Dine-in at eateries will be allowed in Selangor, beginning tomorrow, said Menteri Besar Datuk Seri Amirudin Shari. The Sun Daily reports: However he said, customers at the eateries including restaurants, food courts, covered stalls and kiosks must comply with the social distancing regulation. He said food outlet operators are allowed to fully operate, including for […]
May
12
Ismail Sabri: Barbers making house-calls ‘news to me’, not allowed
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Senior Minister Datuk Seri Ismail Sabri Yaakob today appeared surprised when asked about barbers providing haircut services privately at homes of certain VIPs, adding that such services are still not allowed. The Malay Mail reports: In a press conference today, the Defence Minister said, “This is news to me. I myself didn’t get the news […]
May
11
Johor cops to apply for longer remand for Patrick Teoh, claim he is uncooperative
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Johor police will apply to extend the remand order against former radio personality and actor Patrick Teoh who is currently under investigation for insulting the state’s Crown Prince Tunku Ismail Sultan Ibrahim after he refused to cooperate with police. The MalayMail reports: Johor police chief Datuk Ayob Khan Mydin Pitchay said the suspect was uncooperative […]
May
08
Loan moratorium: Borrowers need to inform banks on consent, says finance minister
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Borrowers and clients who wish to continue with the six-month moratorium need to inform their respective banks of their consent via the banks’ designated platforms, said Finance Minister Datuk Seri Tengku Zafrul Abdul Aziz. The MalayMail Online reports: Although the moratorium is automatic starting April 1, the borrowers’ consent is still legally required. “This is […]
May
06
MOF: No extra charges for hire-purchase loan moratorium
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Following discussions between the Finance Ministry and the banking sector, it has been decided that a six-month moratorium for hire-purchase (HP) loans will not result in accrued interest. MalaysiaKini reports. This means customers who opt to defer their repayments from April to September will not need to pay larger installments once the deferment period ends. Their […]
May
06
Pubs, eateries selling liquor not allowed to open under CMCO
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PUBS and restaurants selling liquor are not allowed to operate during the conditional movement-control order (CMCO) period, said Annuar Musa. The Malaysian Insight reports: The Federal Territories minister said the ministry has received complaints from non-Muslims that such premises in Kuala Lumpur are operating at night. “Customers at pubs were not practising social distancing. I […]
May
05
After ‘crispy rendang’ gaffe, MasterChef Australia judge criticises wonton filling for being ‘not crunchy’
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MasterChef Australia judge Andy Allen has been getting heat on Twitter for his recent criticism of contestant Brendan Pang’s dish. In an episode aired on May 3, the chefs were faced with an elimination challenge and were asked to create a dish that would showcase the crunchy textures of food. The episode was part of […]
May
03
Get workers tested for Covid-19 under Socso’s free plan, says minister
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All employers, especially those operating in red and yellow zones of Covid-19 infections, were urged today to ensure their workers undergo screening for the disease under a free Socso programme. Free Malaysia Today reports: Human Resources Minister M Saravanan said those economic sectors which will be allowed to resume operations from tomorrow are subject to […]
May
02
Hire purchase moratorium interest rate cannot be higher than original contract – BNM
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Any additional interest that some banks may charge on the deferred payment cannot be higher than the original hire-purchase contract signed, Bank Negara Malaysia (BNM) said. BNM reiterated that, as a regulator, it has from the very beginning indicated that there will be accrued interest or profit with regard to the six-month moratorium. “Most important […]
April
30
Apple testing faster iPhone unlock feature for mask-wearing users
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Apple is testing an update that would make unlocking an iPhone faster when wearing a face mask. The Star reports: Phone Arena reported that the new feature allows users to prompt a passcode unlock by swiping up from the bottom of the Home screen. Before this, when Face ID unlock was set, the device would […]
April
28
Companies allowed to operate during MCO can go full capacity, says Azmin
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Economic sectors allowed to operate at half capacity during phases one to three of the movement control order (MCO) are allowed to carry on business at full capacity from Wednesday (April 29). The Star reports: These companies must, however, comply with the established standard operating procedure (SOP) in their respective sectors, said International Trade and […]
April
26
Move to impose MCO tough decision, says Muhyiddin
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The move to impose the movement control order (MCO) nationwide to restrict the movement of the people was a tough decision that had to be made to contain the spread of the Covid -19 coronavirus disease in the country, said Prime Minister Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin. The Malay Mail has this report: He said the […]
April
25
Longer period for companies to repay debts
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Debt-laden companies will have more time to repay their debts under the Companies (Exemption) Order 2020, which came into effect on Thursday and until Dec 31,2020. The Star reports: According to Domestic Trade and Consumer Affairs Minister, Datuk Alexander Nanta Linggi there will be no winding up of companies unless they fail to repay their […]
April
23
KPJ hospitals in full operation
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KPJ Healthcare Berhad (KPJ), a listed company that owns and manages a network of private hospitals, is an essential service that continues to operate 24 hours attending to patients during the movement control order period. “KPJ is blessed to be able to continue our services. We have not had to layoffany of our staff, nor […]
April
21
Five recovered Covid-19 cases in Sabah found positive in follow-up tests
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Five Covid-19 patients who were reported to have recovered in Sandakan and Kinabatangan were have been found to be still infected by the virus in a follow-up test two days later. The Star reports: This followed reports on April 18 quoting the state’s Health Department, which stated that 19 patients in Sandakan and 16 in […]
April
19
Registration of births, deaths permitted up to 90 days after MCO lifted, says Ismail Sabri
