COVID-19 outbreak: Mainland China death toll rises to 1,113
KUALA LUMPUR (Feb 12): As of Feb 12, 97 more people died from the Covid-19 outbreak, bringing the total death toll in Mainland China to 1,113, said the Chinese government.
TA Enterprise, TA Global request for trading suspension
KUALA LUMPUR (Feb 12): Trading in shares of retail stockbroking firm TA Enterprise Bhd and its subsidiary TA Global Bhd was suspended from 9am today.
Health Ministry: 22 in close contact with 18th coronavirus patient identified
KUALA LUMPUR (Feb 11): The Health Ministry has identified 22 people who were in close contact with the country’s 18th novel coronavirus (2019-nCoV) patient, Malaysiakini reported today.
Prudential Malaysia extends special coverage on Wuhan virus treatment for policyholders
KUALA LUMPUR (Feb 11): Prudential Malaysia will be extending a special coverage for the novel coronavirus (2019-nCoV), (which we refer to as Wuhan virus) for all of its insurance policyholders and takaful certificate holders.
Coronavirus outbreak: Hoteliers asking government for tax relief, cut in EPF payments
PETALING JAYA (Feb 11): Hoteliers are urging the government to temporarily reduce the tourism tax, cut EPF contributions, and provide discounts on water and power bills in light of the industry being impacted by the current novel coronavirus outbreak.
Association of Banks in Malaysia's members taking steps to help customers affected by Wuhan virus
KUALA LUMPUR (Feb 11): The Association of Banks in Malaysia (ABM) says its members are undertaking measures to ensure their respective customers are able to weather the impacts caused by the coronavirus.
New estimate puts coronavirus death rate at 1%
PETALING JAYA (Feb 11): A new report by researchers at the Imperial College London said the mortality rate from the coronavirus is an estimated 1%, Bloomberg reported yesterday.
Wuhan virus: Mainland China death toll rises to 1,016
KUALA LUMPUR (Feb 11): As of Feb 10, 108 more people died from the 2019 novel coronavirus (2019-nCoV) outbreak, bringing the total death toll in Mainland China to 1,016, the Chinese government said.
Hotels in Malaysia report loss of RM40m in revenue due to Wuhan virus
KUALA LUMPUR (Feb 11): Hotels in Malaysia reported a total of 95,972 room cancellations due to the fast-spreading 2019 novel coronavirus (2019-nCoV), resulting in a loss of revenue of over RM40 million as of last Saturday (Feb 8).
Ambank offers temporary payment deferment for customers affected by Wuhan virus
KUALA LUMPUR (Feb 11): Ambank Group announced yesterday that it will offer a temporary deferment or restructuring of instalment repayments for individuals and SME customers who are affected by the novel coronavirus (2019-nCOV) outbreak.
