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Selangor, KL and Putrajaya under conditional MCO from Oct 14 until 27 "To prevent further spreading of the infection, the National Security Council has agreed to impose the conditional MCO in Selangor, Kuala Lumpur and Putrajaya. "This will come into force from midnight Oct 14 until Oct 27," he said on Monday (Oct 12). https://www.thestar.com.my/news/nation/2020/10/12/selangor-kl-and-putrajaya-under-conditional-mco-from-oct-14-until-27

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These details on the requirements, health protocols and application process involved for entry and exit into Malaysia and Singapore were posted on  the website of the Immigration and Checkpoints Authority (ICA) on Saturday (Aug 1). The release of details follows  an earlier agreement between Singapore and Malaysia on July 14 to start discussions on how cross-border travel can be facilitated for long-term pass holders and essential business and official travellers. The restart of cross-border travel between Singapore and Malaysia will take place  under two schemes:  the reciprocal green lane, for travellers who make shorter visits; and the longer-term periodic commuting arrangement. These schemes are not available to students or tourists. Before the coronavirus pandemic, more than 300,000 travellers used the Causeway every day. Among these were about 100,000 Malaysians who commuted daily between Singapore and Malaysia. PERIODIC COMMUTING ARRANGEMENT This sch...

After at least three consecutive months in their country of work, they may return to their home country for short-term home leave, and thereafter re-enter their country of work to continue working for at least another three consecutive months. The requirements, health protocols and application process involved for entry and exit in Malaysia and Singapore will be published 10 days before their implementation, the authorities had previously announced. Coronavirus: Singapore-Malaysia travel arrangements for permit holders, business travellers finalised

America's Covid response is flawed. But even the gold standard nations are seeing big outbreaks Australia, Israel, Japan got hit with 2nd wave Hong Kong is in 3rd wave https://www.cnn.com/2020/07/24/world/coronavirus-response-resurgence-wave-intl/index.html

The 4km link will connect Woodlands North station on Singapore's Thomson-East Coast MRT line to Bukit Chagar, a planned elevated terminal in Johor Baru. The KTM shuttle train service will cease operating within six months after the RTS Link becomes operational. Both countries had acknowledged that there was a need to alleviate traffic congestion at the Johor Baru- Singapore Causeway which facilitates about 300,000 crossings daily. Singapore previously said the RTS Link has a capacity of 10,000 commuters at peak periods, every hour and in one direction. Mr Wee confirmed on Tuesday that it will be based on the LRT system. JB-Singapore rail link agreement to be inked on July 30; construction to start January 2021

Symptom tracker app reveals six distinct types of coronavirus infection

Very good explanation here Source: https://blog.macsales.com/32972-time-machine-what-it-is-how-it-works-and-how-to-use-it-with-your-mac/

UK will honor passport promise to eligible Hong Kong residents The UK's Foreign Office said in a news release that "this new bespoke immigration route" would mean eligible Hong Kong residents could move to the UK without the current six month limit, and would have five years limited leave to remain, with the ability to live and work in the UK.

Hong Kong was a home for Beijing critics. Now they might not even be safe at the airport That's because the legislation, which came into effect late Tuesday, doesn't only clamp down on freedoms at home. It also puts foreign citizens who criticize the Chinese government anywhere in the world at risk of jail if they even set foot in the city -- even if they are just transiting through the airport. https://www.cnn.com/2020/07/03/asia/hong-kong-airport-arrests-national-security-intl-hnk/index.html

Those 20-30 yo are planing to leave Hong Kong. What a sad case for the country. F earful Hong Kongers rush to secure limited British passports

EMPLOYERS CAN'T FORCE JOB SEEKERS TO GIVE LAST-DRAWN SALARY Mr Saktiandi Supaat (Bishan-Toa Payoh GRC) asked how common it was for employers and recruiters to ask job seekers to declare their last-drawn salary, or to share previous payslips. Are there any studies on how this might affect people's employability and their salary, he asked, and should this practice be stopped, so job applicants can move up the wage scale? Mrs Teo, a former director of human resources at the National Trades Union Congress, said there is no rule requiring job seekers to comply with requests to declare their last-drawn salary, nor can employers insist on it. She added: "The last-drawn salary is a relevant input to employers seeking to gauge a candidate's seniority or to make an appropriate job offer. However, if employers use last-drawn salary to screen applicants, they risk losing out on good candidates who are prepared to adjust their salary expectations, especially in today's context....

