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The Borneo Post:

Kota Samarahan MP Rubiah Wang tests positive for Covid-19

Rubiah Wang KUCHING: Kota Samarahan MP Rubiah Wang is the latest politician from Sarawak to test positive for Covid-19. This was confirmed today by Youth and Sports Minister Datuk Abdul Karim Rahman...

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Malay Mail:

Health D-G: MCO extension will be decided on April 10

PUTRAJAYA, April 4 — The Health Ministry (MOH) today said that it would decide if the movement control order (MCO) needs a second extension, on April 10.

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Malay Mail:

Johor immigration expects more Malaysians crossing home from Singapore

JOHOR BARU, April 4 — The Johor Immigration Department is anticipating a higher number of Malaysians returning home from Singapore within these two weeks as the island-state closes schools and most ...

Malay Mail:

Sarawak minister: No need yet for total lockdown in other areas in Kuching

KUCHING, April 4 — The state government has yet to decide whether to impose a total lockdown on areas in Kuching district with a high number of Covid-19 positive cases, state Tourism, Arts and Cultu...

theSun:

Pasar Tani at Shah Alam Stadium postponed

PETALING JAYA: The pasar tani that was supposed to be held at the Shah Alam stadium has been postponed pending further instructions.

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theSun:

150 new Covid-19 cases, four more deaths: Health DG

PETALING JAYA: The Health Ministry today announced that there are 150 new Covid-19 positve cases, making the total number of positive cases to 3483 as of 12pm today.

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theSun:

501 face mask fraud cases involving losses of RM3.5m reported

KUALA LUMPUR: A total of 501 fraud cases involving the sale of face masks were reported nationwide during the Movement Control Order (MCO) period until yesterday, with losses amounting to RM3.5 millio...

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Malay Mail:

Don’t mingle with each other at Covid-19 quarantine facilities, warns Health D-G

KUALA LUMPUR, April 4 — The Ministry of Health (MOH) has today warned patients under quarantine not to mingle with each other while they are in a quarantine facility.

Malay Mail:

MBSA councillor, three others arrested for defying MCO by playing badminton

KUALA LUMPUR, April 4 — A Shah Alam City Council (MBSA) councillor was arrested this morning for breaking the movement control order (MCO) by playing badminton in a council-owned hall with three oth...

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Malay Mail:

8.3m households, individuals to receive BPN cash assistance in stages from April 6

KUALA LUMPUR, April 4 — The first phase of payments of the ‘Bantuan Prihatin Nasional’ (BPN) one-off cash assistance for 8.3 million households and unmarried individuals will be undertaken in st...

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theSun:

MCO: Perak gov’t reviewing operating hours for wholesale markets

IPOH: The Perak State Government is currently reviewing the operating hours of wholesale markets set from 4am to 10am during the second phase of the Movement Control Order (MCO), to assist the busines...

Malay Mail:

Finance minister: Malaysia’s economy recovery rate depends on how fast we overcome Covid-19 pandemic

KUALA LUMPUR, April 4 — With many eager to see how and if the Malaysian economy can bounce back and show signs of recovery within 2020, the Finance Minister has weighed in saying the answer to that ...

theSun:

Fake news on Perai shopping centre visitors requiring Covid-19 test

GEORGE TOWN: The Penang Health Department (JKNPP) today denied a viral message that members of the public who visited a shopping centre in Jalan Baru, Perai near here have to undergo Covid-19 screenin...

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The Star:

Google community mobility report shows Malaysians compliant with MCO

PETALING JAYA: A report by Google on community mobility in the midst of the Covid-19 pandemic shows that Malaysians are generally compliant to the movement control order (MCO).

Channel NewsAsia:

Malaysia reports 4 more COVID-19 deaths, more cases linked to religious gathering

KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysia on Saturday (Apr 4) recorded four more COVID-19 deaths and reported 150 new cases, of which 80 are linked to the Sri Petaling mosque cluster that was sparked by a religious gath...

Malay Mail:

Covid-19: List of fake news on social media - April 4/ 1500 hrs

KUALA LUMPUR — Following is the Communications and Multimedia Ministry Quick Response Team's rebuttal of fake news on the Covid-19 situation as detected by various authorities as at 3 pm today.

theSun:

MCO: College student held for abusing cops

KANGAR: Kangar Police have arrested a student from a college in Perlis for using profane language at policemen making a public announcement of the Movement Control Order (MCO). Kangar district police...

theSun:

Insurance industry should consider reimbursing patients for Covid-19 testing

KUALA LUMPUR: The insurance industry should consider reimbursing patients for Covid-19 testing, particularly for those admitted for treatment and procedures at private hospitals.

