Covid-19: Malaysia posts fresh record of 21,668 infections and 318 deaths on Aug 12
This is the fourth time the country recorded more than 20,000 daily cases, with the previous record high of 20,889 infections posted on Aug 6
Enhancements outlined in Perkukuh for institutional investors hailed
EPF said it fully supports the initiative to introduce the Green Investing Opt-in Funds that will empower members to make investment choices that are reflective of their personal values and causes.
Continued reforms needed to improve Malaysia’s business environment, says OECD
According to OECD’s third Economic Survey of Malaysia, high unemployment amid the pandemic and weak productivity growth have posed challenges, amid the current crisis.
Najib approved audit of 1MDB by both NAD and Deloitte, court told
Najib told a Cabinet meeting on March 4, 2015 that the NAD would conduct a probe into 1MDB for any financial irregularity, in addition to the audit undertaken by Deloitte.
MRCA urges government to reopen all retail sectors
Malaysia Retail Chain Association: Many retailers are on the brink of collapse, as they are unable to generate any revenue to cover escalating monthly obligations such as rentals, salaries and debts, with the prospect of being taken to court by creditors
Jho Low was present at 1MDB board meeting, took call from Najib — witness
Kelvin Tan, who was 1MDB’s director of business development at that time, said he had taken the minutes of the board meeting held on Sept 26, 2009
32% individuals aged 18-30 years unsure or have no intention to get vaccinated — study
The study, entitled "Perception towards Covid-19 vaccine" also revealed that 24% of the lower educated group and 21% of male respondents are also unsure or have no intention to protect themselves against Covid-19 via vaccination
Half of Malaysia's population received at least one Covid-19 jab; 497,352 daily vaccine doses administered on Aug 11
A total of 6.32 million adults in Selangor, Kuala Lumpur and Putrajaya had received at least their first dose, translating into 75.1% of the total population of the Klang Valley
See Hup seeks to diversify into construction contracts business
The planned diversification, the group said, is part of its long-term strategy to improve its financial performance by expanding its existing construction business and reducing its reliance on its existing core business
70 pregnant women have died from Covid-19 complications — MOH
Health director-general Tan Sri Dr Noor Hisham Abdullah said 47% of the deaths comprised those that had comorbidities
