Archive for June 24th, 2020
After 136 Earthquakes in 24 Hours, Philippines Volcano Enters ‘Period of Unrest’
The Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (Phivolcs) said on Monday that it was monitoring Mount Kanlaon in Negros Occidental province after it recorded over 130 [...] » More
Philippines records 1,150 new coronavirus cases; biggest single-day increase
The Philippine health ministry on Tuesday reported 1,150 additional cases of the novel coronavirus, the country’s biggest single-day increase in infections. In a [...] » More
Nine missing after Indonesia boat accident
Nine fishermen are missing in Indonesia after their boat capsized off Sumatra island, an official said Tuesday, as poor conditions hamper the search for them. Their vessel [...] » More
Indonesian ride-hailing firm Gojek cuts 9pct of headcount
Indonesian ride-hailing and payments firm Gojek announced on Tuesday it would lay off 9 percent of its employees, or 430 workers, and close down its lifestyle services arm, [...] » More
Strong earthquake shakes eastern Indonesia; no casualties
A strong earthquake shook the Gulf of Tomini on the eastern side of Indonesia on Tuesday, but no serious damage or injuries were reported and no tsunami warning was issued. [...] » More
Time to deliver: Midwives take on greater role amid pandemic
In the time of COVID-19, the role midwives play in helping mothers during and after labour and during pregnancy is more essential than ever. With the number of COVID-19 cases [...] » More
40-day-old baby dies in East Java after contracting COVID-19 from visitors
A 40-day-old baby died in Tlanakan district, Pamekasan regency, East Java, on Sunday after contracting COVID-19, believed to have been spread by neighbours who visited the [...] » More
Tabanan hospital declared COVID-19 cluster as 10 new cases emerge
A private hospital in Tabanan, Bali, has been identified as a new cluster for COVID-19 transmission after 10 new cases emerged. The new transmissions occurred after the [...] » More
Ismail Sabri: Decision on big weddings on Wednesday
The government will announce its decision on whether it will permit weddings with larger crowds on Wednesday, said Senior minister Datuk Seri Ismail Sabri. He said this [...] » More
Report: Dr Mahathir says won’t work with Anwar due to PM post tussle, but will continue alliance with DAP, Amanah
Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad reportedly said that he will no longer seek to work with PKR president Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim after the latter’s party refused to back him for [...] » More
Covid-19 among topics discussed by Muhyiddin and Vietnam PM
Collaboration in tackling current and post-Covid-19 challenges as well as the role played by Asean were among the topics discussed by prime minister Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin [...] » More
Malaysia reports just three new Covid-19 cases today
The Ministry of Health reported today only three new Covid-19 cases today, bringing the total accumulated positive cases to 8,590. Its director-general Datuk Dr Noor Hisham [...] » More
Asian markets mixed after rally, eyes on second wave
Equities fluctuated Wednesday in Asia after a healthy run-up the day before as traders weigh positive data suggesting economies are recovering against signs of a second wave [...] » More
Global Markets: Asian stocks swing wildly on US-China trade deal mix-up
Asian shares see-sawed in a wild ride on Tuesday following confusing statements from the White House over the US-China trade deal, with President Donald Trump later [...] » More
Asia markets rally after Trump reassures on China-US trade deal
Asian stocks rallied Tuesday after an early plunge as Donald Trump countered one of his top economics advisers who said the China-US trade deal was “over”, [...] » More