The Borneo Post:

Homeless, squatters taken off streets in Miri to be given temporary shelter during MCO

The authorities persuading a squatter who lives in a makeshift hut in Taman Tunku to come along with them to a proper facility.

Malay Mail:

Johor local authorities to get new council members

JOHOR BARU, April 4 — All local authorities (PBT) in Johor will be receiving new council members from this month to ensure the councils function according to the existing legal provisions.

theSun:

MCO: Online traders reminded not to raise prices

KUALA NERUS: Online traders have been reminded not to raise the prices of their goods indiscriminately throughout the Movement Control Order period.

The Star:

57% increase in domestic violence calls during MCO not true, ministry refutes report

PETALING JAYA: The Women and Family Development Ministry has refuted news reports claiming that domestic violence saw a 57% increase during the movement control order (MCO) period, claiming the figure was untrue.

The Borneo Post:

Stern action will be taken if pets are allowed to roam freely, warns DVS

Dr Adrian Susin Ambud SIBU: The Department of Veterinary Services Sarawak (DVS) warns dog owners that stern action would be taken if their pets are allowed to roam freely.

theSun:

Only JBPM, PBT, related agencies can perform sanitation works, says Johor exco

JOHOR BARU: Sanitation works in public places in the state to curb the spread of Covid-19 can only be done by the Fire and Rescue Department (JBPM) of Johor, Local Authorities (PBT) and related agenci...

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theSun:

No hindrance to press operations

PETALING JAYA: There will be no hindrance to print media operations, which includes distributing and selling of newspapers to the public.

The Star:

Sabah says no to Ramadan bazaars to curb Covid-19

KOTA KINABALU: Sabah will not allow Ramadan bazaars to be held as part of efforts to contain the spread of Covid-19, says state secretary Datuk Safar Untong.

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Malay Mail:

Cuepacs wants govt to defer public sector housing loan repayment

KUALA LUMPUR, April 4 — The Congress of Unions of Employees in the Public and Civil Services (Cuepacs) has called on the government to defer the loan repayment of borrowers under the Public Sector H...

Malay Mail:

Ex-minister issues response to Malay Mail’s report on new HRDF appointments

KUALA LUMPUR, April 4 — Following the removal of Datuk Noor Farida Mohd Ariffin as chairman of the Human Resources Development Fund (HRDF), former human resources (HR) minister M. Kulasegaran has re...

Malay Mail:

Maxis to provide hospitals with essential connectivity

KUALA LUMPUR, April 4 — Maxis Bhd (Maxis) will be providing fixed wireless broadband and wireless broadband to the Sungai Buloh Hospital and Hospital Kuala Lumpur in support of efforts to fight agai...

theSun:

Surgeon creates ‘protective intubation boxes’ for front-liners

KUALA LUMPUR: The desire to assist front-liners performing intubation procedures for Covid-19 patients has prompted a surgeon to create a ‘protective intubation box’, with the help of various segm...

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Malay Mail:

Unhappy with RM1.50 ceiling price for face masks? Lodge an appeal with MOF, minister advises local businesses

KUALA LUMPUR, April 4 — Any local business encountering problems with the government ceiling price for face masks could try lodging an appeal with the Finance Ministry as it handles subsidy matters,...

theSun:

Taxi operators seek relief after earnings drop by 90% in March

KUALA LUMPUR: Gabungan Persatuan dan Syarikat-Syarikat Teksi Semenanjung Malaysia (GPST), that represents over 100 taxi companies, today appealed to the government to look into the woes of taxi divers...

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The Star:

Social distancing still not up to par at Kuala Lumpur wholesale market, says Annuar Musa

KUALA LUMPUR: Social distancing practices are still not satisfactory at the Kuala Lumpur wholesale market, says Federal Territories Minister Tan Sri Annuar Musa.

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The Borneo Post:

Covid-19: Police employing special system to monitor individuals under home quarantine, says IGP

Without disclosing the details of the system, Abdul Hamid said it allows the force to detect the movements of errant individuals who leave their homes during the MCO.

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The Borneo Post:

PSB: GPS has failed to get benefits for Sarawak despite being kingmaker

Parti Sarawak Bersatu logo KUCHING: Parti Sarawak Bersatu (PSB) is of the opinion that Gabungan Parti Sarawak (GPS) has failed to deliver anything for Sarawak despite GPS’ role as kingmaker in the ...

The Borneo Post:

Dog that bit child in Sibu is family pet, says SRDC chairman

The child was bitten by the family’s own pet dog.

