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Written by Gabriel HerveyApril 14, 2020
Movement of people into Jakarta set to tighten as surrounding satellite towns enact own social restrictions against COVID-19
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JAKARTA: More than 100 checkpoints in the Greater Jakarta area are set to be erected by Tuesday evening (Apr 14), as the satellite towns surrounding the capital city rolled out their own measures in the fight against COVID-19. Five suburbs bordering Jakarta to the south and east are slated to impose so-called “large-scale social restrictions” at midnight on
Written by Gabriel HerveyApril 13, 2020
Hair salons, barbers and optometrists no longer allowed to operate during Malaysia’s extended movement control order
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PUTRAJAYA: Hair salons, barbers and optometrists in Malaysia will no longer be allowed to operate during the extension period of the movement control order (MCO), said Senior Minister Ismail Sabri Yakoob on Monday (Apr 13). Bazaars will also not be allowed to operate during the upcoming fasting month, he added. Advertisement Advertisement This came amid
Written by Gabriel HerveyApril 10, 2020
Malaysia’s movement control order further extended till Apr 28: PM Muhyiddin
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KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysia has decided to further extend the movement control order (MCO) by another 14 days until Apr 28. Prime Minister Muhyiddin Yassin said in a live address on Friday (Apr 10) that the MCO had helped reduce the spread of the COVID-19 pandemic, and the growth of positive cases had been controlled to a
Written by Gabriel HerveyApril 4, 2020
A different Qing Ming: Malaysians simplify prayer rituals amid movement control order
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KUALA LUMPUR: This will be the first time in Mr Tuen Kong Fook’s life that he will not be honouring his family’s ancestors at their final resting place during Qing Ming Festival. For as long as he can remember, the 78-year-old has been dutifully paying respects to his deceased loved ones on this day. Advertisement Advertisement
Written by Gabriel HerveyApril 2, 2020
Movement control order: KL police chief says arrests only made when people refuse to head home
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KUALA LUMPUR: Those found to have contravened Malaysia’s movement control order (MCO) are usually given a chance to return home, before being arrested for not heeding the police’s advice. In an interview with CNA, Kuala Lumpur Police Chief Mazlan Lazim said on Thursday (Apr 2) that his officers take a lot of things into consideration before
Written by Gabriel HerveyApril 2, 2020
Christians in Malaysia to celebrate Easter online amid extended COVID-19 movement curbs
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KUALA LUMPUR: Churches in Malaysia will hold Easter celebrations online as the movement control order prohibiting mass gatherings will remain in place until on Apr 14, which is after Holy Week. Easter Sunday on Apr 12 marks the end of a week-long observance for Christians which also includes Good Friday. Advertisement Advertisement Prime Minister Muhyiddin Yassin has announced that the government has banned all gatherings, including
Written by Gabriel HerveyApril 2, 2020
France cracks down on movement as COVID-19 toll mounts
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PARIS: France on Wednesday (Apr 1) reported its highest daily number of deaths from COVID-19 since the coronavirus epidemic began, saying 509 more people had died in hospital to bring the toll to 4,032. There are now 24,639 people hospitalised in France with COVID-19, with 6,017 of them in intensive care, health official Jerome Salomon told
Written by Gabriel HerveyMarch 31, 2020
COVID-19: LTA waives vehicle entry permit fee for Malaysian motorists in Singapore during movement control order period
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SINGAPORE: The Land Transport Authority (LTA) will provide a one-off Vehicle Entry Permit (VEP) fee waiver for all owners of Malaysia-registered cars and motorcycles who have had to stay on in Singapore due to Malaysia’s movement control order. This decision was made in response to feedback from Malaysian workers in Singapore, their employers and unions,
Written by Gabriel HerveyMarch 31, 2020
‘Talk like Doraemon’: Malaysian ministry issues tips for wives during COVID-19 movement control order
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KUALA LUMPUR: Married women in Malaysia have been issued a set of recommendations on how to manage their households and husbands during the movement control order, including speaking in “Doraemon’s voice” and giggling coyly. The Women and Family Ministry on Monday (Mar 30) posted several tips on social media on how to avoid domestic arguments between husband
Written by Gabriel HerveyMarch 30, 2020
COVID-19: Malaysia to implement enhanced measures for second phase of movement control order
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PUTRAJAYA: Malaysian authorities are set to implement enhanced measures to better contain the spread of COVID-19, Senior Minister Ismail Sabri Yaakob said on Monday (Mar 30). Speaking at a press conference in Putrajaya, Mr Ismail Sabri, who is also defence minister, explained that these enhanced measures will kick in during phase two of the movement control order (MCO) from
Written by Gabriel HerveyMarch 30, 2020
COVID-19: Malaysia’s Chinese community urged to observe Qing Ming festival at home amid movement control order
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KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysia’s Chinese community has been urged by the government, as well as religious and grassroots associations, to observe this year’s Qing Ming festival at home amid an extended movement control order (MCO). In a Facebook post on Sunday (Mar 29), Transport Minister Wee Ka Siong said the Chinese tradition of performing rituals and paying
Written by Gabriel HerveyMarch 29, 2020
Malaysia arrests hundreds for flouting curbs on movement as COVID-19 deaths rise
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KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysia this week arrested hundreds of people for violating restrictions aimed at stemming the spread of coronavirus, a senior minister said on Sunday (Mar 29), amid a spike in the number of deaths linked to the outbreak. The death toll rose from 27 to 34 within a 24-hour period, the biggest daily rise
Written by Gabriel HerveyMarch 26, 2020
COVID-19: Halt to all US forces overseas movement for up to 60 days
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WASHINGTON: Defence Secretary Mark Esper has issued a stop movement order to the US military halting all travel and movement abroad for up to 60 days in an effort to limit the spread of the coronavirus through the ranks, Esper told Reuters on Wednesday (Mar 25). Esper said in an interview that the order applied to
Written by Gabriel HerveyMarch 26, 2020
PM Muhyiddin extends movement control order in Malaysia until Apr 14
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PUTRAJAYA: Malaysia will extend the movement control order (MCO) by two weeks until Apr 14 to contain the further spread of COVID-19, said Prime Minister Muhyiddin Yassin on Wednesday (Mar 25). He urged Malaysians to just stay at home to break the chain of infection. Advertisement Advertisement “The Health Ministry and the National Security Council have briefed me. The
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