Archive - 17 April 2020

Don't feel left out if you don't receive food basket aid, says Abdul Rahim

Don't feel left out if you don't receive food basket aid, says Abdul Rahim

Other forms of assistance being introduced, including Bantuan Prihatin Nasional, says Deputy Finance Minister I Abdul Rahim Bakri.

Courts continue to function to ensure justice - CJ

Courts continue to function to ensure justice - CJ

Covid-19: Cases at dorms push S'pore's tally to above 5,000

Covid-19: Cases at dorms push S'pore's tally to above 5,000

CORONAVIRUS | MOH: There are currently not less than 20 affected dorms with 12 gazetted as isolation areas.

MCO: Klang cops nab 26 men for attending funeral

MCO: Klang cops nab 26 men for attending funeral

CORONAVIRUS | Father to deceased teen also detained for organising a ceremony with gangsterism elements, says Klang Utara district police chief.

MP urges FT Ministry to give RM20k one-off aid to Ramadan bazaar organisers

MP urges FT Ministry to give RM20k one-off aid to Ramadan bazaar organisers

Health DG: Ten recent overseas returnees positive for Covid-19

Health DG: Ten recent overseas returnees positive for Covid-19

CORONAVIRUS | This figure involves those undergoing mandatory quarantine since April 3.
Labis MP reminds charities to observe MCO after volunteers ‘stabbed in the back’

Labis MP reminds charities to observe MCO after volunteers ‘stabbed in the back’

CORONAVIRUS | This comes after five volunteers arrested after performing sanitation works during MCO in Labis.

Dewan Rakyat will sit one day only on May 18

Dewan Rakyat will sit one day only on May 18

Dewan Rakyat secretary Riduan Rahmat says there will be no oral question sessions, written questions, motions, and special chambers on May 18.

Zahid lobbies PM for positions for four Sabah Umno leaders

Zahid lobbies PM for positions for four Sabah Umno leaders

Health DG assures no medicine shortages, including Remdesivir

Health DG assures no medicine shortages, including Remdesivir

IRB denies issuing letter to collect tax on share investment profit

IRB denies issuing letter to collect tax on share investment profit

Public urged to be cautious and inform the IRB if they receive suspicious emails or letters from the board.

AirAsia to resume domestic flights on April 29

AirAsia to resume domestic flights on April 29

Bursa Malaysia appoints Anad Krishnan as new non-executive director

Bursa Malaysia appoints Anad Krishnan as new non-executive director

The appointment will take effect starting April 23.

Bernama ends CEO's contract

Bernama ends CEO's contract

Bursa Malaysia appoints Abdul Wahid as non-executive chairperson

Bursa Malaysia appoints Abdul Wahid as non-executive chairperson

The appointment will be from May 1, 2020, and he will replace Shireen Ann Zaharah Muhiudenn.

Foreigners form 11.45 pct of Covid-19 patients

Foreigners form 11.45 pct of Covid-19 patients

From T'ganu with love: Noor Hisham receives appreciation letter from nine-year-old

From T'ganu with love: Noor Hisham receives appreciation letter from nine-year-old

CORONAVIRUS | Lara Khadijah Cornelius McAfee also sent a loom band to Dr Noor Hisham.
PKR rep disappointed he's unable to get full list of appointments to GLCs in Penang

PKR rep disappointed he's unable to get full list of appointments to GLCs in Penang

Lowest number of new cases since MCO at 69, two deaths

Lowest number of new cases since MCO at 69, two deaths

CORONAVIRUS | For the fifth day in a row, the number of patients discharged exceeded new cases.

Kadir questions appointment of Abdul Wahid as Bursa chair

Kadir questions appointment of Abdul Wahid as Bursa chair

Kadir Jasin also cast aspersions on Wahid's ties with Finance Minister Tengku Zafrul Abdul Aziz.

LETTER | Mavcom fails M'sian consumers

LETTER | Mavcom fails M'sian consumers

'PKR icon blind to justice when it concerns others' – Wanita leader flays Anwar

'PKR icon blind to justice when it concerns others' – Wanita leader flays Anwar

Caroline Khor claims PKR has turned into a 'one-man party which reeks of feudalism'.

