Singapore will not be short of food after Malaysia shuts border
Singapore imports the bulk of its food supply and Malaysia is a key source. Many citizens also commute daily between the two countries.
Associations urge consumers to report illegal real estate brokers to BOVAEP
“The number of illegal and unregistered real estate brokers is becoming more rampant despite strict laws governing the act of buying, selling and renting of real estate."
Panic buying grips Malaysia
Long lines seen at supermarkets and grocery stores even on a weekday
1 Utama launches RM1m retail stimulus package
1 Utama and Bandar Utama City Centre director Tan Sri Teo Chiang Kok: We are prepared to push sales and increase footfall for the mall in the coming months to drive sales and benefit both tenants and shoppers in 1 Utama.
Private hospitals face shortage of masks and protective gear, says Association of Private Hospitals Malaysia
“It’s affecting patients and staff. Local manufacturers are exporting such items while private hospitals are crying out for supplies.”
Malaysian Health Coalition on COVID-19: We do not want Malaysians to undergo the recent Italian experience
Government must “act decisively to ban mass gatherings”, said the Malaysian Health Coalition.
MTUC: Have lockdown to contain COVID-19
MTUC secretary-general J. Solomon: In Malaysia, the government seems averse to drastically reducing public interaction to reduce the risk of mass infections.
Containment of COVID-19 no longer possible, focus on mitigation, says Dr Lee
The authorities should instead “focus on mitigation to reduce the number of cases and optimise the healthcare resources”, said Dr Lee Boon Chye.
Rise in COVID-19 cases: Doctors call on government to impose nationwide lockdown
“The advice for social distancing has obviously fallen on deaf ears, as I see people going about their daily lives as if there is no threat at all.
“I do consider the implication of such measures, but we do not want to be too late, like other countries, which are fighting a losing battle now. Every day matters,” the statement said.
