Archive - 13 April 2020

CORONAVIRUS | The amount is part of a special RM2.3 million special allocation of assist farmers and fishermen during the MCO period.

CORONAVIRUS | The study predicts up to a million cases by July if the exodus is allowed.

CORONAVIRUS | A 30-minute video went viral on social media showing a group of foreign workers dancing and singing.

The letter of dismissal was signed by Transport Minister Wee Ka Siong and backdated to April 1.

No reason is given for their dismissal, which follows a change in state government in February.

CORONAVIRUS | Few thought she would survive when she was hospitalised and admitted to the ICU a fortnight earlier.

CORONAVIRUS | Annuar Musa adds that several parliamentary constituencies in the city are already classified as red zones.

CORONAVIRUS | Many Sikh NGOs are using Facebook to stream recitals of prayers and scriptures.

CORONAVIRUS | There is a need to recalculate the days spent on teaching and learning and how much of the syllabus can be completed.

UPDATED 8.30PM | CORONAVIRUS | Health DG says that the research still at an early stage, but it might be useful for patients at a critical stage.

UPDATED 8.08PM | CORONAVIRUS | Noor Hisham says data supports MOH's targeted testing approach.

CORONAVIRUS | The cluster involves 20 individuals including three healthcare workers.

AirAsia says the foundation is not linked to its group CEO or AirAsia.

UPDATED 8.40PM | CORONAVIRUS | Health DG says there were 168 discharges and 134 new cases reported.

Over the years, there is the practice of using GLC positions as currency in dispensing political patronage, creating a vicious cycle of money politics.

CORONAVIRUS | They were involved in handling the remains of a suspected suicide victim who later tested positive.

CORONAVIRUS | The examples in the FAQ include spare part shops, tyre producers, raw materials, construction materials, hydraulic hoses, factory equipment and chemicals.

A public health crisis should not give the gov't a free hand to either muzzle the media or impinge on individual free speech.

CORONAVIRUS | FMM has provided feedback that its migrant workers have been instructed to strictly comply with the MCO.

CORONAVIRUS | A new directive will be issued should the Covid-19 outbreak be resolved earlier than the date.

CORONAVIRUS | April 14 is significant to Tamil, Sikh and Malayalee communities, but celebrations must be muted this year.

In his Facebook post, the former premier shared news reports quoting Pakatan leaders that such appointments will continue under Harapan.

CORONAVIRUS | Nine doctors pen a letter to the health minister on a staff being tested positive for Covid-19 and shortage of PPE.

CORONAVIRUS | This is due to travel restrictions imposed by certain countries, says Ismail Sabri.

CORONAVIRUS | Lembah Pantai records an increase of nearly 50 cases in a day.

Former deputy education minister says that not all students have access to the internet and called on the gov't to help them.

CORONAVIRUS | Senior Minister Ismail Sabri says the PM made the decision today.

CORONAVIRUS | An initial post on social media claims a user is only required to download the application, take a selfie and obtain instant results.

Appointing the MPs as chairpersons show that the government is truly accountable to the public, he says.

CORONAVIRUS | New Zealand has enforced a wide-ranging lockdown and Australia is also tightly restricting many activities.

CORONAVIRUS | Decision to allow barbershops and several other industries to operate should be reviewed according to the advice of the Health Ministry as well as the public's reaction, says Mohamad Hasan.

CORONAVIRUS | Many who were living from hand to mouth before are now desperate, says Tan Yee Kew.

CORONAVIRUS | Queen Elizabeth's grandson says Britons will pull together and the community spirit will return quicker than anything else.

CORONAVIRUS | China fears a second wave of Covid-19 cases would push the country back into a state of near paralysis.

LETTER | The function of BTN is needed and even more now with the new political environment.

This after Takiyuddin Hassan says the gov't MPs will be given the responsibility 'as all of them are qualified'.

LETTER | Not all 15,000 registered tourist guides are solely dependent on guiding for income but those affected are in dire straits.

CORONAVIRUS | 'Clearly, the reverse gear was pushed and here we are sliding down on a backwards trajectory.'

YOURSAY | 'In carrying out your functions as special envoy, you speak for all Malaysia…'

LETTER | We shouldn’t be arguing that all MPs are 'qualified' to fill up the executive positions in the government.

YOURSAY | ‘Muslims may not consider alcohol as essential food but many non-Muslims do.’

Postponements of the Parliament sitting, Bersatu elections and the movement control order give the PM room to strengthen his support, he argues.

CORONAVIRUS | Malaysian working in Singapore is the first to be charged for such an offence.

The millennials will be the first generation that is worse off than their parents’ generation

CORONAVIRUS | Africans, in particular in the southern city of Guangzhou, are being mistreated and harassed over the virus pandemic.

The late Court of Appeal judge was an exceptional defender of justice and truth.

The WikiLeaks founder fathered the two with a lawyer who was representing him, the lawyer tells a British newspaper.

UPDATED 9.20AM | Bukit Aman CID said those doing so on social media would be tracked down and fined or jailed.

CORONAVIRUS | Pregnant fiancee tweets of 'very dark times' even as gov't comes under fire for poor response to the outbreak.

CORONAVIRUS | Mohd Azis Jamman adds that their parents are already struggling to buy food due to the loss of income.

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