Malaysia

TAIPEI – The Taiwanese doctor who condemns Malaysia’s effort on handling the Covid-19 pandemic apologises in Facebook after receiving public backlash. “I understand that the Chinese in Malaysia have the habit of wearing face masks and that the pandemic situation in Malaysia is much better controlled than European and American countries, where the people there do not believe in wearing …

KUALA LUMPUR – Individuals caught takings photos and videos of cops manning the roadblocks with the intention of creating a negative perception on social media will face stern action. Inspector-General of Police Tan Sri Abdul Hamid Bador said such actions are irresponsible and defies the movement control order (MCO). “I want to stress that the presence of PDRM officers who …

PETALING JAYA – The government will table on a new set of Standard Operating Procedures (SOP) for businesses affected by the Covid-19. One of which were to consider allowing Barbers and Laundry Shops To Operate In Green Zones. Defense Minister Datuk Sri Ismail Sabri Yaakob said that the Ministry of Home Affairs and the Nation Security Council of Malaysia is …

PUTRAJAYA – Malaysia’s Cabinet on Monday (April 6) revoked approvals the operating permit of Heineken Malaysia Berhad and Carlsberg Malaysia during the ongoing movement control order (MCO) after receiving backlash from its controversial approval. Senior Minister Datuk Seri Ismail Sabri Yaakob confirmed today that they have decided to revoked their permits after receiving complaints social media platforms like Facebook, Instagram, …

NEW YORK – A tiger at the Bronx Zoo in New York City has tested positive for the new coronavirus. A first  case of a human infecting an animal in the United States, the zoo said on Sunday. The Malayan Tiger named Nadia was tested positive for Covid-19 after showing symptoms of dry cough late last month after exposure to …

RAPUIR – A central Indian parents has named their twins after the deadly pandemic that continues to grip the world. The baby boy and girl bornamid the current lockdown have been named Corona and Covid by their parents in an effort to put a positive spin on the deadly virus that is now sweeping the globe. “I was blessed with …

KUALA LUMPUR: The Covid-19 MCO lockdown advice issued by the Women’s Affairs Ministry that urges women to dress up at home and avoid nagging their husbands sparked criticism claiming it promotes gender stereotypes. Now, Mariam Mokhtar, a Malaysiakini columnist, calls for the resignation or dismissal of the minister saying she is out of touch with 21st Century Malaysia and has …

GUANGZHOU – A nurse was allegedly attacked by a Covid-19 positive Nigerian patient after refusing to get treatment from the hospital. According to ZaoBao, a 47-year-old Covid-19 patient was identified as Okonkwonwoye Chika Patrick, a Nigerian citizen who entered Guangzhou on 20 March. The patient refused to cooperate and undergo medical tests and assaulted the nurse who tried to stop …

PETALING JAYA – The Malaysian government’s choice to only allow “the head of the family” to buy the essential needs as part of measures to lessen the spread of Covid-19 had unintentional repercussions. Some men are unexpectedly finding themselves in charge of the grocery store shopping and having difficulties on selecting confusing varieties of vegetables, spices and herbs. Several men …

SHAH ALAM – The police forces may be asking for water and electricity bills  to verify that an individual is travelling within a 10km radius from his or her place of residence. According to the Selangor contingent police headquarters Spokesman Ismail Muslim, the new restrictions are part of the 2nd phase of movement control order (MCO) that prevents citizens to …