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Global coronavirus cases pass 2.5 million as US tally surpasses 800,000

Global coronavirus cases pass 2.5 million as US tally surpasses 800,000

The figure includes more than 170,000 deaths, two-thirds of which have been reported in Europe.

Chinese envoy takes veiled swipe at Trump for politicising coronavirus

Chinese envoy takes veiled swipe at Trump for politicising coronavirus

He says politicians are bent on making 'groundless accusations' that distract from scientific information.

Trump immigration ban to last 60 days, target those seeking PR

Trump immigration ban to last 60 days, target those seeking PR

He says pausing immigration would put 'unemployed Americans first in line for jobs'.
YOURSAY | Wrong to squeeze Socso for Covid-19 tests

YOURSAY | Wrong to squeeze Socso for Covid-19 tests

‘Socso is not a cash cow to fund Covid-19 screenings’
YOURSAY | For MCO to retain integrity, law must be applied equally to all

YOURSAY | For MCO to retain integrity, law must be applied equally to all

‘Our leaders in the government should be leading by example.’
18 men jailed, fined for attending Klang funeral during MCO

18 men jailed, fined for attending Klang funeral during MCO

Two juveniles, aged 15 and 17, who were also at the funeral, pleaded guilty to the charge as well.
Adham Baba fortunate his ministry doing a sterling job - Gerakan man

Adham Baba fortunate his ministry doing a sterling job - Gerakan man

Jason Loo tells the health minister not to become like Donald Trump and teaches him how to score political points.

COMMENT | Is liberalism to blame for Covid-19’s surge in the west?

COMMENT | Is liberalism to blame for Covid-19’s surge in the west?

Dr M is implying the more authoritarian the state, the better a country can deal with killer viruses.
YOURSAY | When world is facing a pandemic, not a time to cut WHO funding

YOURSAY | When world is facing a pandemic, not a time to cut WHO funding

‘Trump is looking for a scapegoat to take the blame for his own lack of timely action.’
YOURSAY | Twitterjaya would be more forgiving if Adham is less prone to gaffes

YOURSAY | Twitterjaya would be more forgiving if Adham is less prone to gaffes

‘What’s scary here is being oblivious to the fact that there was a slip-up.’
COMMENT | What do we do about the pandemic and lockdown?

COMMENT | What do we do about the pandemic and lockdown?

Until there are cures and vaccines, the coronavirus will continue to threaten us
Amid rise in traffic during MCO, cops say majority are essential services personnel

Amid rise in traffic during MCO, cops say majority are essential services personnel

Police say 70 percent are essential services personnel travelling to work.

Road accidents fall by 70 percent during MCO

Road accidents fall by 70 percent during MCO

The country recorded four to five less deaths a day during the partial lockdown period.

COMMENT | The Achilles' heel of our Covid-19 battle

COMMENT | The Achilles' heel of our Covid-19 battle

COMMENT | Dr Jeyakumar Devaraj says taking our eyes off migrant workers risk more serious outbreaks.

S'pore records 942 new Covid-19 cases in a day, total at 5,992

S'pore records 942 new Covid-19 cases in a day, total at 5,992

It is the highest number of cases the city-state has recorded in a day since the start of the pandemic.

COMMENT | Malaysia’s youth on the unemployed frontline

COMMENT | Malaysia’s youth on the unemployed frontline

While the old may face greater health risks, it’s the young who will bear the brunt of a recession.
US appeals to China to loosen export rules on coronavirus medical gear

US appeals to China to loosen export rules on coronavirus medical gear

China wants shipments to be subjected to a mandatory customs inspection.

Indonesia reports most coronavirus cases in Southeast Asia

Indonesia reports most coronavirus cases in Southeast Asia

An official says the number of cases could reach 106,000 by July.
More than a third of red zone districts are no longer red

More than a third of red zone districts are no longer red

UPDATED 12.53PM | CORONAVIRUS | Most patients in these zones have recovered and they now have 10 or less active cases.

S’pore reports 728 new virus cases in biggest daily jump, total 4,427

S’pore reports 728 new virus cases in biggest daily jump, total 4,427

Five new clusters were identified, mostly involving dormitories for foreign workers.
Bolsonaro fires health minister, calls to reopen economy

Bolsonaro fires health minister, calls to reopen economy

Few global leaders have done more than Bolsonaro to downplay the global pandemic.
COMMENT | A voice of reason and reassurance in Covid-19 fight

COMMENT | A voice of reason and reassurance in Covid-19 fight

One man stands out in the government’s handling of the Covid-19 crisis.
YOURSAY | Minister not only wastes PPE but frontliners’ time

YOURSAY | Minister not only wastes PPE but frontliners’ time

‘If politicians want to boost morale, try money and support, not by interrupting the smooth running of the lab.’
Minister courts flak for visiting Covid-19 lab wearing PPE

Minister courts flak for visiting Covid-19 lab wearing PPE

CORONAVIRUS | MMA president says while such visits can boost frontliners' morale, it should not be publicised.