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Johor hopes Singapore will allow Malaysians’ to return home in stages
JOHOR BAHRU: The Johor state government hopes Singapore will cooperate in terms of allowing Malaysians working in the republic to return home in stages following the neighbouring country’s decision to close schools and most workplaces for a month, effective tomorrow.
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MCO: Traders affected due to cancellation of ‘Bazaar Ramadan’
SHAH ALAM: Traders affected by the cancellation of Ramadan bazaars in Selangor, are advised to take proactive measures in ensuring that they can still source some income during that period. Akademi Usahawan Mikro Sdn Bhd chief executive officer Abd Azharee
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Hamid: Stop blaming police for traffic jam during roadblocks
KUALA LUMPUR: The public should stop blaming the police for the traffic congestion due to roadblocks being mounted to ensure compliance to the Movement Control Order (MCO), said Inspector-General of Police Tan Sri Abdul Hamid Bador. He said the public
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COVID-19: No indication COVID-19 can spread through food – Health DG
PUTRAJAYA: Health director-general Datuk Dr Noor Hisham Abdullah said today there is no indication that the COVID-19 could be spread through food. Dr Noor Hisham said this when asked over public concern on their safety after an employee at an eatery tested positive for the virus “We have not
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Covid-19: Cases climb to 3,662, death toll at 61 now
PUCHONG: Malaysia records another 179 new Covid-19 cases, bringing the total to 3,662 cases as of Sunday (April 5), says the Health Ministry. Health director-general Datuk Dr Noor Hisham Abdullah said 90 patients recovered, bringing the total to 1,005 cases.
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International flights to Penang halted – Chow
GEORGE TOWN: All airlines at the Penang International Airport (PIA) have cancelled their international flights into the state, said Chief Minister Chow Kon Yeow. He said the matter was informed to him by PIA Malaysia Airports Holdings Berhad. “I was
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Govt financial assistance to airlines should be last resort – MAVCOM
KUALA LUMPUR, April 5 — The government’s financial assistance to airlines amidst the COVID-19 pandemic must be carefully structured, and it should be the last resort, says local aviation regulatory body, the Malaysian Aviation Commission (MAVCOM). In a statement today, MAVCOM said considering the
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8 Malaysian attendees Of Tablighi Jamaat arrested In New Delhi
NEW DELHI: 8 Malaysian attendees of Tablighi Jamaat arrested in New Delhi’s IGI Airport. The main detail for the arrest to be confirmed. Republic TV reported as of Malaysian press time 3.30pm and the details of the news are still developing.
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Sarawak: Considering EMCO for Covid-19 hotspots in Kuching
KUCHING: The Sarawak government may look into the possibility of enforcing the Enhanced Movement Control Order (ECMO) in certain hotspots in Kuching District where the number of Covid-19 positive cases are high. “If certain areas need to be in total lockdown,
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‘Malaysian house prices remain seriously unaffordable’
KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysian house prices remain seriously unaffordable relative to income, due to a pronounced and prolonged mismatch between demand and supply of residential property. Bank Negara Malaysia (BNM) in its Financial Stability Review (Second Half 2019) report said nevertheless, risks
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