'Sporadic' COVID-19 infection traced to religious event
PUTRAJAYA (March 12): It has now turned out that Malaysia’s first sporadic case of COVID-19 can actually be traced to the religious event in a mosque in Sri Petaling, reported The Star.
Malaysia bans public gatherings of over 250 people to curb COVID-19 spread
PUTRAJAYA (March 12): Malaysia will decide whether to delay or cancel the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (Apec) 2020 summit it is scheduled to host in November, in light of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Home Minister Hamzah resigns as chairman of South Malaysia Industries
KUALA LUMPUR (March 12): Larut Member of Parliament Datuk Seri Hamzah Zainudin has resigned as non-executive chairman of South Malaysia Industries Bhd after less than nine months in the role.
Catholic churches suspend mass, public gatherings on heightened COVID-19 cases
KUALA LUMPUR (March 12): All masses and public gatherings in Catholic churches of Peninsular Malaysia have been suspended until March 29, 2020, as a precautionary measure taken in line with the recommendation of the Ministry of Health.
Judge reminds Rosmah’s laywer of who is on trial
KUALA LUMPUR (March 12): The judge in Datin Seri Rosmah Mansor’s graft trial reminded the latter’s lawyer today that a former government official currently testifying in the case is not the accused person, after the lawyer asked the witness if he had pulled strings to obtain payment for a project.
1MDB-Tanore trial postponed due to possible COVID-19 exposure fears
KUALA LUMPUR (March 12): The 1MDB-Tanore trial, which was scheduled to start today after a long hiatus since November, has now been postponed as its lead defence counsel was in proximity to a person who is currently being tested for the COVID-19 virus.
Largest durian processing facility to be built in Raub
PETALING JAYA (March 12): The Royal Pahang Durian Group (RPD Group) has entered into a shareholders’ agreement with Perbadanan Kemajuan Pertanian Negeri Pahang (PKPP) to build, own and operate a large-scale durian processing facility in Raub, Pahang with an investment of about RM40 million.
Kuala Lumpur mayor gives deadline extension for KL structure plan
KUALA LUMPUR (March 12): Kuala Lumpur mayor Datuk Nor Hisham Ahmad Dahlan has given more time for stakeholders to submit feedback on the draft Kuala Lumpur Structure Plan 2040 (KLSP2040).
BOVAEP raids firm for suspected illegal real estate agency practice
PUNCAK ALAM (March 12): The Board of Valuers, Appraisers, Estate Agents and Property Managers (BOVAEP) and the police conducted a joint raid on a real estate cooperative firm's office in Puncak Alam, Selangor today.
Report: 'Sporadic' COVID-19 case found in Malaysia
KUALA LUMPUR (March 12): The first “sporadic” COVID-19 case has been detected in the country yesterday, reported the New Straits Times (NST).
