Covid-19, oil price shock to lower sovereigns’ economic, fiscal strength
KUALA LUMPUR: The Covid-19 outbreak and the related oil price shock will lower sovereigns’ economic and fiscal strength, increase weaker sovereigns’ vulnerability to shifts in sentiment and expose weaknesses in domestic and international institutions, says Moody’s Investors Service. In a report on Friday, the rating agency said as with other sectors, it will adjust ratings to reflect […]
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 movement control order (MCO) took effect in Malaysia. “I nailed this home-schooling thing for exactly three minutes […]
Sarawak announces immediate closure of border posts
KUCHING: Sarawak Chief Minister Datuk Patinggi Abang Johari Tun Openg today announced that all border posts in the state are to be closed with immediate effect and only Immigration, Customs, Quarantine and Security (ICQS) centres between Sarawak and Brunei and Sarawak and Kalimantan to remain open for specific hours. Speaking at a press conference at his office, he […]
10 mln face masks to be brought in from China
PUTRAJAYA: A total of 10 million pieces of face masks will be brought in from China in stages to meet the shortage of the item in the country, said Senior Minister of Works Datuk Seri Fadillah Yusof. He said the supply of face mask is part of the agreement between Malaysia and China. Transport Ministry is […]
Yes, we are at war
It is not an exaggeration to say that we are facing a life and death situation at the moment. In fact we are at war. Yes, with the number of positive Covid-19 cases increasing in the country. More than 240,000 people have now been confirmed with the coronavirus globally while almost 10,000 have died since […]
MH17 trial to continue with limited presence
By Suriati Sidek Ahmad KUALA LUMPUR: The trial of the four men accused of shooting down Malaysia Airlines Flight MH17, will continue on March 23 as scheduled before the District Court of The Hague, but with a limited presence due to Covid-19. According to the website of the District Court of The Hague in the […]
Armed Forces denies using helicopters to spray disinfectants
KUALA LUMPUR: The Malaysian Armed Forces (MAF) today dismissed social media reports claiming that special military helicopters have been used to spray disinfectants against Covid-19 across the country. When contacted by Bernama, Chief of Defence Force Gen Tan Sri Affendi Buang said the news was fake. Meanwhile, the National Security Council (NSC), in a statement, asked […]
Embassy tracing 83 Malaysians in Sulawesi tabligh gathering
JAKARTA: Efforts are ongoing to trace 83 Malaysians who are believed to have come to Indonesia to attend an international tabligh gathering in Sulawesi that the Indonesian authorities have since ordered to be cancelled. The Malaysian Embassy here is working with the local authorities in Sulawesi to ensure that the Malaysians who are already in Indonesia […]
Stranded Malaysians take special flight out of India
NEW DELHI: Zulkhis Abdul Jalil came to know in time that a special flight would depart New Delhi for Kuala Lumpur on Wednesday night. The 52-year-old Malaysian’s earlier attempt to fly out of India ended in him being stranded at Bangalore on Tuesday as air travel was disrupted on the India-Malaysia route due to new […]
Test kits, food supply enough, assures CM
KUCHING: Chief Minister Datuk Patinggi Abang Johari Tun Openg has given his assurance that the Covid-19 test kits are sufficient for Sarawak. Abang Johari has determined that both the test kits and food supplies in Limbang are adequate to be catered across the state. “Food supply is enough for people’s needs for two weeks. It’s […]
