Covid-19: 15 new cases, no new deaths
PUTRAJAYA (May 27): Malaysia reported 15 more Covid-19 cases and zero deaths on Wednesday, the lowest daily figure since the movement control order (MCO) was enforced on Mar 18, the Star reported today.
Malaysia is treating illegal workers fairly, says senior minister Ismail Sabri
PUTRAJAYA (May 27): The Malaysian government is treating illegal workers fairly, Senior Minister (Security Cluster) Datuk Seri Ismail Sabri Yaakob insisted today, despite criticisms from certain quarters that the government is mistreating them.
Whatsapp list of hotels for sale in KL and Penang fake
PETALING JAYA (May 27): A viral message circulating on WhatsApp on a list of hotels in Kuala Lumpur and Penang available for sale is a hoax.
84 Hindu temples in green zones allowed to re-open on June 10
KUALA LUMPUR (May 27): A total of 84 Hindu temples in the green zones are allowed to re-open on June 10 and Malaysia Hindu Sangam (MHS) will soon announce the list of the temples.
Malaysia Airlines only allows passengers with police approval to travel interstate
KUALA LUMPUR (May 25): Malaysia Airlines only allows passengers with valid written approval from the Royal Malaysia Police (Polis Diraja Malaysia/PDRM) for interstate travel to check-in at the airport, in line with the nation’s law to curb the Covid-19 pandemic.
60% of Malaysian workers will struggle to survive beyond a week of unemployment, says MTEM senior fellow
KUALA LUMPUR (May 24): About 60% of Malaysian workers will find it very challenging to survive for more than one week, let alone raise even RM1,000 in household expenses, if they suddenly lost their jobs due to the Covid-19 pandemic.
Genting down on luck in wake of pandemic
KUALA LUMPUR (May 21): Genting Malaysia Bhd has been dealt a poor hand this year, the 55th anniversary of the founding of the group, The Edge reported today.
Parkroyal Kuala Lumpur to add more rooms, introduce Pan Pacific Serviced Suites
KUALA LUMPUR (May 21): Singapore-listed property firm UOL Group Ltd, which owns and operates the Parkroyal and Pan Pacific hotel brands, is banking on the future growth of tourism in Malaysia, despite the current uncertainties in the hospitality industry, The Edge reported today.
Hotels with strong financials embark on asset enhancement during low occupancy period
KUALA LUMPUR (May 21): Since the start of the Movement Control Order on March 18, many hotels have had to cut costs and resort to temporary or even permanent closure of their businesses.
Genting Malaysia announces restructuring exercise, including pay cut and 'rightsizing of workforce'
KUALA LUMPUR (May 22): As the Covid-19 pandemic hits it hard, Genting Malaysia Bhd (GENM) has announced that it is undertaking a restructuring exercise at its home operations including voluntary pay cut and "rightsizing its workforce".
