Archive - 10 April 2020

The National Election Commission sets up eight polling stations for more than 3,000 coronavirus patients receiving treatment.

The program aims to provide first responders battling Covid-19 a safe and convenient place to stay.

The Universiti Malaya Academic Staff Union say that the proposal by Noraini Ahmad can also make an individual complacent.

Only seven people attend the service in the half-collapsed building, but many more watched on television.

This is in compliance with restrictions on mass gatherings imposed to curb the spread of Covid-19.

During this ongoing pandemic, Ramadan is more special because it reminds us of our duty to our fellow human beings.

Ample initiatives are needed to help SMEs cope with supply chain disruptions, says its senior economist Smita Kuriakose.

Environment Minister Tuan Ibrahim Tuan Man says all factories are also to carry out scheduled waste management effectively.

They will, however, have to apply for the exemption on Monday at the International Trade and Industry Ministry's website.

CORONAVIRUS | They will not be taking over local health services, says Dr Noor Hisham Abdullah.

Foreign Minister Hishammuddin Hussein says Malaysians will travel back in a special flight sponsored by the Saudi gov't.

UPDATED 7.50PM | CORONAVIRUS | Each infected person could previously spread to the disease several others, but now, just one.

CORONAVIRUS | Many of those in need are not registered with the federal food welfare scheme or have the documents needed to obtain benefits.

CORONAVIRUS | Now she is a number on a growing list, one of 26 Indonesian doctors killed by the Covid-19 pandemic.

Social Welfare Department says such allegations are fake news.

CORONAVIRUS | He welcomes the extension of the MCO as M'sia is only in the middle stage of the outbreak.

CORONAVIRUS | Based on a survey, respondents cites unstable internet connection as the main reason.

He was briefed on the progress of MPOB's research and operations as well as the development of the country’s oil palm industry.

CORONAVIRUS | The state had issued a temporary ban after two workers at an estate tested positive for Covid-19.

The initiative follows #DigitalVsCovid movement to mobilise digital ecosystem and public support to fight against the spread of the virus among medical professionals

CORONAVIRUS | Facebook event on Sunday will see some 200 poets from 14 countries to show support for frontliners.

This is the 6th straight week that fuel prices have dropped.

CORONAVIRUS | Topping his list are doctors and nurses. But he also describes food delivery persons as 'noble'.

UPDATED 5.13PM | CORONAVIRUS | School session likely postponed until situation recovers, tarawih and Ramadan bazaars also not allowed, says PM.

The NGO says there is nothing in the legislation that bars citizens from recording enforcement officials on duty.

UPDATED 6.02PM | CORONAVIRUS | PM says if recoveries continue to exceed new cases in next two weeks, virus spread can be contained.

UPDATED 5.07PM | CORONAVIRUS | Prime minister announces that the movement control order will continue until April 28.

Authorities taking matter seriously as it has caused fear, says Ismail Sabri.

LETTER | Economic considerations should be put aside in favour of the health of the people.

CORONAVIRUS | Human rights groups say the law would give sweeping powers to Hun Sen and violate fundamental rights.

CORONAVIRUS | New rules include rider services like Gojek and Grab can no longer carry passengers.

CORONAVIRUS | Its chief says no such incidents of urine bombs occurred.

CORONAVIRUS | An application has been filed on grounds that many previous cases were given community service, fine, lawyer says.

Workers there had forgotten to turn off a valve after cleaning tank, Mohd Akmal Kamaruddin says.

COMMENT | Humanity and the world have changed many times throughout history.

CORONAVIRUS | But if they have financial difficulties to stay or are on short term visas they can take flights back: High Commission

UPDATED 4.08PM | CORONAVIRUS | The emergency department doctor says the hospital approached a fabric supplier to make their own PPE.

CORONAVIRUS | This is in view of additional roadblocks established in the district.

UPDATED 3.58PM | Kulai MP claims she was informed that the food distribution of her constituency would be handled by the transport minister.

PAS' Ahmad Fadhli Shaari says he has yet to receive the official letter but was informed of the appointment through a phone call.

However, two Malaysians are linked to the Mustafa Centre cluster and have been hospitalised.

LETTER | There exists a secondary group which may cause a further burdening of our healthcare.

LETTER | There is much uncertainty within the higher education sector following the Covid-19 pandemic.

There is still a blatant disregard and flouting of laws when it comes to our environment.

Economists see high joblessness persisting for over a year which would kill hopes for a quick, post-pandemic return to normal.

LETTER | When survivors take the brave step of leaving the abuse, we must be ready to support and protect them.

CORONAVIRUS | Mahdzir Khalid makes several proposals, including grants for research into developing a Covid-19 vaccine.

COMMENT | I think that Noor Hisham Abdullah should be appointed the health minister once this pandemic is over.

Good practices must start from the top, especially when it comes to social distancing.

CORONAVIRUS | The national supply of fish is 185,000 tonnes a month compared with current needs of 155,000 tonnes.

CORONAVIRUS | Both the gov't and people will have to make fundamental changes to thrive post-Covid-19.

UPDATED 12.09PM | CORONAVIRUS | It comes as the partial shutdown is set to end next Tuesday.

'This is the time to love and help your neighbours whatever their race, religion or social class.'

CORONAVIRUS | Citing prison conditions as risk of infection spread, it pointed to Indonesia's move to free 22,000 inmates.

CORONAVIRUS |There must be strict guidelines on the easing and large group gatherings must still be restricted.

Johor Immigration to file a police report over clips that spread online.

PM Pedro Sanchez speaks to a near-empty parliament as more than 300 lawmakers participated remotely.

Should a lockdown be extended or not? It's a tough choice that has to be made compassionately and strategically.

CORONAVIRUS | The use of the location tracking app is to prevent new outbreaks of the novel coronavirus.

A video clip of the polluted river in Perak, posted by an unknown person, is shared by the environment minister on his Facebook page.

CORONAVIRUS | The presence of the Armed Forces personnel at the airports is to ease the burden of staff of the Ministry of Health.

Fama will open 36 more CFM locations in stages nationwide, Agriculture and Food Industry Minister Ronald Kiandee said.

And also, please check if the 'Little Napoleons' in the Ministry of Health are delaying the distribution of the personal protective equipment.

CORONAVIRUS | US deaths set new daily records on Tuesday and Wednesday with over 1,900 new deaths reported each day,

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

Journalists and camera crew have to be out there obtain news and capture what is happening.

CORONAVIRUS | The doctors there say they have been using the drug Kaletra since January and believe it is beneficial.

CORONAVIRUS | All returnees at KLIA and KLIA2 will be screened before being brought to a quarantine centre.

Nearly all architect firms accrued outstanding fees equivalent to six to 12 months' salaries, says the professional body.

CORONAVIRUS | The state gov't has paid 231 mountain guides RM300 each.

CORONAVIRUS | Only two hotels in Langkawi have been given approval but they remain unutilised.