Archive - 25 May 2020

LETTER | How Malaysia took 50 years to prepare for Covid-19

LETTER | How Malaysia took 50 years to prepare for Covid-19

Today, basic science knowledge has empowered people to break the chain of Covid-19 infection.
LETTER | Focus on testing foreign workers and targeted groups

LETTER | Focus on testing foreign workers and targeted groups

Steps must also be taken to address the living conditions of foreign workers in the country.
Thai researcher eyes affordable, accessible coronavirus vaccine for SE Asia

Thai researcher eyes affordable, accessible coronavirus vaccine for SE Asia

CORONAVIRUS | Thai gov't plans to have a vaccine ready next year after researchers successfully conducted trials on mice.
Sorry, no Raya visitors, says former Covid-19 patient

Sorry, no Raya visitors, says former Covid-19 patient

CORONAVIRUS | Reza Huzairi says he is taking precautionary measures to safeguard himself and his family.
What about Ipoh Barat, Najib asks Teresa on constituency favouritism

What about Ipoh Barat, Najib asks Teresa on constituency favouritism

This comes after Teresa Kok questioned an Umno MP on the new RM100m project one month after his GLC appointment.

Police to continue hunting for interstate travel ban violators - IGP

Police to continue hunting for interstate travel ban violators - IGP

Police are detecting violators at roadblocks and are on a lookout in housing areas.

Can opposition MP improve poor quarantine centres in Sabah, Chan asks Najib

Can opposition MP improve poor quarantine centres in Sabah, Chan asks Najib

CORONAVIRUS | Kota Kinabalu MP says it is strange for Najib to expect such from an opposition MP who has no power at all.

Ministry expects spike in new Covid-19 cases due to immigration depot clusters

Ministry expects spike in new Covid-19 cases due to immigration depot clusters

CORONAVIRUS | Health DG says results will be known in the next two days as the testings are already completed.

'New SOP for frontliners' children to manage transmission risks, not discriminatory'

'New SOP for frontliners' children to manage transmission risks, not discriminatory'

CORONAVIRUS | Health DG says the children are not forbidden from going to taska, but a special place is being prepared for them.
New Covid-19 cases hit triple digits again, mostly detected at immigration depots

New Covid-19 cases hit triple digits again, mostly detected at immigration depots

UPDATED 6.42PM | CORONAVIRUS | Health DG says of the 172 new cases, five were imported and 159 involved non-citizens.

Homeless man found dead in Serdang, believed murdered

Homeless man found dead in Serdang, believed murdered

The victim, 41, from Sabah, was often seen in the area since a month ago.

Temple wedding: Police to take action against organiser, attendees - minister

Temple wedding: Police to take action against organiser, attendees - minister

UPDATED 6.21PM | CORONAVIRUS | This follows a turnaround when police initially stated the wedding did not take place.
Covid-19: 344 cases in S'pore, tally at 31,960

Covid-19: 344 cases in S'pore, tally at 31,960

Only four are Singaporeans or permanent residents.

Umno MP questioned on new RM100m project one month after GLC appointment

Umno MP questioned on new RM100m project one month after GLC appointment

Teresa Kok fears the ‘vultures’ are now back to drain the Malaysian Rubber Board's fixed deposit reserves.

Gov't to look into food shortage in Pudu - Ismail Sabri

Gov't to look into food shortage in Pudu - Ismail Sabri

UPDATED 4.53PM | CORONAVIRUS | The minister says there should not be a problem in obtaining food as the area was not under an enhanced MCO.

LOU - Returning M’sians need not visit missions, online facility available

LOU - Returning M’sians need not visit missions, online facility available

CORONAVIRUS | The letter of undertaking (LOU) for quarantine payment is required for all returning Malaysians.

'Many didn't believe police will check' - minister on Raya interstate travel ban

'Many didn't believe police will check' - minister on Raya interstate travel ban

CORONAVIRUS | Police issued 214 compounds to those attempting interstate travel and 1,243 vehicles were ordered to turn back.


MAEPS now Covid-19 quarantine, treatment centre for undocumented migrants

MAEPS now Covid-19 quarantine, treatment centre for undocumented migrants

CORONAVIRUS | Defence Minister announces this following surge in cases among them.

Resolve Sabah quarantine centre issues, don't play blame game - Najib tells DAP MP

Resolve Sabah quarantine centre issues, don't play blame game - Najib tells DAP MP

CORONAVIRUS | He says the Kota Kinabalu MP should have taken action over the last two months to fix the issue.

