Martin’s passing is a huge loss for Penang and indeed the world. A St Xavier’s Institution alumnus, he studied at Cambridge University, played a leading role in Third World Network and rose to become a profound thinker, intellectual and champion of the global South.
Coronavirus: Lowest daily rate of increase in two weeks for Malaysia
The number of cases in Malaysia rose by 130 today to reach 2,161 total cases. That’s a 6.4% increase since yesterday – the lowest daily rate of increase since 12 May.
Covid-19 trajectory: How Malaysia, Italy, South Korea and Singapore are faring
It is difficult to make sense of the daily rise in Covid-19 cases and how we are coping in our battle compared to other countries.
Covid-19: Only two new cases in Penang as rate of increase falls in Malaysia
Today, not only has the rate of increase in the increase in the number of cases fallen, the absolute numbers for Penang and Malaysia have also plunged. In Penang, only two new cases, as the total inched up by just 3% to 68.
Despite daily spikes in cases, rate of increase has stabilised a bit
The bad news is that the number of coronavirus cases in Malaysia continues to rise – today was the highest (212 new cases) so far for the country. But the good news, if you could call it that, is that the percentage rate of increase is generally lower than it was last week, before the movement restrictions came into effect.
Check out the table below that I compiled. Does that mean the stay-at-home mode is having an effect? I hope so.
Coronavirus cases in Penang jump by 13 to 50 today
As the number of cases in Malaysia spiked by 153 to 1,183, Penang saw its highest daily increase of 13 cases today, taking its total to 50. So far, just one of those 50 has been discharged.
Coronavirus tests: Where does Malaysia stand?
How are we faring in our testing of suspected cases of coronavirus? This graph shows where we stand among a group of selected countries of interest. The figures are for tests per million people.
George Town quiet as night falls on first day of movement control
The first day of movement control has ended with mixed results.
Generally traffic was very light on the road in George Town tonight. Most shops were closed, apart from convenience stores. A couple of hawkers stalls and a few small eateries were selling ta pau food to customers. But most didn’t bother to open as there were only a few pedestrians on the streets.
How has China contained the rapid spread of coronavirus?
Many marvelled when China was able to build 16 temporary hospitals in Wuhan in record time, but few are aware that all 16 were closed by 10 March after serving their purpose.
Allow Parliament to test Muhyiddin’s support
Last week’s events have left many people horrified. It was certainly a leap year 29 February with so many MPs leap-frogging left, right and centre. Appalling. And now the tainted old guard are back. But the struggle for a new, more inclusive, Malaysia continues.
Aliran issued this statement today:
Aliran is appalled over the ousting of a democratically elected government by MPs who cast aside the five-year mandate given by voters in the last general election.