Bede Hong

Bede is a journalist with The Malaysian Insight.

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Thursday, 09 Apr 2020 07:45 PM

Nearly 70,000 Covid-19 tests done so far, says health D-G

Dr Noor Hisham Abdullah says authorities are now performing an average of 10,000 tests daily.

Nearly 70,000 Covid-19 tests done so far, says health D-G

Thursday, 09 Apr 2020 07:19 PM

40% of all Covid-19 cases traced to tabligh gathering

Dr Noor Hisham Abdullah says more than 21,000 from the cluster have been tested and more than 17,000 are cleared.

40% of all Covid-19 cases traced to tabligh gathering

Thursday, 09 Apr 2020 06:33 PM

Govt agencies meet to decide MCO status

Officials will go over data on Covid-19 outbreak and then advise the PM, says Dr Noor Hisham Abdullah.

Govt agencies meet to decide MCO status

Thursday, 09 Apr 2020 05:20 PM

Malaysia records youngest virus victim, more recoveries than new cases today

Dr Noor Hisham Abdullah says a 23-year-old Sarawakian woman died from Covid-19 at the Sarawak General Hospital this morning.

Malaysia records youngest virus victim, more recoveries than new cases today

Tuesday, 07 Apr 2020 08:53 PM

Healthcare workers the real unsung heroes, says Patient 33

Lawyer Rosli Dahlan says they must be recognised for their ‘patience and compassion’ in dealing with Covid-19 cases.

Healthcare workers the real unsung heroes, says Patient 33


Tuesday, 07 Apr 2020 06:36 PM

Embassies informed of citizens locked down in KL flats, says Annuar

Govt to cooperate with embassies to relay information on enhanced MCO.

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Embassies informed of citizens locked down in KL flats, says Annuar

Monday, 06 Apr 2020 08:52 PM

Wage subsidies can help reduce SME layoffs, say bosses

They say burden due to the impact of the movement-control order must also be jointly shared by employers, workers and government.

Wage subsidies can help reduce SME layoffs, say bosses

Thursday, 02 Apr 2020 03:13 PM

More than 4,000 arrested for violating MCO

Ismail Sabri Yaakob says 562 arrests were made yesterday.

More than 4,000 arrested for violating MCO

Thursday, 02 Apr 2020 02:45 PM

Enforced quarantine for Malaysians returning tomorrow

Food and security will be provided at the facilities.

Enforced quarantine for Malaysians returning tomorrow

Thursday, 02 Apr 2020 02:36 PM

No decision yet on extending MCO, says Ismail Sabri

Defence minister adds govt notes trend of Covid-19 cases ‘appears to be flattening’.

No decision yet on extending MCO, says Ismail Sabri

Thursday, 02 Apr 2020 07:00 AM

Things won’t be the same post-MCO, say restaurateurs

Some may have to shut down, others downsize or diversify as consumer behaviour no longer the same.

Things won’t be the same post-MCO, say restaurateurs

Wednesday, 01 Apr 2020 04:57 PM

Selangor suspends Ramadan bazaars

Gatherings are risky due to current Covid-19 pandemic, says MB Amirudin Shari.

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Selangor suspends Ramadan bazaars

Wednesday, 01 Apr 2020 04:38 PM

Selangor unveils second stimulus package of RM272.5 million

Measure is on top of RM128 million announced on March 20.

Selangor unveils second stimulus package of RM272.5 million

Wednesday, 01 Apr 2020 01:37 PM

MMA backs tax breaks for private sector to ease pressure on public hospitals

Private facilities can take in non-Covid-19 cases and should be offered some relief in exchange for their expertise, says doctors’ umbrella group.

MMA backs tax breaks for private sector to ease pressure on public hospitals

Saturday, 28 Mar 2020 07:00 AM

Court hears civil but not criminal cases online during shutdown

All trials have been halted since March 18, when the movement control order came into effect.

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Court hears civil but not criminal cases online during shutdown