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US Records Over 20,000 Covid-19 Deaths, Now Highest In The World

About two weeks ago, the total number of Covid-19 cases in the United States had surpassed Italy, becoming the country with the most number of cases in the world. As of this morning (12 April), the total number of cases in the United States was recorded at 529,887 according to John Hopkins University. The death toll...

Defence Minister: Ramadan Bazaars Are Banned Throughout Malaysia During MCO

In his latest live address to the nation today, Defence Minister Datuk Seri Ismail Sabri Yaakob has announced that ALL Ramadan Bazaars across Malaysia will be forbidden from operating during the duration of the Movement Control Order. This comes after much speculation surrounded the viability of hosting the ever popular bazaars this year, with many Malaysians also...

M’sian Claims He Violated MCO To Meet Fiancé, Gets Arrested By Authorities & Faces Legal Actions

The Covid-19 pandemic has put a halt on many occasions such as cultural events, exhibitions, marathons and even weddings. Mass gathering is strictly prohibited by the government to avoid the risk of Covid-19 infections. Movement Control Order (MCO) was put in place to further ensure that everyone stays at home and they are safe. Unfortunately, not...

JUST IN: All Barbers & Optical Shops Are PROHIBITED From Operating Across Malaysia During MCO

In his latest address to the nation today, Minister of Defense Ismail Sabri Bin Yaakob has received confirmation from the Prime Minister, Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin, that barber shops, hair salons and optical shops across Malaysia are forbidden to operate throughout the duration of the Movement Control Order. This is in order to address concerns that Malaysians have had...

Govt’s Website Crashes After 100,000+ Businesses Submitted Applications To Reopen During MCO

Despite the fact that many have called for businesses to continue remaining closed during the extended MCO period to avoid any further exposure and spreading of the Covid-19 virus in Malaysia, the Ministry of Industry and International Trade’s website begs to differ, according to The Star. Source: MITI Twitter As applications for businesses to reopen are now available...

WHO: No Need To Disinfect Your Groceries, Washing With Soap Could Cause Poisoning

Ever since the Covid-19 pandemic grew increasingly worrying in our country, many have been speculating on the ‘right way’ to clean your supermarket purchases and groceries given the known fact that the virus can stay on surfaces for days. Source: Astro Awani As a result of this growing worry, many netizens have taken to social media to...

9 Out of 10 M’sian Hairdressers Don’t Want To Open During MCO, Citing Risk of Exposure To Covid-19

One of the biggest points of contention to have happened over the weekend after the announcement of the Movement Control Order extension is whether barbers and hairdressers should be allowed to operate in the coming two weeks. This comes after the Ministry of International Trade and Industry published a statement last Friday (10th April 2020), listing...

MOH: No Covid-19 Cases Among Malaysians Returning From Other Countries So Far

This is definitely good news! Source: Malaysian Update Of the 12,000 Malaysians that have been quarantined so far, none of them have tested positive for Covid-19, according to the Health Ministry. However, Health DG, Datuk Dr Noor Hisham Abdullah said they would have to wait 14 days before we can determine whether we’re in the clear. “We have to...

UPSR, PT3, SPM, STPM & STAM Expected To Be Postponed Up Till 2021 Due to MCO Extension

As the movement control order (MCO) has entered its third phase, many events are expected to be cancelled or postponed. These include some of the major school examinations in the country. According to MalaysiaKini, the UPSR examinations are expected to be pushed to the beginning of December 2020 while the PT3 examinations will be pushed to the...

Health DG: 4 New Subclusters From Sri Petaling Tabligh Have Been Identified In Madrasahs And Tahfizs

The Health Ministry has identified four new sub-clusters of Covid-19 which rose from the Sri Petaling Tabligh. All these sub-clusters began at madrasahs and tahfizs. Director-General of Health, Datuk Dr Noor Hisham Abdullah said in his press conference yesterday that the four sub-clusters were each located in a madrasah in Jerantut, Pahang; Penanti, Penang; Sungai Lui, Selangor...