Archive - 12 April 2020

IATA told to compel airlines to give refunds instead of vouchers

IATA told to compel airlines to give refunds instead of vouchers

'Taking deposits for future services and the inability to provide refunds is poor financial management'.

COMMENT | Thank you Malaysia, for keeping me safe

COMMENT | Thank you Malaysia, for keeping me safe

This is to counter the fake narratives online that seek to defame our great nation.
15,000 pots of roses thrown out during MCO

15,000 pots of roses thrown out during MCO

A company planting roses turns to Facebook and Whatsapp to save some of the matured rose plants.

PKR sacks youth vice-chief, Malacca rep

PKR sacks youth vice-chief, Malacca rep

Mohd Nazree and Muhammad Jailani say the letters they received were signed by party sec-gen Saifuddin Nasution.
Dr M: Covid-19 crisis not a time for popularity contest

Dr M: Covid-19 crisis not a time for popularity contest

He also urges the public to listen to the advice of experts in fighting Covid-19.

Malaysians stranded in Iraq arrive home

Malaysians stranded in Iraq arrive home

The Malaysian embassy in Jordan had helped to facilitate the evacuation in Iraq.

UPSR, PT3, STPM, STAM and SPM expected to be postponed due to Covid-19

UPSR, PT3, STPM, STAM and SPM expected to be postponed due to Covid-19

CORONAVIRUS | Education Ministry will meet to finalise the dates and expected to make an announcement, say sources.
Up to Anwar to sue Hadi over letter to Islamic leaders - Takiyuddin

Up to Anwar to sue Hadi over letter to Islamic leaders - Takiyuddin

PAS sec-gen says it is PKR chief's right to do so if he felt that the content of the letter was unfair to him.

PAS sec-gen: All MPs not holding gov't positions to be made GLC heads

PAS sec-gen: All MPs not holding gov't positions to be made GLC heads

'This is because all of them are qualified. They are MPs,' says Takiyuddin Hassan.
We have little choice, say mothers on Rela duty near enhanced MCO site

We have little choice, say mothers on Rela duty near enhanced MCO site

CORONAVIRUS | One woman adds she needed an income to support her husband who has a disability.

As Easter goes online, Bario Christians hope to see the light

As Easter goes online, Bario Christians hope to see the light

CORONAVIRUS | Faced with a power cut in the midst of MCO, celebrating Holy Week poses a challenge to churches.

DG shares how early detection stopped the asymptomatic from spreading Covid-19

DG shares how early detection stopped the asymptomatic from spreading Covid-19

CORONAVIRUS | Noor Hisham also says early treatment had ensured all of the 41 students saw full recovery.

MH2664 passengers on March 26 flight urged to contact health authority

MH2664 passengers on March 26 flight urged to contact health authority

CORONAVIRUS | The message by Tawau Health Office goes especially to those who were seated in rows 18 to 24.

Kg Baru PKNS flat residents being screened after a Covid-19 death, DG confirms

Kg Baru PKNS flat residents being screened after a Covid-19 death, DG confirms

CORONAVIRUS | Noor Hisham says the ministry is doing active case detection in the vicinity.

Ex-Court of Appeal judge, human rights defender KC Vohrah dies

Ex-Court of Appeal judge, human rights defender KC Vohrah dies

He was part of the six-member Institutional Reforms Committee set up by the previous Harapan government.
Handful of recovered patients tested 'weak positive' but not infectious: DG

Handful of recovered patients tested 'weak positive' but not infectious: DG

CORONAVIRUS | There is also a possibility that the patients could be reinfected but the risk is very low, says Noor Hisham.
Barbers say unwilling to risk opening shop during MCO

Barbers say unwilling to risk opening shop during MCO

CORONAVIRUS | They are worried the permission given by Miti could create a new Covid-19 cluster.

MOH: Subclusters in four religious schools traced to Sri Petaling gathering

MOH: Subclusters in four religious schools traced to Sri Petaling gathering

CORONAVIRUS | Ministry says 195 students and staff were infected but 92 have since recovered.

