Archive - 14 April 2020

CORONAVIRUS | Science, Technology and Innovation Minister Khairy Jamaluddin says this is to protect users' privacy.

CORONAVIRUS | He did so as he was unsure when the border checkpoints will reopen and missed his family.

CORONAVIRUS | Many have taken to social media to share photos of the free masks and express thanks to the gov't.

CORONAVIRUS | Mayor says masks have been distributed to four public housing zones and 366 residents’ associations.

CORONAVIRUS | Those making bank visits and grocery runs could also be contributing to rise in vehicles on the road.

Limited human movement has resulted in reduced cases at 36,529 with 60 deaths recorded nationwide so far this year.

He replaces Azam Baki while Johor MACC chief Norazlan Mohd Razali has been made new investigation division chief.

CORONAVIRUS | The challenge is the preparedness of students and teachers in terms of methods and infrastructure, says association.

CORONAVIRUS | In the meeting, the Port Dickson MP also raised issue of information dissemination which must be done transparently.

CORONAVIRUS | The country's coronavirus taskforce cites concerns that people may be spreading the disease without showing symptoms.

Trio seeks to quash interim protection over them after police applied for the order to investigate human trafficking.

Beaconhouse Group of Schools – one of the largest networks of international and private schools, has announced a 15% reduction in school fees in light of the announcement of the continued extension of the nation’s Movement Control Order (MCO).

CORONAVIRUS | Unlike daily gov't data which shows only deaths in hospitals, these figures include fatalities in the community: ONS

CORONAVIRUS | The Pakatan Harapan presidential council says many of the stimulus measures offered by Putrajaya are short-term in nature.

UPDATED 8.07PM | CORONAVIRUS | It will replace a PCR test to determine if close contacts can be released at the end of isolation.

CORONAVIRUS | When it comes to visitation rights, minimise movement of children for their safety: Mohd Na'im.

UPDATED 7.59PM | CORONAVIRUS | Positive patients include 13 tahfiz students and a family of 11, says Health DG.

'Why does Ngeh feel the law should now forgive those who spread false news when Harapan was also against it?'

EPF says its website is facing a 15-fold increase in traffic compared to the period before the MCO.

UPDATED 7.11PM | CORONAVIRUS | Health DG says efforts are being made to procure more PPEs before stock finishes.

CORONAVIRUS | It will not only focus on financial aspects but also on social safety nets, food security and education.

UPDATED 10.55PM | CORONAVIRUS | Muhyiddin tells special meeting country's key strategies on critical health, economic and social issues caused by pandemic.

CORONAVIRUS | The prison also introduced new preventive measures such as requiring visitors to wear a face mask.

UPDATED 7.15PM | CORONAVIRUS | Health DG says 202 people have recovered, putting the total recoveries at 2,478.

CORONAVIRUS | Asean heads agree to establish a joint fund and medical stockpile for 'gravest public health crisis'.

CORONAVIRUS | With cases unable to proceed, overlap in dates expected once MCO is lifted which will be 'logistical nightmare'.

The Covid-19 outbreak is expected to affect the March unemployment rate, says chief statistician Mohd Uzir Mahidin.

CORONAVIRUS | Six of 10 items in stimulus package rolled out, remaining 25 pct by May 1, says Tengku Zafrul.

CORONAVIRUS | The idea is to not give people an excuse to go out against MCO during Ramadan, says senior minister.

CORONAVIRUS | Police and the MCMC have initiated 217 investigation papers over fakes news, says Defence Minister Ismail Sabri.

CORONAVIRUS | Gov't decided to take this course of action based on the advice of the health minister, says minister.

This occurred after she handed over her phone to authorities during investigations into a recent posting of hers.

The group called "Skuad Cari Pasal" had purportedly issued the death threats over the sale of Tabung Haji assets by the former finance minister.

CORONAVIRUS | In the US, confirmed cases rose to more than 584,000 with deaths exceeding 23,500.

Properties along five major roads in downtown KL will be locked down.

CORONAVIRUS | Thousands of visitors flooded Miti's website yesterday to apply for MCO exemptions.

CORONAVIRUS | Till May 3, every Indian will have to stay in lockdown, says Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi.

This following claims that social distancing was not practised at the event.

CORONAVIRUS | The Johor gov't's stance is in line with the federal gov't's call not to hold Ramadan bazaars this year.

The telco company wants to quash the decision of hiring internet service providers when they had offered to do it for free.

CORONAVIRUS | The group urges the government to provide more shelters, either in hotels or hostels.

CORONAVIRUS | Property market has a tendency to 'bounce back' following periods of crisis, says Sheldon Fernandez.

If the country is still under MCO, Parliament will ensure it goes on but with tight control measures, says Rashid Hasnon.

CORONAVIRUS | There has been a 50 percent spike in Covid-19 cases in Tasmania where the alleged gathering took place.

PHOTO ESSAY | To track down and treat Covid-19 patients and protect themselves, frontliners rely on a number of essential tools in their kit.

This comes after the payments for the salary of March were already extended to April 24.

CORONAVIRUS | Former PM Najib says official government pages shouldn't be used for propaganda.

UPDATED 5.08PM | The former premier mocks the Amanah leader for not understanding the content of his statement on the issue.

CORONAVIRUS | Supernatural strategy seems to be working as villagers in Kepuh run off in fright when the ghosts materialised.

CORONAVIRUS | There is an attempt to shift public attention to when non-essential businesses are allowed to reopen, rather than whether it’s safe to do so.

It serves no purpose other than taking away resources and jamming up the Miti website.

CORONAVIRUS | The major province of Cordoba has reported at least 206 confirmed cases of coronavirus and five deaths.

A number of exclusive, high-paying positions are now becoming available… any takers?

M'sian's must learn to live with the virus until an effective vaccine is developed.

The needy seems to be getting cut off from aid while those underserving qualify for that same aid.

MAS and AirAsia have been requested to resume flight operations to the two states, the Transport Ministry announces.

About 10 states in US form regional pacts aimed at coordinating a gradual reopening of their economies.

CORONAVIRUS | To ease overcrowding in jails and protect detainees from the pandemic.

And in Johor Bahru, 34 men and women were arrested after attending wild parties.

It is a severe crime under the law and not run-of-the-mill spousal grievances like a nagging or angry partner.

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

It is about getting everyone to 'dance' in sync when the country moves out of the MCO and into the next phase.

Harapan did not appoint politicians to head GLCs that have a commercial role.

Effluents from the mill clogged up an oil palm estate's drainage system near Sungai Malagatan, Sabah, and forced a water treatment plant to shut down.