Mr Malaysia 2020 championships cancelled
KUALA LUMPUR: This year’s Mr Malaysia national bodybuilding competition, scheduled to be held next month, has been cancelled due to the Covid-19 pandemic, said Malaysian Body Building Federation (MBBF) secretary-general Kamarulzaman Kadir. “In such an uncertain situation, we are worried about safety while the sponsors can’t guarantee they’ll be able to provide the agreed sum. So, we’ve […]
Over 1,000 vehicles ordered to turn back
KUALA LUMPUR: Even though the number is lower, another 1,158 vehicles were directed to make U-turn yesterday for attempting to travel between states in violation of the conditional movement control order (CMCO) to celebrate Aidilfitri in their home villages. Senior Minister (Security Cluster) Datuk Seri Ismail Sabri Yaakob said three states namely Selangor (460 cases), Melaka (121 cases) […]
Find blessings in Covid-19 crisis
KUALA LUMPUR: Yang di-Pertuan Agong Al-Sultan Abdullah Ri’ayatuddin Al-Mustafa Billah Shah said that Muslims in the country should not be upset and sad for not being able to celebrate Aidilfitri this year but to take the opportunity to find the blessings in the situation which resulted from the ongoing global Covid-19 crisis. Despite having to observe Ramadan […]
New normal may be permanent norm
KUALA LUMPUR: Consumer behaviour has possibly changed due to the Covid-19 pandemic, making the new norm permanent — something retailers need to prepare for to help the economy recover. Finance Minister Tengku Datuk Seri Zafrul Abdul Aziz said his ministry has seen online sales of fast-moving consumer goods growing by 40 per cent due to the pandemic. The […]
Renewal of taxi driver’s cards now allowed
PUTRAJAYA: Taxi drivers can now renew their driver’s cards by submitting relevant documents to the Land Public Transport Agency (APAD) no later than July 1, said Transport Minister Datuk Seri Dr Wee Ka Siong. He said the government has allowed this following feedback from the taxi drivers who have yet to receive their RM600 cash assistance including […]
Violating interstate travel ban due to excitement over Hari Raya Aidilfitri?
KUALA LUMPUR: With Hari Raya Aidilfitri tomorrow, many Malaysians were still determined to try their luck to sneak across state borders as they head for their hometowns. It is difficult to understand why there are still people who insist on violating the conditional movement control order (CMCO) despite the authorities issuing reminder upon reminder for […]
Perodua restarts nationwide operations in full
KUALA LUMPUR: Perusahaan Otomobil Kedua Sdn Bhd (Perodua) has officially resumed operations at all 182 sales, 202 service and 68 body and paint outlets nationwide following two-month closure due to the movement control order (MCO). Its president and chief executive officer Datuk Zainal Abidin Ahmad said the company has put in place the necessary safeguards […]
AI, the economic rescue from a disruptive pandemic
KUALA LUMPUR: As contactless option seems vital in stemming the spread of the disease that has jolted the world, adaptation of Big Data and Artificial Intelligence (AI) in businesses and daily life seems more critical now than before. Malaysia has seen a great deal of success in flattening the curve of Covid-19 transmission, but it […]
Mixed reaction to working from home
MUKAH: Civil servants working from home (WFH) during the movement control order (MCO) had mixed reaction to the new normal of service delivery resulting from the Covid-19 pandemic. WFH is not their choice, but for the sake of their health and that of others, they do so. The MCO is also one of the measures […]
47 new cases, 44 recoveries, no deaths
PUTRAJAYA: The Malaysian Ministry of Health (MOH) has reported 47 new positive Covid-19 cases as of noon today, bringing the cumulative figure to 6,941. Health director-general Datuk Dr Noor Hisham Abdullah said 21 of the new cases are foreigners. “The number of positive Covid-19 cases in Malaysia stands at 6,941, with 1,213 being active cases […]
