Archive - 11 April 2020

Anwar not inclined to sue Hadi over Freemason remark

Anwar not inclined to sue Hadi over Freemason remark

My lawyers suggested it but I am not inclined at the moment, we will see, he says.

With little clarity from Miti on ‘legal services’ allowed, Bar awaits govt SOP

With little clarity from Miti on ‘legal services’ allowed, Bar awaits govt SOP

The Bar assures its members that clearer guidelines will be available soon.

TTDI longhouse project to be continued - Annuar Musa

TTDI longhouse project to be continued - Annuar Musa

It would not be fair for them to wait another 15 years, he says.

Harapan pans MCO business exemptions as half-baked

Harapan pans MCO business exemptions as half-baked

The decision to allow certain sectors to operate appears to have been done inconsistently, says its secretariat.

Fake news: MCMC records ex-deputy minister's statement

Fake news: MCMC records ex-deputy minister's statement

The statement was recorded at the Pahang police contingent headquarters.

Malaysian Rubber Board to probe source of Sg Meru pollution

Malaysian Rubber Board to probe source of Sg Meru pollution

It is believed to be due to the negligence of two workers from a rubber glove factory.

Nicole Wong apologises for drubbing Siti Zailah

Nicole Wong apologises for drubbing Siti Zailah

She has deleted a tweet saying the PAS leader was unfit to be deputy minister

Hairdressing guild against reopening during MCO

Hairdressing guild against reopening during MCO

The purpose of the MCO is to save people’s lives, not their appearance, says the M’sian Haircutting Association.

Parents, teachers, welcome extended school closure

Parents, teachers, welcome extended school closure

CORONAVIRUS | They say the move is needed in view of the Covid-19 situation in the country.

Finance Ministry expands one-off RM200 aid to Form 6, diploma students

Finance Ministry expands one-off RM200 aid to Form 6, diploma students

The move will mean 1.5 youths now benefit, says minister Tengku Zafrul Aziz.

Haircuts and returning to ‘normal’: Plan now but implement later, says Noor Hisham

Haircuts and returning to ‘normal’: Plan now but implement later, says Noor Hisham

CORONAVIRUS | He disagrees that barbershops and hair salons be allowed to resume operations now.

Sending students home - Health DG says wait for Phase 3 data first

Sending students home - Health DG says wait for Phase 3 data first

CORONAVIRUS | Dr Noor Hisham Abdullah said they have to review the latest data in a week from Phase 3 of the MCO first.

Health DG: MCO is working, trajectory on target

Health DG: MCO is working, trajectory on target

CORONAVIRUS | According to the ministry's trajectory, there will be 2,033 active cases by April 14.

80 M'sians stranded in Sri Lanka have notified High Comission

80 M'sians stranded in Sri Lanka have notified High Comission

CORONAVIRUS | Most of them are tourists stuck due to flight cancellations, Wisma Putra arranging evacuation.

MCO: Read books to occupy free time - Saifuddin

MCO: Read books to occupy free time - Saifuddin

CORONAVIRUS | Minister took to Twitter with #KomunikasiKita to encourage people to share books their reading.

Covid-19: Three new deaths, 184 cases, 165 recoveries

Covid-19: Three new deaths, 184 cases, 165 recoveries

UPDATED 5.55PM | CORONAVIRUS | New infections overtake number of those cured for today.

MCO - Set up SOP for barber shops, optometrists, says Negeri MB

MCO - Set up SOP for barber shops, optometrists, says Negeri MB

He said both the services were seen as directly dealing with the public without practising any social distancing.

Could the new coronavirus weaken 'anti-vaxxers'?

Could the new coronavirus weaken 'anti-vaxxers'?

CORONAVIRUS | Things are shaking up for members of group against vaccines with rapid spread of the deadly Covid-19.

Businessperson moots 3pm to 3am rule for eateries during Ramadan

Businessperson moots 3pm to 3am rule for eateries during Ramadan

CORONAVIRUS | Baisul Khan says this will help Muslims to prepare for sahur and the breaking of fast.

Tough action on portals reporting 'confusing, inaccurate' news - minister

Tough action on portals reporting 'confusing, inaccurate' news - minister

UPDATED 5.11PM | CORONAVIRUS | Gov't takes serious note of this because misleading info can cause rakyat to worry, Ismail Sabri says.

Agong expresses support for MCO extension, calls on people to persevere

Agong expresses support for MCO extension, calls on people to persevere

CORONAVIRUS | Move will enable Health Ministry to focus on targeted groups identified as sources of transmissions.

