COVID-19: Positive cases jump to 2,626; total deaths stand at 37
KUALA LUMPUR (March 30): There were 156 new confirmed infections today, bringing the total number of Covid-19 cases in Malaysia to 2,626.
Facing halted ops under MCO, manufacturers seek higher wage subsidy, EPF exemption and income tax waiver
KUALA LUMPUR (March 30): With many businesses having grounded to a halt during the Movement Control Order period, Malaysian manufacturers are appealing to the government to double its wage subsidy scheme to RM12 billion from RM5.
COVID-19: Malaysia SMEs see zero cash inflow for at least three months due to MCO
KUALA LUMPUR (March 30): Malaysia small and medium enterprises (SMEs) said today they expect no cash inflow for at least three months due to the nation’s ongoing movement control order (MCO) to curb the spread of the COVID-19 pandemic.
CIMB call centre employee tested positive for COVID-19
KUALA LUMPUR (March 30): CIMB Group Holdings Bhd has confirmed that one of its employees has tested positive for COVID-19.
Govt still has room to intervene should economic drag worsens, say economists
KUALA LUMPUR (March 30): The government’s second economic stimulus package is expected to widen its fiscal deficit this year to 4% of the gross domestic product (GDP).
Update: Eight new Covid-19 deaths in Malaysia, while 68 more recovered from infection
KUALA LUMPUR (March 29): Malaysia has recorded eight new deaths from Covid-19 as at 11pm today, bringing the total to 35 deaths, according to health director-general Dr Noor Hisham Abdullah's latest announcement.
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Health DG: One or two hotspot areas in Selangor may undergo enhanced MCO
KUALA LUMPUR (March 29): One or two areas in Selangor may undergo more stringent Movement Control Order as done in Simpang Renggam, Johor, to control the COVID-19 virus spread, said Health Director-General Datuk Dr Noor Hisham Abdullah.
The Edge refutes allegation of fake news by Mindef
KUALA LUMPUR (March 29): The Edge refutes allegation of fake news by Defence Minister.
Malaysia COVID-19 deaths jump to 34, cases rise to 2,470
KUALA LUMPUR (March 29): Malaysia has recorded seven new deaths from COVID-19 as at 12pm today, bringing the total to 34 deaths, said health director-general Datuk Dr Noor Hisham Abdullah today.
MoH calls on 5,084 present at Sri Petaling tabligh assembly to come forward for test
KUALA LUMPUR (March 28): There are 5,084 participants at the tabligh assembly at Seri Petaling Mosque between Feb 27 and March 1 who have yet to be tested for the COVID-19 virus.
