Archive - 7 April 2020

SMEs moot turn-based business days

SMEs moot turn-based business days

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Two more buildings put under lockdown and 9 news from yesterday

Two more buildings put under lockdown and 9 news from yesterday

UiTM Medical Centre aims to increase Covid-19 test capacity

UiTM Medical Centre aims to increase Covid-19 test capacity

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PAS respects non-Muslim rights, but beer brewing is not an 'essential service'

PAS respects non-Muslim rights, but beer brewing is not an 'essential service'

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Minister refutes report, says quarantine hotels agreed to RM150 rate

Minister refutes report, says quarantine hotels agreed to RM150 rate

Anifah Aman: Sabah should reconsider palm oil sector closure order

Anifah Aman: Sabah should reconsider palm oil sector closure order

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Antibody test missed Covid-19 infection, contributed to spread in S'wak

Antibody test missed Covid-19 infection, contributed to spread in S'wak

Gov’t mulls relocating Masjid India enhanced MCO residents

Gov’t mulls relocating Masjid India enhanced MCO residents

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Eligible for RM1k aid, MP says BPN system needs overhaul

Eligible for RM1k aid, MP says BPN system needs overhaul

IGP: Quarantined individuals who leave hotel rooms will be detained

IGP: Quarantined individuals who leave hotel rooms will be detained

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M'sia records 69 sporadic cases, origin unknown, says Noor Hisham

M'sia records 69 sporadic cases, origin unknown, says Noor Hisham

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Health DG: Enough reagents for a week of Covid-19 tests, more on the way

Health DG: Enough reagents for a week of Covid-19 tests, more on the way

DG: Anti-malaria drug may have reduced Covid-19 patients’ need for ICU

DG: Anti-malaria drug may have reduced Covid-19 patients’ need for ICU

Covid-19: City Hall turns to High Comms to connect with Masjid India foreigners

Covid-19: City Hall turns to High Comms to connect with Masjid India foreigners

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Ten days needed to screen residents at two KL buildings under lockdown

Ten days needed to screen residents at two KL buildings under lockdown

Gov't to ensure foreign workers stay put, undergo health screenings

Gov't to ensure foreign workers stay put, undergo health screenings

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MOH encourages M'sians to stay put in S'pore during MCO

MOH encourages M'sians to stay put in S'pore during MCO

Anwar files bid to overturn Federal Court ruling on NSC Act

Anwar files bid to overturn Federal Court ruling on NSC Act

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Help for the Rohingya

Help for the Rohingya

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Japan declares Covid-19 emergency, prepares near US$1 trillion stimulus

Japan declares Covid-19 emergency, prepares near US$1 trillion stimulus

Straight fight between Muhyiddin and Mukhriz for Bersatu presidency

Straight fight between Muhyiddin and Mukhriz for Bersatu presidency

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Malaysian Embassy in Bangkok working to bring stranded citizens home

Malaysian Embassy in Bangkok working to bring stranded citizens home

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China reports no new coronavirus deaths as cases decline

China reports no new coronavirus deaths as cases decline

Social distancing needed 6 months post-MCO: PM's public health advisor

Social distancing needed 6 months post-MCO: PM's public health advisor

Covid-19 - Zoo Negara takes precautionary measures to keep animals safe

Covid-19 - Zoo Negara takes precautionary measures to keep animals safe

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Court rejects postponement of jail sentence against woman who insulted police

Court rejects postponement of jail sentence against woman who insulted police

Covid-19: 170 new infections, Sulawesi gathering participant dies

Covid-19: 170 new infections, Sulawesi gathering participant dies

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Demand for rice increases during MCO

Demand for rice increases during MCO

Pikom: Gov't must look into long-term recovery plans for SMEs

Pikom: Gov't must look into long-term recovery plans for SMEs

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More top departures from gov't agencies, this time Socso

More top departures from gov't agencies, this time Socso

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MyKasih raises RM 3mil for food aid during MCO

