Ismail Sabri: No enhanced MCO in Melaka
Senior Minister Datuk Seri Ismail Sabri on Tuesday (Oct 20) dismissed claims that Melaka would be placed under an enhanced movement control order (MCO).
He said if the source is not from him or the Health director-general, it would be fake news.
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October 20, 2020
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Two villages in Labuan placed under enhanced MCO for two weeks from tomorrow (Oct 21)
Senior Minister (Security Cluster) Datuk Seri Ismail Sabri Yaakob announced on Tuesday (Oct 20) that the government will impose the enhanced movement control order in Kampung Saguking Laut and Kampung Sebor Baru in Labuan from Oct 21 to Nov 3.
He said it will involve 8,062 villagers who have been instructed to observe Home Surveillance Order and to wear the surveillance wristband
Ismail added that movement in and out of the two villages will not be allowed, except for emergency cases, and the villagers were also not allowed to work during the EMCO period.
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October 20, 2020
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KLIA police satisfied with conditional MCO compliance in the district
KLIA police chief ACP Imran Abd Rahman told the press on Tuesday (Oct 20) that he was satisfied with the level of compliance shown by road users around the airport district amid the conditional movement control order.
He added that there were only a few minor incidents and 32 compounds issued since the start of the CMCO.
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October 20, 2020
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Office workers in areas under conditional MCO must work from home from Oct 22, says Ismail Sabri
In his daily briefing on Tuesday (Oct 20), Senior Minister Datuk Seri Ismail Sabri said employees in the private and public sectors who are in the management and supervision categories in Selangor, Sabah, Kuala Lumpur and Putrajaya - which are under a conditional movement control order (MCO) - have been directed to work from home effective Oct 22.
He said the decision was made by the National Security Council, aimed to limit the people’s movements, in efforts to curb the spread of Covid-19.
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October 20, 2020
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Rakyat can help end conditional MCO by adhering to SOPs, says Ismail Sabri
Senior Minister Datuk Seri Ismail Sabri Yaakob on Tuesday (October 20) said he is not sure whether or not the conditional movement control order (MCO) for Selangor, Kuala Lumpur, Putrajaya and Sabah would be extended after the two-week period ends.
He added that the rakyat can help by practicing social distancing and adhering to the standard operating procedures.
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October 20, 2020
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Freelance event organiser jailed six months, fined RM6k for punching fireman
A 33-year-old freelance event organiser who punched a firefighter in a video that went viral has been sentenced to six months in jail and fined RM6,000 by two magistrate’s courts in Kajang, Selangor over the incident last week.
Kan Hong Kit was sentenced on Tuesday (Oct 20) to a month in jail for using criminal intimidation to obstruct civil servant Alfred Rudy Anak Tungku from carrying out his duty as a fireman at Jalan Suakasih, Bandar Tun Hussein Onn, Batu 9, Cheras, at 10.40am on Oct 15.
At a separate court, Kan was sentenced to five months in jail and fined RM6,000 in default of three months in jail for driving recklessly.
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October 20, 2020
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Four charged with obstructing cop near Slim River toll plaza
Four men, who were caught on video creating a ruckus near the Slim River toll plaza last Friday (Oct 16), have been charged in the Tanjung Malim magistrate’s court with obstructing a civil servant in the line of duty.
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October 20, 2020
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NZ's next parliament will be most diverse ever
New Zealand's next parliament is set to be the most inclusive ever, with several people of color, members from the rainbow communities and a high number of women.
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October 20, 2020
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PAS, Umno to officially register Muafakat Nasional as a political entity with ROS
PAS and Umno have agreed to officially register Muafakat Nasional as a political entity with the Registrar of Societies (ROS).
In a joint statement on Tuesday (Oct 20), the Muafakat Nasional leadership agreed to give its full commitment to strengthen unity and cooperation between parties as part of its preparation to face the 15th general election.
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October 20, 2020
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MITI - Global Haltech Sdn Bhd
Enhancement of Halal integrity through Halal science by offering a systematic and sustainable approach by integrating training, testing and providing tools of trade through MITI's Industry4WRD.
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October 20, 2020
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“I can’t take this anymore,” Klang residents and elderly lament water woes
“It’s like twice in a week. I cannot take this anymore, seriously”
A number of Klang residents were forced to line up for water at Taman Rakyat late Monday after the pollution of raw water resources left around five million consumers in Selangor and Kuala Lumpur high and dry.