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Malay Mail:

‘Callous’ to call a state election this year, Sarawak party tells GPS govt

KUCHING, April 4 — Sarawak People’s Aspiration Party (Aspirasi) president Lina Soo today urged the ruling Gabungan Parti Sarawak (GPS) government not to call the state election this year.

theSun:

Freight train derails in Tanjung Malim

TANJUNG MALIM: A freight train with 43 fully-loaded cars has derailed at Tanjung Malim station this morning, however, no casualty is reported.

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The Star:

Efforts underway to help SMEs, says Perak MB

IPOH: The Perak state government has started efforts to draft economic stimulus packages to help the business community, especially small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), says Datuk Seri Ahmad Faizal Azumu.

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The Star:

MCO: Property groups say property management should be considered essential service

PETALING JAYA: Property-related organisations are appealing to the Health Ministry and the National Security Council (NSC) to classify property management as essential service during the movement control order (MCO) period.

Malay Mail:

40,000 could be quarantined at one time in 90 centres across Malaysia, says Ismail Sabri

KUALA LUMPUR, April 3 — Malaysia has opened 90 quarantine centres across the country with a capacity of over 40,000, said Senior Minister Datuk Seri Ismail Sabri Yaakob.

Malay Mail:

Think tank: Xenophobia, racism rampant on social media amid global Covid-19 lockdowns, Malaysia included

KUALA LUMPUR, April 4 — Observations made by a local research hub show how xenophobia and racism are prevalent among social media users both in Malaysia and abroad, with the number of racially-charg...

The Star:

Let there be light: M'sians flash their appreciation for frontliners

PETALING JAYA: Flashes of light lit up dark spaces in some residential areas nationwide for about half an hour as Malaysians showed their appreciation to frontliners who are fighting to curb the spread of Covid-19.

The Star:

Burglars break into community hall, steal food stored for MCO and air-cons

BUKIT MERTAJAM: Burglars broke into the Alma Village Community Management Council hall here and fled with food supplies stored during the movement control order (MCO) period.

theSun:

Closing date for UPU applications extended to April 17

KUALA LUMPUR: The closing date for applications to enrol in public universities, Teacher Education Institutes, matriculation colleges, polytechnics, community colleges and Public Skills Training Insti...

theSun:

Customer’s direct debit is legitimate debit card transaction - CIMB Bank

KUALA LUMPUR: CIMB Bank has reassured customers that ‘direct debit’ transactions in their account are legitimate debit card transactions.

theSun:

Covid-19: List of fake news on social media - April 4

KUALA LUMPUR: Following is the Communications and Multimedia Ministry Quick Response Team’s rebuttal of fake news on the Covid-19 situation as detected by various authorities as at 9am today. 1.

The Star:

Perak govt sends food boxes to Orang Asli in 10 villages

IPOH: In view of the movement control order (MCO), Perak Mentri Besar Incorporated (MBI) presented food boxes to more than 300 Orang Asli households from 10 villages in Hulu Perak.

The Borneo Post:

One man, one woman fall prey to two separate online scams totalling losses of RM13,460

SIBU: Two scams involving a total losses of RM13,460 were reported here yesterday.

The Star:

Police: Be alert, scammers now trying to use govt's stimulus package to get personal details

KUALA LUMPUR: Scammers are trying to take advantage of the government's stimulus package, says Comm Datuk Seri Mohd Zakaria Ahmad.

The Star:

SAM worried about condition of rural students stranded in hostels

MIRI: The physical and mental well-being of students who may be stranded in Sarawak's rural schols due to the movement control order (MCO) must be seen to, says non-governmental organisation (NGO) Sahabat Alam Malaysia (SAM).

The Star:

Leiking: Is playing with your children in own compound an MCO offence?

KOTA KINABALU: The government must come out with clear guidelines on the do and don’ts for people doing physical activities within their own compounds under the movement control order (MCO), says Parti Warisan Sabah deputy president Datuk Darell Leiking.

theSun:

PAS denies Abdul Hadi’s appointment to appease party members

KUALA LUMPUR: PAS today denied claims that the action by Prime Minister Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin in appointing PAS president Datuk Seri Abdul Hadi Awang as the Prime Minister’s Special Envoy to the ...

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The Star:

Albukhary Group donating more than RM15mil to fight Covid-19

PETALING JAYA: The Albukhary Group of Companies is donating equipment and cash estimated to be more than RM15mil to various stakeholders to help in the fight against Covid-19 in Malaysia.

The Borneo Post:

COVID-19: Sixth death in Singapore

SINGAPORE: Singapore today recorded another death due to Covid-19 infection, bringing the tally to six for the island-city.

