Archive - 27 April 2020

China police detain three linked to censored coronavirus archive

China police detain three linked to censored coronavirus archive

CORONAVIRUS | The trio contributes articles to the online archive known as Terminus2049.

Surveys to continue despite challenges, says chief statistician

Surveys to continue despite challenges, says chief statistician

Viral news on foreign workers statistics false - Dept of Statistics

Viral news on foreign workers statistics false - Dept of Statistics

MCO: Police arrest 13 at barbershop in Butterworth

MCO: Police arrest 13 at barbershop in Butterworth

Report: Tourism minister admits musicians suffering in Covid-19 crisis

Report: Tourism minister admits musicians suffering in Covid-19 crisis

Putrajaya slash debt repayment for Terengganu

Putrajaya slash debt repayment for Terengganu

Minister denies food baskets distributed only to certain constituencies

Minister denies food baskets distributed only to certain constituencies

Local groups seek corporate sponsors for production of PPE suits

Local groups seek corporate sponsors for production of PPE suits

CORONAVIRUS | The groups use a business model that allows individual producers to provide for their families.

LETTER | Political manipulations behind xenophobic attacks on Rohingyas?

LETTER | Political manipulations behind xenophobic attacks on Rohingyas?

'Time and again, the most vulnerable groups have been used as pawns for the political power struggle of the ruling elites.'

Port Klang Authority signs join declaration to keep ports open

Port Klang Authority signs join declaration to keep ports open

CORONAVIRUS | The declaration was signed with 19 international port authorities.

Indonesia hopes for return to 'normal lives' by July

Indonesia hopes for return to 'normal lives' by July

CORONAVIRUS | The country's Covid-19 task force chief reveals this today.

Gov’t urged to unite families, allow foreign spouses to return

Gov’t urged to unite families, allow foreign spouses to return

Australia rejects Chinese 'economic coercion' threat amid planned virus probe

Australia rejects Chinese 'economic coercion' threat amid planned virus probe

CORONAVIRUS | This after the envoy says 'Chinese public' could avoid Australian products and universities.
MOH to increase daily lab test capacity to 22,000 - Noor Hisham

MOH to increase daily lab test capacity to 22,000 - Noor Hisham

Deputy minister and Perak exco to be charged for breaching MCO

Deputy minister and Perak exco to be charged for breaching MCO

China denies spreading coronavirus disinformation following EU report

China denies spreading coronavirus disinformation following EU report

More positive cases at dorms, S'pore's tally crosses 14,000 mark

More positive cases at dorms, S'pore's tally crosses 14,000 mark

CORONAVIRUS | The republic today confirms 799 new cases of Covid-19 infections.

We only advise on Covid-19, says DG on one-day parliament sitting

We only advise on Covid-19, says DG on one-day parliament sitting

Unite we must - Johor Bersatu to Umno

Unite we must - Johor Bersatu to Umno

India's rural poor may lose out as drones map village land

India's rural poor may lose out as drones map village land

Russia's coronavirus cases rise to 87,147, surpass China's

Russia's coronavirus cases rise to 87,147, surpass China's

CORONAVIRUS | It reported 6,198 new cases on Monday.

Three hotels to be closed, Penang operators say no choice

Three hotels to be closed, Penang operators say no choice

Afif denies making overtures, says Batu MP initiated meet

Afif denies making overtures, says Batu MP initiated meet

Covid-19: 40 new cases, 95 recoveries and one death

Covid-19: 40 new cases, 95 recoveries and one death

CORONAVIRUS | Health DG also reveals that 37 patients are in ICU, with 17 requiring ventilators.

Cops accused of forcing teen into patrol car boot under probe

Cops accused of forcing teen into patrol car boot under probe

Thursday deadline for BPN application, appeal

Thursday deadline for BPN application, appeal

All parties including media prohibited from flying drones

All parties including media prohibited from flying drones

A permit is required from the Civil Aviation Authority of Malaysia to operate drones.

Cops probing baby-dumping case, seek information

Cops probing baby-dumping case, seek information

Socso to issue guidelines on Covid-19 screening today

Socso to issue guidelines on Covid-19 screening today

Calm down, cops probing all Rohingya-linked posts: Ismail Sabri

Calm down, cops probing all Rohingya-linked posts: Ismail Sabri

'M'sia is a peaceful country and we are known to be considerate towards all who are here,' says defence minister.
1,128 students to return home tonight

1,128 students to return home tonight

CORONAVIRUS | These overnight trips will involve 49 busses and 17 northern region destinations.

LETTER | Include 'climate change' in the new name of ministry

LETTER | Include 'climate change' in the new name of ministry

Blood donors wanted, exempted from MCO

Blood donors wanted, exempted from MCO

Enhanced MCO ends in Simpang Renggam, extended in Sungai Lui

Enhanced MCO ends in Simpang Renggam, extended in Sungai Lui

CORONAVIRUS | This marks the first time an enhanced MCO is being lifted for an entire neighbourhood.

AirAsia implements new travel policies amid virus pandemic

AirAsia implements new travel policies amid virus pandemic

CORONAVIRUS | Passengers without a face mask will not be allowed to board the flight, it says.

Traditional meds used for 95pct of Covid-19 cases in Hubei - China team

Traditional meds used for 95pct of Covid-19 cases in Hubei - China team

MPs may be tested for Covid-19 before May 18 Dewan Rakyat sitting

MPs may be tested for Covid-19 before May 18 Dewan Rakyat sitting

Securities Commission seeks Interpol's help to nab businessman

Securities Commission seeks Interpol's help to nab businessman

COMMENT | Covid-19 pandemic and deglobalisation

COMMENT | Covid-19 pandemic and deglobalisation

Economic strains will see people expecting quick solutions from their governments.

