Archive - 14 April 2020

CORONAVIRUS | Science, Technology and Innovation Minister Khairy Jamaluddin says this is to protect users' privacy.

CORONAVIRUS | Many have taken to social media to share photos of the free masks and express thanks to the gov't.

CORONAVIRUS | Mayor says masks have been distributed to four public housing zones and 366 residents’ associations.

CORONAVIRUS | Those making bank visits and grocery runs could also be contributing to rise in vehicles on the road.

CORONAVIRUS | In the meeting, the Port Dickson MP also raised issue of information dissemination which must be done transparently.

CORONAVIRUS | The country's coronavirus taskforce cites concerns that people may be spreading the disease without showing symptoms.

Trio seeks to quash interim protection over them after police applied for the order to investigate human trafficking.

Beaconhouse Group of Schools – one of the largest networks of international and private schools, has announced a 15% reduction in school fees in light of the announcement of the continued extension of the nation’s Movement Control Order (MCO).

CORONAVIRUS | The Pakatan Harapan presidential council says many of the stimulus measures offered by Putrajaya are short-term in nature.

UPDATED 8.07PM | CORONAVIRUS | It will replace a PCR test to determine if close contacts can be released at the end of isolation.

UPDATED 7.59PM | CORONAVIRUS | Positive patients include 13 tahfiz students and a family of 11, says Health DG.

EPF says its website is facing a 15-fold increase in traffic compared to the period before the MCO.

UPDATED 7.11PM | CORONAVIRUS | Health DG says efforts are being made to procure more PPEs before stock finishes.

CORONAVIRUS | It will not only focus on financial aspects but also on social safety nets, food security and education.

UPDATED 10.55PM | CORONAVIRUS | Muhyiddin tells special meeting country's key strategies on critical health, economic and social issues caused by pandemic.

CORONAVIRUS | The prison also introduced new preventive measures such as requiring visitors to wear a face mask.

CORONAVIRUS | Asean heads agree to establish a joint fund and medical stockpile for 'gravest public health crisis'.

CORONAVIRUS | Six of 10 items in stimulus package rolled out, remaining 25 pct by May 1, says Tengku Zafrul.

CORONAVIRUS | The idea is to not give people an excuse to go out against MCO during Ramadan, says senior minister.

CORONAVIRUS | Police and the MCMC have initiated 217 investigation papers over fakes news, says Defence Minister Ismail Sabri.

This occurred after she handed over her phone to authorities during investigations into a recent posting of hers.

CORONAVIRUS | In the US, confirmed cases rose to more than 584,000 with deaths exceeding 23,500.

Properties along five major roads in downtown KL will be locked down.

CORONAVIRUS | Thousands of visitors flooded Miti's website yesterday to apply for MCO exemptions.

This following claims that social distancing was not practised at the event.

CORONAVIRUS | The Johor gov't's stance is in line with the federal gov't's call not to hold Ramadan bazaars this year.

If the country is still under MCO, Parliament will ensure it goes on but with tight control measures, says Rashid Hasnon.

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UPDATED 5.08PM | The former premier mocks the Amanah leader for not understanding the content of his statement on the issue.

It serves no purpose other than taking away resources and jamming up the Miti website.

M'sian's must learn to live with the virus until an effective vaccine is developed.

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The needy seems to be getting cut off from aid while those underserving qualify for that same aid.

CORONAVIRUS | To ease overcrowding in jails and protect detainees from the pandemic.

And in Johor Bahru, 34 men and women were arrested after attending wild parties.

It is a severe crime under the law and not run-of-the-mill spousal grievances like a nagging or angry partner.