Some shops reopen to find mould on leather products
GEORGE TOWN (May 12): As businesses reopen after over 50 days, some traders are saddled with extra work as spots of mould have appeared on merchandise, the Star reported today.
Antibody rapid test kits not recommended for Covid-19 screening, says MoH
KUALA LUMPUR (May 11): The Ministry of Health said it does not recommend the usage of the antibody rapid test kits (RTK) for the screening of Covid-19, as a negative test result does not guarantee the individual is free of the virus.
Study: High levels of an enzyme in men used by new coronavirus to infect cells
KUALA LUMPUR (May 11): A study has shown that men’s blood has higher levels of “a key enzyme” compared with women that is used by the virus that causes Covid-19 to infect cells, Reuters reported.
Covid-19: Pegasus halts F&B expansion, commercial space revamp
KUALA LUMPUR (May 9): Loss-making Pegasus Heights Bhd, which is involved in leasing out commercial properties, has postponed its plans to expand its new F&B business and revamp its Seremban shopping mall in light of the Covid-19 pandemic.
Report: Covid-19 found in semen of infected men in China
KUALA LUMPUR (May 8): Researchers in China have revealed that the novel coronavirus causing the Covid-19 disease has been found in the semen of infected men, reported the UK-based The Guardian newspaper yesterday.
Speaker allows no-confidence vote against Muhyiddin
KUALA LUMPUR (May 8): Dewan Rakyat Speaker Tan Sri Mohamad Ariff Md Yusof has allowed a motion for a vote of no confidence against Prime Minister Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin.
FT Ministry plans job placement scheme for KL's homeless
KUALA LUMPUR (May 8): The Federal Territories Ministry will be starting a scheme to train Kuala Lumpur’s homeless (pictured) and provide them with jobs placements, the Malay Mail reported.
Speaker rejects Shafie's motion as unconstitutional
KUALA LUMPUR (May 7): Dewan Rakyat speaker Mohamad Ariff Md Yusof has rejected Semporna MP Moh Shafie Apdal's bid to table a motion of confidence for Langkawi MP Dr Mahathir Mohamad, Malaysiakini reported today.
Parliament speaker confirms receiving letter proposing motion of confidence for Dr Mahathir
KUALA LUMPUR (May 7): Parliament speaker Tan Sri Mohamad Ariff M Yusof has confirmed the receipt of a letter by Sabah chief minister Datuk Seri Mohd Shafie Apdal, proposing to table a motion of confidence for Langkawi MP Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad (pictured).
London Biscuits sells industrial land for RM70m to pay off creditors
KUALA LUMPUR (May 7): London Biscuits Bhd, which is currently under liquidation, is selling seven parcels of freehold industrial land in Johor Bahru for RM70 million.