Kit Siang: Did MOH really advise against Dewan Rakyat sitting?

Kit Siang: Did MOH really advise against Dewan Rakyat sitting?

AG: NGO's claims on lack of prosecution guidelines way off mark

AG: NGO's claims on lack of prosecution guidelines way off mark

PJ Old Town market closed after trader tests positive for Covid-19

PJ Old Town market closed after trader tests positive for Covid-19

CORONAVIRUS | It will be shut for five days beginning today, sellers in the area urged to get screened.

Virtual internship is not the future, it is here

Virtual internship is not the future, it is here

CORONAVIRUS | With businesses suffering, many have ceased hiring interns but some have taken the experience online.

Penang looks into reducing property prices to stimulate industry

Penang looks into reducing property prices to stimulate industry

CORONAVIRUS | Jagdeep Singh Deo says this is to help buyers and developers overcome the effects of Covid-19.
China says all coronavirus patients in Wuhan discharged

China says all coronavirus patients in Wuhan discharged

CORONAVIRUS | The city is still testing residents regularly despite relaxing restrictions.

LETTER | Art of 'doing nothing' solves the climate riddles

LETTER | Art of 'doing nothing' solves the climate riddles

Understand real issues behind Rohingya crisis - PAS leader

Understand real issues behind Rohingya crisis - PAS leader

UPDATED 1.45PM | The gov't should be on alert to control our borders but act with compassion towards refugees, says Muhammad Khalil.

ADUN SPEAKS | Politicians using Rohingya issue for political reasons

ADUN SPEAKS | Politicians using Rohingya issue for political reasons

Designating a temporary place for them here is not going to work in terms of finding a long term solution.

North Korea leader sends gratitude to workers in tourist zone amid health rumours

North Korea leader sends gratitude to workers in tourist zone amid health rumours

LETTER | Sympathy and animosity cloud the Rohingya predicament

LETTER | Sympathy and animosity cloud the Rohingya predicament

M'sians are already struggling with rentals, mortgages, job losses, insecurities and rising food bills.
Retired army man dismisses viral statement condemning Rohingya refugees

Retired army man dismisses viral statement condemning Rohingya refugees

Mohd Radzi says excerpts of the article taken from his casual chat with Facebook followers.
Battling the beast within: The psychological trauma of Covid-19

Battling the beast within: The psychological trauma of Covid-19

COMMENT | Looking for the fall guy in times of crisis

COMMENT | Looking for the fall guy in times of crisis

Capitalists need a scapegoat to deflect people’s mind from the real crisis and culprits - this time migrants are to blame.

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LETTER | Time to rethink our arrogant relationship  with nature

LETTER | Time to rethink our arrogant relationship with nature

The planet is fighting back against our unrelenting exploitation.

148 flood victims in Penang evacuated

148 flood victims in Penang evacuated

Heir unapparent: If North Korea faces succession, who might replace Kim?

Heir unapparent: If North Korea faces succession, who might replace Kim?

COMMENT | Mahathir and the myth of power

COMMENT | Mahathir and the myth of power

Mahathir will not sit idly when Prime Minister Muhyiddin Yassin steals the show at the Parliament sitting on May 18.

'Air on your face': Spanish children get outside for first time in six weeks

'Air on your face': Spanish children get outside for first time in six weeks

Next wave of US states set to reopen as death toll hits 54,700

Next wave of US states set to reopen as death toll hits 54,700

Colorado, Mississippi, Minnesota, Montana and Tennessee were set to join several other states in reopening businesses.
Back from Covid-19, Johnson urged to reveal UK lockdown exit strategy

Back from Covid-19, Johnson urged to reveal UK lockdown exit strategy

CORONAVIRUS | Opposition puts pressure on gov't to find a way out of economic and social lockdown as PM returns to work.

COMMENT | Dear Nancy, you got it wrong - it is not 'easy' for the arts

COMMENT | Dear Nancy, you got it wrong - it is not 'easy' for the arts

More MPs question value of food aid

More MPs question value of food aid

Airbus CEO: We're bleeding cash at unprecedented speed

Airbus CEO: We're bleeding cash at unprecedented speed

CORONAVIRUS | Warning that the pandemic has put its survival at stake, Airbus tells its 135,000 employees to brace for potentially deeper job cuts.

COMMENT | S'wak should focus on helping 'refugees' at home

COMMENT | S'wak should focus on helping 'refugees' at home

Sarawak has enough to deal with. We can certainly do with one less burden.
YOURSAY | Bung’s admission shows gov't MPs are in it for themselves

YOURSAY | Bung’s admission shows gov't MPs are in it for themselves

'PN is where the personal gain of each participant is prioritised, not the needs of the nation.'

YOURSAY | Zahid's daughter can't have the cake and eat it too

YOURSAY | Zahid's daughter can't have the cake and eat it too

'Why were other MCO violators immediately fined and handcuffed?'

French coronavirus deaths reach 22,856 as government eyes how to ease lockdown

French coronavirus deaths reach 22,856 as government eyes how to ease lockdown

CORONAVIRUS | France has suffered the fourth-highest number of Covid-19 fatalities after the US, Italy and Spain.

COMMENT | What is Harapan’s game plan?

COMMENT | What is Harapan’s game plan?

The real dilemma Harapan has is that it cannot even decide who is leading the opposition.
M'sians from S'pore now need re-entry permits and 8 news from yesterday

M'sians from S'pore now need re-entry permits and 8 news from yesterday

KINI ROUNDUP | Key headlines you may have missed yesterday, in brief.