MyKasih raises RM 3mil for food aid during MCO

MP SPEAKS | The Prihatin packages: Missed opportunities

MP SPEAKS | The Prihatin packages: Missed opportunities

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Those mistaken for homeless can only leave shelters after MCO

Those mistaken for homeless can only leave shelters after MCO

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WhatsApp limits message forwarding to slow spread of coronavirus misinformation

WhatsApp limits message forwarding to slow spread of coronavirus misinformation

Hackers might be eavesdropping - top civil servants warned about video calls

Hackers might be eavesdropping - top civil servants warned about video calls

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May 19 hearing of third party claim in government’s forfeiture suit against Johor Umno

May 19 hearing of third party claim in government’s forfeiture suit against Johor Umno

Penang state assembly sitting to go on as scheduled - CM

Penang state assembly sitting to go on as scheduled - CM

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‘Majority of migrant workers hired by SMEs on daily wage, no contract'

‘Majority of migrant workers hired by SMEs on daily wage, no contract'

Malaysia's international reserves drop to US$101.7b as of March 31

Malaysia's international reserves drop to US$101.7b as of March 31

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MCO - life in 'green' and 'red' zones might be vastly different

MCO - life in 'green' and 'red' zones might be vastly different

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LETTER | Covid-19 – heralding global changes and challenges as never before

LETTER | Covid-19 – heralding global changes and challenges as never before

Kelantan ruler to return royal emoluments for six months

Kelantan ruler to return royal emoluments for six months

US enters 'peak death week' for Covid-19

US enters 'peak death week' for Covid-19

Quarantine hotel stay capped at RM150 per day, no special treatment

Quarantine hotel stay capped at RM150 per day, no special treatment

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S Korea mulling wristbands to prevent self isolators going outside

S Korea mulling wristbands to prevent self isolators going outside

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Two more buildings in KL under lockdown, 6,000 affected

Two more buildings in KL under lockdown, 6,000 affected

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Online trader fined RM6,000 for insulting Agong

Online trader fined RM6,000 for insulting Agong

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All flights grounded, no pay for most Malindo Air staff

All flights grounded, no pay for most Malindo Air staff

New refugees in Langkawi appear free of Covid-19 during initial screening

New refugees in Langkawi appear free of Covid-19 during initial screening

MCO: Police get CAAM's approval to conduct drone operations

MCO: Police get CAAM's approval to conduct drone operations

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COMMENT | What is the size of the Covid-19 epidemic in Malaysia?

COMMENT | What is the size of the Covid-19 epidemic in Malaysia?

Ahmad Maslan's court case deferred to April 15

Ahmad Maslan's court case deferred to April 15

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Ex-Vatican treasurer Pell leaves Australian jail after sex offences acquittal

Ex-Vatican treasurer Pell leaves Australian jail after sex offences acquittal

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Perak unveils state exco portfolio

Perak unveils state exco portfolio

Ex-sec-gen did not go behind our backs on booze saga – deputy minister

Ex-sec-gen did not go behind our backs on booze saga – deputy minister

S'pore proposes law to ensure safe elections during virus outbreak

S'pore proposes law to ensure safe elections during virus outbreak

From filmmaker to medicine courier: How volunteers helped Wuhan’s virus fight

From filmmaker to medicine courier: How volunteers helped Wuhan’s virus fight

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MTUC: Criminalise retrenchment for now

MTUC: Criminalise retrenchment for now

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LETTER | A different approach to Covid-19

LETTER | A different approach to Covid-19

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LETTER | Movement control order woes

LETTER | Movement control order woes

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Tourism Virtual Summit calls for industry players to rise above Covid-19 Disruption

Tourism Virtual Summit calls for industry players to rise above Covid-19 Disruption

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Gov't told to probe, monitor foreign workers for cluster infection

Gov't told to probe, monitor foreign workers for cluster infection

Putrajaya, Jasin and Rembau categorised as Covid-19 red zones

Putrajaya, Jasin and Rembau categorised as Covid-19 red zones

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Another foreign workers' dorm classified as new Covid-19 cluster in Singapore

