Stricter SOPs instead of full lockdown, urges MBAM

PETALING JAYA (May 20): The construction industry has expressed its strong opposition to a lockdown like the first movement control order in March 2020, as "the Malaysian construction industry cannot afford another full lockdown,” said Master Builders Association Malaysia (MBAM).

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Najib's lawyer: Jho Low is like an octopus with plenty of tentacles

KUALA LUMPUR (May 20): Former prime minister Datuk Seri Najib Razak's lawyer likened fugitive financier Low Taek Jho (Jho Low) (pictured) to "an octopus with plenty of tentacles" at the High Court today in seeking to highlight Low's elaborate plan to siphon off billions of dollars from 1Malaysia Development Bhd (1MDB).

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PPKM says NO to another lockdown

PETALING JAYA (May 20): A full lockdown will not be sustainable as it will cripple the shopping industry for good as the entire industry has already been struggling valiantly for survival for the past 14 months, said The Malaysia Shopping Malls Association (PPKM).

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Rehda Selangor: Tighten SOPs and not full scale lockdown

PETALING JAYA (May 20): Amid resurgence of Covid-19 cases, Real Estate and Housing Developers’ Association (Rehda) Malaysia Selangor branch supports government efforts to tighten the enforcement of the standard operating procedures (SOPs) while allowing businesses to keep operations, to ensure the growth momentum continues.

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