Wedding streamers: Indonesia couple takes big day online to keep coronavirus at bay

Wedding streamers: Indonesia couple takes big day online to keep coronavirus at bay

CORONAVIRUS | Relatives watched a live stream of the 40-minute wedding procession from their homes.

Miti will consider public views on barbershops

Miti will consider public views on barbershops

CORONAVIRUS | Ismail Sabri expects ministry to refine the rules to allow this sector to operate during MCO.

PKR denies encouraging members to criticise PN gov't

PKR denies encouraging members to criticise PN gov't

A report purportedly quoting party sources claims PKR had offer reward for short videos highlighting PN weaknesses.

Straight to court! Minister warns sterner action on MCO violators

Straight to court! Minister warns sterner action on MCO violators

CORONAVIRUS | We will leave it to the police to decide if there will be fines, says Defence Minister Ismail Sabri.

Students must still stay put - minister

Students must still stay put - minister

CORONAVIRUS | Proposal by Higher Education Ministry currently being studied by Health Ministry.

Groups say gov't's fake news awareness alert 'unclear, confusing'

Groups say gov't's fake news awareness alert 'unclear, confusing'

The confusion could lead to unreasonable actions by certain parties, particularly the authorities, says Gerakan Media Merdeka.

Gov’t urged to give barber services the cut during MCO

Gov’t urged to give barber services the cut during MCO

CORONAVIRUS | PKR Youth chief says 'sacrifices' needed to contain Covid-19 pandemic.

Mainland China reports 46 new Covid-19 cases, up from 42 a day before

Mainland China reports 46 new Covid-19 cases, up from 42 a day before

CORONAVIRUS | 42 of new cases involve travellers.

What it means to be 'liberal', according to Anwar

What it means to be 'liberal', according to Anwar

PKR president says the alternative to being 'liberal' is to have an authoritarian regime like the Taliban.

US offers US$10m for information on Hezbollah commander in Iraq

US offers US$10m for information on Hezbollah commander in Iraq

Kawtharani is an associate of late Iranian general Qassem Soleimani.

Apple, Google plan software to slow virus, joins global debate on tracking

Apple, Google plan software to slow virus, joins global debate on tracking

CORONAVIRUS | Such tracing will play a vital role in managing the virus once lockdown orders end, health experts say.

Melaka Tengah now Covid-19 red zone, country’s total 26

Melaka Tengah now Covid-19 red zone, country’s total 26

CORONAVIRUS | This comes as district records 44 positive cases.

S Korea reports recovered coronavirus patients testing positive again

S Korea reports recovered coronavirus patients testing positive again

91 patients thought cleared of the new coronavirus had tested positive again.
Vietnamese airlines to resume domestic flights from Thursday

Vietnamese airlines to resume domestic flights from Thursday

CORONAVIRUS | This comes after the expiry of a gov't order for 15 days of social distancing norms to be observed, say airlines.

SIS: Underlying tone in Siti Zailah's 'advisory' video wrong

SIS: Underlying tone in Siti Zailah's 'advisory' video wrong

Clip with 'tips' to defuse tension in a marriage proves ministry fails to understand abusive relationship issues, group says.

On Good Friday, Pope hears sorrows of prisoners, victims

On Good Friday, Pope hears sorrows of prisoners, victims

CORONAVIRUS | Francis has expressed concern that the coronavirus would spread unchecked in jails.

Covid-19: Air Force delivers equipment for Sabah frontliners

Covid-19: Air Force delivers equipment for Sabah frontliners

CORONAVIRUS | The Air Force will mount another flight to deliver face masks from Nadma to Sarawak.

Ebola patient dies in Congo, first case in 50 days

Ebola patient dies in Congo, first case in 50 days

Death ends hopes that the second worst outbreak of the disease in history might be over.

COMMENT | How Muhyiddin consolidates power through GLC appointments

COMMENT | How Muhyiddin consolidates power through GLC appointments

GLCs have been used to aid the vested interests of power elites in three ways.
Police to haul up MP if linked to video on alleged crowding at CIQ complex

Police to haul up MP if linked to video on alleged crowding at CIQ complex

CORONAVIRUS | Johor police chief Ayob Khan Mydin Pitchay says the police have opened an investigation paper on the video.

LETTER | Additional measures during MCO phase 3

LETTER | Additional measures during MCO phase 3

We must usher in a 'new normal' to care for citizens while ensuring that we fully eradicate Covid-19.

