WHO: Be prepared for possibility of wider COVID-19 transmission
KUALA LUMPUR (Feb 12): The World Health Organisation (WHO) has advised all countries, including Malaysia, to prepare for “the possibility of a wider transmission of COVID-19”.
COVID-19 outbreak will affect Malaysia’s growth, says BNM Governor
KUALA LUMPUR (Feb 12): Malaysia’s economic growth will be affected by the COVID-19 outbreak, particularly in the first quarter of 2020 (1Q20), said Bank Negara Malaysia (BNM) Governor Datuk Nor Shamsiah Mohd Yunus (pictured).
MARGMA: No critical shortage of medical gloves
KUALA LUMPUR (Feb 12): The Malaysian Rubber Glove Manufacturers Association (MARGMA) is allaying fears of a critical shortage of medical gloves, as China and other countries battle the Wuhan virus, saying its members are ramping up production to meet demand.
CIMB to provide various reliefs to customers affected by COVID-19
KUALA LUMPUR (Feb 12): CIMB Group Bhd has arranged for a number of reliefs for CIMB Bank Bhd and CIMB Islamic Bank Bhd customers who have been affected by the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak.
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.
State-owned Perak Corp now a PN17 firm
KUALA LUMPUR (Feb 12): Perak Corp Bhd — whose Movie Animation Park Studios (MAPS) theme park in Ipoh was closed last month until further notice — has lapsed into Practice Note 17 (PN17) status.
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.
