Archive - 7 April 2020

CORONAVIRUS | Do not let it get to a point that people die not due to Covid-19 but due to hunger, says former foreign minister.

CORONAVIRUS | Inability of antibody test to detect infections at an early stage is the reason RT-PCR, antigen tests are preferred, says Noor Hisham.

CORONAVIRUS | This comes after it was found that Selangor Mansion and Malayan Mansion buildings were overcrowded.

This is a problem that needs to be looked into by the gov't, says Mahfuz Omar.

CORONAVIRUS | Abdul Hamid Bador says the police will not hesitate to take firm action if instructions not followed strictly.

CORONAVIRUS | Health DG says the results were obtained from 8,025 tests done for sporadic infections.

CORONAVIRUS | Noor Hisham says M'sia conducted 9,214 tests today, below the maximum daily testing capability of 11,500 tests.

UPDATED 10.40PM | CORONAVIRUS | Noor Hisham Abdullah says hospitals have been administering hydroxychloroquine on off-label basis since the outbreak began.

CORONAVIRUS | They (foreigners) need to cooperate, this is not a form of punishment but a way to help them, says Annuar Musa.

CORONAVIRUS | This comes after Singapore detected a new Covid-19 cluster involving a hostel for foreign workers.

PKR chief files bid as 'the Federal Court ruling had caused him to suffer a serious breach of natural justice'.

KINILENS | NGO hands over food aid to 100 families to help them cope during the MCO.

Mohd Faiz Azlee Sham, who was in the running when nominations closed, is not on the list of candidates released.

CORONAVIRUS | There are 233 M'sian's stranded in the kingdom and most of them are in the southern provinces, says Jojie Samuel.

CORONAVIRUS | The National Health Commission reports 32 new infections on Monday, down from 39 on Sunday.

Movements of zookeepers to the stables and cages have been reduced to four hours a day.

CORONAVIRUS | Her lawyer made the appeal for the postponement pending the filing of an appeal with the High Court.

CORONAVIRUS | Malaysia still has stockpile and will explore more foreign markets for rice, says Che Abdullah Mat Nawi.

Focus must also be given to ensure the sustainability of businesses, says chairperson Danny Lee.

The technocrat Zakri Khir is to be replaced by a politician, Bersatu’s Sabak Bernam MP, according to Focus M'sia.

The Covid-19 pandemic has highlighted the plight of the poor struggling to put food on the table, made worse by the loss of jobs due to the Movement Control Order (MCO).

The packages are steps in the right direction but fall short of the major paradigm shift that our country desperately needs.

CORONAVIRUS | KL Mayor Nor Hisham Ahmad Dahlan says this is because the virus is still spreading.

CORONAVIRUS | WhatsApp made the change after a 'significant increase' in the number of forwards since the start of the coronavirus crisis.

CORONAVIRUS | Authorities have seen an increase in attacks on the websites of government agencies.

CORONAVIRUS | Chow Kon Yeow says the sitting will be conducted for a brief period in compliance with MCO.

The position is sufficient to finance 7.7 months of retained imports.

CORONAVIRUS | Gov't will consider many factors before any relaxation of rules is announced, says Ismail Sabri Yaakob.

LETTER | The virus has given man a rare insight to observe his present and future directions.

CORONAVIRUS | Sultan Muhammad V hopes this will help ease the burden of the people affected by the MCO.

CORONAVIRUS | Those who want better accommodation will have to pay for it themselves, says defence minister.

CORONAVIRUS | A senior health ministry official says the gov't will resort to such measures if self-isolation rules are not kept.

UPDATED 3.51PM | CORONAVIRUS | Defence minister says Selangor Mansion and Malayan Mansion are under enhanced MCO.

The trader pleaded guilty and apologised to the Yang-di Pertuan Agong.

CORONAVIRUS | None of the 202 had a fever, says Kedah and Perlis Malaysian Maritime Enforcement Agency.

CORONAVIRUS | The drone operations will be conducted in collaboration with the M'sian Armed Forces and three private drone companies.

COMMENT | To understand our epidemic stop looking at daily coronavirus case numbers.

CORONAVIRUS | This is due to the extension of the MCO.

The Australian High Court unanimously ordered his convictions to be quashed.

The Perikatan Nasional-led Perak state gov't announces portfolio of seven state executive council members.

CORONAVIRUS | PAS lawmaker says there could have been a misunderstanding over the 'Heineken letter' which went viral.

CORONAVIRUS | Employees in the RM4,000 to RM8,000 category are not covered by the wage subsidy scheme, and they risk being laid off.

LETTER | Malaysia needs robust debates about the best way forward.

Tourism Productivity Nexus (TPN), supported by Malaysia Productivity Corporation (MPC) organises TPN Virtual Summit (TPNVitS), the first tourism virtual summit in Malaysia, featuring talks, interviews and forum by key players in the tourism industry to more than 1000 attendees online.

CORONAVIRUS | This is important to prevent the spread of Covid-19 to protect foreign workers as well as the community at large.

CORONAVIRUS | This was stated in a posting by the Health Ministry on its official Twitter account.

Our men in blue should keep up their good work but ensure their duties are carried out within the framework and the rule of law.

CORONAVIRUS | Jacinda Ardern says she rejected her health minister's offer to resign as it would jeopardise plans to combat the pandemic.

A stint in prison can have adverse consequences on their susceptible minds.

'The status quo as we know it is diminished, and we need to adapt to new normals in life.'

CORONAVIRUS | Nine member states wants to examine the global health emergency and its impact on UN operations worldwide.

CORONAVIRUS | The World Health Organisation say mass use of medical masks can exacerbate the shortage for frontliners.

CORONAVIRUS | He says such actions taken to create negative impressions of the police are irresponsible and contravenes the MCO.

CORONAVIRUS | The drop in sterling also reflects the market's optimism that the spread of Covid-19 in the US and Europe could be tapering.

All and sundry - and above all, wannabe politicians will go to great lengths to achieve their objectives.

CORONAVIRUS | Indian gov't sources say the ban has resulted in intense pressure from the US.

CORONAVIRUS | Bentong district police chief Yusof Unis says this was verified after a Covid-19 test was conducted on the deceased.

CORONAVIRUS | One point is that while the SME stimulus package focuses on securing jobs and supporting smaller businesses, among others, there’s little for the working class.

The world as we know it – of free enterprise and of rapid globalisation – will dramatically change.

CORONAVIRUS | The protective effect is very small and does not justify routinely wearing it except in certain situations.

CORONAVIRUS | Nadia tested positive for coronavirus while six other bigs developed dry cough at the Bronx Zoo.

Even in times of crisis, women are still being told to be cutesy so as not to disrupt male power in their own homes.

CORONAVIRUS: PM Muhyiddin, who received the mock cheque, is proud about Rosli Dahlan’s chipping in to help other victims.

In its proposal made a month ago, Golden Skies Ventures offered to fully take over the MAS holding company.

CORONAVIRUS | Alam Damai hall transforms into a large dorm for foreign people in need of help against Covid-19.

CORONAVIRUS | Downing Street says the leader is conscious, in good spirits and still in charge.

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

CORONAVIRUS | Under the CPC, violators of PCID rules cannot be arrested without a warrant, says Jacky Loi.

CORONAVIRUS | Gov'ts have a 'moral imperative' to advise smokers to stop as it weakens immune system, making it less able to respond to infections.