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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 8, 2020
UK PM Johnson, battling coronavirus, set for second night in intensive care
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LONDON: British Prime Minister Boris Johnson was set to spend a second night in intensive care on Tuesday (Apr 8) to help his fight against a coronavirus infection, as his designated deputy said he would pull through because “he’s a fighter”. Johnson is receiving oxygen support but is stable, in good spirits and breathing without
Written by Gabriel HerveyApril 1, 2020
Gaming firm Razer to set up face mask manufacturing line in Singapore amid COVID-19 shortage
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SINGAPORE: Singapore gaming company Razer announced plans on Wednesday (Apr 1) to set up an automated face mask manufacturing line within 30 days to produce “a couple of million certified masks” each month. Razer CEO Tan Min-Liang announced the plans on his Facebook page at about 9am, calling on Singaporeans or Singapore companies to buy
Written by Gabriel HerveyMarch 19, 2020
Biden’s wins in US states set stage for duel with Trump
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WASHINGTON: With Bernie Sanders on the ropes in the race for the Democratic Party nomination, Joe Biden can turn his attention now to a November matchup against Republican Donald Trump, backed by momentum in states that decide US presidential elections. Biden dominated Sanders in Tuesday’s contests in three states, including Florida and Arizona, both known as
Written by Gabriel HerveyMarch 16, 2020
Britain set to isolate older people as COVID-19 deaths rise to 35
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LONDON: Britain will isolate older people “within weeks” and force into quarantine anyone diagnosed with coronavirus, the government said as it stepped up measures that have so far been less stringent than elsewhere in Europe. The British Heath Secretary Matt Hancock said people aged over 70 would be shielded from the virus by self-isolating for
Written by Gabriel HerveyMarch 15, 2020
Australia’s ‘war cabinet’ set to meet as COVID-19 cases surpass 250
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SYDNEY: Australia’s new national cabinet is set to meet Sunday (Mar 15) as the country’s cases of coronavirus topped 250 and the government faced questions about the possible closure of schools and tighter border controls. The government has already advised against non-essential gatherings of more than 500 people from Monday, though this does not include schools,
Written by Gabriel HerveyMarch 14, 2020
UK set to follow Europe in banning large events over COVID-19: Reports
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LONDON: British Prime Minister Boris Johnson, who has faced criticism for his country’s light touch approach to tackling the coronavirus outbreak, is preparing to review its approach and ban mass gatherings, according to government sources Saturday (Mar 14). Emergency legislation is due to be passed next week in parliament and the ban would come into
Written by Gabriel HerveyMarch 9, 2020
Malaysian PM Muhyiddin set to announce Cabinet line-up on Monday
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KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysian Prime Minister Muhyiddin Yassin is expected to present his Cabinet line-up to Malaysian king Sultan Abdullah Shah at 11am on Monday (Mar 9). The Prime Minister’s Office said in a statement that after getting the consent of the king, the prime minister is expected to unveil his Cabinet at 5pm later that day in Putrajaya. Advertisement Advertisement
Written by Gabriel HerveyMarch 9, 2020
California downplays fears as coronavirus-hit ship set to dock
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LOS ANGELES: California on Sunday (Mar 8) prepared to disembark passengers from a virus-hit cruise ship as officials played down any risk to local communities. The Grand Princess, which has 21 novel coronavirus infections among the 3,500 people on board, is set to dock in Oakland Monday after four days held off the coast of nearby
Written by Gabriel HerveyMarch 8, 2020
Italy set to lock down Lombardy after coronavirus jump
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ROME: Italy is set to lock down its wealthiest and most populous region, which includes the financial capital Milan, as part of tough new measures expected to be approved on Saturday (Mar 7) to try to contain the coronavirus outbreak. The new rules include telling people not to enter or leave Lombardy, which is home to
Written by Gabriel HerveyMarch 6, 2020
S$1.6 million set aside for arts and culture sector amid COVID-19 outbreak
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SINGAPORE: About S$1.6 million will be set aside for the arts and culture sector as part of support for the community amid the COVID-19 outbreak, and to prepare the sector for “post-disease recovery”, announced Senior Parliamentary Secretary for Culture, Community and Youth Baey Yam Keng on Friday (Mar 6). “We want cultural performances to continue
Written by Gabriel HerveyMarch 5, 2020
Online portal to be set up to provide early support to couples considering divorce
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SINGAPORE: An online portal will be set up to make it easier for couples considering divorce to gain access to marriage counselling as well as information on issues such as housing and finance, announced Minister for Social and Family Development Desmond Lee on Thursday (Mar 5). The first phase of the portal is expected to be
Written by Gabriel HerveyMarch 5, 2020
Singaporean Daren Tang set to head UN intellectual property agency WIPO
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SINGAPORE: Mr Daren Tang is set to be the new director general of the World Intellectual Property Organisation (WIPO) after winning a vote in Geneva on Wednesday (Mar 4). “This is the first time a Singaporean has been nominated for the leadership position of a UN Agency,” said Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong as he congratulated
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