Archive - 5 April 2020

Report: PN gov't asked exec who spoke up on 1MDB to leave MPOB

Report: PN gov't asked exec who spoke up on 1MDB to leave MPOB

'Exec who spoke up on 1MDB told to leave, exec in SRC controversy brought in.'

Stimulus package for SMEs should safeguard workers' welfare - MTUC

Stimulus package for SMEs should safeguard workers' welfare - MTUC

CORONAVIRUS | The trade union expressed its concerns following allegations of employers pressuring workers to resign or take pay cuts.

Bersatu Youth up in arms over beer factory operating during MCO

Bersatu Youth up in arms over beer factory operating during MCO

CORONAVIRUS | This after the approval letter from ministry to Heineken Malaysia went viral on social media.
Covid-19 test underway after custodial death at Bentong police station

Covid-19 test underway after custodial death at Bentong police station

CORONAVIRUS | Police have isolated other detainees who were with the victim pending virus test on the body.

Ministry grants Heineken permission to operate during MCO

Ministry grants Heineken permission to operate during MCO

CORONAVIRUS | The alcoholic beverages producer is considered a food supply operator and can therefore operate.
Getting favourite food not an acceptable excuse to flout MCO - IGP

Getting favourite food not an acceptable excuse to flout MCO - IGP

He says sacrifices are needed to curb the spread of Covid-19.

'Probe if local councillor abused power to open badminton hall during MCO'

'Probe if local councillor abused power to open badminton hall during MCO'

CORONAVIRUS | S'gor MCA chief says the councillor must also face disciplinary action by his party and Shah Alam City Council.
Report: M'sians in India's Covid-19 epicentre nabbed at Delhi airport

Report: M'sians in India's Covid-19 epicentre nabbed at Delhi airport

CORONAVIRUS | The eight are about to board a flight back to Malaysia when Indian immigration stops them.

Be truthful, Health DG stresses after infected overseas returnee led to 5 deaths

Be truthful, Health DG stresses after infected overseas returnee led to 5 deaths

CORONAVIRUS | Disclose all relevant info, he says, as he pointed to a cluster sparked by a patient who returned from Italy.

Lawyer alleges Uncle Kentang slandered duo over criminal record

Lawyer alleges Uncle Kentang slandered duo over criminal record

CORONAVIRUS | The claim that the men from Sg Siput who were caught fishing had insisted to be sent to jail is also denied.

International flights to Penang halted - Chow

International flights to Penang halted - Chow

CORONAVIRUS | However, domestic flights are operating as usual, CM says.

M’sia looking to acquire automated Covid-19 test machines from China

M’sia looking to acquire automated Covid-19 test machines from China

CORONAVIRUS | Device will speed up screening, says Health Ministry, which is also getting new test kits from S Korea.

MOH: Still waiting for WHO guidelines, but wear face masks if you have symptoms

MOH: Still waiting for WHO guidelines, but wear face masks if you have symptoms

CORONAVIRUS | Health DG says the ministry needs to look into evidence first.

Covid-19 spreading through food? No such reports yet, says DG

Covid-19 spreading through food? No such reports yet, says DG

CORONAVIRUS | This comes following concerns that some takeaway restaurants have had workers confirmed positive.
Three red zones record over 300 Covid-19 cases

Three red zones record over 300 Covid-19 cases

CORONAVIRUS | Lembah Pantai had the highest at 367, followed by Petaling with 308 and Hulu Langat at 307.

Report: Over 200 Rohingya refugees land in Langkawi

Report: Over 200 Rohingya refugees land in Langkawi

A villager spotted the wooden boat and alerted the MMEA, according to a report.

Govt financial assistance to airlines should be last resort - Mavcom

Govt financial assistance to airlines should be last resort - Mavcom

CORONAVIRUS | Industry operators must exhaust other options first, including assistance from shareholders, it says.

Covid-19 cases climb to 3,662, death toll at 61

Covid-19 cases climb to 3,662, death toll at 61

UPDATED 6.02PM | CORONAVIRUS | Health DG announces four new deaths and 179 new cases, where 46 are linked to Sri Petaling gathering.