Eat an egg and limit to 1 teaspoon of extra virgin coconut oil per day. Consume 2-3 servings of fish per week. Don't get tricked by these 3 heart-health myths The food you eat can play a major role in your risk of heart disease. Here's what you need to know to avoid popular misconceptions. By Mayo Clinic Staff To reduce your chance of heart disease, you should avoid eggs and take an omega-3 supplement. Right? Not exactly. Heart disease is the number one cause of death for both men and women in the U.S. And a potent weapon to keep it at bay is to eat a healthy diet that gives you the vitamins, minerals and energy you need while keeping your weight, cholesterol and blood pressure in check. But beware of these popular nutrition myths that could steer you down the wrong path. Myth: Coconut oil is a heart-healthy cooking alternative. The argument: Coconut oil is extremely high in saturated fat — about 50 percent more than butter, even. ...

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"Perhaps Malaysians are practising all the SOPs but the question is are the foreign workers practising the SOPs?" "So we need to educate foreign workers on the SOPs because health involves citizens and non-citizens," Dr Noor Hisham stressed. https://www.malaymail.com/news/malaysia/2020/05/29/covid-19-still-too-early-to-decide-whether-to-lift-cmco-says-noor-hisham/1870666

See the NEA link at the last of this article Not all disinfectant products as effective as claimed against coronavirus: NEA

Sun Yan Zi - Wo De Ai 孙燕子 - 我的爱 Stephanie (2004)  I almost have forgotten the memories back in 2004-2006 Until I stumbled upon this song by Stephanie Sun yesterday This familiar melody arrangement made me re-collect the warm fuzzy feeling then The OP of this video had written a beautiful accompanying message - we are pretty aligned A string of musical instruments, full of emotion and a powerful vocal Close your eyes and immerse in it, with love Lyrics in Chinese, Pinyin and English Chinese Song Name: Wo De Ai 我的爱 English Translation Name: My Love Chinese Singer: Sun Yan Zi 孙燕姿 Stefanie Sun Chinese Composer: Lin Yi Xin 林毅心 Chinese Lyrics: Xiao Han 小寒 rào zhe shān lù zǒu dé lèi le 绕  着  山   路 走  得 累  了 qù liú piàn kè yào rú hé qú shě 去 留  片   刻 要  如 何 取 舍  qù nián jiǎn de měi lì bèi ké 去 年   捡   的 美  丽 贝  壳 xīn bú tòu chè bú huì dǒng duō nàn dé 心  不 透  彻...

• The US Centres for Disease Control and Prevention recommends safe distancing of two metres based on the assumption that transmission occurs primarily through the larger droplets. • The World Health Organisation  and Singapore's Ministry of Health recommend physical distancing of at least one metre. Coronavirus: Should I wear a face mask or face shield?

Mr Ismail Sabri said the National Security Council had decided that Malaysian citizens would pay 50 per cent of the full charges of RM150 (S$48.75) per day. "Non-citizens, including spouses and dependents of Malaysian citizens, will have to pay the full amount, " he said. Mr Ismail Sabri said the council had also decided that those who wanted to come to Malaysia would have to sign a letter of undertaking, which states their agreement to bear the quarantine costs. "The signing of the letter can be done at Malaysian embassies and high commissions. After the agreement is signed, the office will also issue a letter permitting them to return to Malaysia, " he said. He said the Immigration Department would play its part to ensure returnees were aware of the new condition set by the government. "The Immigration (Department) will be issuing a directive to all airline companies to make it a condition for passengers disembarking in Malaysia to have this letter of underta...

