New Zealand opens bars, four-day work week idea floated
KUALA LUMPUR (May 21): Bars and pubs opened in New Zealand for the first time in months today, as restrictions to limit the spread of the coronavirus were eased further and the government looked to revive economic activity, Reuters reported today.
Trump says he is taking hydroxychloroquine to keep Covid-19 at bay
KUALA LUMPUR (May 20): US President Donald Trump (pictured) has revealed that he is taking hydroxychloroquine to ward off Covid-19 infections, say reports.
Covid-19: After videos of errant shoppers go viral, NSC sets new SOPs for retailers
KUALA LUMPUR (May 19): The National Security Council has developed a new set of standard operating procedures (SOPs) for retailers to form guidelines for their operations after videos of shoppers flouting practices prescribed by the Ministry of Health (MoH) to prevent Covid-19 infections went viral.
Covid-19: About two-thirds of Malaysia's 37 new cases today found among foreigners
KUALA LUMPUR (May 19): Malaysia recorded 37 new Covid-19 infections today — 35 local transmissions and two imported — bringing the country's cumulative cases to 6,978, according to the Ministry of Health (MoH).
Six nabbed over construction theft worth RM700k in Johor, seven still at large
KOTA TINGGI (May 19): Police have arrested six men for stealing construction metal worth RM700,000 at the Refinery and Petrochemical Integrated Development (Rapid), which is part of the Petronas Pengerang Integrated Complex (PIC).
Covid-19: Malaysia reports 47 new cases with no death today
KUALA LUMPUR (May 18): Malaysia reported 47 new cases of Covid-19 today, bringing the total number of infections to 6,941.
ECRL gets green light for Kota Baru-Dungun realignment
KUALA LUMPUR (May 18): Construction work for the East Coast Rail Link’s (ECRL) Section A, comprising a 210.
Covid-19: Malaysia reports 17 new infections, second lowest since March 12
KUALA LUMPUR (May 16): Malaysia recorded 17 new Covid-19 cases as at noon today, marking the second time since March 12 that new daily cases stood below 20.
MTUC: One-off test not enough to keep workplaces free of Covid-19
KUALA LUMPUR (May 16): The Malaysian Trades Union Congress (MTUC) has called on the government to come out with clear guidelines and directives on the screening of workers for Covid-19, saying a lot of confusion remains on the ground.