The Borneo Post:

Covid-19: Marina Bay Sands to suspend all Integrated Resort services & operations from April 7

AFP file photo for illustration purposes SINGAPORE: Singapore’s Marina Bay Sands (MBS) will be suspending all Integrated Resort services and operations with effect from Apr 7 until May 4.

Malay Mail:

RTM to air ‘TV Pendidikan’ programme on Monday

PUTRAJAYA, April 4 ― TV Pendidikan (Educational TV) programme will be aired beginning this Monday on TV Okey, one of the Radio Televisyen Malaysia (RTM)’s channels.

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Malay Mail:

No funds or developer for Kampung Baru yet, says FT minister

KUALA LUMPUR, April 4 — There are no funds or developers for Kampung Baru's purported redevelopment that sparked controversy last year, Tan Sri Annuar Musa said.

The Star:

Beware of scammers: Hospital Tuanku Ja'afar says no fund-raising activities ongoing

SEREMBAN: Following claims by certain parties that they were collecting donations on its behalf, Hospital Tuanku Ja'afar (HTJ) here has clarified that it did not appoint any individual to raise funds for healthcare frontliners handling Covid-19 cases.

The Borneo Post:

PDRM receives data on chain of Covid-19 infection involving 40,000 individuals -IGP

Abdul Hamid Bador KUALA LUMPUR: The Royal Malaysia Police (PDRM) has received the data on the chain of the Covid-19 infection, which involves about 40,000 individuals, including those linked with the...

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The Borneo Post:

KPDNHEP: Traders found hoarding or overcharging for hand sanitisers, face masks face heavy penalties

KUCHING: Traders in the state are advised not to capitalise on the current situation to hike up the price of hand sanitisers, face masks and other essential items during the ongoing fight against Covi...

The Star:

Johor govt prepares 54 quarantine centres

JOHOR BARU: The state government has gazetted 54 quarantine centres throughout Johor as part of its preparation to contain the Covid-19 outbreak.

The Star:

Surgeon: Allow returnees who test negative to self-isolate at home

KOTA KINABALU: A senior medical expert has suggested that those who tested negative for Covid-19 upon returning from abroad be allowed to self-isolate at home instead of being sent to designated quarantine centres.

The Star:

redONE launches financial support plan for sales partners

KUALA LUMPUR: Postpaid mobile virtual network operator redONE announced several measures for its sales partners whose business has been disrupted by the movement control order.

The Star:

MCO: UMMC can post prescriptions to patients outside 10km radius

PETALING JAYA: Universiti Malaya Medical Centre (UMMC) can post prescriptions for medication except insulin to outpatients living further than 10km during the movement control order (MCO) period, says hospital director Professor Dr Tunku Kamarul Zaman Tunku Zainol Abidin.

The Borneo Post:

MCO: 20 arrested today as police tighten enforcement

Police and army personnel on duty over the course of the MCO.

The Borneo Post:

Cemeteries in Sibu quiet on Qing Ming as Chinese communities stay home for MCO

The Chiang Chuang cemetery was quiet on Qing Ming, as the Chinese community chose to stay home and abide by the MCO.

theSun:

Woman cheated of RM44,500 in online purchase for face mask

KUANTAN: A trader claimed she lost RM44,500 in an online purchase deal for face mask.

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theSun:

Covid-19: People’s attitude determines success of MCO

KUALA LUMPUR: Public compliance to the Movement Control Order (MCO) soared to 99% yesterday, with warning issued by the authorities that there will be no more soft mode or advice given to those who de...

The Star:

Nungsari Ahmad resigns as Khazanah Research Institute chairman

PETALING JAYA: Economist Nungsari Ahmad Radhi has resigned as the chairman of the Khazanah Research Institute (KRI), reports The Malaysian Insight.

The Star:

SOS: Five prominent hotels in Melaka expected to close down in May

MELAKA: Five well-known hotels in the historic city of Melaka are expected to shut down for good in May.

theSun:

More clinical waste in Feb, March - Tuan Ibrahim

KUALA LUMPUR: The amount of clinical waste generated in the country increased by 27% last month compared to a 17% rise in February following the Covid-19 outbreak, said Environment and Water Minister ...

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theSun:

Allegation that Sabah is fighting Covid-19 on its own is baseless

KOTA KINABALU: The allegation that the Sabah government is fighting the spread of Covid-19 all by itself without any help from the Federal Government is baseless, said Deputy Finance Minister I, Datuk...

