Covid-19: Malaysia reports 17 new infections, second lowest since March 12
KUALA LUMPUR (May 16): Malaysia recorded 17 new Covid-19 cases as at noon today, marking the second time since March 12 that new daily cases stood below 20.
More than 500 cars in 'balik kampung' attempt turned back
KUALA LUMPUR (May 16): A total of 508 vehicles that attempted to travel across state lines using an excuse to balik kampung were ordered to turn back yesterday, according to Defence Minister Ismail Sabri Yaakob in a Malaysiakini report today.
Foreigners under MM2H programme can return
KUALA LUMPUR (May 16): Foreigners under Malaysia My Second Home (MM2H) programme will be allowed to reenter the country beginning tomorrow, according to the Tourism, Arts and Culture Ministry in a Malaysiakini report today.
MTUC: One-off test not enough to keep workplaces free of Covid-19
KUALA LUMPUR (May 16): The Malaysian Trades Union Congress (MTUC) has called on the government to come out with clear guidelines and directives on the screening of workers for Covid-19, saying a lot of confusion remains on the ground.
Youtuber's video on Malaysia's fight against Covid-19 goes viral
PETALING JAYA (May 16): Malaysia’s strategy to break the chain of the Covid-19 outbreak in the country has inspired Youtuber Dr Dustin Pfundheller to create a video titled “Malaysia’s Incredible Covid-19 Story”, which has gone viral with over one million views and more than 55,000 shares on Facebook since it was uploaded a few days ago.
Going beyond selling burgers and ice cream during the MCO/Covid-19
PETALING JAYA (May 15): The Covid-19 pandemic has upended many industries – and the F&B industry is no exception.
MoH: Avoid Hari Raya visits this year to contain Covid-19 spread
KUALA LUMPUR (May 15): The Ministry of Health (MoH) is advising Malaysians, who celebrate the upcoming Hari Raya Aidilfitri, to avoid visiting each other, as an initiative to contain the spread of Covid-19.
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Cloud kitchens may not work in Malaysia, say F&B operators
PETALING JAYA (May 15): The cloud kitchen concept has been in the market for a while, but would the Covid-19 and movement control order which has caused a surge in food deliveries, be a huge pull factor for F&B businesses to adopt this option? Read also Going beyond selling burgers and ice cream during the MCO/Covid-19 Dine-ins won't die Guess who are the new "landlords" of the F&B industry? This was discussed during today's EdgeProp.
Dine-ins won't die
PETALING JAYA (May 15): The global Covid-19 pandemic has changed the face of the food and beverage (F&B) business in Malaysia.
Guess who are the new "landlords" of the F&B industry?
PETALING JAYA (May 15): Food delivery platforms are emerging as the new "landlords" in the new normal brought on by the Covid-19 virus outbreak.
