novel coronavirus – VERNONCHAN.COM https://vernonchan.com/ Get the latest trusted reviews, breaking news and expert insights in consumer tech, cars, gadgets, and digital lifestyle. Thu, 20 Nov 2025 00:42:09 +0000 en-GB hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=7.1 https://media.vernonchan.com/2018/05/cropped-Artboard-300px-1-32x32.png novel coronavirus – VERNONCHAN.COM https://vernonchan.com/ 32 32 Dyson builds ventilator in 10 days featuring its digital motor technology https://vernonchan.com/dyson-builds-the-covent-ventilator-covid-19-digital-motor/ Sun, 29 Mar 2020 12:19:52 +0000 http://vernonchan.com/?p=59848 With the rapid spread of COVID-19 across the globe especially in the US and Europe, health systems are exceedingly strained. Many countries are experiencing shortages in personal protective equipment (PPE) and vital medical equipment such as ventilators. Dyson, the UK company best known for their stylish, high-tech vacuums, hair dryers, and air purifiers, has answered […]

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]]> U Mobile: Free daily data starting 1 April https://vernonchan.com/u-mobile-free-daily-1gb-data-mco/ https://vernonchan.com/u-mobile-free-daily-1gb-data-mco/#comments Sat, 28 Mar 2020 14:08:51 +0000 http://vernonchan.com/?p=59845 Following the announcement of the “Prihatin Rakyat” Economic Stimulus Package by prime minister Muhyiddin Yassin on Friday, U Mobile will be providing free daily 1GB of high-speed data to all its customers starting 1 April 2020. The free data package is part of a collective relief initiative between the government and the local telcos—a MYR1 […]

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]]> https://vernonchan.com/u-mobile-free-daily-1gb-data-mco/feed/ 9 Apple launches COVID-19 screening website, app https://vernonchan.com/apple-covid-19-website-app/ Fri, 27 Mar 2020 17:21:54 +0000 http://vernonchan.com/?p=59837 Apple has launched a website and accompanying app dedicated to COVID-19 screening. Both channels offer up-to-date information and guidance about the SARS-CoV-2 coronavirus, various tips as well as a COVID-19 screen tool. The website and app are developed in collaboration with the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), and […]

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]]> MCMC: Telcos commit to MYR1b in special packages, network upgrades https://vernonchan.com/economic-stimulus-package-telcos-free-1gb-data/ Fri, 27 Mar 2020 15:30:00 +0000 http://vernonchan.com/?p=59828 The MYR250 billion people-centric Economic Stimulus Package announced by prime minister Muhyiddin Yassin today is designed to help cushion the country from the impact of the COVID-19 outbreak. One of the key focuses of the package is the multimedia and telecommunications industry. In partnership with the four major telcos–Celcom, Digi, Maxis, and U Mobile, the government introduced several special […]

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]]> Economic Stimulus Package: All Malaysians to get free internet starting 1 April https://vernonchan.com/economic-stimulus-package-malaysia-free-internet/ Fri, 27 Mar 2020 14:01:54 +0000 http://vernonchan.com/?p=59823 Prime minister Muhyiddin Yassin today unveiled the MYR250 billion people-centric Economic Stimulus Package to help cushion the country from the impact of the COVID-19 outbreak. One of the key highlights of the initiative is the MYR600 million allocation to provide free internet for all Malaysians through the Movement Control Order (MCO). Partnering the local telcos—Celcom, […]

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]]> COVID-19: PM unveils people-centric MYR250b economic stimulus package https://vernonchan.com/economic-stimulus-package-2-muhyiddin-yassin/ Fri, 27 Mar 2020 11:38:55 +0000 http://vernonchan.com/?p=59819 In a special address today, prime minister Muhyiddin Yassin announced a MYR250 billion economic stimulus package focused in cushioning the impact of the COVID-19 outbreak. The people-centric “Prihatin Rakyat” package will benefit all segments of the society. “No one will be left behind,” said the Malaysian premier as he explained that the economic stimulus package […]

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]]> Celcom extends communication support to medical frontliners fighting COVID-19 https://vernonchan.com/celcom-extends-communication-support-frontliners-covid-19/ Fri, 27 Mar 2020 06:45:33 +0000 http://vernonchan.com/?p=59812 In support of the Ministry of Health’s (MOH) efforts to curb the COVID-19 pandemic, Celcom recently provided additional connectivity assistance for on-ground medical staff throughout hospitals managing COVID-19 cases nationwide. The telco handed over 200 dedicated postpaid SIM cards to assist MOH to reach out to COVID-19 Patient(s) Under Investigation (PUI) and potential contacts. The […]

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]]> COVID-19 UPDATE 3: Protecting our partners’ well-being https://vernonchan.com/covid-19-update-grab-protecting-partners-well-being/ Fri, 27 Mar 2020 03:18:25 +0000 http://vernonchan.com/?p=59797 Grab establishes two funds to support driver & delivery partners. Grab works with Government of Malaysia to provide updated and accurate news. 26 March 2020: With the extension of the MCO, it is even more imperative for us to look out for our network of delivery partners as they continue to serve our customers.  To our partners: […]

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]]> This Malaysian cooperative is making PPEs for COVID-19 frontliners, but they need your help https://vernonchan.com/social-enterprise-making-ppe-face-shield-frontliners-covid-19/ Wed, 25 Mar 2020 13:58:01 +0000 http://vernonchan.com/?p=59737 The world is facing a formidable albeit invisible adversary right now. The COVID-19 disease continues to spread across the globe putting a strain on healthcare systems, forcing governments to lockdown cities, impacting the economy, people’s lifestyles and livelihoods. In many countries, the frontliners especially the police, military, doctors, nurses and hospital staff, and many others, […]

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]]> PM: Movement Control Order extended until 14 April 2020 https://vernonchan.com/movement-control-order-mco-malaysia-extended-14-april/ Wed, 25 Mar 2020 08:08:24 +0000 http://vernonchan.com/?p=59728 Day 8, Movement Control Order. In a special public address today, Malaysian prime minister Muhyiddin Yassin officially announced the extension of the Government’s Movement Control Order (MCO), until 14 April 2020. This is a two-week extension from the original order that was scheduled to end on 31 March. The prime minister revealed that the police […]

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