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Malay Mail:

Kit Siang urges govt to follow South Korea’s ‘aggressive’ mass testing model

KUALA LUMPUR, April 4 — Veteran politician Lim Kit Siang has identified three main prongs of how the government can possibly overcome the Covid-19 pandemic, one of them involving mass testing of the...

theSun:

Covid-19: Viral message of 30 affected people in Kampung Durian Burung is false - JKNT

KUALA TERENGGANU: The Terengganu Health Department has denied a viral message on WhatsApp that there were 30 Covid-19 cases of infections in Kampung Durian Burung here, allegedly following a religious...

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theSun:

RM11m collected so far for Perak Covid-19 fund

IPOH: The Perak Disaster and Social Aid Fund has so far collected RM11 million in contributions that will be used by the state government in facing the Covid-19 outbreak.

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theSun:

Finance Ministry planning special stimulus package for SMEs

KUALA LUMPUR: The Finance Ministry (MOF) is in the midst of refining a special stimulus package for the small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) to ease their current difficulties.

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theSun:

MCO: Region One records 98% compliance

GEORGE TOWN: The level of community compliance with the Movement Control Order (MCO) at the coastal and sea areas is 98%, according to Region One Marine Police Force (PPM) commander ACP Rosman Ismail.

The Star:

UPUOnline applications given another extension to April 17

PETALING JAYA: The UPUOnline application for university entrance has been extended again, this time by 10 days to April 17, in light of the movement control order (MCO).

Malay Mail:

Report: Northern Malaysia-Thai border to reopen — but only to allow latex imports for rubber glove production

KUALA LUMPUR, April 4 — Despite the ongoing movement control order (MCO), Malaysian authorities have instructed that the Padang Besar-Songkhla border be reopened to facilitate the import of latex fo...

The Borneo Post:

Two killed in separate hunting trips in Kota Belud, Keningau

KOTA KINABALU: Two people were killed while a man was injured after they were accidentally shot during two separate hunting trips.

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The Borneo Post:

Health Dept targets 2,000 Covid-19 tests daily

Dr Christina KOTA KINABALU: The Sabah Health Department hopes to achieve its target of carrying out between 1,000 and 2,000 tests for Covid-19 daily.

The Borneo Post:

Two men detained for jogging during MCO

Haris inspecting vehicles at a roadblock at Jalan Penampang By-pass yesterday.

The Borneo Post:

Reconsider suspension of palm oil operations – SUCCC

Liew SANDAKAN: Sabah United Chinese Chambers of Commerce (SUCCC) president, Tan Sri Andrew Liew Sui Fatt appealed to the State Government to reconsider its decision to stop palm oil related operation...

The Borneo Post:

MCO violations : 98 including senior citizens, juveniles charged

Most of the offences were for failing to comply with MCO by moving from one infected place to another and some were charged for obstructing civil servants from carrying their duties during MCO.

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theSun:

USM produces Covid-19 guidelines, action plan

GEORGE TOWN: Universiti Sains Malaysia (USM) has issued a document on the guidelines and action plan for Covid-19 pandemic, thus making it, the first public university in the country to present a comp...

theSun:

MCO: JKM mobilises personnel nationwide to deliver food

KUALA LUMPUR: It is difficult to imagine the huge sacrifices of the security forces and frontline personnel in the effort to sever the Covid-19 chain as well as ensuring that the people obey the Movem...

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The Borneo Post:

Take stern action against those spreading slander on China’s aid to Sabah – MP

A screenshot provided by Chan of the fake posting in social media.

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The Borneo Post:

Disciplinary action will be taken against officer – CP

KOTA KINABALU: A police officer who was videotaped whipping several youths for violating the Movement Control Order (MCO) in Kunak, will have disciplinary action taken against him, said Sabah Police C...

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The Borneo Post:

Missing three Friday prayers during MCO does not make one a munafiq – Minister

Dr Zulkifli Mohamad Al-Bakri KUALA LUMPUR: Minister in the Prime Minister’s Department (Religious Affairs) Datuk Seri Dr Zulkifli Mohamad Al-Bakri yesterday refuted claims that failing to perform F...

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The Star:

MMA and Shopee launch relief fund for frontline healthcare workers

KUALA LUMPUR: The Malaysian Medical Association (MMA) and the Malaysian Medical Association Foundation (MMAF) in collaboration with online shopping platform Shopee have launched a national relief fund for healthcare workers battling the Covid-19 pandemic.

The Star:

Amcham rallies members to help Covid-19 fighters

KUALA LUMPUR: The electrical and electronics industry including semiconductor manufacturers are rallying to provide immediate and much-needed supplies to those working on the front line againt Covid-19.

