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Do not be complacent with CMCO, COVID-19 is still with us
KUALA LUMPUR: The Conditional Movement Control Order (CMCO) which begins on Monday as announced by Prime Minister Tan Sri Muhyiddin yesterday is good news to Malaysians who have been confined to their homes for almost two months. The permission given to
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MCO Phase 4: Recovery phase demands whole-hearted commitment from govt, people
KUALA LUMPUR: The Movement Control Order has now entered its fourth phase, with the country now in the stage of recovery from the COVID-19 outbreak. The pro-active and aggressive steps of the government in curbing the spread of the disease have
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U.S. coronavirus deaths surpass Vietnam War toll as Florida governor meets Trump
WASHINGTON/NEW YORK: The U.S. coronavirus death toll reached a grim milestone on Tuesday, surpassing the number of American lives lost in the Vietnam War, as Florida’s governor met with President Donald Trump to discuss easing shutdowns aimed at curbing the
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Returning Sabah students urged to fill up health declaration honestly
KOTA KINABALU: All students returning to Sabah during the Movement Control Order (MCO) period must fill up their health declaration form honestly, said state health director Datuk Dr Christina Rundi. She said the health screening would be conducted at the entry points and
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As protesters decry U.S. coronavirus lockdown, officials urge caution
HARRISBURG: The U.S. debate over restrictions for fighting the coronavirus intensified on Monday, as protesters labeled mandatory lockdowns as “tyranny,” while medical workers and health experts warned that lifting them too soon risked unleashing a greater disaster. Stay-at-home orders and
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MCO: COVID-19 leaves Langkawi’s famous Chenang beach eerily quiet
LANGKAWI: It is almost unimaginable to see the famous Chenang Beach in Langkawi Island looks deserted, but this is the stark reality brought in by the COVID-19 pandemic following the implementation of the Movement Control Order (MCO) since March 18. Without the presence
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Without vaccines, fight against COVID-19 continues
KUALA LUMPUR: For the past two weeks, the consistent decline in COVID-19 positive cases has given people the confidence that the country’s efforts to break the chain of the virus infection have shown positive signs. These developments clearly show that healthcare workers and law
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COVID-19 MCO boon for traditional sundry shops
KUALA LUMPUR: Arguably, the Movement Control Order (MCO) over COVID-19 that has been in force for just over a month now has made many Malaysians familiar again with what they remember as the sundry shop. Frequenting the ubiquitous sundry shop
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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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Covid 19: LinkedIn offers free job postings for frontliners
Job postings for critical roles in healthcare are rising around the world, including in Malaysia. The healthcare sector is seeking professionals including doctors and nurse in the frontline of the COVID-19 pandemic. LinkedIn, the world’s largest professional network, has announced
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