Archive - 25 April 2020

Gov't committed to helping SME weather economic challenges - PM

Gov't committed to helping SME weather economic challenges - PM

'Economy bleeds RM2.4 billion for every MCO day'

'Economy bleeds RM2.4 billion for every MCO day'

Ministers working behind the scenes, PM assures

Ministers working behind the scenes, PM assures

Covid-19: Thailand confirms 53 new cases, including 2 M'sians

Covid-19: Thailand confirms 53 new cases, including 2 M'sians

Medical teams have been providing treatment to all the patients, say officials.

MCO - Welfare Dept to enhance its food delivery system

MCO - Welfare Dept to enhance its food delivery system

Muhyiddin: I'm focusing on Covid-19 because rakyat sick of politics

Muhyiddin: I'm focusing on Covid-19 because rakyat sick of politics

Covid-19 swab test does not invalidate fast - Zulkifli

Covid-19 swab test does not invalidate fast - Zulkifli

Minister says that from the Islamic point of view, such tests are allowed for health reasons.

Selayang residents under enhanced MCO being screened in stages

Selayang residents under enhanced MCO being screened in stages

Police are monitoring all entry and exit points into and from the area.

LETTER | Bersatu-Umno cooperation stronger than thought

LETTER | Bersatu-Umno cooperation stronger than thought

LETTER | It is in Umno's best interests to help Muhyiddin contain Dr Mahathir Mohamad.

Petronas refutes claim it has shut down most of its oil rigs

Petronas refutes claim it has shut down most of its oil rigs

Malaysia is our only home, say MM2H residents stuck overseas due to MCO

Malaysia is our only home, say MM2H residents stuck overseas due to MCO

MMA voices concern on discrimination against healthcare workers

MMA voices concern on discrimination against healthcare workers

CORONAVIRUS | Lifts at an apartment block were segregated following discovery that a healthcare worker was infected with Covid-19.

Cops to submit probe on Zahid's daughter to AG, say no one is above the law

Cops to submit probe on Zahid's daughter to AG, say no one is above the law

No one will escape action if they have broken the law, says CID chief Huzir Mohamed.

Preacher grilled over aid work despite having cops' permission

Preacher grilled over aid work despite having cops' permission

LETTER | Is Malaysia being intimidated by China’s economic clout?

LETTER | Is Malaysia being intimidated by China’s economic clout?

LETTER | If such deafening silence is going to be a norm than we will end up with another hegemonic power.

Hundreds protest against lockdown at Polish-German border

Hundreds protest against lockdown at Polish-German border

WHO: ‘No evidence’ yet that recovered Covid-19 patients cannot be re-infected

WHO: ‘No evidence’ yet that recovered Covid-19 patients cannot be re-infected

GOF personnel injured after car rams roadblock

GOF personnel injured after car rams roadblock

Menara City One residents refute Health DG’s explanation on ‘congested’ testing procedure

Menara City One residents refute Health DG’s explanation on ‘congested’ testing procedure

Indonesia reports 396 new Covid-19 cases, 31 more deaths

Indonesia reports 396 new Covid-19 cases, 31 more deaths

Anwar: Bersatu in government and opposition a ‘new normal’

Anwar: Bersatu in government and opposition a ‘new normal’

Inhumane to turn back refugee ship - Suaram

Inhumane to turn back refugee ship - Suaram

Malaysia should have set a progressive example for other Asean nations in defending basic human rights, it says.

Indonesia convicts Papua activists of treason for holding protest

Indonesia convicts Papua activists of treason for holding protest

LETTER | Can AG take away Health DG's power under Section 25 of Act 342?

LETTER | Can AG take away Health DG's power under Section 25 of Act 342?

LETTER | To answer this, there must first be a definition or description of what are compoundable offences.

Mass testing only for migrants under enhanced MCO with Sri Petaling exposure

Mass testing only for migrants under enhanced MCO with Sri Petaling exposure

Umno deputy: BN's cooperation is with PAS, PN only to resolve crisis

Umno deputy: BN's cooperation is with PAS, PN only to resolve crisis

COMMENT | Will there be accountability for Covid-19 funds?

COMMENT | Will there be accountability for Covid-19 funds?

COMMENT | As this is being written, millions of ringgit have been collected by the Malaysian government.

65 pct of Covid-19 patients recovered, 51 new cases, 2 deaths

65 pct of Covid-19 patients recovered, 51 new cases, 2 deaths

UPDATED 4.58PM | CORONAVIRUS | The 51 new cases brings the overall total to 5,742 while the number of active cases is 1,882.

MCO offenders start arriving at temporary prisons

MCO offenders start arriving at temporary prisons

Ismail Sabri: Local football league unlikely to continue after MCO

Ismail Sabri: Local football league unlikely to continue after MCO

Putrajaya expands enhanced MCO radius around KL wholesale market

Putrajaya expands enhanced MCO radius around KL wholesale market

The latest enhanced MCO effectively expands the radius around the Kuala Lumpur wholesale market that is currently under full lockdown.
Harapan names Adly as opposition chief in Melaka

Harapan names Adly as opposition chief in Melaka

The party says this was unanimously agreed to through an online meeting yesterday with 11 Harapan elected representatives.

