125 new confirmed COVID-19 cases in Malaysia, bringing total to 553
KUALA LUMPUR (March 16): The Ministry of Health (MoH) announced that as at 12pm today, there were 125 new confirmed Covid-19 cases, bringing the tally to 553 in Malaysia.
Sarawak announces 14-day stay-home notice for travellers after registering 34 COVID-19 cases
KUALA LUMPUR (March 16): Sarawak has recorded 34 confirmed cases of Covid-19 over the last three days, 29 of which are imported cases, the State Disaster Management Committee said today.
Panic buying grips Malaysia
KUALA LUMPUR (March 16): We laughed at Singaporeans, Hong Kong people and Australians when they rushed to grab as much toilet paper as possible as the spectre of COVID-19 loomed over them but it looks like Malaysians are no different.
COVID-19: Museums and galleries closed
KUALA LUMPUR (March 16): Owing to the spike in COVID-19 cases in the country, the Tourism, Arts and Culture Ministry (MOTAC) today announced that a list of tourist attractions in the Klang Valley will be closed from today until April 30.
1 Utama launches RM1m retail stimulus package
PETALING JAYA (March 16): 1 Utama Shopping Centre has launched a RM1 million Retail Stimulus Package last Friday, its next marketing initiative to continually boost and stimulate shoppers spending in the mall.
MTUC: Have lockdown to contain COVID-19
KUALA LUMPUR (March 16): The Malaysian Trades Union Congress (MTUC) today called on the government to consider implementing a lockdown to stem the spread of COVID-19 in the country, reported The Malay Mail.
Record sales at grocery stores as people stock up amid COVID-19 outbreak fear
KUALA LUMPUR (March 16): Selected stores in the Klang Valley saw record sales as people stocked up over the weekend after the World Health Organisation declared the outbreak a pandemic on Wednesday.
41 new COVID-19 cases: Highest single day rise in Malaysia
KUALA LUMPUR (March 14): The Ministry of Health (MoH) announced 41 new confirmed COVID-19 cases as of noon today -- the highest number of new cases reported in a single day, bringing the tally to 238 in Malaysia.
CP Group faces daunting challenges in Malaysia
KUALA LUMPUR (March 14): Thailand’s biggest agribusiness conglomerate, Charoen Pokphand Group, faces daunting challenges in Malaysia after winning the bid to buy the Thai and Malaysian businesses of British retailer Tesco Plc last week, The Edge reported today.
Mah Sing's RM600m sukuk oversubscribed
KUALA LUMPUR (March 14): Property developer Mah Sing Group Bhd said its RM600 million Sukuk Murabahah issuance has been oversubscribed.