Once you taste how good homemade soya milk is, you may never go back to store-bought ones. If you use a soya bean-to-water ratio of 1:10, you should be able to get soya milk that is thicker than what most shops sell. Add pandan leaves during the boiling process and the beverage will smell heavenly. Covid-19 stay-home recipe: Homemade soya milk

Successful candidates will start off as swab assistants with a monthly salary of $3,400. Those who become swabbers after training and assessment will earn $3,800 a month. Coronavirus: Swabbers and swab assistants wanted, pay starts at $3,400 a month

Around 140 former and current world leaders and health experts on Thursday called on officials to ensure that any vaccines founds be made available "for all people, in all countries, free of charge". "Now is not the time to allow the interests of the wealthiest corporations and governments to be placed before the universal need to save lives," the signatories said ahead of the World Health Organisation's annual meeting next week. "Access to vaccines and treatments as global public goods are in the interests of all humanity." France cries foul after pharma giant Sanofi says US to get coronavirus vaccine first

Wah, got so many tricks behind a wok! Need to season it, author's preference on wok than non-stick / skillet Should not use non-stick for high heat stir-frying  https://consults.blogs.nytimes.com/2010/09/24/getting-the-most-from-your-wok/

This is why the numbers of cases and death in Taiwan are low. This is how Taiwan got a head start on smashing the coronavirus

Almost all in the economic sector and business activities will be allowed to operate from 4 May. These are among the guidelines by the NSC following Prime Minister Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin's announcement on 1 May on the conditional MCO. RETAIL SECTOR Shopping malls, supermarkets, departmental stores, pharmacies, boutiques, convenience stores/mini marts: > Shopping hours 10am to 10pm; > Workers to wear face masks at all times; > Hand sanitisers at entrances; and > Limited entry and exit routes into premises. Laundry, including self-service: > Customers allowed from 9am to 10pm; and > No in-store WiFi service. Clothing and fashion accessories stores: > Shopping hours 9am to 10pm; and > Customers not allowed to try on clothes. Restaurants: > Diners allowed 7am to 10pm; > Customers' body temperature to be recorded; and > Dining tables must be 2m apart. Furniture, jewellery, electric and electronics, books and st...

Sold at USD 399 which is USD 300 cheaper than the flagship iPhone 11 Singapore SGD 649 Malaysia MYR 1999 for 64 GB (the smallest storage size) iPhone SE (Apr 2020) vs iPhone 11 (Sep 2019) https://www.cnet.com/news/iphone-se-vs-iphone-11-comparison-apple-phone-to-buy-get-in-2020/ iPhone 11 has a lot better camera, bigger and longer lasting battery Same processor though Compare spec https://www.gsmarena.com/compare.php3?idPhone1=9848&idPhone2=10170

COVID-19: Malaysia to open 'almost all' economic sectors from May 4 with health protocols in place, says PM Muhyiddin PUTRAJAYA: Most economic sectors in Malaysia will open from Monday (May 4) with health protocols in place, said Prime Minister Muhyiddin Yassin in his Labour Day message.  https://www.channelnewsasia.com/news/asia/covid-19-malaysia-reopen-almost-all-economic-sectors-may-4-12693816  

Coronavirus: Malaysia extends movement curbs by two weeks to May 12

This is the 3rd time, for another 2 week since 18 Mar. Hope this will curb the Covid-19 spread. PETALING JAYA: Prime Minister Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin has announced that the movement control order (MCO) will be extended by another two weeks, from April 15 to April 28, to curb the spread of Covid-19. He added that several economic sectors would be opened in stages and the government would make an announcement in the near future. https://www.thestar.com.my/news/nation/2020/04/10/mco-extended-until-april-28-pm-announces

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WASHINGTON: A one-time lockdown won't halt COVID-19 and repeated periods of social distancing may be required into 2022 to prevent hospitals from being overwhelmed, Harvard scientists who modeled the pandemic's trajectory said Tuesday (Apr 14). Their study comes as the US enters the peak of its COVID-19 caseload and states eye an eventual easing of tough lockdown measures. https://www.channelnewsasia.com/news/world/covid-19-coronavirus-social-distancing-needed-2022-harvard-12642882

4 checks in re-using surgical mask A:  Dr Leong said it is possible to reuse a surgical mask if it is well taken care of and that these four checks are done: - Check the integrity of the mask; ensure that there are no holes - Try it on, ensure that the ear loops still let you wear the mask securely on the face. - Ensure the sides of the mask are still apposed to the cheek, as they should not be flimsy or loose. - Do the breathing test: Breathe in and out through the mask. The air should be coming in from the centre of the mask, and not the sides. If all four checks are done, the surgical mask can be reused for up to four or five days. askST: How effective is a reusable mask and how do I take care of it?