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October 20, 2020
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Dyson sells Singapore's priciest penthouse
British billionaire James Dyson, the inventor of the bagless vacuum cleaner, is selling his three-storey Singapore penthouse about a year after buying it, and he's reportedly taking a big loss on the S$74 million (US$54 million) he paid.
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October 19, 2020
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Police investigating odour pollution in Sungai Selangor
Police have opened an investigation on the odour pollution in Sungai Selangor that resulted in water supply disruption to 1.2 million account holders or almost five million consumers in the Klang Valley since Monday (Oct 19).
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October 19, 2020
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Health DG: Screenings in Sabah based on localities, clusters, risk groups
The Covid-19 screenings in Sabah is conducted on five per cent of the population in localities, focusing on active clusters and risk groups, says Tan Sri Dr Noor Hisham Abdullah.
The Health director-general said that on Monday, adding that the ministry also looked at clusters in a particular locality and conducted more screenings there, citing the Benteng Lahad Datu cluster as an example.
On the rising number of Covid-19 patients being diagnosed in Sabah, Dr Noor Hisham said the number of patients being discharged had also picked up and that balances things up in terms of capacity in the hospitals in the state.
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October 19, 2020
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Covid-19: Price of vaccine to be refined before it is finalised, says Health DG
The price of the Covid-19 vaccine offered by Covid-19 Vaccine Global Access (Covax) is one of the issues to be refined before the government commits to procure it, said Tan Sri Dr Noor Hisham Abdullah.
The Health director-general said that on Monday, stressing the importance for the ministry to ensure that every vaccine used in the country was safe for the public.
Dr Noor Hisham added that besides setting the price before successfully produced the vaccine, Covax also offers it at different prices to different nations.
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October 19, 2020
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Dexamethasone more effective in treating Covid-19, says Health DG
Dexamethasone, which is used for pneumonia patients, is more effective in treating Covid-19 than remdesivir and the HIV/AIDS drugs lopinavir or ritonavir, says Tan Sri Dr Noor Hisham Abdullah.
The Health director-general said that on Monday, referring to the World Health Organisation (WHO) findings, from the “Solidarity Trial” which also involved 190 Malaysians.
According to Dr Noor Hisham, findings from the “Solidarity Trial” found that remdisivir does not decrease death toll, hospital admissions as well as the progression of Covid-19 in a patient, while hydroxychloroquine isn’t effective to treat Covid-19, neither is lopinavir and ritonavir.
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October 19, 2020
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Best way to stop Covid-19 wave: Stay at home, says Health DG
Staying at home is the best method to stop the current Covid-19 wave that is affecting the country, says Tan Sri Dr Noor Hisham Abdullah.
The Health director-general said that on Monday when asked whether the government intends to tighten the standard operating procedure (SOP) considering the number of cases has continued to increase.
Dr Noor Hisham said while there are many “strategies” to prevent from catching the virus from another person, nothing beats avoiding contact with other people altogether.
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October 19, 2020
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Covid-19: 865 new cases, three new fatalities bring death toll to 190
Malaysia recorded 865 new Covid-19 infections on Monday (Oct 19), making it the third day in a row of cases being above the 800 mark.
At a press conference on Monday, Health director-general Tan Sri Dr Noor Hisham Abdullah said from the total, 643 new infections were detected in Sabah and 107 cases in Selangor.
There were three new deaths, bringing the death toll to 190.
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October 19, 2020
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Health DG: No evidence that Covid-19 can be transmitted via food or packaging
There is no evidence that shows Covid-19 can be transmitted through food or food packaging, said Tan Sri Dr Noor Hisham Abdullah.
The Health director-general said that on Monday when asked to respond on reports saying the Chinese Centre for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) had detected live Covid-19 virus on the outer packaging of imported frozen cod in Qingdao, Shandong province.
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October 19, 2020
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Covid-19: Two new clusters detected in Selangor and Melaka
The Health Ministry has detected two new clusters on Monday (Oct 19), bringing the total of active clusters in the country to 87.
Health director-general Tan Sri Dr Noor Hisham Abdullah said that one of the new clusters is the Hentian cluster, adding that it is based at the Hulu Langat district in Selangor.
Another cluster has been dubbed the Bukit cluster and involves the Melaka districts of Melaka Tengah, Alor Gajah and Jasin.