Malay Mail:

On mattresses one-metre apart, KL’s homeless placed in shelters to tide over Covid-19

KUALA LUMPUR, April 4 ― In a multi-purpose hall in Sentul Perdana, rows after rows of mattresses laid on the parquet flooring normally reserved for badminton or wedding ceremonies ― around one-met...

Malay Mail:

With GDP plummeting, are we facing recession? Putrajaya can weather storm, pundits suggest

KUALA LUMPUR, April 4 ― Following a dire estimate of Malaysia’s gross domestic product (GDP) this year, several economists have suggested that Putrajaya may be capable of riding out the economic d...

Malay Mail:

Tuan Ibrahim: Abdul Hadi’s appointment an opportunity to boost diplomatic ties between Malaysia and other countries

KUALA LUMPUR, April 4 ― The appointment of PAS President Datuk Seri Abdul Hadi Awang as the Prime Minister's Special Ambassador to the Middle East with ministerial status is seen as an opportunity t...

The Star:

Malaysians in favour of tougher MCO

PETALING JAYA: The majority of Malaysians surveyed in a National Security Council (NSC) online poll want a tougher movement control order (MCO).

The Star:

Overseas students told to stay put

PETALING JAYA: Malaysian students studying overseas are to stay put, wherever they are.

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The Star:

Big corporates show their big hearts during crisis

PUTRAJAYA: Corporates have shown their generosity by contributing to the government’s Covid-19 Fund to fight the pandemic.

The Star:

Christians go digital in accordance with the MCO ahead of Easter

GEORGE TOWN: Church online services will be the order of the day as Christians usher in the Holy Week.

The Star:

Malaysian workers in a bind over new Singapore restrictions

JOHOR BARU: With Singapore announcing significantly stricter measures to address the Covid-19 pandemic, Malaysians working there are hoping that things will turn out for the best.

The Star:

Singapore to help displaced M’sians

KUALA LUMPUR: Singapore is stepping up efforts to help displaced Malaysian workers caught in a bind in the republic.

The Star:

Downsize only as last resort, employers told

PETALING JAYA: Downsizing may be inevitable in hard times but companies should only take this path as a last resort, says a labour law expert.

The Star:

Bank Negara expects a growth of 0.5% once country returns to normalcy

KUALA LUMPUR: Bank Negara has forecast Malaysia’s economy will contract as much as 2% on the weight of the loss in productivity and disruption in the global supply chain due to the Covid-19 pandemic.

The Star:

SMG scores with digital edge

PETALING JAYA: A Google portal has lauded Star Media Group’s (SMG) digital innovations, user-centric approach and design thinking practices which it says have culminated in many new initiatives to elevate its business.

The Star:

Ministry’s rebranding exercise stumbles over acronym

PETALING JAYA: What’s in a name? For the newly rebranded ministry that oversees the environment, choosing a short and sweet acronym has proven to be no easy task.

The Star:

Thumbs up rating for stay at quarantine centre

PETALING JAYA: While a quarantine may sound daunting for some, it appears to be a pleasant experience for others, as two Malaysian students found after being placed under mandatory isolation at a government centre following their return from Indonesia.

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The Star:

Returnees check in for compulsory quarantine

PUTRAJAYA: Quarantine centres have begun receiving “guests” as the government starts implementing the 14-day compulsory quarantine on Malaysians returning from abroad.

The Star:

No 10km restriction for those with medical reasons

SERDANG: Those who need to travel for medical purposes are exempted from the 10km limit imposed during the movement control order (MCO) period, said Health Minister Datuk Seri Dr Adham Baba.

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The Star:

M’sian duo not allowed to disembark at ship’s port

GEORGE TOWN: Two Malaysians on board a cruise ship that had to cross the Atlantic Ocean remain holed up in the ship, with only the European crew members allowed to step ashore.

The Star:

Manager denies shouting ‘idiot’ at policeman

PETALING JAYA: A sales manager who allegedly shouted “idiot” at a policeman during a Covid-19 roadblock has claimed trial at a Magistrate’s Court here to two charges.

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The Star:

Supermax donates 500,000 gloves

PETALING JAYA: Rubber gloves manufacturer Supermax Corp Bhd has answered the call of Star Frontliners Initiative for supplies to help medical professionals fight the Covid-19 pandemic.

The Star:

Wee: Companies have four days to move stored goods from ports

PUTRAJAYA: Freight forwarders and hauliers have been given another four days starting today to speed up the movement of cargo from congested ports nationwide.

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Channel NewsAsia:

A different Qing Ming: Malaysians simplify prayer rituals amid movement control order

KUALA LUMPUR: This will be the first time in Mr Tuen Kong Fook’s life that he will not be honouring his family’s ancestors at their final resting place during Qing Ming Festival.

