Global recession is likely if COVID-19 becomes a pandemic, says Moody’s Analytics
KUALA LUMPUR (Feb 26): A global recession is likely if COVID-19 becomes a pandemic, and the odds of that are uncomfortably high and rising with infections surging in Italy and Korea, according to Moody’s Analytics.
Zuraida still supports Dr M despite PAS, Umno’s reversals
KUALA LUMPUR (Feb 25): Ampang MP Zuraida Kamaruddin reiterated her support for Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad to remain as the prime minister until the end of the 14th Parliament, the Malay Mail reported today.
BN, PAS call for snap election as they retract support for Dr M
KUALA LUMPUR (Feb 25): Barisan Nasional and PAS have retracted their support for Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad's leadership under a new political coalition — Muafakat Nasional, saying instead they want a snap election to be called.
Ekovest 2QFY20 net profit down 34%
KUALA LUMPUR (Feb 25): Ekovest Bhd saw its net profit fall 33.
Dr M appealed to Bersatu not to force him into reneging promise to Anwar, says Kadir Jasin
KUALA LUMPUR (Feb 25): A Kadir Jasin (pictured) has revealed in his blog posting today that Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad had appealed to Parti Pribumi Bersatu Malaysia (Bersatu) members “not to force him to abandon his principle and renege on his promise (to hand over power to Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim after the November APEC Summit).
UPDATED: Malaysia postpones stimulus package amid political uncertainty
KUALA LUMPUR (Feb 25): Interim prime minister Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad will still present the highly anticipated economic stimulus package, but at a later date to be confirmed, said former finance minister Lim Guan Eng.
Greatest treachery in the nation's history, says Yeo Bee Yin
KUALA LUMPUR (Feb 25): Yeo Bee Yin (pictured) has strong words for the political movements that took place over the weekend – “Last Sunday, less than two years from the historic day, at the same place, Malaysians witnessed the greatest treachery in the nation's history”.
UEM Sunrise sets RM2b sales target for 2020, 67% higher than 2019
KUALA LUMPUR (Feb 25): UEM Sunrise Bhd has set a sales target of RM2 billion for this year, which is a 67% increase from the RM1.
I believe the Pakatan Harapan coalition is worth saving, says Kit Siang
KUALA LUMPUR (Feb 25): DAP stalwart Lim Kit Siang (pictured) has said that “worth saving” even though “it is not perfect”.