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PM Muhyiddin extends movement control order in Malaysia until Apr 14 https://www.channelnewsasia.com/news/asia/malaysia-extends-movement-control-order-apr-14-muhyiddin-12574298

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Malaysia bars citizens from going overseas, foreigners from entering country for 2 weeks to curb COVID-19 spread: PM Muhyiddin From Mar 18 to Mar 31, all Malaysians are prohibited from leaving the country. Those who return from overseas will have to go through health checks and go on a 14-day self-quarantine, said Mr Muhyiddin. https://www.channelnewsasia.com/news/asia/malaysia-bars-citizens-overseas-foreigners-entering-covid19-12543454

Singapore has months' worth of stockpiles, planned for disruption of supplies from Malaysia for years: Chan Chun Sing https://www.channelnewsasia.com/news/singapore/coronavirus-covid-19-chan-chun-sing-food-supply-12545326

On top of washing their hands and disinfecting surfaces, people need to switch off the air-conditioner, turn on the fan and get fresh air to reduce the chances of getting infected by the novel coronavirus. Coronavirus: Turn off air-conditioners and open windows to reduce risk of being infected, say experts

Why in a cheap food paradise, some Singaporeans are still going hungry https://www.channelnewsasia.com/news/cnainsider/food-insecurity-singapore-hunger-poverty-12438646

Two patients died from Covid-19 on Saturday morning (March 21) due to complications, the first deaths the Republic has seen. Singapore reports first two coronavirus deaths: a 75-year-old Singaporean woman and 64-year old Indonesian man

Seems like I need to wait until late 2020 or early 2021. Apple is expected to launch a couple of new laptops in the coming months, including MacBook Pro and Air models that include the company's recently redesigned keyboard. Apple may also release new laptops based on its own custom chips for the first time in late 2020 or early 2021, reports analyst Ming-Chi Kuo. If your laptop is still working well enough but you're starting to think about a replacement, it's worth waiting a few months if you can to at least decide if Apple's new options would be right for you. https://www.businessinsider.sg/apple-macbook-pro-air-release-worst-time-to-buy-laptop-2020-3

Coronavirus: Travellers from Malaysia via sea and land exempted from new border restrictions

But what this frenzied week has shown is that in Malaysian politics, being up or down one day is hardly any guarantee of a lasting hold on power. Malaysia's long week of politics: A look at backroom machinations and what's next

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COVID-19 spreads more like flu than SARS: Chinese study Unlike severe acute respiratory syndrome (SARS), which causes infections deep in the lower respiratory tract that can result in pneumonia, COVID-19 appears to inhabit both the upper and lower respiratory tracts. That would make it not only capable of causing severe pneumonia, but of spreading easily like flu or the common cold. https://www.channelnewsasia.com/news/asia/coronavirus-covid-19-spreads-more-like-flu-than-sars-study-12452494

Coronavirus outbreak: Singapore raises DORSCON level to Orange; schools to suspend inter-school, external activities

What a sad case. Chinese doctor who tried to warn colleagues in Wuhan about coronavirus dies

How do bats live with so many viruses?

A good read on the chronology of event. People familiar with the South China Seafood Market know that it is not only a place to find a rich variety of seafood but also exotic wild animals sold by vendors in deep corners of the market. There have always been vendors "selling snakes, pheasants, giant salamanders, crocodiles and hares", said a merchant at the market. Most of the wild animal vendors were located at the western part of the market, the merchant said. Trading certain wild animals, including live ones, is prohibited by Chinese laws and industry regulations. Although market authorities conduct regular inspections and impose heavy fines on violators, sales of wild animals at the market have never been stopped in the past decade, vendors told Caixin. How Wuhan lost the fight to contain the coronavirus