COVID-19 pandemic: Germany's Oktoberfest cancelled
The last time the Oktoberfest was put on hold was during the Second World War.
Report: Malaysian mums in Singapore send 3,000kg of breast milk to babies back home
“With the lockdown, there was no way for me to send my breast milk back. And my mother-in-law told me that my baby spits up more when he is fed formula, compared to breast milk. I was really worried. I was on the verge of tears,” beautician Christina Lye.
Tenaganita: Don't make migrants scapegoats and deprive them of aid
The human rights group said migrants are more vulnerable and are most in need of help.
Genting group plans pay cuts
Genting, backed by Malaysian tycoon Lim Kok Thay, is proposing as much as 20% temporary reduction of basic salary for employees based on their ranks, while Genting Hong Kong Ltd. suggests up to 50% cut for those holding vice president role or higher.
COVID-19: UK to trial use recovered patients' blood plasma for treatment
“NHS Blood and Transplant is preparing to collect COVID-19 convalescent plasma from people who have recovered from this illness.”
US protesters demand end to Covid-19 lockdown, officials urge caution
Stay-at-home orders and widespread business closures, while cited by public health authorities as vital to slowing the spread of the virus, have stifled the US economy and thrown at least 22 million people out of work, a level of unemployment not seen since the Great Depression of the 1930s.
Will Hari Raya holidays be deferred?
It has been reported that Indonesia has decided to postpone its Hari Raya Aidilfitri holidays to Dec 28 to 31 to prevent the mass movement people to their hometowns and villages.
Plans to tackle river pollution stymied: ex-Span commissioners
"Unfortunately, with this premature termination, the commission’s work and plans have been effectively stymied."
GALLERY Selayang wholesale market closed for COVID-19 screening exercise
“We don’t have information on when the wholesale market can resume business because the screening only began yesterday.”