Tuesday, May 19th, 2020 at , World By AFP The coronavirus is widely believed to have spread from a market in the Chinese city of Wuhan that sold wild animals (pic: AFP) Farmers in China are being offered cash to quit breeding exotic animals as pressure grows to crack down on the illegal wildlife trade…
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COVID-19: 37 new cases, 31 recoveries, one death – Health DG
Tuesday, May 19th, 2020 at , News by BERNAMA / pic by by BERNAMA Thirty-seven new positive COVID-19 cases were reported in Malaysia today, bringing the cumulative total to 6,978 cases, including 1,218 which are active, said Health director-general Datuk Dr Noor Hisham Abdullah (picture). “Two of the 37 new confirmed patients are imported cases while 35…
Huge European rescue plans, vaccine hopes fuel virus optimism
Tuesday, May 19th, 2020 at , World By AFP US President Donald Trump has revealed that he is taking the controversial drug hydroxychloroquine as a preventive measure against the coronavirus (pic: AFP) A half-trillion-euro European fund laid out by France and Germany sparked optimism Monday about fighting economic fallout from the coronavirus, as did encouraging…
Former Disney exec named TikTok boss
Tuesday, May 19th, 2020 at , World By AFP Former Disney executive Kevin Mayer will become the head of TikTok and chief operating officer of the popular video app’s parent company, the group announced Monday. Mayer’s surprise jump from one of the entertainment industry’s most venerable companies is another victory for buzzy upstart TikTok, which…
Japan slides into recession — with forecasts of worse to come
Monday, May 18th, 2020 at , World By AFP Japan dived into its first recession since 2015, according to official data Monday, with the world’s third-largest economy shrinking by 0.9 percent in the first quarter as it wrestles with the fallout from the coronavirus. The drop in gross domestic product followed a 1.9-percent decline in…
WHO to kick off international meet amid US-China tensions
Monday, May 18th, 2020 at , World Bu AFP The World Health Organization will on Monday kick off its first-ever virtual assembly, but fears abound that US-China tensions could derail the strong action needed to address the COVID-19 crisis. The World Health Assembly, which has been trimmed from the usual three weeks to just two…
Kit Siang seeks to amend statement of claims against Hanif Omar
Monday, May 18th, 2020 at , News by BERNAMA / pic by TMR FILE PIX DAP veteran leader Lim Kit Siang is seeking to amend the statement of claims in his defamation suit against former Inspector-General of Police (IGP) Tun Mohammed Hanif Omar over the latter’s speech at a convention in 2018. Lim’s counsel, Harshaan…
Defeat, riots and recriminations: China football’s darkest day
Monday, May 18th, 2020 at , World By AFP It is known as the “May 19 Incident” and by some estimations it haunts China’s national football team 35 years on. On May 19, 1985, China were stunned 2-1 at home by neighbours Hong Kong, then still under British rule, on one of the most infamous…
MCO: Residents under administrative control in Jalan Pudu cooperating well – Police
Monday, May 18th, 2020 at , News by BERNAMA / pic by BERNAMA Compliance with the Movement Control Order (MCO) in Jalan Pudu here which is under administrative control, has reached 90 per cent, with residents cooperating well with the authorities. According to police sources, there have also been no crimes reported in the area, with heads…
COVID-19: As at 12 noon, 17 May | New positive cases = 22 | Total positive cases = 6,894 | Recovered & discharged cases = 59 | Total recovered cases = 5,571 | Death case(s) = 0 | Total death cases = 113 | Active cases with infectivity potential = 1,210
Sunday, May 17th, 2020 at , Breaking News COVID-19: As at 12 noon, 17 May | New positive cases = 22 | Total positive cases = 6,894 | Recovered & discharged cases = 59 | Total recovered cases = 5,571 | Death case(s) = 0 | Total death cases = 113 | Active cases with…
Covid-19: 17 cases overnight, second lowest since MCO started – Health DG