'S'wak administration not affected despite 5 ministers in quarantine'

'S'wak administration not affected despite 5 ministers in quarantine'

CORONAVIRUS | Communication technology has enabled affected ministers to carry out duties in self-isolation: CM

LETTER | Putting Malaysia back to work, now

LETTER | Putting Malaysia back to work, now

Otherwise, we may have a bankrupt government, shuttered industries and unemployment.
For every US$1 drop in oil price, gov't loses RM300 million - Mustapa

For every US$1 drop in oil price, gov't loses RM300 million - Mustapa

Oil price is now below US$25 per barrel, far below US$62 estimated in Budget 2020.

Hadi's letter an attempt to mislead world Muslim leaders - Amanah

Hadi's letter an attempt to mislead world Muslim leaders - Amanah

UPDATED 5.40PM | Khalid Samad lambasts PAS chief for trying to make Harapan component parties look as being anti-Islam.

Thai, M'sian weightlifters barred from Tokyo Olympics

Thai, M'sian weightlifters barred from Tokyo Olympics

Ban due to doping offences and the countries' weightlifting associations have also been suspended from IWF.

Covid-19 fears force separatists into ceasefire in south Thailand

Covid-19 fears force separatists into ceasefire in south Thailand

CORONAVIRUS | Barisan Revolusi Nasional puts down arms to enable humanitarian, medical access to affected areas.

Police intensify surveillance of M'sian waters, illegal routes with drones

Police intensify surveillance of M'sian waters, illegal routes with drones

CORONAVIRUS | Move follows attempts to bring in undocumented immigrants through these routes.

Greece quarantines second camp after Covid-19 case confirmed

Greece quarantines second camp after Covid-19 case confirmed

CORONAVIRUS | Infected Afghan man lives with his family at Malakasa camp along with hundreds of migrants and refugees.

People under enhanced MCO can make special orders via centre

People under enhanced MCO can make special orders via centre

CORONAVIRUS | Whatever they need, such as baby diapers, can be purchased through the centre: Ismail Sabri.

MCO: AG, police, Prisons Dept to sort out overcrowding problem

MCO: AG, police, Prisons Dept to sort out overcrowding problem

UPDATED 4.15PM | CORONAVIRUS | Gov't wants prison issue to be solved immediately, says Ismail Sabri.

Cops, army to enforce social distancing at Selayang market

Cops, army to enforce social distancing at Selayang market

UPDATED 3.18PM | CORONAVIRUS | They will be placed at the market to ensure compliance, says Ismail Sabri.

China sends medical expert team to Philippines

China sends medical expert team to Philippines

CORONAVIRUS | Their mission will include sharing China's experience in testing, treatment, and prevention and control of Covid-19.

Cyclone Harold strengthens on approach to Vanuatu

Cyclone Harold strengthens on approach to Vanuatu

Forecast tracking map indicates Harold is set to become a powerful category five when it crosses over the island nation.

MCO: Car workshops, spare part shops to remain open in S'gor

MCO: Car workshops, spare part shops to remain open in S'gor

CORONAVIRUS | This permission is given for emergency cases, particularly to those required to work during this period, says Selangor exco member Ng Sze Han.

No Ramadan, Gawai bazaars in S'wak this year: Abang Johari

No Ramadan, Gawai bazaars in S'wak this year: Abang Johari

CORONAVIRUS | CM suggests traders look into e-bazaar options to sell products.

Mat Hasan: M'sia needs to get ahead of the curve in preparing for non-traditional threats

Mat Hasan: M'sia needs to get ahead of the curve in preparing for non-traditional threats

CORONAVIRUS | The gov't cannot take an ad hoc approach anymore. Our preparations must be ahead of the curve, says Umno deputy president.

Trump says he may take drug to treat coronavirus

Trump says he may take drug to treat coronavirus

CORONAVIRUS | US president also questions states' ventilator needs, as he encourages others to also take pills still under testing.

Activist tries to free broke fishing duo from jail, finds tangled mess instead

Activist tries to free broke fishing duo from jail, finds tangled mess instead

CORONAVIRUS | The duo had a history of convictions and insisted on being sent to prison.

Ramadan e-bazaar platform to be developed, says association

Ramadan e-bazaar platform to be developed, says association

CORONAVIRUS | A website will be set up to sell iftar food and Hari Raya items with a logistics network for delivery.

5G coronavirus conspiracy theory is dangerous fake nonsense, UK says

5G coronavirus conspiracy theory is dangerous fake nonsense, UK says

CORONAVIRUS | Mobile phone masts have been vandalised and telecoms staff abused, damaging connectivity at a time when people are relying on it more than ever.

