On Thursday, Selangor Menteri Besar Amirudin Shari defended the state government's plan to allow development of a permanent forest reserve in Kuala Langat, saying it will prevent bush fires.

“As anticipated, we saw substantially more volatility in 2019 as compared to 2018,” said Chief EPF Officer Alizakri Alias.

Prime Minister Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad: I’ve already said (it’s) after the APEC (Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation) Summit (in November). No time...no date...nothing. It’s up to me to determine the date.

Domestic Trade and Consumer Affairs Minister Datuk Seri Saifuddin Nasution Ismail said the huge volume was in line with the Government’s assurance to get manufacturers to produce more face masks in order to address a spike in market demand.

PKNS: It [published article] tarnished PKNS’ reputation as the article has become a topic of public discussion in social media.

Sunway Malls and Theme Parks chief executive officer H C Chan said the group took cognizance of the recent developments in the mall and retail industry in view of the post-festive slowdown and COVID-19 outbreak, but is supportive of PPK Malaysia’s position on the need for an extended period of observation before any rent rebate is considered.

“We regret that the Ministry of Human Resources has submitted the proposed new regulations to the Attorney General's Chambers through the Department of Occupational Safety and Health (DOSH) without prior engagement and input from construction industry professionals and stakeholders.”

Its environmental health officer, M. Bawani said of the six premises inspected, three of them were ordered to close for 14 days while seven compounds were issued during the four-hour operation.

The UK formally left the European Union (EU) on Jan 31, 2020 and is currently in an 11-month transition period in which the UK will continue to follow the EU’s rules and trade like a member until Dec 31, 2020.

Called The Tenz after the local name of the place “Ten shops” or Chap keng tiam in Hokkien, the development has an estimated GDV of RM200 million and will be unveiled within the first quarter of this year.