Another foreign workers' dorm classified as new Covid-19 cluster in Singapore

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LETTER | Don't lose sight of minimum force

LETTER | Don't lose sight of minimum force

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NZ demotes minister for coronavirus lockdown breach, extends emergency

NZ demotes minister for coronavirus lockdown breach, extends emergency

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COMMENT | Don't treat young MCO offenders like hardcore criminals

COMMENT | Don't treat young MCO offenders like hardcore criminals

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COMMENT | The need for an exit strategy and adapting to the new normal

COMMENT | The need for an exit strategy and adapting to the new normal

Sabah Health Dept investigates Covid-19 positive case involving Keningau Hospital staff

Sabah Health Dept investigates Covid-19 positive case involving Keningau Hospital staff

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UN security council to discuss Covid-19 pandemic on Thursday

UN security council to discuss Covid-19 pandemic on Thursday

LETTER | Upending the end-game

LETTER | Upending the end-game

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Masks should be prioritised for health workers - WHO

Masks should be prioritised for health workers - WHO

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France's coronavirus death rate accelerates, cases near 100,000

France's coronavirus death rate accelerates, cases near 100,000

IGP: Action can be taken on those who shoot photos, videos of roadblocks

IGP: Action can be taken on those who shoot photos, videos of roadblocks

Migrant workers fear massive S’pore dorm lockdown is Covid-19 time bomb

Migrant workers fear massive S’pore dorm lockdown is Covid-19 time bomb

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Sterling drops as PM Johnson sent to intensive care

Sterling drops as PM Johnson sent to intensive care

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Research firm foresees palm oil sector hit by decreased demand, price

Research firm foresees palm oil sector hit by decreased demand, price

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COMMENT | 'Religious sensitivity' has been abused and misused over the years

COMMENT | 'Religious sensitivity' has been abused and misused over the years

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Nurses must be protected from abuse during coronavirus pandemic: WHO, nursing groups

Nurses must be protected from abuse during coronavirus pandemic: WHO, nursing groups

India lifts restrictions on 24 drug exports

India lifts restrictions on 24 drug exports

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Trump says may jump into Navy furor after captain ridiculed in speech

Trump says may jump into Navy furor after captain ridiculed in speech

I'm firm against alcohol but won't speak on behalf of other ministers - Zulkifli

I'm firm against alcohol but won't speak on behalf of other ministers - Zulkifli

Bentong custodial death not from coronavirus - Police

Bentong custodial death not from coronavirus - Police

Biggest daily rise in coronavirus cases in Indonesia, 24 doctors now dead

Biggest daily rise in coronavirus cases in Indonesia, 24 doctors now dead

Economists: More has to be done for wage earners under SME stimulus package

Economists: More has to be done for wage earners under SME stimulus package

COMMENT | It's a scary new world we're entering

COMMENT | It's a scary new world we're entering

Review finds masks 'modestly effective' at best

Review finds masks 'modestly effective' at best

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COMMENT | Why Heineken/Carlsberg should be given some MCO exemptions

COMMENT | Why Heineken/Carlsberg should be given some MCO exemptions

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YOURSAY | Frontliners out there to protect us, but punishment should be fair

YOURSAY | Frontliners out there to protect us, but punishment should be fair

New York zoo’s Malayan tiger with Covid-19 on the mend, gets meds and TLC

New York zoo’s Malayan tiger with Covid-19 on the mend, gets meds and TLC

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COMMENT | Doraemon may be cute, but the women's ministry is clueless

COMMENT | Doraemon may be cute, but the women's ministry is clueless

After recovery, Patient 33 hands over RM150k to Covid-19 victims

After recovery, Patient 33 hands over RM150k to Covid-19 victims

YOURSAY | MCO implemented on health, not religious, principles

YOURSAY | MCO implemented on health, not religious, principles

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Private firm bids RM10.9b for MAS, funded by European bank

Private firm bids RM10.9b for MAS, funded by European bank