Channel NewsAsia:

‘Daddy, when are you coming home?’: How COVID-19 kept a young Malaysian family apart

KUALA LUMPUR: As Mr Zulafandi Haris was ushered out of his flat into an ambulance by health officers wearing face masks, visors and gloves, his toddler son stood at the door watching.

The Straits Times:

Malaysia's Perikatan Nasional tightens grip on govt agencies

Malaysia's month-old Perikatan Nasional (PN) government has ordered a raft of changes at various state agencies in recent weeks, dumping those appointed during the 21-month term of its predecessor Pak...

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The Straits Times:

Fake news makes KL govt's task of fighting virus even tougher

Special military helicopters will spray pesticide from the sky all over the country tonight, so please stay indoors.

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The Borneo Post:

No port in a storm: Australia tells virus-stricken cruise ships to go home

Cruise liner Spectrum of the Seas sits in Sydney Harbour after coming in to refuel and restock.

The Borneo Post:

Vegetable growers record up to 50 pct drop in business

Tieu’s farm at Sungai Bidut.

theSun:

Zoo Negara in need of food donations

KUALA LUMPUR: Zoo Negara needs more donations in the form of animals’ food such as meat, vegetables and fruits to ensure adequate food supply during the Movement Control Order (MCO) period.

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theSun:

Covid-19: 4,577 Malaysians overseas brought home

KUALA LUMPUR: A total of 4,577 Malaysians overseas have so far been brought home through the repatriation exercise funded by the government, with contributions from political parties, private sector a...

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The Borneo Post:

Covid-19 weekly round-up: Uptrend in recovered cases

KUALA LUMPUR: As the Movement Control Order (MCO) entered the third week, Malaysia saw an increase in the number of Covid-19 patients recovering fully against the three-digit hike in new positive cas...

The Borneo Post:

Lazada launches three initiatives to empower local communities

Leo Chow KUCHING: With a strong call to combat Covid-19, Lazada Malaysia spares no efforts in helping the local communities by launching three initiatives recently.

The Borneo Post:

PSB Bawang Assan branch delivers food aid to needy families

PSB Bawang Assan service centre Bumiputera committee members with residents of a longhouse who received the food items.

The Borneo Post:

MSU Medical Centre launches public Drive-Thru Covid-19 Test

MSUMC staff members conduct the Drive-Thru Covid-19 test.

theSun:

Information Department reminded to focus on government’s policies, activities

PUTRAJAYA: The Information Department (Japen) must focus on its main duty, that is to explain to the people about the laws, government’s policies and activities, said Communications and Multimedia M...

theSun:

Govt assures enough food, agricultural supplies for all during MCO

MALACCA: The government has assured enough supply of food and agricultural produce during the Movement Control Order (MCO) due to Covid-19 pandemic, said Deputy Agriculture and Food Industries Ministe...

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Malay Mail:

Covid-19: Malaysian adds to 65 new cases in Singapore, tally rises to 1,114

SINGAPORE, April 3 — Singapore’s Ministry of Health (MOH) today confirmed 65 new positive cases of Covid-19 infection with another Malaysian involved.

Malay Mail:

MOH introduces online appointments to encourage social distancing

KUALA LUMPUR, April 3 — The Director-General of Health Malaysia Datuk Dr Noor Hisham Abdullah stated in a Facebook post that the Health Ministry (MOH) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) ...

theSun:

RMAF transports medical, health equipment to Sarawak and Sabah

KUALA LUMPUR: The Royal Malaysian Air Force (RMAF) today flew in medical and health equipment to Sarawak and Sabah for the use of the states’ front-liners in the wake of the Covid-19 outbreak.

theSun:

Covid-19: Penang cancels Ramadan bazaars

GEORGE TOWN: The Penang government has cancelled all Ramadan bazaars in the state this year to curb the spread of Covid-19 pandemic, said Chief Minister Chow Kon Yeow (pix).

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The Star:

Students to receive certs despite exam cancellations

PETALING JAYA: Major examination bodies Cambridge International and International Baccalaureate will still be awarding certificates to candidates despite cancelling exams in light of the Covid-19 pandemic.

The Star:

Suhakam expresses deep concern with arrest, detention conditions of MCO violators

PETALING JAYA: The Human Rights Commission of Malaysia (Suhakam) has expressed deep concern regarding the arrests and detention of alleged offenders during the movement control order (MCO).

theSun:

Covid-19: Occasional spike in cases attributed to those under EMCO zones

PETALING JAYA: The occasional spike in the number of patients who test positive for Covid-19 has been attributed to the active case detection activities conducted by the Health Ministry at areas under...

