Archive - 15 April 2020

CORONAVIRUS | They are strengthening Penang’s ecosystem, streamlining ecosystem to changes and building crisis resilience.

The Rural Development Ministry says it has distributed food, face masks, soap, and other items in the villages.

CORONAVIRUS | Health minister approves the move so their service can be continued for 6 months to battle Covid-19.

CORONAVIRUS | Aged between seven and 65 years, the citizens who had been on holiday there returned between March 30 and today.

Corruption watchdog says this is because PN came to office unelected, and consist of people involved in the scandal.

CORONAVIRUS | Dr Noor Hisham Abdullah says samples have been taken from 1,736 students.

UPDATED 7.53PM | CORONAVIRUS | After evaluation, ministry says there's no evidence such equipment effective in killing coronavirus.

CORONAVIRUS | Though it has won praise from WHO in mitigating virus spread among citizens, migrant infections are mounting.

UPDATED 7.15PM | CORONAVIRUS | Health Ministry DG says this brings the total Covid-19 cases to 5,072.

KINILENS | A bright display of thanks to those battling Covid-19 appears on the facade of KL buildings.

McDonald’s Malaysia has implemented more comprehensive standards of practice on cleanliness and safety for all members of staff during this Movement Control Order (MCO).

I hope the senior minister has sought the views of the health DG, says Umno Youth chief Asyraf Wajdi.

CORONAVIRUS | 'There is persistent fear of arrest and an inability to afford healthcare fees amongst the community.'

UPDATED 5.11PM | CORONAVIRUS | Ministry says SPM, SVM and STAM will be pushed to the first quarter of 2021.

The Johor ruler fears that there will be risks of close contact and new clusters of infection would surface.

The human resources minister says HRDF is not for just one race and he has to ensure it is represented by all.

He also says the women, including the two who were allegedly raped, have overstayed in Malaysia.

CORONAVIRUS | The five new additions were released yesterday in the latest federal gazette.

Police say the five suspects were picked up during a five-hour operation which began at 8.30pm yesterday.

CORONAVIRUS | Any decision to prolong the order will only be decided by cabinet, minister says.

Too high alcohol content may not be effective when it comes to warding off viruses

PKR vice-president Tian Chua has also been issued a show cause letter.

The PKR Seberang Jaya assemblyperson says he only expressed his opinion about gov't policy on the Covid-19 pandemic.

UPDATED 4.20PM | CORONAVIRUS | Federal gov't to come up with SOP on the matter following different decisions in each state.

Ismail Sabri says this is to ensure sufficient space as the punishment shifts back to imprisonment.

CORONAVIRUS | It is the first global bank to place restrictions on its employees in using video conferencing app due to security.

This is to recover RM57.17 million in income tax arrears from the former FT minister.

CORONAVIRUS | Muar has a total of 44 positive cases, says Health Ministry.

CORONAVIRUS | More than 1.97 million people have been infected globally and 128,445 have died.

CORONAVIRUS | Kuala Lipis police chief says post-mortem report shows man had died from heart complications.

The King consented that the meetings are to continue during the MCO so that His Majesty can discuss current issues with Muhyiddin.

According to ratings agency Fitch, Petronas has accounted for 15 percent of M'sia's revenue over the last five years.

CORONAVIRUS | Yayasan Hasanah partners with MOF to fund up to RM250,000 per project for at-risk communities hit by Covid-19.

CORONAVIRUS | Head of chancery and third secretary of the embassy, Albony Basir says they were brought back home via a chartered flight on April 4.

CORONAVIRUS | Firms involving conveyancing, corporate matters linked to industries allowed by Miti to operate during MCO are allowed to open.

CORONAVIRUS | Researchers hunker down in their bases and tourist visits cancelled, as authorities try to ensure no infections.

CORONAVIRUS | New decree supersedes one from 2013 which carries a penalty equivalent to 3-6 months’ basic salary.

Finance Minister says the US will resume the return of the misappropriated funds with a tranche of US$300 million credited this month.

Penang deputy chief minister questions Shahul's credibility and if he was only picked because of his grandfather.

It is expected that the Covid-19 cases will rebound and we have to control each wave until it gradually fades over time.

This comes after a posting congratulating Mahdzir on his alleged appointment is being shared online.

Mohamad Ariff also declines to comment on speculation he'll be replaced by PN.

Due to MCO, only half of BSBCC's employees are available to care for 43 rescued bears and they do it with dedication.

Those in the rural areas are a lot more badly affected than the workers in the urban areas, says the migrant rights NGO.

Iraqi President Barham Salih says it was a 'regrettable decision' taken by a commission which is independent of the gov't.

Output fall due to coronavirus-led shutdowns at its Malaysian processing plant and limited operations at its Australian mine.

PN is engaging in the same sort of shenanigans that Harapan and BN used to do.

‘There’s no great technical consideration needed for deciding whether to open barber shops or not.’

The nation seeks the commitment of every citizen to help break the chain of the Covid-19 infection.

According to Prime Minister Muhyiddin Yassin, the US has returned RM2.7b in 1MDB funds so far.

'Muhyiddin's promise of a corruption-free government is now out the of window.'

For this year, the Washington-based organisation forecasts Malaysia’s economy to contract by 1.7 percent.

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

After being sacked from her position in PKR, Syarul Ema, who is better known as 'Ratu Naga', is serving the Civil Defence Force.

CORONAVIRUS | Close to 2,000 people convicted of MCO offences have started serving jail sentences, isolated from other prisoners for now.

Critics question HR Minister M Saravanan's pick of Shahul, whose event company had in 2016 organised talks by preacher Dr Zakir Naik.

But it says the snapping of her photo while her statement was being taken, is for record purposes and not a violation.