How is this crisis different?
The ongoing Covid-19 outbreak has put a large dent on the global economy.
Covid-19: Perlis first to be declared as green zone state
KUALA LUMPUR (April 24): Malaysia’s smallest state, Perlis, has become the first to be declared a green zone state, after not recording any new Covid-19 cases for more than two weeks.
The Edge sends 35 ventilators, more PPEs to Sabah, Sarawak
KUALA LUMPUR (April 23): The Edge Covid-19 Equipment Fund is sending 65 breathing machines — 35 ventilators and 30 oxygen concentrators — to Sabah and Sarawak.
Knight Frank Malaysia: Sabah tourism, hotel and leisure industry players have to diversify
PETALING JAYA (April 23): The Covid-19 pandemic has prompted Sabah tourism industry players to rethink the importance of market diversification in tourist catchment to achieve sustainable growth going forward, said Knight Frank Malaysia (Sabah branch) executive director Alexel Chen.
Senior minister: Govt wants food distribution problem in Selayang addressed immediately
PUTRAJAYA (April 23): The government has ordered Kuala Lumpur City Hall (DBKL) to immediately resolve the food distribution issues currently faced by certain residents in Selayang which is under an enhanced movement control order (EMCO), the Malay Mail reported today.
CN Asia’s RM4m related-party land buy deemed fair and reasonable by independent advisor
KUALA LUMPUR (April 23): Independent advisor Asia Equity Research Sdn Bhd said today the proposed acquisition by CN Asia Corp Bhd of a parcel of land from a related party for RM4 million cash is “fair and reasonable”.
BNM expected to cut OPR by another 75 basis points: CGS-CIMB
KUALA LUMPUR (April 23): CGS-CIMB Securities Sdn Bhd said yesterday it expects Bank Negara Malaysia (BNM) to cut the overnight policy rate (OPR) by another 75 basis points (bps) in anticipation of a contraction in the country’s economy in 2020 and subdued inflation during the year.
IGB REIT says IQ income affected by MCO, sees grim outlook
KUALA LUMPUR (April 23): IGB Real Estate Investment Trust’s net property income (NPI) fell 14.
Report: Two cats become first US pets to contract COVID-19
KUALA LUMPUR (April 23): Two cats in New York have become the first pets in the US to test contract Covid-19, AFP reported officials saying today.
Singapore: 6 weeks' jail for man who breached stay-home notice to eat bak kut teh
KUALA LUMPUR (April 23): A Singapore man who breached a stay-home notice (SHN) in the island republic and went for a bak kut teh (pictured) meal was sentenced to six weeks' jail, The Straits Times (ST) reported today.
