Archive - 28 March 2020

A recent scientific report showed that the Covid-19 virus was detected in the sewerage system in the Netherlands.

The supply is able to meet 60 percent of the demand for bread from all over Peninsular Malaysia, says its GM.

CORONAVIRUS | They urge those who give negative comments on social media to pray together with them.

The former Treasury sec-gen says this would reduce the nation's dependence on oil revenue which is taking a hit.

Sabah Agriculture and Food Industry Minister Junz Wong advises the public to continue to be patient.

This includes roads in Sections 5, 9 and 8.

UPDATED 10.49PM | This includes a fake report that an infected postal worker had spit on mail he was handling.

CORONAVIRUS | With Ramadan next month, it is racing against time to prove wrong projections that Malaysia will see 6,500 cases by then.

CORONAVIRUS | Bukit Mertajam MP Steven Sim said the government should not add to the burden shouldered by frontliners.

The clip has apparently been circulating with a message claiming that it was from Malaysia.

CORONAVIRUS | The PKR president, however, says he supports initiatives in the package that will help people.

CORONAVIRUS | The gradual lifting of the city's lockdown is seen as a turning point in China's fight against the Covid-19 pandemic.

CORONAVIRUS | If found to be effective, 200,000 more units would be purchased, says the Health DG.

When contacted, Afif denies the appointment and says he's still waiting for the decision on whether he's still a PKR member.

Some 240 students are without allowances to buy basic foodstuffs.

UPDATED 7.17PM | CORONAVIRUS | 'We are working closely with the police to encourage them to come to our clinics.'

It wants clear instructions from the government as to whether it is considered an essential service or not.

CORONAVIRUS | Despite exemptions from the M'sia gov't, Singapore does not permit entry of lorries with valid road tax.

CORONAVIRUS | Among the issues, middlemen are not buying catches as many markets are closed or have limited operating hours.

LETTER | 'It is no secret that our nation is mountain high in debt.'

UPDATED 6.05PM | CORONAVIRUS | Total number of cases in the country now at 2,320.

CORONAVIRUS | I urge the NGOs to deliver food to Social Welfare Department office in their respective districts, says Ismail Sabri.

CORONAVIRUS | There are 3,618 Malaysians stranded in 58 countries, says Deputy Foreign Affairs Minister Kamarudin Jaffar.

COMMENT | The language used by policymakers is an indicator of the policies they will likely make which affect us all.

CORONAVIRUS | The ministry advises the public to exercise caution before making purchases of liquid sanitisers.

CORONAVIRUS | Lorries carrying foodstuff and essential items also allowed to use special lane, says Azisman Alias.

UPDATED 4.26PM | CORONAVIRUS | Among the fraudulent scams were for facemasks and EPF withdrawal schemes, says Ismail Sabri.

CORONAVIRUS | 'Postal workers on duty on the field have been carrying out their duties well and have been adhering to the guidelines set.'

UPDATED 3.45PM | CORONAVIRUS | We will ensure stricter MCO won't cause too much inconvenience for the people, says defence minister.

CORONAVIRUS | The four were arrested at a roadblock on Wednesday night.

CORONAVIRUS | Senior Minister Ismail Sabri, however, says compliance to the MCO has increased to 97 percent.

CORONAVIRUS | Defence Minister Ismail Sabri says disinfecting initiative will roll out in full force on Monday.

CORONAVIRUS | MB, excos to donate half of their salaries for two months to the fund.

MP SPEAKS | We must act in a kind and caring manner to encourage more people to step forward and seek health testing.

CORONAVIRUS | PKR president Anwar Ibrahim, nevertheless, says the opposition will support the new stimulus package unveiled yesterday.

CORONAVIRUS | It is believed that 400 beds are expected to be housed at the MAEPS in Selangor.

CORONAVIRUS | Yusoff to be part of Penang's Covid-19 security council committee, says Chief Minister Chow Kon Yeow.

LETTER | When announcing the package, the government was keen on projecting a 'feel good' atmosphere without going into details.

CORONAVIRUS | Police clarify the reason for a number of road closures in the area.

CORONAVIRUS | The infection was done to ensure the locations will not pose a risk to residents and Fire Department staff.

CORONAVIRUS | With the MCO, telcos have to 'balance' traffic allocation to homes, says a telco source.

CORONAVIRUS | The stimulus plan unveiled yesterday was after carefully considering the country's fiscal position, he adds.

CORONAVIRUS | This follows the PM using the name when presenting the latest economic stimulus package yesterday.

Cop break ribs, wounded on face and leg, says Shah Alam district deputy police chief Supt Ramsay.

CORONAVIRUS | More than 200,000 M'sians hope to keep their jobs in the republic as MCO extends to April 14.

CORONAVIRUS | 'Perhaps it was an oversight by the government.'

CORONAVIRUS | Stimulus packages worldwide expected to prompt investors to shift towards emerging currencies like the ringgit, says a dealer.

CORONAVIRUS | In a national emergency, you don’t want to be scrabbling around worrying about who’s in charge, says lawmaker Peter Bone.

CORONAVIRUS | Margma says demand could be low down to lockdown in Thailand and Indonesia.

He casts doubt on Sao Paulo’s death toll from the coronavirus outbreak.

CORONAVIRUS | Kadir says 'Makcik Kiah' shouldn't be misled by PM's stimulus plan which falls short.

CORONAVIRUS | The infectious disease expert will be assisted by specialists from various related disciplines, says Health DG Noor Hisham.

COMMENT | The problem with panic-buying is that it is self-perpetuating.

CORONAVIRUS | Restaurant owner among those detained for operating beyond midnight.

Some say the move is too risky and doctors should instead choose the most likely survivor to get the ventilator.

CORONAVIRUS | China recorded one new local transmission and 54 imported cases.

Some 130 people on the ship are suffering from influenza-like symptoms.

The US saw an increase of 300 deaths in a day, bringing the total death toll to 1,603.

The free data is available from 8am to 6pm daily from April 1 onwards.

Finance Minister Tengku Zafrul says the reallocation of funds would probably be about RM2 billion to RM3 billion.

Tengku Zafrul says financial assistance to the B40 group will continue in the form of Household Living Aid in June.

Authorities have arrested 88 people in seven states for jogging, loitering, playing ball games, and other violations of the order.

CORONAVIRUS | The 62-year-old male victim was found dead by a nurse in a washroom.