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Juggling the demands of working from home
KUALA LUMPUR: The “new normal” of working from home has become a buzzword since the Movement Control Order (MCO) came into effect and slowly erased the physical boundaries between the job, family and household chores. While there could be ample articles and books on
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COVID-19: 96 per cent of new cases in Singapore from dorm clusters
SINGAPORE: About 96 per cent of Monday’s new cases of COVID-19 infection in Singapore involved work permit holders residing in more than 25 dormitory clusters here. The biggest single-day spike was recorded yesterday at 1,426 positive cases, bringing the tally for
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Finance Ministry- A cautious and compassionate effort that deserves praise
With close to 2,406 210 people infected and more than 165 816 deaths around the world, as well as a global economic slowdown, COVID-19 is creating a challenging test for humanity. Malaysia has seen over 5000 cases and 89 deaths
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27 districts remain as COVID-19 red zones, Lembah Pantai records highest cases
KUALA LUMPUR: Twenty-seven districts remain as COVID-19 red zones in the country with Lembah Pantai still recording the highest number of positive cases, according to the Health Ministry’s (MOH) Crisis Preparedness and Response Centre (CPRC). Based on the CPRC’s infographic, which
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Lim: “Act Fast and Do Whatever It Takes”, to save Malaysia
Three weeks ago, I called on the Prime Minister, Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin to immediately adopt a new government motto “Act Fast and Do Whatever It Takes” to save people’s lives, jobs and livelihoods in the unprecedented invisible war against
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Public concern over safety of mentally unstable, homeless during MCO
KANGAR: The public has expressed concern over the safety of the mentally unstable homeless who are seen wandering in the streets during the Movement Control Order (MCO) to contain the spread of COVID-19. A civil servant, Zulaikha Ekkau (RPT: Zulaikha Ekkau), 38,
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Impact on Covid-19 if certain sectors allowed to operate
KUALA LUMPUR: The Movement Control Order (MCO), is entering its third phase in less than 48 hours, will see certain service sectors back in operation in stages. Last Friday, Prime Minister Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin, in announcing the third phase of
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Covid-19: List of fake news on social media as of 9am, April 12 – KKMM
The following is the morning update from the Communications and Multimedia Ministry (KKMM) Quick Response Team on countering fake news on Covid-19 on social media. 1. The Malaysian Golf Association denies claims that the government has allowed reopening of golf
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Hisham: COVID-19 cases reach 4,530, death 73
PUCHONG: Health Ministry director general Datuk Dr Noor Hisham Abdullah said 184 new confirmed COVID-19 cases were reported today, bringing the toll to 4,530. Hisham said 72 of the coronavirus patients are now receiving treatment at intensive care unit (ICU).
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Public Health Malaysia: Preventive steps is a must in hair salons
KUALA LUMPUR: Members of the public and barbershop operators have been advised to take preventive measures against COVID-19 transmission now that the government has allowed hair salons to operate under the third phase of the Movement Control Order (MCO). Public
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