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U.S. states, cities desperate for coronavirus help, military prepares
NEW YORK/WASHINGTON: Several more U.S. governors on Monday joined the procession of states ordering millions of Americans to stay at home to slow the spread of the coronavirus, while President Trump signaled he’s considering a move in the opposite direction.
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Hisham: 130 new COVID-19 cases recorded, total 1,030
PUCHONG: Health Ministry director general Datuk Dr Noor Hisham Abdullah today said 130 new confirmed COVID-19 cases recorded in the country, increasing the total of cases to 1,030. He said 48 of the new confirmed cases are from the tabligh
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Hisham: 15 health workers infected with COVID-19
PUCHONG: Health Ministry director general Datuk Dr Noor Hisham Abdullah today said 15 health workers have been infected with COVID-19. Hisham said 12 of them are from the general hospitals while the other three are from private hospitals. “One of
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Adham: 110 new COVID-19 cases recorded, total 900
PUCHONG: Health Minister Datuk Seri Dr Adham Baba today said 110 new confirmed COVID-19 cases were recorded in the country, raising the total cases to 900. Adham said 63 of the new confirmed cases are from the tabligh gathering at
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COVID-19: 117 new cases recorded today – Adham
PUCHONG: Health Ministry today said 117 new confirmed COVID-19 cases were recorded in the country. Its minister Datuk Seri Dr Adham Baba said the new total of the coronavirus recorded in the country has increase to 790. “About 80 of
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Sultan Ibrahim urges calm in face of COVID-19 situation
JOHOR BAHRU: Johor Sultan, Sultan Ibrahim Almarhum Sultan Iskandar urged his subjects to remain calm and not to panic in the wake of the ongoing COVID-19 situation. In a posting on his official Facebook page yesterday, Sultan Ibrahim also advised the people
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Hammer thrower Jackie Wong first national athlete tested positive for COVID-19
KUALA LUMPUR: National hammer thrower Jackie Wong Siew Cheer is the first national athlete to test positive for COVID-19, according to the Malaysian Athletics Federation (MAF). Its president, Datuk SM Muthu today said the national record holder was confirmed positive
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COVID-19: Human Resources Ministry urges Application of Employment Act 1955
KUALA LUMPUR: Human Resources Ministry urged workers and employers to apply the sections contained in the Employment Act 1955 following the spread of COVID-19 in the country. The ministry in a statement said the applicable sections are Section 60F and
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Movement control order: No need to panic
KUALA LUMPUR: The government’s decision in placing the country under nationwide movement control order from March 18 to March 31 due to theoutbreak is an apt move, said a political scientist. Therefore, Prof Datuk Dr Nasarudin Mohammed said, it was now the responsibility
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COVID 19: All Umno meetings postponed – Maslan
PUCHONG: All Umno branch meetings nationwide which started on Feb 15 are advised to postpone to a later date due to COVID-19 outbreak. Its secretary general Datuk Seri Ahmad Maslan said the decision was made after the party’s management committee
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