Asean to set up Covid-19 response fund

Asean to set up Covid-19 response fund

CORONAVIRUS | It will be used to purchase medical equipment and support research on treatment and vaccines.

Covid-19: Sabah Health Dept offers counselling services

Covid-19: Sabah Health Dept offers counselling services

CORONAVIRUS | Psycho-educational services help people cope with mental health issues amid outbreak, says Dr Christina Rundi .

S Korea to use electronic wristbands on self-isolation violators: PM

S Korea to use electronic wristbands on self-isolation violators: PM

CORONAVIRUS | Move comes as number of people breaching self-quarantine in recent weeks has raised concerns.

Covid-19: WHO warns about dangers of premature lifting of restrictions

Covid-19: WHO warns about dangers of premature lifting of restrictions

CORONAVIRUS | WHO DG Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus concerned about rapid community transmission in 16 African countries.

Malacca Zoo creates fund for food supply

Malacca Zoo creates fund for food supply

CORONAVIRUS | M'sia's second largest zoo appeals for donations to help feed animals in its care during MCO.

COMMENT | Need whole-of-gov't effort to defeat Covid-19 pandemic

COMMENT | Need whole-of-gov't effort to defeat Covid-19 pandemic

CORONAVIRUS | Gov't machinery must work in sync to save lives and save the economy.

Trump: US could impose visa sanctions on countries not accepting deportees

Trump: US could impose visa sanctions on countries not accepting deportees

CORONAVIRUS | Citing pandemic, Trump orders Pompeo to ensure repatriation of foreigners who violate US laws.

YOURSAY | Gov’t must start working on an exit plan for MCO

YOURSAY | Gov’t must start working on an exit plan for MCO

YOURSAY | ‘Why can’t we only lock down red zones and give more flexibility to other areas?’
MCO: Gov't to decide if students can return home

MCO: Gov't to decide if students can return home

CORONAVIRUS | I want students to not only return home but to do so while healthy and safe, says Higher Education Minister Noraini Ahmad.

COMMENT | The oppressive issue of race and Covid-19

COMMENT | The oppressive issue of race and Covid-19

COMMENT | We cannot merely blame the Malay political elite for the system in place.

COMMENT | Beware of Fitch rating that can throw M'sia into a ditch

COMMENT | Beware of Fitch rating that can throw M'sia into a ditch

Credit rating agencies cannot be trusted, as the key navigator to steer the macro or micro-economy of the country.

Sungai Buloh's old leprosy centre is now a Covid-19 ward

Sungai Buloh's old leprosy centre is now a Covid-19 ward

The new ward will have 60 beds and will house Covid-19 patients with light symptoms.

Report: Gov't loosens restrictions for glove makers

Report: Gov't loosens restrictions for glove makers

Malaysia's glove manufacturers aim to produce 225 billion pieces of gloves this year.
Johnson up and walking in Covid-19 recovery as UK deaths near 9,000

Johnson up and walking in Covid-19 recovery as UK deaths near 9,000

The UK prime minister, who needed oxygen support, is now able to take short walks between periods of rest.
Widow of cop who died of Covid-19 recovers from infection

Widow of cop who died of Covid-19 recovers from infection

Her father, who also travelled to Bandung with her and her husband, has also recovered.
Sheltered KL homeless during MCO to be trained for jobs, says Annuar

Sheltered KL homeless during MCO to be trained for jobs, says Annuar

They will not be sent back to the streets after the partial shutdown period, says FT minister.

MCO extended again, and 9 news from yesterday

MCO extended again, and 9 news from yesterday

KINI ROUNDUP | Here are key headlines you may have missed yesterday, in brief.
Global coronavirus death toll hits 100,000, over 1.6 mil cases

Global coronavirus death toll hits 100,000, over 1.6 mil cases

CORONAVIRUS | It took 83 days for the first 50,000 deaths to be recorded and just eight more for the toll to climb to 100,000.

SSM unveils five initiatives to help businesses

SSM unveils five initiatives to help businesses

Companies may apply to postpone their AGMs and the reporting of their financial statements.

Soldiers pelted with garbage but not urine, says Mazlan Lazim

Soldiers pelted with garbage but not urine, says Mazlan Lazim

The Kuala Lumpur police chief says Selangor Mansion residents had thrown objects such as bottles, bags of garbage and flowerpots.

MAEPS quarantine centre to receive Covid-19 patients next week

MAEPS quarantine centre to receive Covid-19 patients next week

The exhibition centre was turned into a 600-bed hospital to help cope with a possible surge in Covid-19 cases.