Covid-19: Malaysia reports 5,738 new cases; spike in Negeri Sembilan
KUALA LUMPUR (June 17): Malaysia reported 5,738 new Covid-19 cases, representing a positivity rate of 6.
Kit Siang proposes one-year 'political moratorium' unless there's strong majority support for new PM
KUALA LUMPUR (June 17): Veteran parliamentarian Lim Kit Siang has proposed a one-year "political moratorium", which can be extended to two years, in order to galvanise all lawmakers into one national priority — to win the war against Covid-19 and ensure coronavirus deaths do not exceed 5,000.
Selangor to reconvene state assembly as soon as possible, says Amirudin
KUALA LUMPUR (June 17): Selangor Menteri Besar Datuk Seri Amirudin Shari said he is working towards seeking the consent of the Sultan of Selangor to reconvene the state legislative assembly as soon as possible.
Following King's decree, Putrajaya to take follow-up steps to reconvene Parliament as soon as possible — PMO
KUALA LUMPUR (June 17): Following the Yang di-Pertuan Agong's decree yesterday for Parliament to be reconvened as soon as possible, the Prime Minister's Office (PMO) said the government will undertake follow-up measures based on the Federal Constitution and the rule of law.
MBSB eyes marginal 3% to 4% revenue growth this year
KUALA LUMPUR (June 17): Malaysia Building Society Bhd (MBSB) expects to increase its revenue by 3% to 4% this year, driven by fee income and trade financing expansion.
Court grants 18 youths leave to challenge govt's decision to delay lowering voting age
KUALA LUMPUR (June 17): The High Court here has granted leave to 18 Malaysian youths to challenge the government's action in delaying the implementation of Undi18, a move to lower the voting age to 18 and to enable automatic voter registration (AVR).
Maybank IB: Weaker 2Q property sales expected but sector on track to recover
PETALING JAYA (June 17): The one-month long full lockdown (FMCO) is expected to affect the property sales and developers’ earnings in the second quarter this year, but Maybank Investment Bank Research believed that property sales will be picking up again once movement restrictions are lifted .
DONE DEAL: Two-storey terraced house at Ara Damansara, Selangor
Read also DONE DEAL: Duplex penthouse at Kiaramas Cendana, Kuala Lumpur DONE DEAL: Condominium at South Brooks, Desa ParkCity, Kuala Lumpur Developed by Sime Darby Bhd’s subsidiary Sime Pilmoor Development Sdn Bhd, the 762-acre Ara Damansara is well-connected to various business hubs in the Klang Valley, making it one of the most sought after locations for homebuyers.
Malaysia administered 5.11 million vaccine doses as of June 16 — JKJAV
KUALA LUMPUR (June 17): Malaysia had administered a total of 5.
King says Parliament should be reconvened 'as soon as possible'
KUALA LUMPUR (June 16): The Yang di-Pertuan Agong said Parliament should be reconvened “as soon as possible” to allow lawmakers to debate the Emergency Ordinance and the National Recovery Plan.
