Malaysians abroad to pay 50% of quarantine cost starting June 1
KUALA LUMPUR (May 20): Malaysians returning from abroad will have to bear 50% of the RM150 per day quarantine cost starting June 1, Malaysiakini reported today.
Sunway REIT to feel full impact of Covid-19 in 4Q
KUALA LUMPUR (May 20): After reporting lower earnings in its third quarter, analysts are expecting Sunway Real Estate Investment Trust's (Sunway REIT) fourth quarter to be weaker as it registers a full quarter’s impact from the Covid-19 outbreak as well as extended Movement Control Order (MCO).
Sunway REIT 3Q NPI slips 9% as Covid-19 hits malls, hotel
KUALA LUMPUR (May 20): Sunway Real Estate Investment Trust's (REIT) net property income (NPI) slid by 9% to RM103.
Covid-19: After videos of errant shoppers go viral, NSC sets new SOPs for retailers
KUALA LUMPUR (May 19): The National Security Council has developed a new set of standard operating procedures (SOPs) for retailers to form guidelines for their operations after videos of shoppers flouting practices prescribed by the Ministry of Health (MoH) to prevent Covid-19 infections went viral.
Covid-19: About two-thirds of Malaysia's 37 new cases today found among foreigners
KUALA LUMPUR (May 19): Malaysia recorded 37 new Covid-19 infections today — 35 local transmissions and two imported — bringing the country's cumulative cases to 6,978, according to the Ministry of Health (MoH).
Bersatu supreme council decided party’s exit from Pakatan — joint statement
KUALA LUMPUR (May 19): A joint statement today by 27 Parti Pribumi Bersatu Malaysia (Bersatu) members including the party’s vice-presidents and supreme council members claimed that the council during its meeting on Feb 23, 2020 decided to leave Pakatan Harapan and form a new political coalition with other parties outside Pakatan.
Tesco apologises for error in age limit signage
KUALA LUMPUR (May 19): Hypermarket chain Tesco Malaysia has apologised for the signage put up at one of its stores that prohibited teenagers and senior citizens from entering its premises, Malaysiakini reported today.
ECRL gets green light for Kota Baru-Dungun realignment
KUALA LUMPUR (May 18): Construction work for the East Coast Rail Link’s (ECRL) Section A, comprising a 210.
Covid-19: Some retailers 'likely to fold'
KUALA LUMPUR (May 18): It will be a very bad year, especially for retailers who depend on the foreign tourists, The Edge Malaysia reports.
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.
