Zulkifli Mohamad.

Jail, fine on the cards if compliance rate today remains low.

CORONAVIRUS | Khalid Samad, Najib Abdul Razak go to social media war over the Covid-19 outbreak.

The five districts are Kuantan, Pekan, Jerantut, Temerloh, and Bentong, with the order taking place starting March 21.

UPDATED 12.20AM | CORONAVIRUS | There is no evidence so far of Covid-19 transmission through blood transfusions, says National Blood Centre.

Workers must be paid full salaries, employers can't force workers to use annual leave or unpaid leave.

CORONAVIRUS | This after the ministry dismisses the product as fake and MyEG later clarifying it is still waiting for approval.

CORONAVIRUS | Civil Aviation Authority of Thailand releases latest guideline for air operators to contain Covid-19 outbreak in the kingdom.

LETTER | Gov't initiative is a good move but the pay-out is sorely inadequate for a few reasons.

Bank Negara releases RM30b into the banking system as the economy grapples with coronavirus, plunging oil prices.

Police will intensify their efforts to educate and advise the public to stay home.

LETTER | The trouble started with the cliffhanger timing and continued thanks to lack of proper details and conflicting information.

Many have been forced to leave elderly parents, pregnant wives and young children back in Malaysia.

PM: RM160m could be utilised to purchase medical and non-medical assets for 26 hospitals to contain the second wave of Covid-19 outbreak.

The teenaged accused was initially scheduled to continue testifying on March 30 but that is now to be pushed back.

CORONAVIRUS | This is opposed to self-quarantine required under the movement control order.

CORONAVIRUS | Chow Kon Yeow warns against spreading false news, says hospitals in the state have adequate equipment.

Consumers are encouraged to store water before the rationing exercise.

Discount aimed to lessen the burden of Malaysians following the Covid-19 pandemic, says energy and natural resources minister.

KINIGUIDE | Answering some questions Malaysians still have about the movement control order, and fears of a lockdown.

CORONAVIRUS | He says the plateauing is not only due to the MCO but also increased awareness about social distancing.

Masis is offering to help coordinate accommodation, transport and other needs for affected Malaysians.

CORONAVIRUS | Hafiz Noor Shams says reallocation may require emergency parliamentary sitting for approval.

Police have set up roadblocks since yesterday to advise people to comply with the movement control order.

Those who are still stranded need to reach out to the high commissioner.

This marks the fifth consecutive day of three-digit increase in a single day.

CORONAVIRUS | Employees who have been in recent contact with Jeffri Salim Davidson have been placed under self-quarantine.

CORONAVIRUS | Australia has recorded around 600 coronavirus infections and six deaths.

CORONAVIRUS | The committee will also hold a daily press conference at noon to keep the people updated, says Senior Minister Ismail Sabri Yaakob.

COMMENT | The last time the world saw such chaos during World War Two.

CORONAVIRUS | Speaker says the sultan will instead provide a written speech for all 32 assembly members.

Tracking the Rohingya highlights the challenges for governments trying to track down communities living without official papers.

Senior minister Ismail Sabri concedes there was some confusion about the Movement Control Order, but the ministries are ironing it out.

CORONAVIRUS | Mohamad Shukri Mohamad just returned from Sarawak last Thursday.

ADUN SPEAKS | Let’s play our part to help and fight the pandemic for the sake of our nation.

CORONAVIRUS | CAP president also urges people to be responsible in order to prevent the escalation of the Covid-19 outbreak.

LETTER | The spread of the virus is like the toppling of a chain of dominoes.

UPDATED 3.35PM | CORONAVIRUS | Kuantan health department expresses gratitude to public for acting quickly.

CORONAVIRUS | Defence minister says as of yesterday, the compliance rate was only at 60 percent.

The ASCM says suspending the stock market will protect it from severe damage that could take a decade to heal.

CORONAVIRUS | The tabligh gathering is the largest cluster of Covid-19 infections in the country, making up 513 out of the 790 cases.

CORONAVIRUS | Instead, the state gov't should consider measures to alleviate the burdens of Johoreans, says Akmal Nasir.

With the potential collapse of traditional economic activities such as tourism and services, digital services might save the economy.

LETTER | All of us must exercise common sense and responsibility.

CORONAVIRUS | This is only the first batch and more will be coming, says the Chinese Embassy.

In witnessing the panic buying, Lee Chong Wei experienced anxiety not felt since his first Olympic appearance.

CORONAVIRUS | Asyraf Wajdi says he will remain under quarantine at home in line with the movement control order.

CORONAVIRUS | The telecast can be done twice a day if needed and will show that the gov't is on top of the crisis, says veteran DAP leader.

'Ustaz Adie' and two others from Kuching left for the now-postponed gathering two weeks ago.

CORONAVIRUS | Bukit Jalil police station rep speaks through Masjid Talhah Ubaidillah's PA system before maghrib call to prayers.

Fahmi Rezal also tells employees to lodge reports if their employers are forcing them to work.

CORONAVIRUS | It is the first time since the virus took hold late last year that China has recorded no locally transmitted cases.

The roadblocks are aimed at preventing non-essential movement, says Kelantan deputy police chief Abdullah Mohammad Piah.

CORONAVIRUS | The decision follows a similar move by social media competitor Facebook in January.

CORONAVIRUS | The additional stimulus package under discussion can cost the US more than US$1 trillion.

CORONAVIRUS | These embassies have put in place measures to ensure their citizens are still provided with the services required.

CORONAVIRUS | The company says the son of the staff who contracted the virus also tested positive.

CORONAVIRUS | 'It is estimated that this assistance would cost RM2.5 million or 0.08 percent of DBKL’s 2020 annual budget.'

LETTER | With a growing world population, the demand for food in 2050 will be 60 percent greater than it is today.

COMMENT | One study has indicated that each infected person can spread the virus to more than eight people.

CORONAVIRUS | A state of emergency is the last thing you would want, if you do not play your part to stop the spread of Covid-19, the CM warns.

CORONAVIRUS | Joseph Mather started a group to help those in need, especially, elders.

Doctors have described the trial results as 'disappointing'.

CORONAVIRUS | The US president moves to allow the government to speed up the production of masks, respirators, ventilators and other needed equipment.

Most of them gave absurd reasons when they were stopped at roadblocks, says the Dang Wangi district police chief.

CORONAVIRUS | The measure will remain in effect for the duration of the movement control order.

A notice on the website of the US Embassy to Malaysia confirms the temporary suspension of visas.

Yoursay | 'As with everything else in Malaysia, it's our execution that we fail at.'

They still have the option to get their employees to work from home via remote or virtual operation, explains its sec-gen J Solomon.

CORONAVIRUS | This virus will cause infection in a person who touches his or her face, without having properly washed the hands.

COMMENT | Muhyiddin fails to rise above partisan politics in tackling the country's number one enemy.

The lawmakers are running the initiatives throughout the movement control period.

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

CORONAVIRUS | This is for them to cope with the two-week movement control order to curb the spread of the coronavirus, Annuar Musa says.