Saturday, May 16th, 2020 at , News by BERNAMA/ pic by BERNAMA A total of 17 new COVID-19 cases were reported today, the second-lowest figure recorded since the Movement Control Order (MCO) came into force on March 18. Health director-general Datuk Dr Noor Hisham Abdullah said six of them were imported cases while 11 more were local…
COVID-19: As at 12 noon, 16 May | New positive cases = 17 | Total positive cases = 6,872 | Recovered & discharged cases = 73 | Total recovered cases = 5,512 | Death case(s) = 1 | Total death cases = 113 | Active cases with infectivity potential = 1,247
Saturday, May 16th, 2020 at , Breaking News COVID-19: As at 12 noon, 16 May | New positive cases = 17 | Total positive cases = 6,872 | Recovered & discharged cases = 73 | Total recovered cases = 5,512 | Death case(s) = 1 | Total death cases = 113 | Active cases with…
Antarctica’s splendid isolation keeps coronavirus at bay
Friday, May 15th, 2020 at , World by AFP / pic by AFP As the planet battles the seemingly inexorable spread of the coronavirus, Antarctica remains the only COVID-19-free continent — thanks in the main to strict security and not a little luck. The natural isolation of the frozen and desolate expanse has been taken…
COVID-19 : More cases from dorms in Singapore, tally at 26,891
Friday, May 15th, 2020 at , World by BERNAMA / pic by BERNAMA SINGAPORE — Singapore, which on Thursday reported 1,164 discharged cases from COVID-19 infection, today confirmed another 793 new positive cases, taking the infection tally for the republic to 26,891. The preliminary data as at noon today showed that only one case involved a Singaporean or permanent resident while…
No COVID-19 positive cases detected at Selayang Baru wet market: MPS
Friday, May 15th, 2020 at , News by BERNAMA / pic by BERNAMA To date, no positive COVID-19 cases have been detected among the 335 Selayang Baru Wholesale Market workers and traders who underwent screening on May 8, Selayang Municipal Council (MPS) president Shamsul Shahril Badliza Mohd Noor said. However, he said the result of one test sample…
Interstate travel ban still in force: Ismail Sabri
Friday, May 15th, 2020 at , News by BERNAMA The interstate travel ban is still in force even though the government has allowed spouses living in different states to meet during the Conditional Movement Control Order (CMCO). Senior Minister (Security Cluster) Datuk Seri Ismail Sabri Yaakob said the government was aware that many were longing and missing…
36 COVID-19 positive cases today: Dr Noor Hisham
Friday, May 15th, 2020 at , News by BERNAMA / pic by BERNAMA A total of 36 new COVID-19 positive cases were reported as at noon today, with 28 of them involving non-Malaysian citizens, said Health director-general Datuk Dr Noor Hisham Abdullah. He said this brings to 6,855 the total of COVID-19 positive cases in the…
Birthday wishes pouring in from Malaysians for PM Muhyiddin
Friday, May 15th, 2020 at , News by BERNAMA Prime Minister Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin who is celebrating his 73rd birthday today is definitely loved by many. Besides his fatherly figure, Muhyiddin is especially popular for the concern he showed for the people when imposing the Movement Control Order (MCO) in Malaysia due to the COVID-19 pandemic, and…
Individuals attempting to travel interstate can be penalised: Ismail Sabri
Friday, May 15th, 2020 at , News by BERNAMA Any individual attempting to travel across states without permission can be sentenced under the Prevention and Control of Infectious Diseases Act 1988 (Act 342), said Senior Minister (Security Cluster) Datuk Seri Ismail Sabri Yaakob. He said roadblocks have been set up at toll plazas throughout the country to prevent interstate…
Ronaldinho closing in on 70 days detention in Paraguay
Thursday, May 14th, 2020 at , Sports by AFP / pic by AFP Brazilian great Ronaldinho’s lawyers are hoping the former world player of the year will be allowed to go home after more than two months of detention in Paraguay over a forged passport. “We’re hoping to convince the prosecution to allow Ronaldinho and…