News about Malaysia

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).

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.

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.

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.

KUALA LUMPUR (Feb 11): The Association of Banks in Malaysia (ABM) says its members are undertaking measures to ensure their respective customers are able to weather the impacts caused by the coronavirus.

KUALA LUMPUR (Feb 11): Hotels in Malaysia reported a total of 95,972 room cancellations due to the fast-spreading 2019 novel coronavirus (2019-nCoV), resulting in a loss of revenue of over RM40 million as of last Saturday (Feb 8).

KUALA LUMPUR (Feb 7): Westports Holdings Bhd's wholly-owned subsidiary Westports Malaysia Sdn Bhd (WMSB) is buying a 146.

Malaysian chocolatier Harriston serves up over 10 million chocolates to customers worldwide.

Bit by bit, Kuala Lumpur’s Taman Maluri (commonly called Maluri), along with its surrounds, has slowly transformed from an old working class residential area into a new exciting commercial hub with ample lifestyle and local community living elements.

KUALA LUMPUR (Feb 6): Health Minister Datuk Seri Dr Dzulkefly Ahmad said the sister of the first known person-to-person transmission in the country also tested positive for the 2019 novel coronavirus today, Reuters reported today.