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KUALA LUMPUR (Feb 13): The economic stimulus package by the Malaysian government to address the economic impact of the COVID-19 virus outbreak is expected to be introduced in end-February, Minister of Economic Affairs Datuk Seri Mohamed Azmin Ali said today.

Malaysia’s vernacular architecture is part of the nation’s cultural identity and Prof Dr Muhammad Pauzi Abdul Latif (pictured) is hoping more can be done to help the younger generation appreciate and preserve the homes built by our forefathers.

KUALA LUMPUR (Feb 13): The International Islamic University Malaysia (IIUM) (pictured) has cancelled classes for 10 days starting from today in light of the presence of COVID-19 in the country.

KUALA LUMPUR (Feb 13): Malaysia is in the “early containment” phase regarding the Covid-19 virus, Health Minister Datuk Seri Dr Dzulkefly Ahmad reiterated yesterday, stressing that the spread of the infection in the country remains under control.

KUALA LUMPUR (Feb 12): OCBC Bank Research is expecting Malaysia to cut interest rate further this March, after a recent one in January, following lower-than-expected GDP growth during the fourth quarter of last year (4Q19), that could slow further this quarter (1Q2020), due to the 2019 novel coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak.

KUALA LUMPUR (Feb 12): Singapore health authorities have reported two more cases of the novel coronavirus (COVID-19), reported the TODAY digital news provider.

KUALA LUMPUR (Feb 12): The World Health Organisation (WHO) has advised all countries, including Malaysia, to prepare for “the possibility of a wider transmission of COVID-19”.

KUALA LUMPUR (Feb 12): The PKR disciplinary board has rejected vice-president Zuraida Kamaruddin’s (pictured) request for a postponement of the hearing against her, reports say today.

KUALA LUMPUR (Feb 12): Malaysia’s economic growth will be affected by the COVID-19 outbreak, particularly in the first quarter of 2020 (1Q20), said Bank Negara Malaysia (BNM) Governor Datuk Nor Shamsiah Mohd Yunus (pictured).

KUALA LUMPUR (Feb 12): The Malaysian Rubber Glove Manufacturers Association (MARGMA) is allaying fears of a critical shortage of medical gloves, as China and other countries battle the Wuhan virus, saying its members are ramping up production to meet demand.