Covid-19: Daily new cases jump to 6,437 on June 29
KUALA LUMPUR (June 29): A total of 6,437 new confirmed Covid-19 infections were detected in the country over the last 24 hours — the highest in 11 days.
FMM: PEMULIH is timely for businesses to survive
PETALING JAYA (June 29): The six-month loan moratorium and the enhancement of the Wage Subsidy Programme (WSP) under the National People’s Well-being and Economic Recovery package (PEMULIH) are timely measures for the survival of businesses during lockdown, said the Federation of Malaysian Manufacturers (FMM).
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.
Building collapse death toll in US Florida rises to nine
WASHINGTON (June 28): The death toll from the partial collapse of a 12-storey residential building in the US beachside town of Surfside, southeastern state Florida, has risen to nine, said Miami-Dade County Mayor Daniella Levine Cava.
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).
