COVID-19: 172 new cases, 19 deaths, says Health DG
KUALA LUMPUR (March 25): The Ministry of Health announced that four more people have died from COVID-19 as of this afternoon, while the country registered 172 new cases.
MITI: Companies producing essential goods can continue to operate with approval
KUALA LUMPUR (March 25): The Ministry of International Trade and Industry (MITI) said companies producing essential goods that have obtained the ministry’s approval can continue operations, as the approval will remain valid throughout the extended Movement Control Order (MCO) period ending April 14.
Malaysian NGOs cook up free meals for B40 group impacted by COVID-19 shutdown
PETALING JAYA (March 25): Malaysian non-governmental organisations (NGOs) have banded together to prepare free lunches for the B40 group who have been affected by the current Movement Control Order (MCO), the Malay Mail reported today.
IGP: 110 arrested for defying MCO so far
KUALA LUMPUR (March 25): As Malaysia entered day eight of the two-week long movement control order, police today revealed that at least 110 people have been arrested for defying the order, the Malay Mail reported today.
Bukit Damansara mosque issues COVID-19 screening notice after 5 new cases
KUALA LUMPUR (March 25): A mosque in Bukit Damansara has advised its congregation to undergo health screenings if they had come in contact with five individuals in their neighbourhood who tested positive for COVID-19, Malaysiakini reported today.
MCO extended to April 14 to curb COVID-19 spread
KUALA LUMPUR (March 25): Prime Minister Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin in an announcement today said the movement control order (MCO) was being extended to April 14 to curb COVID-19 spread.
Real estate agents adapt to working from home
PETALING JAYA (March 25): Real estate agents and negotiators are facing challenges working from home during the Movement Control Order (MCO) period being enforced to stem the spread of the COVID-19 outbreak in Malaysia.
Malaysia will face recession if partial lockdown extended, MIER warns
KUALA LUMPUR (March 25): Assuming the movement control order (MCO) is extended for another two weeks to contain the spread of the COVID-19 pandemic, Malaysia's real gross domestic product (GDP) may shrink by about 2.
Malaysia's COVID-19 cases now at 1,624, with 106 new confirmed infections
KUALA LUMPUR (March 24): The number of confirmed COVID-19 cases in Malaysia rose 106 as of noon today to a total 1,624, according to the Ministry of Health.
Malaysian business sentiments hit record low in 2Q amid COVID-19 outbreak
KUALA LUMPUR (March 24): Business sentiment among Malaysian companies dived to a new low in the second quarter of 2020 (2Q20), sinking into the contractionary zone of -21.