Covid-19: Bill Gates calls for funding from G20 members to develop vaccine

Covid-19: Bill Gates calls for funding from G20 members to develop vaccine

CORONAVIRUS | Gates says any Covid-19 vaccine must remain affordable and accessible to all.
Civil society cautions against Putrajaya's threat to go after online portals

Civil society cautions against Putrajaya's threat to go after online portals

CORONAVIRUS | They highlight the gov't's apparent failure to understand the distinction between fake news and disinformation.
Inspector arrested for alleged rape of two women hauled at MCO roadblock

Inspector arrested for alleged rape of two women hauled at MCO roadblock

PJ police chief says the 30-year-old inspector is under remand for five days.

Covid-19: 153 new cases, 3 deaths, 45 percent recovered

Covid-19: 153 new cases, 3 deaths, 45 percent recovered

CORONAVIRUS | Of the Covid-19 patients who are in ICU, 37 are on ventilators, down from 38 yesterday.

MCO: Jalan Masjid India businesses closed for Covid-19 screenings

MCO: Jalan Masjid India businesses closed for Covid-19 screenings

CORONAVIRUS | Health Ministry is conducting screening tests on all residents in the area, including workers.
MP urges Putrajaya to extend BPN cash aid application deadline until after MCO

MP urges Putrajaya to extend BPN cash aid application deadline until after MCO

CORONAVIRUS | Wong Kah Woh says if MCO is lifted on April 28, there will be a flood of people at service centres.

Afif defends 'reopen barbershop' tweet, gets cut by netizens

Afif defends 'reopen barbershop' tweet, gets cut by netizens

CORONAVIRUS | Former deputy PKR Youth chief says he is not Azmin's officer and was tweeting as Seberang Jaya rep.

Covid-19: More than 100 M'sians stranded in Pakistan return safely

Covid-19: More than 100 M'sians stranded in Pakistan return safely

CORONAVIRUS | High Commission says all of them departed from Islamabad and arrived at KLIA yesterday.
Covid-19 - Armed Forces personnel, family members in Sabah under quarantine

Covid-19 - Armed Forces personnel, family members in Sabah under quarantine

CORONAVIRUS | A total of 22 personnel and their family members have been quarantined for 14 days.

Police monitoring ministry's domestic abuse hotline

Police monitoring ministry's domestic abuse hotline

CORONAVIRUS | Police will take immediate action on complaints received, assures the government.

Police, Prisons Dept to discuss overcrowding issue, says senior minister

Police, Prisons Dept to discuss overcrowding issue, says senior minister

UPDATED 4.35PM | CORONAVIRUS | Police have options when handling MCO violators, either to issue a RM1,000 fine or to drag them to court, says Ismail Sabri.

MCO: Gov't to set ceiling price for basic food items

MCO: Gov't to set ceiling price for basic food items

CORONAVIRUS | The gov't is prepared for a possibility that traders might raise prices indiscriminately during the MCO, says Ismail Sabri.
Barbershop: Wait for more details from Miti, says minister

Barbershop: Wait for more details from Miti, says minister

CORONAVIRUS | The plan to allow certain industries to operate during the MCO was only meant only for 'green zones', says Ismail Sabri Yaakob.

Groups raising funds for immigrant expecting mothers

Groups raising funds for immigrant expecting mothers

CORONAVIRUS | NGOs aim to raise at least RM150,000 to assist an initial group of 35 expecting mothers in Klang Valley.

Gov't urged to subsidise childcare

Gov't urged to subsidise childcare

CORONAVIRUS | Parents, suffering from the financial strain due to the MCO, are still required to pay childcare fees despite not needing the services.

Section 6, Shah Alam is not under lockdown - Selangor MB

Section 6, Shah Alam is not under lockdown - Selangor MB

CORONAVIRUS | Roadblock at Section 6's entrance is to facilitate house-to-house early-stage community screenings for high-risk groups.

Police seize Kuantan MP Fuziah's phone in probe over FB posting

Police seize Kuantan MP Fuziah's phone in probe over FB posting

CORONAVIRUS | A video clip allegedly showing scenes of chaos at the Sultan Iskandar Building (CIQ Complex) in Johor Bahru was uploaded on her FB late Thursday.

Report: Azalina poised to replace Nga

Report: Azalina poised to replace Nga

Nga Kor Ming, who is Dewan Rakat deputy speaker, says he will continue with his duties unless a decision is made by Parliament.

