Archive - 3 April 2020

What government must do in a 'war-time' economy

What government must do in a 'war-time' economy

COMMENT | Scientists say the pandemic will not end for another 12 to 18 months. We are in this for the long haul.

ERL suspends services for the duration of MCO

ERL suspends services for the duration of MCO

CORONAVIRUS | The suspension comes after a massive reduction in the number of its daily users.

Unmasking the moderate Malay mind, and putting Malaysia first

Unmasking the moderate Malay mind, and putting Malaysia first

COMMENT | 'Try not to blame the product of 50 years of brain-washing, the Biro Tata Negara and our education system.'

Police should go easy on locking up MCO violators

Police should go easy on locking up MCO violators

COMMENT | ‘These are not hardened criminals. Most are confused about the situation.’
TV-based learning sessions to start next week - Education minister

TV-based learning sessions to start next week - Education minister

CORONAVIRUS | The programmes, particularly for students without Internet and facing public exams, will air on RTM.

Yoursay: Distressed SMEs – should gov’t save them or let them die?

Yoursay: Distressed SMEs – should gov’t save them or let them die?

YOURSAY | ‘If they cannot pay their employees, then we will have a much bigger problem…’
Hadi's appointment as special envoy attracts criticism

Hadi's appointment as special envoy attracts criticism

In slamming minister and PAS deputy chief Tuan Ibrahim, a PKR leader reminds him of his past criticism of a similar appointment by the former Harapan gov't.

Yoursay: Awesome threesome: Zuraida joins Rina, Adham in Covid-19 gaffe

Yoursay: Awesome threesome: Zuraida joins Rina, Adham in Covid-19 gaffe

YOURSAY | ‘Indeed, Zuraida forgot that it’s not her money she is spending.’
Honour and hope in our frontliners

Honour and hope in our frontliners

MP SPEAKS | If you’re a doctor, nurse, or medical staff working in government hospitals and clinics, this love letter is for you.
The defiance of MCO and the challenge of striking a balance

The defiance of MCO and the challenge of striking a balance

MP SPEAKS | Fairness is a bedrock of the rule of law.

Mid-April peak for Covid-19 cases predicted and 9 news from yesterday

Mid-April peak for Covid-19 cases predicted and 9 news from yesterday

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

Global coronavirus cases surpass one million, more than 52,000 fatalities

Global coronavirus cases surpass one million, more than 52,000 fatalities

CORONAVIRUS | Italy had the most deaths with more than 13,900, followed by Spain which has over 10,000.

Spain's coronavirus deaths rise above 10,000, yet there is 'glimpse of hope'

Spain's coronavirus deaths rise above 10,000, yet there is 'glimpse of hope'

A record 950 people died overnight, but there is a slowdown in daily increases of infections.
'Consider ketum and cannabis as part of post-pandemic economic remedy'

'Consider ketum and cannabis as part of post-pandemic economic remedy'

Dr Muhammad Faiz Bin Na'aman of Bersatu says ketum and cannabis can bring Malaysia's biotechnology industry to new heights.

Putrajaya urges Sabah to allow oil palm estates, mills to operate

Putrajaya urges Sabah to allow oil palm estates, mills to operate

CORONAVIRUS | Estates and mills in six districts were ordered to close after two workers who attended the tabligh gathering in KL last month tested positive for the virus.