Trump suggests injections of disinfectant to cure COVID-19
KUALA LUMPUR (April 24): US President Donald Trump has made a “stunning” suggestion that people could receive injections of disinfectant to cure them of the COVID-19 infection, say reports.
Minister responsible for undistributed food aid, not overworked welfare officers: Yeoh
KUALA LUMPUR (April 24): It is the minister who is responsible for the undistributed food aid and not overworked Welfare Department officers, said Segambut MP Hannah Yeoh according to a Malaysiakini report today.
MCO extension: Genting Malaysia resorts to remain closed until May 12
KUALA LUMPUR (April 24): Genting Malaysia Bhd said Resorts World Genting, Resorts World Awana, Resorts World Kijal and Resorts World Langkawi will continue to be closed until May 12, following the announcement by Prime Minister Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin to extend Malaysia’s Movement Control Order (MCO).
Hotel closures and layoffs inevitable
The Covid-19 pandemic and ensuing lockdowns like the Movement Control Order (MCO) in Malaysia have impacted the travel and tourism sector badly and it is not unexpected to hear of hotels closing for the time being In Malaysia, the government has provided much needed aid as announced in its economic stimulus packages in light of the pandemic but it may not be enough to save the weaker players in the industry from collapsing.
Let’s share the burden of Covid-19 construction delays, says PAM
Even if the Covid-19 Movement Control Order (MCO) ends, don’t expect construction works to resume and progress as per normal.
MTUC sec-gen wants gov’t to rein in ‘irresponsible’ employers
KUALA LUMPUR (April 24): Malaysian Trades Union Congress (MTUC) secretary-general J Solomon has urged the government to ensure that “irresponsible” employers threatening mass retrenchments during the movement control order (MCO) are reined in, Malaysiakini reported today.
Consider REITs as alternative in property investment
As work-from-home becomes a new norm, it is expected that demand for physical office spaces will be reduced.
How is this crisis different?
The ongoing Covid-19 outbreak has put a large dent on the global economy.
Zahid's daughter to give statement over alleged MCO breach
KUALA LUMPUR (April 24): The police are expected to record a statement from Umno president Ahmad Zahid Hamidi's daughter Nurulhidayah at Bukit Aman today over an alleged violation of the movement control order (MCO), Malaysiakini reported today.
Govt mulls over allowing certain sectors to resume operations should Covid-19 infections drop some more
KUALA LUMPUR (April 24): If the number of Covid-19 positive cases continue to drop, Prime Minister Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin said the Government may consider allowing the resumption of operations of certain sectors and sub-sectors on a stage-by-stage basis.