Singapore mulls placing workers who recover from Covid-19 on cruise ships

Singapore mulls placing workers who recover from Covid-19 on cruise ships

Wuhan hikes Covid-19 death toll by 50 pct citing gaps in early testing

Wuhan hikes Covid-19 death toll by 50 pct citing gaps in early testing

Global PsyCorona study looking for M'sian participants

Global PsyCorona study looking for M'sian participants

CORONAVIRUS | Researchers hope to garner behavioural insights that can help tackle the Covid-19 pandemic.

DBKL to refund bazaar deposits but questions linger on lot fees

DBKL to refund bazaar deposits but questions linger on lot fees

Myanmar to free almost 25,000 prisoners in largest amnesty in years

Myanmar to free almost 25,000 prisoners in largest amnesty in years

Covid-19: Red zones to be sanitised again, if necessary - deputy minister

Covid-19: Red zones to be sanitised again, if necessary - deputy minister

To open or not? Workshops and traditional medicine providers in a bind

To open or not? Workshops and traditional medicine providers in a bind

CORONAVIRUS | Many find the application process and rules for MCO exemption onerous.

Sighting of new moon to determine start of fasting fixed for April 23

Sighting of new moon to determine start of fasting fixed for April 23

The exercise will be conducted at 15 locations across the country.
Covid-19: US and Europe paying high price for their freedoms, says Dr M

Covid-19: US and Europe paying high price for their freedoms, says Dr M

CM: Penang can become leading manufacturing centre for Covid-19 medical supplies

CM: Penang can become leading manufacturing centre for Covid-19 medical supplies


CORONAVIRUS | Chow Kon Yeow hopes that the state will grow stronger in the medical supply sector to provide jobs and generate income for the people.

Person offering 'tips' to trick cops lands in trouble

Person offering 'tips' to trick cops lands in trouble

Senior Minister Ismail Sabri Yaakob says police have already identified the person implicated in a widely shared social media post.

Charles Santiago latest to fall, axed as Span chairperson

Charles Santiago latest to fall, axed as Span chairperson

Some hospitals struggling with PPE supply as mass screening looms

Some hospitals struggling with PPE supply as mass screening looms

Hannah Yeoh upset with Rina over non-delivery of food aid hampers

Hannah Yeoh upset with Rina over non-delivery of food aid hampers

No enhanced MCO for Penang, says CM

No enhanced MCO for Penang, says CM

CORONAVIRUS | Chow Kon Yeow says the situation in Penang is “under control and closely monitored” by various state agencies.
COMMENT | 'Light at the end of the tunnel' remains elusive

COMMENT | 'Light at the end of the tunnel' remains elusive

There is still too much uncertainty over when the Covid-19 pandemic will run its course and the development of a vaccine.

Committal proceeding initiated by former AG against Lokman Adam to proceed

Committal proceeding initiated by former AG against Lokman Adam to proceed

Chinese experts arriving tomorrow to share experience in managing Covid-19

Chinese experts arriving tomorrow to share experience in managing Covid-19

CORONAVIRUS | Transport Minister Wee Ka Siong had also posted about the team of experts on his Facebook page last night.

Azmin lost sight of Socso's purpose, charges 'aghast' MTUC sec-gen

Azmin lost sight of Socso's purpose, charges 'aghast' MTUC sec-gen

J Solomon is aghast at the minister's proposal that Socso funds be used to pay for the Covid-19 screenings.

Cleaner water ways and rivers during MCO

Cleaner water ways and rivers during MCO

LETTER | Focus on foreign worker quarters and dormitories next

LETTER | Focus on foreign worker quarters and dormitories next

The recent surge in Singapore's Covid-19 cases came from the foreign workers' dormitories there.

Johor gov’t to distribute 3.5m face masks to household heads soon

Johor gov’t to distribute 3.5m face masks to household heads soon

CORONAVIRUS | The distribution will be done according to the state residents’ data obtained from the Statistics Department.
Coalition reminds Selangor gov't of need to abandon Kuala Langat degazettement plan

Coalition reminds Selangor gov't of need to abandon Kuala Langat degazettement plan

COMMENT | What is the gov't trying to curb - freedom of speech or fake news?

