Archive - 23 March 2020

CORONAVIRUS | Change of day is to give essential service workers ample notice to adjust their travel plans, says Prasarana.

CORONAVIRUS | Both have been discharged from hospital after results of two subsequent tests return negative.

Jasin police chief says he is a suspect wanted in theft cases in the district who tried to flee from authorities.

CORONAVIRUS | FT minister says the two areas are under intensive monitoring during MCO.

CORONAVIRUS | Giant, Tesco, Aeon Big and Aeon announce that most outlets will be closed by 8pm during MCO.

CORONAVIRUS | Agong is concerned for them as they are frontliners spending most of their time, energy to fight pandemic.

We Care Programme by Palace of the Golden Horses, in line with Movement Restriction Order announced by Prime Minister of Malaysia.

CORONAVIRUS | Donations are in the form of medicine, medical equipment and personal protective equipment.

MP SPEAKS | Mahathir says he didn't much of it when told an MP he met tested positive, but a team of healthcare workers turned up at the door.

COMMENT | The pandemic is arguably the most disruptive global event in recent times.

CORONAVIRUS | State's stimulus package will see deferment of rentals and loan repayments involving its agencies for April and May.

CORONAVIRUS | Saravanan says this is to ensure fast delivery of benefits for the welfare of their families, dependants.

CORONAVIRUS | Donations will be used to purchase medical equipment, medicines and disposable materials.

UPDATED 10.14PM | CORONAVIRUS | Health DG says they are targeting to get 2,000 veterans on board.

UPDATED 10.50PM | CORONAVIRUS | This clarification comes after PM erroneously claims otherwise.

CORONAVIRUS | 132 students will be quarantined for two weeks at the Malaysian Social Institute.

CORONAVIRUS | Gowa's administrative head says there are 20 Malaysians left in quarantine at a hotel in Makassar, Indonesia.

Gov't trying to make itself look good but is depleting workers savings, says MTUC sec-gen Solomon.

UPDATED 6.45PM | CORONAVIRUS | This is the highest increase in daily Covid-19 detections so far. The death toll stands at 14.

CORONAVIRUS | Businesses lament keeping establishment afloat despite govt support especially if shutdown lasts months.

CORONAVIRUS | Traders will be much affected by the spread of Covid-19 and the MCO, says UM lecturer.

CORONAVIRUS | Many people take off their masks in bars and 'even have intimate acts when they are tipsy, says Carrie Lam.

He says this system should be maintained to address all issues and to cast aside hatred towards leaders, parties.

CORONAVIRUS | They were part of the 1,450 members of the tabligh group from Johor who attended the recent assembly.

Chief Secretary Mohd Zuki Ali says their appointment takes effect today.

CORONAVIRUS | Your help offer is the biggest lie in history, Iran president tells the US.

Moreover, cargo is piling up in the ports, which FMFF warns could be a potential time bomb.

CORONAVIRUS | An entrepreneur reversed roles by stopping a police car to show the officer his appreciation for working during MCO.

LETTER | They are the frontliners managing the Covid-19 pandemic but could be unemployed within two years.

CORONAVIRUS | Conflicting claims between PM and Health Ministry over whether foreigners need to pay.

CORONAVIRUS | Defence Minister says there has been a dramatic drop in its usage.

But it must be held in compliance with National Security Council SOPs, says deputy minister in the Prime Minister’s Dept.

CORONAVIRUS | Both employees have been in home quarantine since March 19.

The toll concessionaire says its highways are critical linkages for the nation and services such as PlusRonda and PlusLine are available 24 hours.

UPDATED 7.14PM | CORONAVIRUS | Sarawak CM Abang Johari Openg says the state-funded package is in addition to that announced by the federal government.

COMMENT | We need strong leadership, swift action, and seven seas of trust and cooperation.

CORONAVIRUS | Police spokesperson Muhammad Iqbal says 465,000 police personnel would disperse any public gatherings 'for the sake of public safety'

LETTER | This fund will be utilised solely to fight against the spread of Covid-19 and render help to those affected.

CORONAVIRUS | Based on the cost provided, the gov't is estimated to have spent around RM10.6 million to test 15,196 people thus far.

CORONAVIRUS | PM says council will meet a day before the expiry of the order to decide if the measures implemented were sufficient.

COMMENT | The strategy calls for isolating the elderly and allowing the virus to spread through the rest.

