Two new confirmed COVID-19 cases in Malaysia
KUALA LUMPUR (Feb 15): The Ministr of Health (MoH) announced that there are two new COVID-19 cases in Malaysia, bringing the total number to 21.
Stimulus package to be introduced by the end of this month, says Azmin
KUALA LUMPUR (Feb 13): The economic stimulus package by the Malaysian government to address the economic impact of the COVID-19 virus outbreak is expected to be introduced in end-February, Minister of Economic Affairs Datuk Seri Mohamed Azmin Ali said today.
COVID-19: International Islamic University Malaysia cancels classes
KUALA LUMPUR (Feb 13): The International Islamic University Malaysia (IIUM) (pictured) has cancelled classes for 10 days starting from today in light of the presence of COVID-19 in the country.
趋势：物流产业2020年前景看俏
随着国内许多大型基建项目在2019年重启，Knight Frank Malaysia在今年1月8日出炉的《2019年房地产重点》报告中指出，东海岸衔接铁路（East Coast Rail Link，简称ECRL）、大马城（Bandar Malaysia）、吉隆坡-新加坡高速铁路（Kuala Lumpur-Singapore High Speed Rail）和新山-新加坡捷运系统（Johor Bahru-Singapore Rapid Transit System）等基建项目，将持续提振市场情绪和投资者信心。 Knight Frank Malaysia资本市场执行董事Allan Sim表示，这些重启的大型基建项目，表明了政府的政策立场，也有利国家经济和建筑领域发展。 另外，制造业有望在2019年第三季度放缓至3.
COVID-19: Malaysia remains in 'early containment' phase
KUALA LUMPUR (Feb 13): Malaysia is in the “early containment” phase regarding the Covid-19 virus, Health Minister Datuk Seri Dr Dzulkefly Ahmad reiterated yesterday, stressing that the spread of the infection in the country remains under control.
After 4Q19 economic slowdown, OCBC expects another OPR cut in March
KUALA LUMPUR (Feb 12): OCBC Bank Research is expecting Malaysia to cut interest rate further this March, after a recent one in January, following lower-than-expected GDP growth during the fourth quarter of last year (4Q19), that could slow further this quarter (1Q2020), due to the 2019 novel coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak.
COVID-19 outbreak will affect Malaysia’s growth, says BNM Governor
KUALA LUMPUR (Feb 12): Malaysia’s economic growth will be affected by the COVID-19 outbreak, particularly in the first quarter of 2020 (1Q20), said Bank Negara Malaysia (BNM) Governor Datuk Nor Shamsiah Mohd Yunus (pictured).
MARGMA: No critical shortage of medical gloves
KUALA LUMPUR (Feb 12): The Malaysian Rubber Glove Manufacturers Association (MARGMA) is allaying fears of a critical shortage of medical gloves, as China and other countries battle the Wuhan virus, saying its members are ramping up production to meet demand.
Prudential Malaysia extends special coverage on Wuhan virus treatment for policyholders
KUALA LUMPUR (Feb 11): Prudential Malaysia will be extending a special coverage for the novel coronavirus (2019-nCoV), (which we refer to as Wuhan virus) for all of its insurance policyholders and takaful certificate holders.
Coronavirus outbreak: Hoteliers asking government for tax relief, cut in EPF payments
PETALING JAYA (Feb 11): Hoteliers are urging the government to temporarily reduce the tourism tax, cut EPF contributions, and provide discounts on water and power bills in light of the industry being impacted by the current novel coronavirus outbreak.
