Covid-19: Malaysia’s daily cases climb to 6,440 with 74 deaths
KUALA LUMPUR (June 18): Malaysia’s new daily Covid-19 cases climbed to 6,440 today — the highest number recorded since last Friday when there were 6,849 confirmed cases.
Datuk Hisham Othman elected as MRMA chairman
KUALA LUMPUR (June 18): The Malaysian REIT Managers Association (MRMA) has named Hektar Asset Management Sdn Bhd CEO Datuk Hisham Othman (pictured) as its chairman in an annual general meeting on June 17.
Hearing of prosecution's reply to challenge forfeiture of RM31m in valuables, assets from Najib, Rosmah, 15 others pushed to July 23
KUALA LUMPUR (June 18): The hearing of the prosecution's reply to a challenge against forfeiture proceedings concerning over RM31 million in assets and valuables linked to 1Malaysia Development Bhd (1MDB) has now been deferred to July 23, after the present Movement Control Order (MCO 3.
Covid-19: Malaysia reports 5,738 new cases; spike in Negeri Sembilan
KUALA LUMPUR (June 17): Malaysia reported 5,738 new Covid-19 cases, representing a positivity rate of 6.
Selangor to reconvene state assembly as soon as possible, says Amirudin
KUALA LUMPUR (June 17): Selangor Menteri Besar Datuk Seri Amirudin Shari said he is working towards seeking the consent of the Sultan of Selangor to reconvene the state legislative assembly as soon as possible.
Following King's decree, Putrajaya to take follow-up steps to reconvene Parliament as soon as possible — PMO
KUALA LUMPUR (June 17): Following the Yang di-Pertuan Agong's decree yesterday for Parliament to be reconvened as soon as possible, the Prime Minister's Office (PMO) said the government will undertake follow-up measures based on the Federal Constitution and the rule of law.
Court grants 18 youths leave to challenge govt's decision to delay lowering voting age
KUALA LUMPUR (June 17): The High Court here has granted leave to 18 Malaysian youths to challenge the government's action in delaying the implementation of Undi18, a move to lower the voting age to 18 and to enable automatic voter registration (AVR).
King says Parliament should be reconvened 'as soon as possible'
KUALA LUMPUR (June 16): The Yang di-Pertuan Agong said Parliament should be reconvened “as soon as possible” to allow lawmakers to debate the Emergency Ordinance and the National Recovery Plan.
Sega Sammy Holdings invests up to US$1b into Yokohama resort developed by Genting Singapore-led consortium — report
KUALA LUMPUR (June 15): Japan's Sega Sammy Holdings is investing up to 120 billion yen (US$1.
Targeted moratorium is best solution for country
KUALA LUMPUR (June 14): When the World Health Organization announced last year that Covid-19 had turned into a pandemic, many countries around the world, including Malaysia decided to impose a lockdown to help control the spread of the virus.