Lawyers are already facing numerous worries as a result of the impact of restrictions imposed by the MCO, says Salim Bashir.

CORONAVIRUS | Prime Minister Muhyiddin Yassin says this is to help those in need of money as they have lost their source of income.

CORONAVIRUS | Epidemiologist Dr Awang Bulgiba says authorities need to locate and test those who attended recent mass gatherings.

CORONAVIRUS | The public, he says, should stay at home, practice social distancing and wash their hands regularly.

CORONAVIRUS | The clip, which has exposed the stark shortage of PPE for healthcare workers, has sent a shockwave to netizens.

CORONAVIRUS | The ruling affects restaurants, food stalls, convenience stores, grocery stores and petrol stations.

CORONAVIRUS | A 16-day holiday cruise to Antarctica goes awry when a cruise ship carrying 16 Malaysians is stranded.

CORONAVIRUS | 'Covid-19 enforcement was evident everywhere, even in the remote rainforest where we were staying.'

LETTER | The strength of a nation is how it treats them in normal and trying times.

CORONAVIRUS | This as the country is facing a shortage of face masks.

A mechanic has been charged with obstructing a police officer from carrying out his duties and pushing the officer.

MP SPEAKS | I left the meeting with Dr Mahathir with renewed vigour to take on Perikatan Nasional.

MP SPEAKS | PM Muhyiddin Yassin's government must do whatever it takes to save people's jobs and livelihoods.

CORONAVIRUS | The 70-year-old man died at Hospital Canselor Tuanku Muhriz (HCTM) last night.

LETTER | It's time you went back to the drawing board and remember what you used to stand for.

CORONAVIRUS | Many apps can be used for virtual press conferences where journalists can ask questions online, says former minister.

CORONAVIRUS | Its National Health Commission says new cases involved travellers as mainland China saw no new transmitted infections.

CORONAVIRUS | Azis Jamman says he doesn't deserve his salary anyway as he's unable to carry out his MP duties during the MCO.

CORONAVIRUS | All-non-essential services, schools and offices to be shut over the next 48 hours, says PM Jacinda Ardern.

The right-wing Muslim movement joins several other groups in filing a similar legal challenge.

CORONAVIRUS | Armed forces chief says military needed to ensure MCO compliance as failure to stop the spread of Covid-19 was not an option.

On the heavyweight sector, all counters were in red with financial counters taking the lead.

CORONAVIRUS | The deployment of the armed forces on Day 5 has resulted in lighter traffic on the roads and fewer reports of crimes.

CORONAVIRUS | Japan PM Shinzo Abe says the Games should be held in its 'complete form'.

The Wende correctional facility officials say several prison officers have been quarantined following Weinstein's test result.

CORONAVIRUS | In New York City, at least 29 inmates and 17 staff in the jail system have been infected by Covid-19.

CORONAVIRUS | She also announced that Germany will ban public meetings of more than two people.

CORONAVIRUS | They recently dealt with a man who infected with Covid-19 at Ranau station.

Dealers says investors adopting a wait-and-see attitude amid the fast-spreading Covid-19 pandemic and weakening oil prices.

SIA Group says it is facing the greatest challenge in its existence.

MP SPEAKS | Our collective action will be key to managing our interdependence on water and climate change.

CORONAVIRUS | In the current situation, it is vital for a cabinet minister to deliver accurate and responsible information, he says.

LETTER | We all have to cooperate and join hands to put an end to this coronavirus epidemic.

KINIGUIDE | The Ministry of Health has specific guidelines on who needs to be tested for Covid-19 infection and the way testing is done.

COMMENT | The people have been confused about the MCO - and from the moment they were told to anticipate a 'big announcement', chaos ensued.

YOURSAY | 'The Covid-19 outbreak is still at its embryonic or infant stage.'

CORONAVIRUS | A few medical personnel there have tested positive for coronavirus infection, Dr Noor Hisham says.

COMMENT | Are they under the authority of the police or do they report to someone else?

COMMENT | Like the Spanish flu, Covid-19 brings death, silently and swiftly.

YOURSAY | 'The health minister has to admit his mistakes and offer a public apology…'

MP SPEAKS | The tests conducted by South Korea were intrusive. But they worked.

CORONAVIRUS | The aid of authorities is needed to ensure that social distancing is maintained, say those involved.

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