Malaysia

After a week when the Movement Control Order (MCO) was announced, it has been reported that Malaysians come to respect the orders of social distancing in hopes to control the Covid-19 outrebreak. The authorities finally sees the positive developments that they have been hopint to obtain out of their implementation effors. Senior Minister Datuk Seri Ismail Sabri Yaakob said during …

KUANTAN – Pahang civil servants are ready to take a salary cut for two months to contribute to  those affected by the movement control order, says State Secretary Datuk Seri Dr Sallehuddin Ishak. He said that estimated 10,000 civil servants are united to do their part and served those severly affected by the spread of Covid-19 such as food sellers, …

PETALING JAYA  – myBurgerLab has found a way to help the senior citizens make it easier for them to get groceries. The Local F&B outlet are now extending their services and paying their staff to run errands for them during the movement control order (MCO) period. The restaurant decided their part-timers to assist the elderly by helping them do grocery …

PETALING JAYA – Defense Minister Dato’ Sri Ismail Sabri bin said in a press conference that those who went back to their hometowns during the Movement Control Order (MCO) should remain there and not to return for the time being. It was reported that a day before and even on the day the MCO was implemented, there are thousands of …

KUALA LUMPUR – While it is not required to wear face masks outside, Inspector-General of Police Tan Sri Abdul Hamid Bador said that IGP encourages tthe public to do so for the safety of frontline workers. Abdul Hamid  said that it is not required on MCO. But recommended for the police personnel’s safety on the ground when communicating. The Inspector-General …

PETALING JAYA – There are 212 new Covid-19 cases recorded in the country with death toll spiking to 15. This is currently the highest number of new cases recorded in a day, with the previous record at 190 new cases recorded last March 15. According to Health director-general Datuk Dr Noor Hisham Abdullah, as of Noon of March 23, The …

Traders of fresh meat, vegetables, and sea foods in Miri continue to defy directives to stop operation until end of this month. Sellers stubbornly refuse to obey instructions from the Federal Government, state government and Miri City Council to comply with the movement control order (MCO). According to Miri mayor Adam Yii, they have issued directives not to open business …

KUALA LUMPUR – The government is set to received 10 million face masks from China to combat the demand in the country. According to Prime Minister Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin, once a package of 10 million masks arrives from China, it will be distributed to all Malaysians for free. “This is the contribution of the government during times of crisis …

KUALA LUMPUR – Malaysian real estate investment trusts (MREIT) are expected to take a hit as steep as 14% decline in earnings as investors dump stocks in a rush to liquidate in a effort to weather the storm in the markets. The movement control order’s impact were also felt on rental payments among tenants as well as extending the lockdown …

PETALING JAYA –  Another 123 Covid-19 cases and the 10th death were recorded from the disease, says Health Ministry. Health director-general Datuk Seri Dr Noor Hisham Abdullah said 34 of the new cases were linked to a religious gathering held late last month. 74 patients were traced while the’re still tracking the other participants. He said 62% of the country’s …