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Taking the hot seat to helm the Port Klang Free Zone (PKFZ) in mid-May this year, Datuk Lawrence Low has no time for celebrations as his appointment came in the midst of a pandemic that has yet to subside — a time where businesses are still trying to find their footing in the new normal.

KUALA LUMPUR (Oct 16): Kenanga Investment Bank Bhd (Kenanga IB) has confirmed that one of its non-client facing employees, based at Kenanga Tower on Jalan Tun Razak, Kuala Lumpur, tested positive for Covid-19.

KUALA LUMPUR (Oct 15): Telekom Malaysia Bhd has confirmed that 10 more of its employees have contracted Covid-19 since its previous announcement on Oct 11, bringing the total confirmed cases among its employees to 13 so far.

KUALA LUMPUR (Oct 15): Talks of proposed blanket bans on short-term rentals in strata buildings in Penang, Selangor and other states in Malaysia could pose a recovery threat on Malaysia’s tourism, says short-term rental accommodation company Airbnb.

SINGAPORE (Oct 15): Mediacorp yesterday put the site of its former broadcast hub, Caldecott Broadcast Centre (pictured), on Andrew Road on the market at a guide price of S$260 million (RM795 million), according to CBRE and Showsuite Consultancy, which are jointly marketing the property.

KUALA LUMPUR (Oct 15):  Local hotels are experiencing booking cancellations in light of the new conditional movement control order (CMCO) imposed in Selangor, Kuala Lumpur and Putrajaya, said the Malaysian Association of Hotels.

PETALING JAYA (Oct 15): The 1 Utama Shopping Centre management has denied the claim made by Jawatankuasa Pengurusan Bencana Daerah (JBPD) reporting that the mall had 63 Covid-19 cases as of yesterday.

KUALA LUMPUR (Oct 15): Following his audience with the Yang di-Pertuan Agong yesterday, Umno veteran Tengku Razaleigh Hamzah (pictured) has released a letter expressing his support for a motion of no confidence against Prime Minister Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin to be put forward in Parliament.

Sold for: RM800,000 (RM620 psf) Concluded by: Swiss Tan (PEA 2710) (013-228 8881) of IQI Realty Sdn Bhd When: July 2020 Noteworthy: ● Freehold ● Built-up: 1,289 sq ft ● 3 bedrooms; 2 bathrooms ● Low floor bare unit ● Facilities: swimming pool, gymnasium, multipurpose hall, children’s playground, designer landscaped walkways and 24 hours security ● Walking distance to schools and institutions, restaurants, corporate offices and shopping malls Read also DONE DEAL: Penthouse unit, Bayu Angkasa, Bukit Bandaraya, KL DONE DEAL: Hampshire Park Condominium unit, Kuala Lumpur Developed by SDB Properties, Ameera Residences was completed in 2010.

KUALA LUMPUR (Oct 15): Health director-general Tan Sri Dr Noor Hisham Abdullah said travellers to Sabah who returned before Sept 27 and displayed COVID-19 symptoms are required to undergo screening.