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COVID-19: Why was zoning not done in Malaysia?
It was just a matter of time that the Covid-19 wave hit our shores with a bang. The government had no choice but to make some tough choices and enforced the movement control order (MCO). Unfortunately, the order fell short
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Would-be bridegroom disappointed but abides by MCO directive
KUALA LUMPUR: “I am not as excited as before. The thrill of getting hitched is half-gone,” said would-be bridegroom who only wants to be known as Aizuddin. Aizuddin, 29, and his bride are among couples whose wedding plans were forced
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COVID-19: The good, the bad and the ugly
KUALA LUMPUR: If the schools are closed for too long, the parents are going to find a vaccine for COVID-19 before the scientist does — one of the many hilarious memes that have been circulating on the social media since the
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SME group: Banks’ preparedness will help alleviate SMEs’ financial burden
PETALING JAYA: A coalition of small-medium entrepreneurs and industries claimed that several banks are rejecting loans applied under the recently announced stimulus package to help severely distressed sectors” of the economy from the Covid-19 outbreak. In a statement by Covid-19
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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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Movement control order: Government to bear the cost of students
PUTRAJAYA: The government is to bear the cost of the meals for about 60,000 tertiary students, who have to remain in their colleges following the imposition of the two-week Movement Control Order (MCO) over COVID-19. Senior Minister Datuk Seri Ismail
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Movement control order: Agong calls on public to comply with the order
KUALA LUMPUR: The Yang di-Pertuan Agong, Al-Sultan Abdullah Ri’ayatuddin Al-Mustafa Billah Shah, today once again called on the public to comply with the nationwide Movement Control Order imposed by the government from March 18 to 31, as part of efforts
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COVID-19: Mask prices are increasing rapidly, says Saifuddin
SUNGAI BULOH: Mask prices are sold for exorbitant price from 80 cents to RM 2. Some sellers are jacking up prices by three or four times the original cost. In a facebook posting, former Domestic Trade and Consumer Affairs Minister
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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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Movement control order: Military to operate effectively from Sunday
PUTRAJAYA: With effect from Sunday, the military will be mobilised to assist the police in ensuring that the public complies with the Movement Control Order and stays put at home, as part of efforts to contain COVID-19. Senior Minister, Security
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