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 […]
Restricted movement to adversely impact the economy in short term
KUALA LUMPUR: The nationwide movement restriction to contain the Covid-19 outbreak will adversely impact the economy in the short term, but its effects will be limited, said Kenanga Research. Since important government and business services is run as usual, and that the restriction will last for two weeks, the research house said the full impact would depend on how […]
Over 20,000 test positive in Italy, 368 new deaths
ROME: The coronavirus epidemic claimed 368 lives in locked down Italy on Sunday, Xinhua news agency reported based on new data released by the Civil Protection Department. Speaking at a nightly televised press conference, Civil Protection Department chief Angelo Borrelli confirmed that 20,603 people have tested positive for the coronavirus and 1,809 have died since […]
Iran’s cases soar to near 14,000, death toll reaches 724
CAIRO: The total number of Covid-19 cases in Iran on Sunday rose to 13,938, of whom 724 have died, as the epidemic continued to rage in the hardest-hit country in the Middle East reported Xinhua news agency. The number of Covid-19 cases on Sunday was up by 1,209 from a day ago, while the death […]
Curfew to be imposed in Metro Manila from today
MANILA: A curfew is going to be imposed in Metro Manila of the Philippines, beginning today, in a bid to contain the spread of Covid-19, the Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA) said yesterday. Xinhua news agency reported that the curfew will be imposed from 8 pm to 5 am, starting March 15 until April 14. […]
Avoid physical contact, crowded places
MIRI: The public are told to avoid physical contact — such as shaking hands — and crowded places amid the Covid-19 outbreak, said Assistant Minister of Tourism, Arts and Culture Datuk Sebastian Ting. With nine positive Covid-19 cases recorded so far (as of March 14) in the state, Ting has urged the people to take extra […]
Help these teachers and families
KUCHING: Sarawak Teachers’ Union (STU) hopes travel agencies or any relevant ministries will come up with alternative plans for teachers and families who are unable to enjoy their vacations through their prebooked tour packages. STU president Macky Joseph urged the ministries and concerned parties to look into this issue faced by teachers and families. “This […]
Toilet paper cannot replace face masks
KUCHING: Members of the public have been told that toilet paper cannot replace face masks. Kuching MP Dr Kelvin Yii pointed out yesterday that a proper three-ply mask included an additional layer which was waterproof to stop mucous from either spreading out or to the mouth and nose. “Toilet paper does not have such waterproof […]