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October 19, 2020
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“Sex work is work!” That’s the message that dancer @blackdahliayes wants to tell the media and the government. While bars, casinos continue to be open, sex work continues to be mocked, she says. “Why is my work different than yours if it feeds my family and I?” Read the full op-ed by heading to thestar.com
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From our #InTheirOwnVoices series, medical experts remind us about the medical colonisation of Indigenous people and children on #OrangeShirtDay. “Our Canadian healthcare systems, often revered for its universality and accessibility, play a sinister and prominent role in this genocide,” they write. Swipe to read more or head to our IG stories to read in full.
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After more than 30 years, Furama, a Hong Kong style bakery in Toronto’s Chinatown is officially closing today. “We hope our buns, desserts and drinks have brought you some joy over the years. We’ve watched Chinatown going through many changes and are thankful to all our loyal customers,” a sign at the shop reads. Hit the link in bio to read more. 📷: Evy Kwong / @evystadium
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When you think of a fashion icon, do you think of the grandmas and grandpas in North America’s Chinatowns? A new book, @chinatownpretty, documents the #ootd and #streetwear of Chinatown’s seniors. “Chinatown fashion combines urban utilitarianism with smart, unexpected combinations of print,” author and photographer Valerie Luu and Andria Lo write. Click the link in bio to read more. 📸: @chinatownpretty
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Nick Nurse has a new multi-year contract extension from the Toronto Raptors, the team announced today. The 53-year-old coached the Raptors to the 2019 NBA championship and was the 2020 NBA coach of the year.
“Our confidence in Nick just continues to grow, and part of that comes from what we’ve experienced together. The past two seasons have been unlike any other in our team’s history,” @raptors wrote in a statement. 📷: Steve Russell / @steverussell / Toronto Star
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After this Toronto teen's mom died of COVID-19, his favourite group @thewiggles reached out to let him know they were in his corner. Meet Leymo Mohammed who is turning 18 on Sunday. In the official tally of COVID-19’s toll, Leymo does not exist. He is not among the patients, hospitalizations and deaths that we count every day, but COVID has stolen away the life he knew. To read his full story click the link in our bio. 📹: Kelsey Wilson / @klwils / Toronto Star
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@stevenash, the iconic Canadian and basketball Hall of Famer, is taking on a brand new task: head coach of the Brooklyn Nets. The team made the surprise announcement early Thursday morning that it had hired the Victoria-raised Nash on a four-year contract.“ In Steve we see a leader, communicator and mentor who will garner the respect of our players,” #Nets general manager Sean Marks said in a news release. Click the link in our bio to read more from Doug Smith. 📷: AP
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“We lost our own superhero.” To these kids, Chadwick Boseman was a hero that finally looked like them. Learning about their passing was difficult. We spoke to parents and families about how Boseman brought representation to the Black community on the big screen. Click our IG story or “Boseman legacy” highlights to read more.
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Actor Chadwick Boseman, who played Black icons Jackie Robinson and James Brown before finding fame as the regal Black Panther in the Marvel cinematic universe, died Friday of cancer, his representative said. He was 43. “A true fighter, Chadwick persevered through it all, and brought you many of the films you have come to love so much,” his family said in the statement. “From Marshall to Da 5 Bloods, August Wilson’s Ma Rainey’s Black Bottom and several more- all were filmed during and between countless surgeries and chemotherapy. It was the honour of his career to bring King T’Challa to life in Black Panther.” 📷: AP
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Breaking: Toronto police officers won’t face charges in connection to the death of Regis Korchinski-Pacquet back in May. Updates to come. Click the link in our bio to read more.
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Moving to Canada during COVID-19? That’s what this Iraqi family did — from Jordan to Morden, Manitoba — as a part of a program to resettle skilled refugees to fill Canada’s labour gap. In their first week, they send us a video diary of their 14-day quarantine which has been met with a lot of virtual welcomes from the city’s Muslim community. Also, trying Little Caesars pizza for the first time! Head to our highlight “From 🇯🇴 to 🇨🇦” for more.
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A sheriff’s deputy violently shoved #Raptors president Masai Ujiri in the minutes after Toronto’s 2019 NBA championship win, new video evidence reveals. Just after Toronto beat the Golden State Warriors in Game 6 of the NBA Finals in June of last year, Ujiri was shoved by Alameda, Calif., deputy Alan Strickland as he tried to join the team’s celebration on the court of the Oracle Arena, a report from Lisa Fernandez of @ktvu2 in Oakland shows. See our IG story or head to thestar.com to read more.
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