Kazakhstan will start easing some restrictions imposed on March 16 to slow down the spread of the coronavirus even as it extends a countrywide state of emergency. President Qasym-Zhomart Toqaev said …
Kazakhstan starts easing coronavirus-related restrictions
Kazakhstan will ease some coronavirus-related restrictions in the coming days despite extending its state of emergency until May 11, President …
Kazakhstan extends state of emergency until May 11
“The state of emergency will be abandoned on May 11 unless a new massive outbreak of the COVID-19 takes place. I hope it (will) not happen,” said Tokayev, adding that the country has yet to pass the …
Sri Lanka reimposes countrywide 24-hour curfew
Associated Press Sri Lanka has reimposed a countrywide 24-hour curfew over the weekend after a surge in the number of confirmed virus cases, most of them navy sailors who were hunting those evading …
Sri Lanka extends virus lockdown
Sri Lanka reversed plans to end its virus lockdown on Monday, extending it for another week after a spike in coronavirus infections led to a recall of military personnel on leave. Army chief Shavendra …
12th Malaysia Plan to be reviewed, restructured in wake of Covid-19
The government will restructure the 12th Malaysia Plan (12MP) by taking into account the impacts of Covid-19, which has caused economic slowdown in the country as well as globally.
Malaysia Says Lockdown Has Succeeded in Flattening Virus Curve
Malaysia says its lockdown has succeeded in “flattening the curve” of coronavirus infections as the number of new cases continue to stay low, according to the health ministry.
Rubber glove shortage exposes migrant worker abuse in Malaysia
Exploited and without adequate protection, tens of thousands of migrant workers are meeting the global spike in demand for medical gloves in Malaysia as the coronavirus pandemic drags on. But at what …
Malaysia reports 40 new coronavirus cases, one new death
Malaysia reported 40 new confirmed cases of the novel coronavirus on Monday, taking the cumulative total to 5,820 infections.
Saudi Arabia ends capital punishment for minors
Saudi Arabia will no longer execute individuals convicted of crimes committed when they were minors, the U.N. Human Rights Commission said.