S&P Global cuts Malaysia's growth forecast
PETALING JAYA (June 29): S&P Global cut its growth forecasts on Malaysia to 4.
CME: Blanket moratorium may be harmful to the economy
PETALING JAYA (June 28): Although the newly announced six-month blanket loan moratorium might be able to temporarily help wage earners to alleviate their financial burden, a more sustainable long-term economic plan is crucial for the country’s recovery, said economists.
REHDA: Loan moratorium helps but govt needs to heed other issues too
PETALING JAYA (June 28): The newly announced blanket loan moratorium is beneficial in helping to alleviate individuals’ financial burdens due to the prolonged lockdown, said Real Estate & Housing Developers’ Association Malaysia (REHDA) president Datuk Soam Heng Choon.
Malaysia's Covid-19 deaths surpass 5,000 mark on June 28; 5,218 new infections reported
KUALA LUMPUR (June 28): Deaths due to Covid-19 nationwide breached the 5,000 mark today, as 5,218 new infections were also reported by the Health Ministry.
Highlights of the National People’s Well-being and Economic Recovery Package
These are the key takeaways of the National People’s Well-Being and Economic Recovery Package (PEMULIH) announced by Prime Minister Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin.
Malls and retailers say MCO 3.0 extension unfair, an overkill
PETALING JAYA (June 28): Mall operators have expressed their worries on the blanket lockdown of the entire nation which will further dampen the economic condition.
FMM questions rationale of key indicators needed to transition to next recovery plan stage
KUALA LUMPUR (June 28): The Federation of Malaysian Manufacturers (FMM) is questioning the rationale behind the key indicators set by the government to determine whether or not Malaysia will graduate to the next phase of the National Recovery Plan (NRP).
Malaysia’s daily Covid-19 vaccination rate declined for third consecutive day to 168,956 doses on June 27
KUALA LUMPUR (June 28): The number of Covid-19 vaccine jabs in Malaysia further declined for the third consecutive day to 168,956 doses yesterday (June 27), from 187,877 doses administered a day prior.
Distributive trade sector's SOP compliance satisfactory, says KPDNHEP
KUALA LUMPUR (June 28): The Enforcement Division of the Domestic Trade and Consumer Affairs Ministry (KPDNHEP) has inspected a total of 615, 996 premises nationwide from May 13 last year, until Saturday (June 26).
Malaysia’s daily Covid-19 vaccination rate declines to 187,877 doses on June 26
KUALA LUMPUR (June 27): The number of Covid-19 vaccine jabs declined to 187,877 doses yesterday, from 215,968 doses on Friday (June 25).
