Archive - 20 October 2020

COVID-19 | Pre-event testing is one enabler to be used by S'pore for safe re-opening in its Phase Three plan.

COVID-19 | This is because there is still a risk of Covid-19 infection in the school.

COVID-19 | Three private hospitals, labs appointed to help cope with 10,400 outstanding samples.

COVID-19 | All respondents say they would be less likely to accept a vaccine if it were mandated by employers.

COVID-19 | It is monitoring reported cases in M'sia and travellers coming from there into S'pore.

Deputy CM says election can be held if SOP strictly adhered to.

COVID-19 | CM makes the request to NSC following three prison staff members contracting the virus.

COVID-19 | Virus has now spread to close contacts of mall visitors.

COVID-19 | Citing S'gor as example, Health DG says state's reproduction number has reduced but not good enough.

COVID-19 | Noor Hisham also notes that health matters are under federal jurisdiction.

PAS sec-gen says this is to help ensure everyone remains focused on the fight against Covid-19.

It was due to the overflowing grey water and sewage from a kongsi house, says DG.

A win for Biden might shift US Covid-19 response, but he will also have to restore public confidence surrounding virus.

UPDATED 6.50PM | COVID-19 | Active cases continue to rise, reaching 7,681.

UPDATED 6PM | COVID-19 | Minister also denies reports of Malacca being placed under enhanced MCO, calling it 'fake news'.

Its president Maximus Ongkili says PBS decided on this due to worsening Covid-19 outbreak in Sabah.

FGV says 2012 IPO often blamed for Felda's financial problems, but 'real issue' is how the money was utilised.

The UEC task force chairperson says timeline to complete and submit report disrupted by Covid-19 pandemic.

UPDATED 5.48PM | COVID-19 | Workers who need to go to the office will have to undergo swab tests.

In a blistering salvo, the DAP lawmaker rejects the proposal for Mahathir to return as PM.

This is after a second Form Five student tested positive.

Mustapa Mohamed says this is needed to cultivate a culture of decision-making based on facts.

Malaysians to hold virtual vigil in solidarity with Thai protesters and media.

COVID-19 | The school will reopen on Oct 27 after cleaning and disinfection, says state education director.

Malaysia needs a govt with legitimacy and strong mandate in Parliament to face current Covid-19 and economy crises.

The ruler is disappointed as most politicians appear not at all concerned with the hardships faced by the people.

Selangor PSM chair V Selvam says Air Selangor's CEO should also resign.

The accused was charged with agreeing to accept RM10,000 in gratification.

It is the fifth joint operations this year in the US Seventh Fleet's area of operations.

Today's announcement comes at a time when tensions between Umno and Bersatu are on the rise.

Tan Yee Kew says residents are desperate and her centre received so many calls asking for assistance.

Razaleigh claimed he was offered Petronas adviser post in a letter to Dewan Rakyat speaker Azhar Harun released last week.

MPSJ president Noraini Roslan has been named the first mayor.

The hearing has been postponed due to the conditional MCO in the Klang Valley.

Adrian Lasimbang dismisses former CM's open letter as desperate attempt to pass the buck.

Guan Eng says Muhyiddin should state there is no cabinet reshuffle.

China's participation gives a significant boost to Covax, an international alliance in the war against the virus.

Pointless for politicians to fight for positions day and night when many people struggling due to Covid-19, he says.

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Siti Mariah brushes off Health DG's claim that integrating MySejahtera with Selangkah could compromise confidentiality.

And, it appears, Azhar Azizan Harun has forgotten how undemocratically he assumed the chair of the Speaker of Parliament.

The Beruas MP chastises Azhar, saying his actions make Parliament subservient to the Executive.

He calls on PN parties to strengthen the government rather than weakening it and adding political instability.

The US president is furious with the coronavirus expert, with who he has had rows over the state's handling of the pandemic.

Among the pollutants that have disrupted water supplies in Selangor are at least 3,000 unlicensed factories - why are they allowed to operate?

No one has the complete knowledge of how to utilise data in combating Covid-19, all the more reason to share and collaborate.

COVID-19 | Bangi MP Ong Kian Ming says fears that this will lead to public panic are unfounded.

The Sultan had written several letters to both federal and state governments since 2009 to resolve state's water woes.

COVID-19 | This will also apply to marriage solemnisation ceremonies, says Jais director Mohd Shahzihan Ahmad.