Malaysia
M’sia former deputy PM urges ministers to hold virtual press conferences, says journalists are also frontliners in COVID-19 crisis
In the midst of the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak, ministers should consider holding virtual press conferences where journalists are given...
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M’sian doctors and nurses wrap themselves in plastic bags and cling wraps due to shortage of PPE
As the number of confirmed COVID-19 cases in Malaysia continues to rise, more medical personnel are required to be stationed...
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M’sia former PM Mahathir Mohamad tests negative for COVID-19, asks M’sians to stay at home even though it is boring
After being in close contact with Bandar Kuching MP Kelvin Yii Lee Wuen who was tested COVID-19 positive, former Malaysia...
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M’sia to mobilise army on Sun to assist police with enforcement of movement control order
Malaysia will mobilise its armed forces this Sun (22 Mar) to assist the police in enforcing the movement control order....
Read moreM’sia may deploy army if movement control order compliance rate remains low: Defence Minister
Malaysia will consider deploying the armed forces should the compliance rate for the nationwide movement control order remain low, said...
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S’pore Consulate-General in JB respond to calls from over 70 families, arrange transport for their return to S’pore
More than 70 families received assistance from Singapore's Consulate-General in Johor Bahru yesterday following Malaysia's announcement to impose a nationwide...
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S’porean Redditor shares story of father helping M’sian colleague on eve of movement control order
Malaysia's decision to impose a 14-day nationwide movement control order has jolted many of its citizens staying in Johor but...
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Malaysian couple held a “drive-thru” wedding reception amidst Covid-19, netizens amused and inspired
Weddings have been banned according to the implementation of the Movement Restriction Order in Malaysia which started today (18 March)...
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Malaysia recovers $322 million in stolen 1MDB money: govt
Malaysia has recovered $322 million stolen from the scandal-hit sovereign wealth fund 1MDB, officials said Tuesday -- a fraction of...
Read moreM’sian workers who do not return to S’pore by tonight will be given two weeks of unpaid leave
Following the movement control order imposed by the Malaysian government which will take effect for two weeks starting tomorrow (18...
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Medical experts from China and S. Korea underline importance of wearing masks during COVID-19 pandemic — contrary to WHO’s recommendation -
High Court dismisses all three Section 377A challenges -
57-year old seafood seller identified as first from Huanan Market to test positive for COVID-19 -
Moscow begins lockdown, as Russia regions prepare for confinement -
WHO refused to acknowledge Taiwan, praises Singapore instead -
National Wages Council: 10% cut in basic pay or lower MVC, if wage cuts necessary -
Columbia Sportswear’s CEO takes pay cut on own salary while continuing to pay employees amid COVID-19 crisis -
PM Lee cautions public about fake COVID-19 email allegedly sent by him asking for “contribution” -
Impossible Foods launches Earth Month campaign to highlight Singapore’s environmental impact -
German Finance Minister committed suicide for worrying about the economic fallout caused by COVID-19 pandemic -
Lightning never strikes twice? For Dr Tan Cheng Bock, it could even be thrice -
Bethany Church Singapore: Dog abuse case does not relate to the church or its activities -
Getting to know what is monetary policy in Singapore & the S$NEER -
Govt should “exercise restraint” in deploying “institutional prerogatives” when wanting to call for early general elections, says Prof Donald Low -
Manpower Ministry to consider appeals from self-employed and freelancers who do not qualify for COVID-19 relief scheme
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Legal brothels in S'pore to close until the end of next month -
This is not a time for the government to be playing Jekyll and Hyde with Singaporeans -
PM Lee goes on walkabout in Ang Mo Kio, distributes bottles of hand sanitiser to patrons at Teck Ghee Court Food Centre -
Ministry of Manpower will not extend temporary housing support to Malaysian workers -
Dr Tan Cheng Bock: Obvious choice between an early election which may cause a far worse health crisis and a legal constitutional problem -
Resilience Budget: S'pore to freeze all govt charges and fees for one year until Mar 2021, temporarily suspend student loan repayments, says DPM Heng Swee Keat -
DPM Heng had responded to some requests for private-hire bus drivers facing challenges amid COVID-19 crisis, says WP’s chief -
More Indonesians carrying Covid-19 virus arriving to seek treatments in Singapore hospitals -
What are we to make of an opposition that is reduced to being a mere spectator in a crisis? -
Third death from COVID-19 infection in Singapore, 70-yr-old who had no recent travel history to affected areas and link to previous cases -
Lee Hsien Yang shares photo of late Lee Kuan Yew’s favourite carpet on his father’s fifth death anniversary -
Temasek's largest shareholdings plunged S$34.24 billion in three months -
Closing our borders to short term visitors but still going ahead with general elections, is contradictory -
Netizens condemn Lawrence Wong for delaying ban on foreign visitors and putting economy first before SG lives -
Lawyer Teo Soh Lung criticizes mainstream media for misleading people, calls SM Teo’s explanations on caretaker govt as ‘talking nonsense’
