News & Reviews:   Covid-19

Update - We just got a new update the new WhatsApp video call upgrade will be increased to 8 participators. Currently in beta mode, only testers can try it out on both iOS and Android. It will take some time for the official update to roll out globally. 

Based on a statement by wabetainfo.com, it seems that WhatsApp could with a feature which allows more than 4 participants in a single video or audio call at the same time. This is particularly useful especially during the COVID-19 outbreak, as many of us are stuck at home in order to reduce the chance of getting infected.

During the strike of the Covid-19, all we need is love. For those who are feeling helpless or lost at this time, just know that you will always find a way out of this tough situation. To let you feel more love and warmth from the Internet, Facebook has released a new reaction so that you can spread it to the ones you care about or to a post that caught your heart.

The Malaysian Communication and Multimedia Commission(MCMC) is now testing a beta app called Gerak Malaysia that can identify every person that may have contacted with an Covid-19 Infectee by using location tracking. This will aid the Ministry of Health (MOH) in contact tracing.

Ramadan is around the corner and most of the Hawkers and food vendors have prepared for the new Ramadan e-bazaar concept. Today, there are new e-commerce platforms being introduced to facilitate the selling and buying of essential items especially during the Movement Control Order (MCO) period such as Nak Makan, E-Kraf Baza and e-sahur. 

Based on an article by malaymail.com, it seems that a local sugar baby by the name of Natalie has donated her entire monthly allowance to the Sungai Buloh Hospital. In terms of items, she donated various essentials including food supplies, toiletries, portable air-conditioners and more which the hospital was lacking at that time.

Ever since the start of the COVID-19 outbreak, multiple fake news have been floating around online thanks to our naive uncles and aunties in our family chat groups. But do you know how many are there right now? According to the Kementerian Komunikasi dan Multimedia Malaysia (KKMM), there is as many as 167 fake news about COVID-19 officially.

Fans may not be able to watch their favourite artists in a live concert anytime soon, but here's some news - there will be a One World: #TogetherAtHome global broadcast event which is organized by Global Citizen and the World Health Organization (WHO) on 18 April 2020. Featuring various stars such as Lady Gaga, Billie Eilish, Elton John and many others, the goal of the digital broadcast is to support the frontline healthcare workers through music and inspiring everyone to take action to stay at home. 

Vehicle workshops were allowed to operate twice a week during phase 2 of the movement control order (MCO) depending on local council’s approval. Yesterday, Ministry of International Trade and Industry (Miti) has clarified that vehicle workshops and car parts centers are allowed to fully operate during phase 3 of the MCO period.

In an effort to battle COVID-19, Apple have been testing a new way for everyone - particularly the hospitals, healthcare support and businesses that are still open - to have access to COVID-19 testing locations on their Apple Maps app. In other words, the app will be able to help those who want to do a health screen test at the nearest location possible so it should prove to be convenient.

Ramadhan is around the corner and for the first time, Ramadan bazaar will not be held this year due to Covid-19. But not to worry, because over 3,000 licensed hawkers and petty traders in the city are all set for the new Ramadan e-bazaar concept following the movement control order (MCO) guidelines.