Archive - 27 March 2020

LETTER | Speed and implementation of the stimulus programme are critical in overcoming the economic gloom due to Covid-19.

CORONAVIRUS | Johnson says he would still lead the country’s response to Covid-19 but would be holed up inside a borrowed office.

The coalition says the gov't must handle the Covid-19 crisis genuinely and leave the political competition to another day.

Malaysia says its food supply was sufficient as it enters the second week of the movement control order, including closing borders.

They say the police, in enforcing the order, never blocked movement of those under essential services including the food supply sector.

Economists say the package will also help to alleviate their cash flow burden amid the Covid-19 pandemic.

CORONAVIRUS | Sarawak Multimedia Authority says the wearers’ location will enable the state to establish hotspots and isolate further spread of Covid-19.

They say that 2,041 employees of the industry had been laid off due to economic pressures and the control movement order.

One-off injections will create a multiplier effect but execution is key, they say.

CORONAVIRUS | He is isolating himself but will continue to lead UK's response against Covid-19.

UPDATED 7.59PM | CORONAVIRUS | This will comprise imported cases brought by Malaysians who went overseas during the school holidays.

The PKR president says the debate is necessary so that the allocation will reach the people as promised by the gov't.

LETTER | He had his chance, and he squandered it – it is time we move on.

CORONAVIRUS | The company says the employee is currently under quarantine and is receiving treatment at a gov't hospital.

UPDATED 7.34PM | CORONAVIRUS | The decision to buy in mass will depend on the accuracy of the rapid test kit.

COMMENT | Let’s stick this through and continue to be positive.

UPDATED 10.45PM | CORONAVIRUS | Some banks are going above and beyond Bank Negara's instruction to grant an automatic moratorium on all loan and financing payments.

CORONAVIRUS | Sultan Ibrahim urges residents to give their full cooperation to the authorities.

LETTER | We would like enlighten consumers with few valuable tips and tricks to save on their utility bills.

UPDATED 5.47PM | Fuel prices continue to drop amid the Covid-19 crisis.

UPDATED 5.50PM | CORONAVIRUS | The new cases brings the total number of infections to 2,161.

MNRB’s contribution will also go towards the purchase of essential items and hygiene kits for frontline medical workers.

EPF will introduce a new scheme on April 15 to defer, restructure employer contributions to improve cash flow, among others.

CORONAVIRUS | Muhyiddin illustrated his plans by highlighting the benefits to a hypothetical family.

CORONAVIRUS | PM Muhyiddin Yassin also announces RM1 billion allocation to the Health Ministry.

UPDATED 4.59PM | CORONAVIRUS | Meanwhile, the budget for small-scale projects has been doubled to RM4 billion.

UPDATED 4.30PM | CORONAVIRUS | Network coverage and infrastructure will also be upgraded, says Prime Minister Muhyiddin Yassin.

Standard Chartered Malaysia and Standard Chartered Saadiq Malaysia are providing relief assistance for clients who are feeling the impact of the Covid-19 outbreak. Bank offers flexible repayment terms on financing and loans.

CORONAVIRUS | The payments ranging from RM500 to RM1,600, including for singles, will be paid in two tranches.

A total of 15 areas or districts have been classified as red zones. Petaling Jaya is third on the list.

He wants to seek AG Idrus Harun's stand on the committal proceeding application he filed against then AG Tommy Thomas.

The poor have no money to buy food for the day. Suriana Welfare Society has received urgent calls from the poor community requesting urgent food aid.

CORONAVIRUS | Dept of Orang Asli Development also suspended visits to Orang Asli villages, says Coalition chief Leela Panikkar.

KINIGUIDE | We compare the trends of the Covid-19 pandemic in Malaysia with other countries and look at what lessons can be learnt.

COMMENT | Employees are being urged to share the burden due to the economic downturn, but is that fair?

CORONAVIRUS | Case management of gov't's stay application over RM1.15m rescheduled due to MCO.

CORONAVIRUS | This translates to between 67.7 million and 69.7 million passengers in 2020, says Malaysian Aviation Commission.

LETTER | The judiciary should not introduce any knee-jerk short term measures.

Many have been left with excess stock following supply chain disruptions during the MCO period.

CORONAVIRUS | Borrowers who agree to continue with the deduction should apply by Aug 15, says PTPTN.

CORONAVIRUS | There are 151 Covid-19 cases spread across all of Perak's districts except Kampar.

CORONAVIRUS | Malaysians urged to take commercial flights to return home before travel restrictions implemented in the US, UK.

COMMENT | The communist giant must be transparent on how it defeated Covid-19.

In light of the COVID-19 pandemic, Bank Negara Malaysia had on 24 March 2020 announced additional measures to assist borrowers/customers affected. We sincerely hope this will provide some relief to our customers who are facing financial adversities to cope with challenges during this period.

COMMENT | There are people in the frontline fighting to keep us safe, to keep us alive and to keep us fed.

CORONAVIRUS | Due to supply chain disruptions, producers are now scrambling to market fruits online.

CORONAVIRUS | About 100 homeless people at Komtar Bus Terminal will be sheltered at community centre, says Phee Boon Poh.

CORONAVIRUS | 'Patient 1,056' had a history of travel to Indonesia.

CORONAVIRUS | A letter from the new secretary-general, which announced this, did not state the source of the funds.

CORONAVIRUS | Photo shows Murut customs, not state gov't's food aid to villagers during pandemic, says Nabawan DO.

COMMENT | 'Malay leaders miscalculated the danger of using race and religion to manipulate minds and control people.'

CORONAVIRUS | At least 82,153 people nationwide in the US infected, according to 'Reuters' tally.

CORONAVIRUS | Two areas in Simpang Renggam issued EMCO after 61 residents tested Covid-19 positive.

CORONAVIRUS | The gov't is set to announce a more comprehensive package in the wake of the Covid-19 pandemic.

CORONAVIRUS | Students, tourists, as well as those visiting family members, are among those stranded, says Muhammad Ridzuan Abu Yazid.

CORONAVIRUS | The food delivery service refutes a news report that one of its riders collapsed in an apartment block due to the virus infection.

CORONAVIRUS | The number of hospitalised patients is expected to peak nationally by the second week of April, the Washington University analysis states.

YOURSAY | 'The MCO forgot about the food supply chain and certainly forgot about the farmers.'

CORONAVIRUS | The unnamed person handed over the machine for Sibu Hospital through a Sarawak assistant minister, Dr Annuar Rapa'ee.

CORONAVIRUS | A women's NGO and police report a decrease in calls - and link this to survivors being trapped with their abusers.

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

Economists have called for more protection for SMEs and vulnerable groups in the coming gov't economic stimulus plan.

CORONAVIRUS | They say there was an increase of people being hospitalised in Milan and Lodi between Oct and Dec last year.