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Covid-19: Local F&B outlet helps Senior Citizens with their chores

By Desk Writer
March 26, 2020
in :  Malaysia

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 …

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Malaysia

Those who “Balik Kampung” were not allowed to go back.

By Desk Writer
March 26, 2020
in :  Malaysia

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 …

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Malaysia

You don’t need to wear face mask in public, says IGP

By Desk Writer
March 24, 2020
in :  Malaysia

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 …

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Malaysia

Covid-19 Watch: Updates and current situation in Malaysia

By Desk Writer
March 24, 2020
in :  Malaysia

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 …

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Malaysia

Wet market vendors from this city are defying closure order amid MCO.

By Desk Writer
March 24, 2020
in :  Malaysia

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 …

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Malaysia

Covid-19: 10 million face mask set to arrive from Malaysia, says PM Muhyiddin

By Desk Writer
March 23, 2020
in :  Malaysia

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 …

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Malaysia

Covid-19: 10th death, 123 new cases surface

By Desk Writer
March 23, 2020
in :  Malaysia

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 …

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Malaysia

Only one person per family allowed to leave house, says Senior Minister

By Desk Writer
March 21, 2020
in :  Malaysia

KUALA LUMPUR – Senior Minister Datuk Seri Fadillah Yusof today said that each family  must now assign one representative who will be allowed to go out to purchase the daily essential under Movement Control Order (MCO). Fadillah said that in line with the government’s policy to curb the spread of Covid-19 infection. “Whether someone wants to buy their daily needs …

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Malaysia

Covid-19: King tells Malaysians ‘Play your part, we shall prevail”

By Desk Writer
March 21, 2020
in :  Malaysia

KUALA LUMPUR – The Yang di-Pertuan Agong, Al-Sultan Abdullah Ri’ayatuddin Al-Mustafa Billah Shah has urged Malaysians to play their part and adhere to the the Movement Control Order issued by the Prime Minister Muhyiddin. In a live telecast, The King has reminded the public to stay at home if there were no necessity and to cancel plans to attend gatherings …

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Malaysia

COVID-19: Over 300 pilgrims in Sabah urged to undergo screening

By Desk Writer
March 21, 2020
in :  Malaysia

TAWAU – Sabah Police Commissioner Datuk Zaini Jass urged over 300 Sabah tabligh participants attented the tabligh gathering from  Feb 23 to March 1 to undergo Covid-19 screening test. Zaini said that they were able to track down 1,000 individuals, 700 of which undergone screening. “We tracking down another 300 individuals. We urge them to go to the Ministry of …

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