Minister’s 'forceful statements' on Taman Rimba Kiara project 'sub judice' - TTDIRA

Minister’s 'forceful statements' on Taman Rimba Kiara project 'sub judice' - TTDIRA

The residents' association say the relevant lawsuit is pending with the Court of Appeal.

UK pledges £200m in aid to help stop second coronavirus wave

UK pledges £200m in aid to help stop second coronavirus wave

CORONAVIRUS | WHO’s DG Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus says protecting health around the world will help to protect the health of people in the UK.

Pikom: IT should be considered 'very essential service'

Pikom: IT should be considered 'very essential service'

CORONAVIRUS | IT systems are the 'last mile' for many essential services.

Trump likes virus briefings, some advisers worry he likes them too much

Trump likes virus briefings, some advisers worry he likes them too much

CORONAVIRUS | I thinks he just craves people and TV time. He can’t go out and do any events, says a source.

New coronavirus cases double to 99 in mainland China as imported infections jump to record

New coronavirus cases double to 99 in mainland China as imported infections jump to record

CORONAVIRUS | Majority of the new cases are imported infections, only two cases were due to local transmission.

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Covid-19: List of fake news as at 9am today

Covid-19: List of fake news as at 9am today

CORONAVIRUS | Replies from relevant agencies on fake news gone viral on social media as at 9am today.

LETTER | Empower PSMB to enhance quality of workplace training

LETTER | Empower PSMB to enhance quality of workplace training

The quality of our nation’s human capital greatly depends on the quality of our trainers.

Kit Siang: Barbershop bungle shows ministerial disconnect

Kit Siang: Barbershop bungle shows ministerial disconnect

CORONAVIRUS | This highlights the great gulf between the ministerial class and the ordinary people.

COMMENT | Students need more than just TikTok

COMMENT | Students need more than just TikTok

'Education is a serious business that requires systemic, systematic, and strategic considerations to create a progressive and intelligent society.'

Preachers: MCO allows Muslims to fulfil Ramadan obligations better

Preachers: MCO allows Muslims to fulfil Ramadan obligations better

Ramadan this year will be different and for some preachers, that's a good thing.

Royals donate equipment for hospitals

Royals donate equipment for hospitals

CORONAVIRUS | The donations will boost the morale of healthcare workers says Health DG.

AirAsia boss hopes customers accept credit instead of refund

AirAsia boss hopes customers accept credit instead of refund

CORONAVIRUS | The airline will only fulfil refund requests on a case-by-case basis.

WHO is investigating reports of recovered Covid-19 patients testing positive again

WHO is investigating reports of recovered Covid-19 patients testing positive again

CORONAVIRUS | South Korean officials on Friday reported 91 patients thought cleared of the new coronavirus had tested positive again.

3,511 Orang Asli household heads receive food basket aid

3,511 Orang Asli household heads receive food basket aid

CORONAVIRUS | Phase two of the aid is expected to deliver food to 55,000 Orang Asli household heads in 853 villages nationwide.

In grim milestone, United States logs world's highest coronavirus death toll

In grim milestone, United States logs world's highest coronavirus death toll

CORONAVIRUS | The death toll exceeded more than 20,000 with roughly 2,000 deaths a day for the last four days in a row.

'Be messengers of life in a time of death,' pope says on Easter eve

'Be messengers of life in a time of death,' pope says on Easter eve

CORONAVIRUS | Amid the coronavirus pandemic, all of the pope’s Holy Week activities were modified, taking place with no participation by the public.

COMMENT | A cabinet of misfits

COMMENT | A cabinet of misfits

'The right brain is not working and the left brain is empty.'

YOURSAY | No hiding the invisibles, Covid-19 reveals depths of poverty

YOURSAY | No hiding the invisibles, Covid-19 reveals depths of poverty

‘According to Mahatma Gandhi, poverty is the worst form of violence.’
Gov't told to snip MCO barber shop plans and 7 news from yesterday

Gov't told to snip MCO barber shop plans and 7 news from yesterday

KINI ROUNDUP | Here are key headlines you may have missed yesterday, in brief.