Yong Tai receives first batch of SZKT's vaccine, paves way to launch phase 3 clinical trial in Malaysia

Jun 11

KUALA LUMPUR (June 10): Property developer Yong Tai Bhd has announced that its subsidiary YTB Healthcare Sdn Bhd (YTBH) today received the first batch of an inactivated Covid-19 vaccine developed by China-based Shenzhen Kangtai Biological Products Co Ltd (SZKT).

Act now before it’s too late - Poor indoor air ventilation kills

Jun 25

In April 2021, the ASHRAE Epidemic Task Force replaced the statement made 12 months earlier that said airborne transmission was “sufficiently likely” with an unequivocal revision: “Airborne transmission of SARS-CoV-2 is significant and should be controlled.

Is the extension of HOC ‘privatising profits and socialising losses’?

Jun 14

The government on May 31, 2021 announced the RM40 billion PEMERKASA+ aid package, and one of the measures was extending the residential home stamp duty exemption scheme under the Home Ownership Campaign (HOC) for six months to Dec 31, 2021.

Panasonic’s solar cell and panel production plant in Kulim up for sale

Mar 01

PETALING JAYA (June 10): Panasonic Solar Energy Malaysia’s solar cell and panel production plant in Kulim Hi-Tech Park (KHPT) is now up for sale as Panasonic Group has ceased solar production operations in Malaysia, said Knight Frank Malaysia.

KIPMall goes green with the installation of solar PV system

Jun 10

SEPANG (June 10): KIPMall, the retail segment under KIP Group, is committed to being part of the “go green” community by installing Solar Photovoltaic Systems (PV) for electricity to be generated at a lower tariff and allowing a reduction in carbon footprint.

Malaysia hit highest daily vaccination rate so far of 154,866 doses on June 9, says JKJAV

Jun 10

KUALA LUMPUR (June 10): A total of 154,866 doses of vaccine were administered yesterday (June 9) — the highest so far — and also marked the second consecutive day the country breached the 150,000 level, according to latest data from the Covid-19 Vaccine Supply Access Guarantee Special Committee (JKJAV).

Khairy: Selangor to receive 25% of all Covid-19 vaccine procurements

Jun 10

KUALA LUMPUR (June 10): Selangor will receive 25% of all Covid-19 vaccine procurements, a Federal Minister said yesterday in response to the Selangor Sultan's remark that the State had only received about 600,000 vaccines so far.

Report: Home Ownership Campaign extension ‘expected to spur’ consumer sentiment

Jun 09

PETALING JAYA (June 9): The extension of the Home Ownership Campaign (HOC) to December 31, 2021 is expected to spur consumer’s sentiments as it could help homebuyers to save up to 4% of the purchase cost, said AmInvestment Bank.