COMMENT | What is the gov't trying to curb - freedom of speech or fake news?

LETTER | Fama, get your act together

LETTER | Fama, get your act together

This is undoubtedly a critical time for the country.

Share details of MCO exit plan with public, don't be like UK - Kit Siang to PM

Share details of MCO exit plan with public, don't be like UK - Kit Siang to PM

Homeless in KL - Have temporary shelters effaced the people and issue?

Homeless in KL - Have temporary shelters effaced the people and issue?

FBI official says foreign hackers have targeted Covid-19 research

FBI official says foreign hackers have targeted Covid-19 research

CORONAVIRUS | The FBI has seen state-backed hackers poking around companies that are conducting research into treatments for the virus.
T'ganu hopes for reduction in petroleum cash payments - MB

T'ganu hopes for reduction in petroleum cash payments - MB

Kota Kinabalu becomes 28th Covid-19 red zone after recording 42 cases

Kota Kinabalu becomes 28th Covid-19 red zone after recording 42 cases

Recognise domestic violence support as essential services during MCO, gov't told

Recognise domestic violence support as essential services during MCO, gov't told

Rohingya refugee boat turned back after being spotted by RMAF

Rohingya refugee boat turned back after being spotted by RMAF

Agong goes to the ground to observe third phase of MCO

Agong goes to the ground to observe third phase of MCO

Minister clarifies application process for operation of businesses in MCO phase 3

Minister clarifies application process for operation of businesses in MCO phase 3

Water supply to 1.2m users disrupted, to be restored in stages from noon

Water supply to 1.2m users disrupted, to be restored in stages from noon

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.
COMMENT | Does Muhyiddin want to make a difference?

COMMENT | Does Muhyiddin want to make a difference?

'Power, position and perks await the person who swears loyalty to him. Qualification, skills, experience and meritocracy do not matter.'

Ramadan bazaar traders want their rental money back

Ramadan bazaar traders want their rental money back

Bolsonaro fires health minister, calls to reopen economy

Bolsonaro fires health minister, calls to reopen economy

COMMENT | Give due credit for 1MDB recoveries

COMMENT | Give due credit for 1MDB recoveries

PAS man got his bamboo facts wrong, says Teresa

PAS man got his bamboo facts wrong, says Teresa

Former minister issues statement rebutting claims by Malacca PAS information chief.
China's virus-hit economy to see first decline since at least 1992

China's virus-hit economy to see first decline since at least 1992

CORONAVIRUS | Pressure rises on authorities to prop up growth as mounting job losses threaten social stability.

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

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

Trump unveils three-stage process to end shutdowns as death toll reaches 32,600

Trump unveils three-stage process to end shutdowns as death toll reaches 32,600

CORONAVIRUS | The US president proposes guidelines for the state governors to act to revive the US economy.

YOURSAY | Isn't this nepotism, Saravanan?

YOURSAY | Isn't this nepotism, Saravanan?

‘Shahul’s appointment should be based on credentials, not his grandfather.’
Wong Kah Woh dismissed as Seda chairperson

Wong Kah Woh dismissed as Seda chairperson

The Ipoh Timur MP says he received the letter of termination yesterday, from the office of the energy and natural resources minister.

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.’
MOE to ensure no 'bottleneck' in enrolment for examination classes

MOE to ensure no 'bottleneck' in enrolment for examination classes

CORONAVIRUS | The ministry has several options to prevent this, and the procedure is being fine-tuned to come up with a clear framework.

COMMENT | Keep the politicians out

COMMENT | Keep the politicians out

Ironically, it was Azmin Ali who defended the previous government's decision not to have politicians and political appointees helm GLCs.

MOH to expand Covid-19 testing soon and 9 news from yesterday

MOH to expand Covid-19 testing soon and 9 news from yesterday

Malaysia moves up in latest Global Talent Competitiveness Index 2020

Malaysia moves up in latest Global Talent Competitiveness Index 2020

We are the only upper-middle-income bracket country in the top quartile of the report, says Malaysia Digital Economy Corporation.