Sabah Health Dept denies Covid-19 death in Beaufort

Sabah Health Dept denies Covid-19 death in Beaufort

CORONAVIRUS | The information is not true, says Dr Christina Rundi.

Show typical British resolve, Queen to tell stricken nation

Show typical British resolve, Queen to tell stricken nation

CORONAVIRUS | Monarch set to make only her fifth special televised message in her 68 years on the throne to also thank health workers.

COMMENT | Death of the puppet master

COMMENT | Death of the puppet master

Binge spending by nations and corporations will strain the flat money system like never before.

Ikea Tebrau closes food takeaway after staff test positive for Covid-19

Ikea Tebrau closes food takeaway after staff test positive for Covid-19

CORONAVIRUS | It says thorough sanitisation of the whole store, common areas and facilities will be conducted.

MCO: CJ tells judges to take prison overcrowding into consideration

MCO: CJ tells judges to take prison overcrowding into consideration

CORONAVIRUS | This comes after the Prison Department says there are 73,000 prisoners being housed in spaces intended to hold 52,000 inmates.

Kota Samarahan MP tests positive for Covid-19

Kota Samarahan MP tests positive for Covid-19

CORONAVIRUS | Sarawak deputy chief minister and three state cabinet ministers have also reportedly been ordered to self-quarantine.

Myanmar man falls to death in fight with countryman

Myanmar man falls to death in fight with countryman

Fight believed to be during a drinking bout in their flat unit in Bukit Mertajam, says Supt Mohd Mustafa Bidin.

Prison overcrowding: Kit Siang moots early release of non-serious offenders

Prison overcrowding: Kit Siang moots early release of non-serious offenders

CORONAVIRUS | Amid concerns of Covid-19 spreading in prison, MCO violators should be given non-custodial sentences.

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LETTER | Time to recalibrate our lifestyles

LETTER | Time to recalibrate our lifestyles

LETTER | We cannot recalibrate if the gov't does not make serious efforts to correct the scales.

Covid-19: Lockups cleaned daily - IGP

Covid-19: Lockups cleaned daily - IGP

CORONAVIRUS | Daily sanitation of lockup directive issued to all district police chiefs, says Abdul Hamid Bador.

LETTER | AG, please end selective policing and prosecution of MCO violations

LETTER | AG, please end selective policing and prosecution of MCO violations

An open letter to the Attorney-General Idris Harun on the imbalanced exercise of powers.

China sees rise in new coronavirus cases

China sees rise in new coronavirus cases

CORONAVIRUS | Beijing unable to completely halt new infections despite imposing drastic measures to curb the virus’ spread.

Fishermen lauds gov't's Prihatin special allocation

Fishermen lauds gov't's Prihatin special allocation

We no longer have to worry about not being able to sell our catch, says Penesa chairperson Jam Hajimi.

COMMENT | How to build additional hospital capacity in Malaysia

COMMENT | How to build additional hospital capacity in Malaysia

These are some important principles behind how to build additional hospital capacity for Malaysia should the need arise.

COMMENT | Implement 'arrest now, prosecute later' during MCO

COMMENT | Implement 'arrest now, prosecute later' during MCO

Justice system should be tweaked to curb the spread of Covid-19 pandemic.

Trump: 'Going to be a lot of death' as US toll reaches 8,300

Trump: 'Going to be a lot of death' as US toll reaches 8,300

CORONAVIRUS | More than 306,000 people have tested positive in the United States.

Number of coronavirus intensive care patients in Italy drops for first time

Number of coronavirus intensive care patients in Italy drops for first time

CORONAVIRUS | Strict lockdown measures starting to show results, say officials.

UPSI music professor says 7 students practised at home, not 20 at campus

UPSI music professor says 7 students practised at home, not 20 at campus

CORONAVIRUS | Housemates practised at home for minister's visit to the university, says Mohd Azam Sulong.

26 pct of Covid-19 cases cured and 9 news from yesterday

26 pct of Covid-19 cases cured and 9 news from yesterday

KINI ROUNDUP | Here are key headlines you may have missed yesterday, in brief.
YOURSAY | Annuar, country not ready for Ramadan bazaars yet

YOURSAY | Annuar, country not ready for Ramadan bazaars yet

‘Keep the distance and don't take chances. It's an issue of life and death.’