Police bust more drug-fuelled parties at two condos, 35 nabbed

KUALA LUMPUR, April 20 (NNN-BERNAMA) — Police have nabbed 35 people, including 10 women, for allegedly being involved in two drug-laced parties in the city with one held at a condominium in Jalan Ang Seng, Brickfields and another in Jalan Gombak, Setapak. In the first incident, police arrested 12 local men for allegedly attending the drug-fuelled party and…

Be wary of scams claiming to help with stimulus package and relief measures from BN

KUALA LUMPUR, April 20 (NNN-BERNAMA) — The public and businesses especially Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) must be cautious against scams involving stimulus package and relief measures announced by Bank Negara Malaysia (BNM) and the financial industry during COVID-19 outbreak. In a joint statement, the Association of Bank in Malaysia…

COVID-19 : 596 new cases in Singapore, bringing tally to 6,588

By Massita Ahmad SINGAPORE, April 19 (NNN-BERNAMA) – Singapore’s Ministry of Health (MOH) has preliminarily confirmed 596 new cases of COVID-19 infection, bringing the tally now to 6,588. The ministry said the vast majority of the cases are Work Permit holders residing in foreign worker dormitories while 25 are Singaporeans/…

All quiet in KL’s Bukit Bintang

KUALA LUMPUR, April 19: The city of Kuala Lumpur, a month after the Movement Control Order came into effect on March 18 following the outbreak of COVID-19. BERNAMA captures an early moring sight of the city skyscrapers. While the busy shopping and commercial centres like the famous Bukit Bintang area…

Malindo Air flight evacuates 179 from India, Sri Lanka

By Shakir Husain NEW DELH, April 19 (Bernama) — A Malindo Air special flight on Saturday evacuated 179 people, mostly Malaysian citizens, from India and Sri Lanka amid the coronavirus curbs on travel. The plane carried 97 passengers, including an infant and a few permanent residents of Malaysia, from Chennai…

Good ratings, strong capital market a shot in the arm for govt – economist

By Zarul Effendi Razali KUALA LUMPUR, April 19 (NNN-BERNAMA) — Malaysia’s good ratings, complemented by the depth of the country’s capital market, is a shot in the arm for the government if the need arises for it to raise additional fund to further stimulate the domestic economy hampered by the COVID-19…

Abdul Wahid Omar appointed Bursa’s non-executive chairman

KUALA LUMPUR, April 17 (NNN-BERNAMA) — Bursa Malaysia Bhd has appointed Tan Sri Abdul Wahid Omar as its non-executive chairman effective May 1, 2020, succeeding Datuk Shireen Ann Zaharah Muhiudeen. In a statement today, Bursa Malaysia said Abdul Wahid has extensive corporate experience, leading major organisations in the areas of infrastructure development, telecommunications,…

Social distancing may continue for a year, says Australian PM

ANKARA, April 17 (NNN-BERNAMA-ANADOLU) — Unless a vaccine against the COVID-19 is found, social distancing measures may continue for a year in Australia, the country’s premier said on Friday.  Scott Morrison underlined that there was no guarantee that a coronavirus vaccine will be developed, Anadolu Agency reported, citing the daily Sydney Morning…

NGOs providing help during MCO must register with JKM for safety sake – Ismail Sabri

PUTRAJAYA, April 17 (NNN-BERNAMA) – The government requirement for non-governmental organisations (NGOs) or individuals out to to help people during the Movement Control Order (MCO) period to register with the Welfare Department  (JKM) is in the interest of safety of all parties involved. Senior Minister (Security Cluster) Datuk Seri Ismail Sabri Yaakob said it…

Doctors Without Borders among recipients of Prem Rawat Foundation’s US$150,000 grant for COVID-19 relief efforts

An officer with Doctors Without Borders. Photo courtesy of TPRF KUALA LUMPUR, April 17 (NNN) — The Prem Rawat Foundation (TPRF) is giving more than $150,000 in grants to provide life-saving care to vulnerable groups around the world who are suffering from the COVID-19 pandemic. After extensive research, TPRF is…