RHB Research: Movement restriction order negative for construction and basic materials sectors
KUALA LUMPUR (March 18): Malaysia's movement restriction order is negative for the construction and basic materials sectors, said RHB Research.
MAH clarifies: Hotels listed as essential services but cannot operate as normal
PETALING JAYA (March 18): In a bid to contain COVID-19, President of Malaysian Association of Hotels (MAH) Kamaruddin Baharin advises hotel operators to limit the movement of people in line with the Restricted Movement Control order until March 31.
S&P: Asia-Pacific recession is now guaranteed
KUALA LUMPUR (March 18): Asia-Pacific economic growth in 2020 will more than halve to less than 3% as the global economy enters a recession, said S&P Global Ratings.
Essential shops at 1 Utama open during Restricted Movement Order
PETALING JAYA (March 18): Following the Restricted Movement Order announced by the Prime Minister’s Office on Monday night, 1 Utama Shopping Mall in Bandar Utama, Petaling Jaya will be closing all non-essential shops in the mall from March 18 to March 31 2020.
Chief Secretary apologises for not inviting PH state chiefs to COVID-19 meeting
KUALA LUMPUR (March 18): Chief Secretary to the Government Datuk Seri Mohd Zuki Ali has apologised for not inviting the leaders of Pakatan Harapan-ruled states to attend the special coordination meeting to tackle the COVID-19 outbreak yesterday.
E-commerce, hotels added to list of essential services
KUALA LUMPUR (March 18): E-commerce, hotels and accommodation have been added to the list of essential services that will continue to operate during the nationwide movement restriction order that is enforced from today until March 31.
Kumpulan Jetson bags RM79m job to construct education institution
KUALA LUMPUR (March 17): Kumpulan Jetson Bhd has been awarded a RM78.
Bursa defers AGM following Malaysia's 14-day movement control order to curb COVID-19
KUALA LUMPUR (March 18): Bursa Malaysia Bhd has informed its shareholders that the bourse regulator and operator's 43rd annual general meeting (AGM) scheduled here on March 31, 2020 is postponed following Prime Minister Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin’s announcement on Malaysia's 14-day Movement Control Order from today to March 31 to curb the spread of the COVID-19 infection.
MTAG cancels proposed land buy in Johor to build plant
KUALA LUMPUR (March 17): MTAG Group Bhd has called off its proposed acquisition of two plots of land in Plentong, Johor to build its new manufacturing plant.
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2020年初始，全世界迎来了传播性极强的新病毒——新型冠状肺炎（简称Covid-19），在短短数月内让全球多国相继沦陷。 尽管与其他国家比较之下，马来西亚疫情并不算严峻，但是确证病患人数在短期内迅速攀升，不容忽视。 Infection Control Association of Malaysia的主席Norayati Abd Majid医生博士告诉EdgeProp.