Malay Mail:

Look out for exodus of Malaysians from Singapore after ‘circuit-breaker’ move, MP tells govt

JOHOR BARU, April 3 — Johor Baru MP Akmal Nasrullah Mohd Nasir has urged the government to look into allowing Malaysians in Singapore to return after authorities across the Causeway announced a one-...

Malay Mail:

Suhakam warns against Covid-19 spread in police lock-ups

KUALA LUMPUR, April 3 — The Human Rights Commission of Malaysia (Suhakam) has observed that conditions in police lock-ups might pose a danger to the health of those detained as well as police person...

Malay Mail:

Ministry: Malaysian students overseas advised to stay put, may return at own risk

PUTRAJAYA, April 3 — Malaysian students overseas are advised to remain in their current country of study, however, they may return home at their own cost and risk if they wish to do so, the Ministry...

The Star:

Covid-19: 138 healthcare workers tested positive, none linked to handling of patients

PUTRAJAYA (Bernama): A total of 138 healthcare workers from the Ministry of Health (MOH) have been tested positive for Covid-19 as at noon Thursday (April 2), according to Datuk Dr Noor Hisham Abdullah.

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theSun:

Malaysia Airlines operates rescue flights

SEPANG: Malaysia Airlines deployed two rescue flights on Thursday (April 2) to ferry 176 Dutch nationals stranded in Nepal and the Philippines back home, after the two countries instituted stringent m...

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theSun:

Prices of RON95, RON97 petrol, diesel drop further

KUALA LUMPUR: The retail prices of RON95 and RON97 petrol will be eight sen per litre lower, at RM1.30 and RM1.60 respectively, for the week beginning April 10.

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theSun:

Study finds drug that can kill ‘Covid-19 virus’ in 2 days

PETALING JAYA: In what can be seen as a breakthrough in the battle against Covid-19, a study led by Monash University discovered that there is a readily-available drug that can kill the related virus ...

theSun:

DOE foils attempt to import hazardous wastes from Australia

SHAH ALAM: The Ministry of Environment and Water, through the Department of Environment (DOE) foiled an attempt to import five containers of used lead-acid batteries from Australia, at Port Klang near...

Malay Mail:

Free over-the-phone psychological counselling for those impacted by MCO

GEORGE TOWN, April 3 — Wawasan Open University (WOU) and International College of Clinical Hypnotherapy Practitioners Asia (ICCHP) are collaborating to provide free psychological counselling to tho...

theSun:

Singapore to enforce movement control order for a month

SINGAPORE: Singapore will close schools and most workplaces, except for essential services and key economic sectors, for a month, Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong (pix) said on Friday, as part of strict...

The Star:

Rina Harun thanks NGOs for help in delivering aid to needy

PETALING JAYA: Datuk Seri Rina Harun has thanked non-governmental organisations (NGO) for assisting authorities to hand out food and other necessities to underprivileged individuals and families during the Movement Control Order (MCO).

The Star:

Analysts say Abdul Hadi's appointment aimed at appeasement

PETALING JAYA: The appointment of PAS president Datuk Seri Dr Abdul Hadi Awang as the special envoy with ministerial position to the Middle East, which came under heavy criticism during the height of a health crisis, was a political decision aimed at appeasement, said several analysts.

Malay Mail:

Ministry: 97 controlled fresh market outlets to operate until April 14

KUALA LUMPUR, April 3 — A total of 97 Controlled Fresh Market (PST) outlets will operate nationwide in stages until April 14 to ensure the continued supply and distribution of food in the country.

Malay Mail:

Khazanah Research’s chair Nungsari says quit after told he ‘no longer enjoys confidence’

KUALA LUMPUR, April 3 — Khazanah Research Institute (KRI) chairman Nungsari Ahmad Radhi has confirmed today he quit the outfit, amid speculation of a “purge” of figures seen as critical of the P...

theSun:

Sabah receives additional 20,000 surgical masks from China

KOTA KINABALU: Sabah received another donation of 20,000 surgical masks from China through the Consulate-General of the People’s Republic of China in Kota Kinabalu today.

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theSun:

Myanmar, Bangladeshi nationals arrested for flouting MCO

LANGKAWI: Eleven Myanmar nationals and two Bangladeshis were detained for flouting the Movement Control Order (MCO), after they were caught playing sepak takraw and cricket, at a construction site at ...

theSun:

MCO: 5 essential services allowed to operate beginning today

KUALA LUMPUR: The Prevention and Control of Infectious Diseases (Measures within Infected Areas) (No. 2) (Amendment) Regulations 2020 which comes into force today has listed five essential services wh...

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