Three cosmetic products found to contain poison – Health DG

Three cosmetic products found to contain poison – Health DG

The products were found to contain hydroquinone, tretinoin, betamethasone valerate and mercury.
'RM35 food packs from NGO’, Rasah MP questions RM100 aid promised by gov’t

'RM35 food packs from NGO’, Rasah MP questions RM100 aid promised by gov’t

Menara City One residents claim Covid-19 tests poorly managed

Menara City One residents claim Covid-19 tests poorly managed

CORONAVIRUS | Residents were seen wearing face masks in lifts but standing almost shoulder to shoulder and later in large crowds standing in a long queue.
M'sian-born, Birmingham-based doctor succumbs to Covid-19

M'sian-born, Birmingham-based doctor succumbs to Covid-19

Ditch agents and go online for Bantuan Ihsan - Johor rep

Ditch agents and go online for Bantuan Ihsan - Johor rep

Johor Jaya assemblyperson Liow Cai Tung says the use of “agents” in the present system was impeding aid distribution.

Socso observes spike in jobless claims but says still manageable

Socso observes spike in jobless claims but says still manageable

Get your priorities straight, Takiyuddin tells Harapan

Get your priorities straight, Takiyuddin tells Harapan

The parliamentary affairs minister ticked off the opposition over its protest against the May 18 one-day sitting.
COMMENT | The Rohingya are victims, we need to do more

COMMENT | The Rohingya are victims, we need to do more

Nearly 60 new Covid-19 cases confirmed on cruise ship in Japan

Nearly 60 new Covid-19 cases confirmed on cruise ship in Japan

Saudi to end flogging as form of punishment

Saudi to end flogging as form of punishment

Allow businesses to open in phases, says Umno veep

Allow businesses to open in phases, says Umno veep

Britain nears grim milestone of 20,000 coronavirus hospital deaths

Britain nears grim milestone of 20,000 coronavirus hospital deaths

LETTER | Foreign workers' growing dilemma in M'sia

LETTER | Foreign workers' growing dilemma in M'sia

As M'sians begin losing jobs, the presence of foreign workers and refugees in M'sia may be the last straw to break this country.

He's number one: UK's Captain Tom, 99, adds hits single to fundraising record

He's number one: UK's Captain Tom, 99, adds hits single to fundraising record

Gunman started Canada's worst mass shooting after his girlfriend fled

Gunman started Canada's worst mass shooting after his girlfriend fled

Police did not give details about the nature of the assault or how she escaped and fled into the woods.
Trump claims remarks on using disinfectant inside people's bodies were sarcastic

Trump claims remarks on using disinfectant inside people's bodies were sarcastic

He walks back comments that have alarmed medical professionals worldwide.
World leaders launch plan to speed Covid-19 vaccine; US stays away

World leaders launch plan to speed Covid-19 vaccine; US stays away

COMMENT | Does PN have an exit strategy for the MCO?

COMMENT | Does PN have an exit strategy for the MCO?

Interstate travel applications through Gerak Malaysia app on April 26

Interstate travel applications through Gerak Malaysia app on April 26

Gov't must allow industries in Perak to operate during the MCO - MB

Gov't must allow industries in Perak to operate during the MCO - MB

Ahmad Faizal Azumu says many sectors and activities halted during the movement control order is affecting the state’s economy.

COMMENT | Does Muhyiddin have a parliamentary majority?

COMMENT | Does Muhyiddin have a parliamentary majority?

Rasah MP writes to Muhyiddin over B40 aid

Rasah MP writes to Muhyiddin over B40 aid

This is after Ismail Sabri refuted allegations that the provided food aid that is not worth the budgeted RM100.

YOURSAY | Deputy health minister, sorry is no cure

YOURSAY | Deputy health minister, sorry is no cure

Teachers in Sabah face difficulties to ensure smooth online PdPc sessions

Teachers in Sabah face difficulties to ensure smooth online PdPc sessions

CM wants Sg Melaka to be kept clean post-MCO

CM wants Sg Melaka to be kept clean post-MCO

As US coronavirus death toll tops 51,000, handful of states move toward reopening

As US coronavirus death toll tops 51,000, handful of states move toward reopening

Happ-E Aidilfitri: Gamers to beat MCO with virtual Raya open houses

Happ-E Aidilfitri: Gamers to beat MCO with virtual Raya open houses

It would seem that the MCO will not stop this group of friends from celebrating Hari Raya Aidilfitri together.

MP SPEAKS | Umno threat to Bersatu main challenge to PN's stability

MP SPEAKS | Umno threat to Bersatu main challenge to PN's stability

Bersatu’s dilemma with Dr M, and 9 news from yesterday

Bersatu’s dilemma with Dr M, and 9 news from yesterday

KINI ROUNDUP | Here are key headlines you may have missed yesterday, in brief.
China sends team including medical experts to advise on North Korea’s Kim

China sends team including medical experts to advise on North Korea’s Kim

Over 7k workers retrenched between March and April this year

Over 7k workers retrenched between March and April this year

More Malaysians make it back from Middle East

More Malaysians make it back from Middle East

Harapan keeps options open on new opposition leader

Harapan keeps options open on new opposition leader