‘Old’ video of PPE-clad workers carrying body occurred in Kuala Langat - police

‘Old’ video of PPE-clad workers carrying body occurred in Kuala Langat - police

Police deny claims the incident captured in a video gone viral took place in Brickfields.

Johor police foil attempt to smuggle RM1.9m in drugs

Johor police foil attempt to smuggle RM1.9m in drugs

The syabu was to be delivered to Indonesia.

Hindu Sangam requests for temples to open Fridays and Saturdays

Hindu Sangam requests for temples to open Fridays and Saturdays

Malaysian Hindu Sangam is applying to the gov't for the temples to open from 6pm-9pm on both days.

I'm free to express my own views - Charles

I'm free to express my own views - Charles

The Klang MP says this in response to criticism over signing an anti-China memorandum.

MCA leader slams Klang MP for signing anti-China memorandum

MCA leader slams Klang MP for signing anti-China memorandum

The memorandum was in response to Beijing's introduction of national security legislation for HK.

LETTER | Call for moratorium on immigration detention of undocumented migrants

LETTER | Call for moratorium on immigration detention of undocumented migrants

These detentions are resulting in a deficit of trust in the health system among the migrants which in turn poses a public health risk.

New Zealand's Ardern stays cool as earthquake strikes during live interview

New Zealand's Ardern stays cool as earthquake strikes during live interview

Wellington and nearby areas were shaken by a 5.8 magnitude earthquake with the epicentre 30 km northwest of Levin, a city close to the capital.

No more visits permitted on second day of Raya

No more visits permitted on second day of Raya

The majority of Muslims are observing the new normal for the celebrations this year.

Hong Kong security chief warns of growing 'terrorism', gov't backs Beijing's planned laws

Hong Kong security chief warns of growing 'terrorism', gov't backs Beijing's planned laws

'In just a few months, Hong Kong has changed from one of the safest cities in the world to a city shrouded in the shadow of violence.'

Penang releases guidelines on reopening of arts, culture spaces

Penang releases guidelines on reopening of arts, culture spaces

CORONAVIRUS | The implementation of the MCO has devastated the arts and culture scene with events cancelled or postponed.

LETTER | Is Harapan a real alternative?

LETTER | Is Harapan a real alternative?

Its manifesto was formulated without a vision of a real and distinctive alternative to the prior BN-led government.

Taiwan promises 'necessary assistance' to Hong Kong's people

Taiwan promises 'necessary assistance' to Hong Kong's people

Taiwan is becoming a refuge for a growing number of pro-democracy protesters fleeing Hong Kong.

Former Hong Kong governor: China's proposed national security law should be G7 agenda

Former Hong Kong governor: China's proposed national security law should be G7 agenda

Chris Patten labels Xi Jinping's regime as 'an enemy of open societies'.

US reports 26k new Covid-19 cases, death toll rise by 1,047

US reports 26k new Covid-19 cases, death toll rise by 1,047

CORONAVIRUS | According to the US CDC, the total number of coronavirus cases in the US is 1,622,114.

Japan eyes fresh stimulus plan worth over $929 billion to battle pandemic - Nikkei

Japan eyes fresh stimulus plan worth over $929 billion to battle pandemic - Nikkei

CORONAVIRUS | The move is the latest effort by Tokyo to support an economy on track for its deepest slump in postwar history.

COMMENT | Why do we treat essential workers so badly

COMMENT | Why do we treat essential workers so badly

Giving essential workers our applause or gratitude is not enough.
MP SPEAKS | Responding to the Covid economy: Understanding supply and demand shocks

MP SPEAKS | Responding to the Covid economy: Understanding supply and demand shocks

Conventional economic measures may work differently in an economy changed by the Covid-19 pandemic.

COMMENT | Denying the freedom of thought

COMMENT | Denying the freedom of thought

The authorities have been trying to lay down the law as to what is permissible to communicate to the public.
COMMENT | Big trouble in little Malaysia

COMMENT | Big trouble in little Malaysia

Muhyiddin is not the only person in big trouble, citizens who consider themselves Malaysian first are also in trouble.
YOURSAY | Did Mahathir betray those who voted for him?

YOURSAY | Did Mahathir betray those who voted for him?

‘He revealed his thoughts at the Feb 23 Bersatu meeting – ‘I don't like DAP and I don't like Anwar’.’

Khazanah's sale of shares under spotlight and 8 news from yesterday

Khazanah's sale of shares under spotlight and 8 news from yesterday

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