Archive - 3 April 2020

CORONAVIRUS | This is according to scientists providing benchmark emissions data as Covid-19 brings economies to a virtual standstill.

More babies expected next year, as married couples are forced to stay home during the movement control order period.

CORONAVIRUS | European officials complain they were outbid several times the market price, and even a contract won't guarantee delivery.

CORONAVIRUS | The ministry says the students may return home at their own cost and risk if they wish to do so.

Its director Muhamad Sade Mohamad Amin says M'sians leaving Sabah need only to undergo the regular immigration checks.

It says all financial markets in the republic will remain open and payment services are unaffected.

CORONAVIRUS | Separately, a PKR rep urges Malaysia to consider bringing back workers in Singapore.

CORONAVIRUS | We screen the whole community in affected villages, says Dr Noor Hisham Abdullah.

CORONAVIRUS | Noor Hisham Abdullah says Hulu Langat has 300 positive cases from the total of 600 recorded in Selangor.

Five containers of used lead-acid batteries were seized in Port Klang last Monday following a tip-off from the Australian gov't.

The 81-year old was caught taking pictures of birds in MCO lockdown areas in Kuantan, Pahang.

COMMENT | In some countries, it is mandatory to wear a mask when outside while others, such as the US, initially came out against public mask-wearing.

Diesel prices, meanwhile, drop by 10 sen to RM1.58 per litre.

CORONAVIRUS | Tony Fernandes says the airlines if looking for loan injection to ride out the Covid-19 pandemic.

Its director Muhamad Sade Mohamad Amin says the individual responsible has apologised for making such claims online.

CORONAVIRUS | Telekom Malaysia says its Ewar solution can detect individuals with symptoms of viral diseases such as Covid-19.

UPDATED 6.02PM | CORONAVIRUS | Today also sees the second-highest daily increase in new cases.

CORONAVIRUS | The state has also issued one-off RM500 payments to 13,967 small shop operators and licensed hawkers.

KINILENS | Maeps has been converted into a temporary quarantine and treatment centre in preparation for a rise in coronavirus cases.

CORONAVIRUS | The tools will enhance the work-from-home capabilities of M'sian businesses.

LETTER | For a single female-headed household, loss in self-employment income spells disaster for the entire household.

Former Perak Land and Mines Office director Rumaizi replaces Ahmad Suaidi Abdul Rahim, effective April 1.

CORONAVIRUS | Google promises that all data is anonymous and meant to help policymakers make better decisions.

CORONAVIRUS | Thousands of foreign prostitutes working in the country now homeless and unable to leave.

Petronas' own funding needs and debt obligations would dictate any special dividend to the government

CORONAVIRUS | PM Lee Hsien Loong says this is part of tighter measures to stop the spread of Covid-19.

CORONAVIRUS | The options will provide SMEs with cash flow relief to sustain their businesses, says the P2P financing platform's CEO.

CORONAVIRUS | Half of the people from the community in Jemeri have isolated themselves in the forest to find food there.

CORONAVIRUS | Crew prohibited from landing, quarantined in a designated area.

CORONAVIRUS | The Prihatin stimulus package is mostly about direct handouts and did not address the needs of SMEs.

LETTER | Dancing as if there is no tomorrow, for one.

CORONAVIRUS | The men chose to spend three months in jail because they could not afford the fine.

CORONAVIRUS | Ismail Sabri Yaakob says a new SOP will be issued if the MCO is ended.

UPDATED 4.34PM | CORONAVIRUS | This is to avoid people crowding ATMs of their respective banks to avoid the RM1 charge.

CORONAVIRUS | Bornean sun bear researcher says this can threaten the local bear population as people seek bear bile 'just in case'.

CORONAVIRUS | If it involves matters of heath, Ismail Sabri says, police can exercise discretion.

CORONAVIRUS | The first week of the MCO saw a 12.99% reduction of household waste on the island.

CORONAVIRUS | This followed angry complaints from patients, medical community after reports of cancer patients being turned back at roadblocks.

LETTER | Sadly, the plight of the consumers is neglected.

This is due to a pronounced and prolonged mismatch between demand and supply of residential property.

CORONAVIRUS | Palestinian diaspora here marks 44th anniversary of Land Day through social media.

The Court of Appeal had earlier set March 31 for the hearing of Lokman's appeal.

LETTER | Working from home is hard. But you can maintain your sanity and effectiveness.

LETTER | It defies reason to chose an ideologue as an envoy.

CORONAVIRUS | Replies from relevant agencies on fake news gone viral on social media as at 11am today.

LETTER | Some textile and fabric factories in Malaysia can be retooled to make the necessary finished products.

CORONAVIRUS | So says US-based Committee to Protect Journalists executive director Joel Simon to new prime minister Muhyiddin Yassin.

CORONAVIRUS | There are 37 M'sians in the African country which has imposed an emergency order.

CORONAVIRUS | Continuation of infrastructure projects such as MRT2, LRT3 and the Pan Borneo Highway is expected to lift this year's GDP.

CORONAVIRUS | Wee says firms will move goods stored at all ports starting tomorrow to make way for essential imports.

UPDATED 5.25PM | CORONAVIRUS | He is currently warded at the Sarawak General Hospital.

This follows the lack of commitment for the US and other producers to cut output.

CORONAVIRUS | But they've been warned not develop a 'false sense of security' as covering face does not fully prevent respiratory disease.

Bank Negara says this is based on expectations of significantly lower global oil and commodity prices.

COMMENT | It is perfect to pull off things that they might not want people to pay attention to.

CORONAVIRUS | Decision will be made once PM decides on whether there will be another MCO extension.

The blueprint will regulations to support a sound, progressive and inclusive financial system going forward.

CORONAVIRUS | The 44-year-old allegedly disrespected a policeman during a roadblock and faces up to RM10,000 fine or jail.

Between 2016 and 2019, medical and health claims grew by 11.6 percent a year but premiums only by an average of 9.5 percent.

Insurers, takaful operators should provide a standardised motor policy guide on steps to take in case of an accident.

Realised FDI has slowed substantially over the years despite strong growth in investment approvals.

Tourism Selangor strives to foster its planned initiatives despite country’s turmoil and the cancellation of Visit Malaysia Year 2020 campaign.

CORONAVIRUS | Foreign Ministry calls US claims immoral and inhumane.

UPDATED 1.09PM | CORONAVIRUS | The session is needed to discuss ways of combatting the Covid-19 outbreak and boosting the economy, he says.

CORONAVIRUS | Due to hospital restrictions, no spouse or companions allowed in delivery room and ward to support women in labour.

CORONAVIRUS | The multi-pronged approach used to deal with the fallout from Covid-19 will help the country endure.

Today, more than 6 out of 10 products requiring a fat component are formulated with palm oil based components.

CORONAVIRUS | NBFIs assets expanded by 2.9 percent in the second half of 2019.

CORONAVIRUS | The Covid-19 Clinical Research Coalition is formed to help resource-poor countries fight the pandemic.

It will be decided later, Tuan Ibrahim says, after it was pointed out that Mewa meant stupid or confused in the Kelantan dialect.

CORONAVIRUS | BNM says the banking sector is facing the stress from the Covid-19 outbreak from a position of strength.

COMMENT | It can if it does a serious audit of its own shortcomings and not just offer aid abroad.