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Registration of births and deaths during the movement control order (MCO) will be allowed to be delayed up to 90 days from the date the MCO ends, says Senior Minister Datuk Seri Ismail Sabri Yaakob. The Star reports: Currently, registration of births and deaths have to be made within 60 days at the nearest National […]
April
18
FoodPanda riders nationwide to get Socso protection benefit
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A total of 2,544 Foodpanda riders nationwide will now get protection under the Self-Employed Social Security Scheme (SKSPS), with contribution from Foodpanda Malaysia. The company’s managing director, Sayantan Das said the contribution amounting to RM199,958.40 has been handed over to Social Security Organisation (Socso) in appreciation of Foodpanda riders as well as a commitment for […]
April
14
Masjid India area placed under enhanced MCO
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The Masjid India area has been placed under an enhanced movement control order (MCO) except for the Dang Wang district police headquarters and DBKL homeless monitoring centre as more than 40 people have tested positive for Covid-19. The Star reports: Premises along Jalan Tuanku Abdul Rahman, Jalan Lebuh Ampang, Jalan Tun Perak, Jalan Dang Wangi […]
April
12
Covid-19: 153 new cases, 113 recoveries, death toll at 76 on April 12
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Malaysia has recorded another 153 Covid-19 cases, pushing the tally to 4,683 as at noon Sunday (April 12), with three new deaths bringing the death toll to 76. The Star reports: Health director-general Datuk Dr Noor Hisham Abdullah (pic) said that 113 patients had recovered and been discharged, bringing the total number of recoveries cases […]
April
10
Bantuan Prihatin Nasional Payment Is Brought Forward, Starts On 6 April 2020
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The disbursement of the Bantuan Prihatin Nasional (BPN) financial aid has been brought forward to today, 6 April 2020, instead of the originally intended end of April 2020. It marks the first phase of the payouts, which will be carried out in two parts – once in April, and once in May 2020. Ringgit Plus […]
April
02
Health Ministry braces for possible peak in Covid-19 cases in mid-April
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The Health Ministry is bracing for the possibility of Malaysia’s Covid-19 cases peaking in mid-April as projected by the World Health Organisation (WHO). The Star reports: Health director-general Datuk Dr Noor Hisham Abdullah (pic) said the ministry shares the same prediction with WHO and has taken mitigating measures to prevent such eventuality. “What WHO said […]
April
01
Any travel to buy food, necessities now restricted to 10km under MCO’s second phase
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Any travel to buy food, daily necessities, medicine or dietary supplements has been restricted to 10km from a person’s residence during the second phase of the movement control order from April 1 to 14. The Star OnLine reports: These are among the regulations listed under the Prevention and Control of Infectious Diseases (Measures within Infected […]
March
28
Suspected Covid-19 patient commits suicide at Serdang Hospital
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A patient under investigation (PUI) for Covid-19 killed himself at the Serdang Hospital on Friday night. The NST reports: The incident occurred at 7.40pm in a bathroom in ward 7D of the hospital. It is learnt that the body was discovered by a nurse, who immediately alerted the hospital’s security department. According to Sepang police […]
March
27
MCO arrest: Boy playing sepak takraw, man out playing badminton
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A teenager who was out playing sepak takraw with his friends has been arrested for not obeying the movement control order (MCO). The StarOnLine reports: Pekan OCPD Supt Mohd Razli Mohd Yusof said the 16-year-old boy was spotted playing with several others on Lorong Jemuduk, Perumahan Komuniti Bersepadu Kuala Pahang at about 7.20pm on Thursday […]
March
26
Covid-19: King quarantined after 7 Istana Negara staffers test positive
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The Yang di-Pertuan Agong Sultan Abdullah Sultan Ahmad Shah and Raja Permaisuri Agong Tunku Azizah Aminah Maimunah Iskandariah are now undergoing quarantine. MalaysiaKini reports: This is after seven Istana Negara staffers tested positive for Covid-19. Bernama cited Comptroller of the Royal Household Ahmad Fadli Shamsuddin as saying the seven are in stable condition. The King […]
March
26
Covid-19 home tests pricey due to high operating costs
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COVID-19 home tests tend to be expensive due to the high operational costs involved, said the Malaysian Medical Association (MMA). Malaysian Insight reports: It is understood that the service can cost RM700. MMA president Dr N. Ganabaskaran told The Malaysian Insight that the operating costs involve transportation, manpower, personal protective equipment (PPE) and test kits. […]
March
25
Malaysia to lose 2.4 million jobs, impending recession due to Covid-19
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ABOUT 2.4 million jobs are expected to be lost in the impending economic recession created by the coronavirus pandemic in the country, said the Malaysian Institute of Economic Research (MIER). About 67% of these jobs are unskilled and they mostly involve workers who do not earn a monthly salary, said Mier in its latest study […]
March
24
Covid-19 relief: For 2.8m M’sians, there’s not enough in their EPF to last 12 months
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Around 2.8 million Malaysians don’t have enough savings in their Employees Provident Fund (EPF) accounts to fully benefit from the government’s measure to alleviate their financial burden during the Covid-19 crisis. MalaysiaKini reports: Yesterday, Prime Minister Muhyiddin Yassin announced that contributors will be allowed to dip into Account 2 of their EPF to cope with […]
March
24
Gardenia delivers as usual during MCO
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Gardenia Bakeries (KL) Sdn Bhd continues with its daily deliveries to supermarkets and other outlets as usual during the implementation of the Movement Control Order (MCO) period. The SunDaily reports: In a statement today, the well-known bread manufacturer urges its consumers to remain calm and buy according to their normal needs and daily consumption. “Gardenia […]
March
22
Passengers of Seremban-Sungai Petani bus sought over Covid-19
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The Kulim district health office has urged passengers of a Seremban-Sungai Petani bus to contact the office immediately. While the exact reason is not given, it said it is related to the Covid-19 outbreak. In a Facebook post today, the health office said the bus had departed Seremban on March 16 at 8.30pm, which was […]
