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16/03/2020 18:04
Don’t worry, there is enough food for all, says PM in response to panic buying by Malaysians

Prime Minister Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin today called for calm, reassuring Malaysians that there is enough food for all, amidst reports of panic buying in parts of the country in response to the Covid-19 outbreak. Read More (malaymail)
16/03/2020 17:42
125 new COVID19 cases were reported in Malaysia, bringing total number to 553

The total number of cases in Malaysia so far is 553 with 42 recovered and 12 in ICU. Read More (facebook)
16/03/2020 14:39
Coronavirus pandemic worse than 1997 financial crisis, Mahathir warns

Mahathir Mohamad, the former premier who steered Malaysia’s recovery from the 1997 Asian financial crisis, expects the current coronavirus pandemic to hit the global economy even harder. Read More (thestar)
16/03/2020 12:29
South Korea reports 74 new coronavirus infections

South Korea reported 74 new coronavirus infections on Monday, slightly lower than the previous day, health officials said, taking the tally of cases to 8,236, with 75 deaths. Read More (thestar)
16/03/2020 11:06
National Science Centre, Planetarium temporarily closed due to Covid-19

National Science Centre (Pusat Sains Negara) and the Planetarium have been temporarily shut down until further notice, says Science, Technology and Innovation Minister Khairy Jamaluddin. Read More (thestar)
16/03/2020 10:48
Covid-19: No 'lockdown' order on Monday (March 16), says Health Minister

There is no 'lockdown' order in Malaysia on Monday (March 16) due to Covid-19 as has been trending on the social media, says Datuk Seri Dr Adham Baba. Read More (thestar)
16/03/2020 00:00
Video: COVID19 Cases in Southeast Asia (SEA) Countries

A video showing the confirmed cases in SEA countries Read More (facebook)
15/03/2020 21:20
Travellers from Malaysia via sea, land exempted from new Singapore border restrictions

Those travelling into Singapore from Malaysia via sea or land will be exempted from the new border restrictions on Asean countries, due to the close proximity and high inter-dependency between the two neighbours. Read More (thestar)
15/03/2020 19:35
Covid-19: PM to hold special meeting over latest spike of cases, says Health Minister

The government will hold a special meeting after Malaysia had surpassed more than 400 Covid-19 cases, says Datuk Seri Dr Adham Baba (pic). Read More (thestar)
15/03/2020 17:15
190 new COVID19 cases, 7 recovered were reported in Malaysia, bringing total number to 428

The total number of cases in Malaysia so far is 428 with 42 recovered and 9 in ICU. Read More (twitter)
15/03/2020 16:41
Indonesia reports 21 new coronavirus cases, total at 117

Indonesia reported 21 new coronavirus infections, bringing the total number of confirmed cases to 117, CNN Indonesia reported on Sunday, citing health ministry official Achmad Yurianto. Read More (thestar)
15/03/2020 12:31
Sarawak records 11 new Covid-19 cases, eight in Miri alone

Miri has registered a surge in Covid-19 positive cases – with eight persons confirmed infected Sunday (March 15). Read More (thestar)
15/03/2020 09:25
Spanish PM's wife tests positive for coronavirus

Begona Gomez, the wife of Spanish prime minister Pedro Sanchez, has tested positive for Covid-19, the prime minister's office confirmed late Saturday (March 14). Read More (thestar)
15/03/2020 00:18
Indonesian transportation minister tests positive for Covid-19

Transportation Minister Budi Karya Sumadi has tested positive for Covid-19. Read More (thestar)
14/03/2020 22:57
Vietnam's coronavirus cases jump to 53 - health ministry

Vietnam on Saturday confirmed five more cases of the coronavirus, including a British, a Czech and three Vietnamese citizens, bringing the country's total cases to 53. Read More (thestar)