The first day of Malaysia's movement control order
KUALA LUMPUR (March 18): With the spike in COVID-19 cases over the past few days plus two deaths, it was only inevitable a “lockdown” of sorts would be implemented all over the country.
With over 4,000 cancelled flights, Malaysia Airlines suspends more routes
KUALA LUMPUR (March 18): Malaysia Airlines Bhd said that its airline will “significantly reduce its overall network” during the nationwide Movement Control Order from now until March 31.
Stay home to prevent third wave of COVID-19 from happening: Health D-G
KUALA LUMPUR (March 18): As the country imposes the movement control order starting today in a bid to contain the spread of the coronavirus (COVID-19), Health Ministry director-general Dr Noor Hisham Abdullah is pleading with Malaysians to stay at home.
StanChart Malaysia employee in Petaling Jaya has COVID-19
KUALA LUMPUR (March 18): An employee from Standard Chartered Malaysia's Petaling Jaya branch has tested positive for Covid-19, the Star reported today.
PH urges government to enforce purchase limit for basic necessities during movement control period
KUALA LUMPUR (March 18): The Pakatan Harapan Secretariat Council has called for the government to consider limiting the purchase of basic necessities to ensure adequate quantity for everyone.
Workshops to operate, but not night market: more details on movement control by NSC
KUALA LUMPUR (March 18): The National Security Council (NSC) has allowed two non-essential services to continue operations during the nationwide movement control order enforced from today to March 31.
RHB Research: Movement restriction order negative for construction and basic materials sectors
KUALA LUMPUR (March 18): Malaysia's movement restriction order is negative for the construction and basic materials sectors, said RHB Research.
MAH clarifies: Hotels listed as essential services but cannot operate as normal
PETALING JAYA (March 18): In a bid to contain COVID-19, President of Malaysian Association of Hotels (MAH) Kamaruddin Baharin advises hotel operators to limit the movement of people in line with the Restricted Movement Control order until March 31.
S&P: Asia-Pacific recession is now guaranteed
KUALA LUMPUR (March 18): Asia-Pacific economic growth in 2020 will more than halve to less than 3% as the global economy enters a recession, said S&P Global Ratings.
Essential shops at 1 Utama open during Restricted Movement Order
PETALING JAYA (March 18): Following the Restricted Movement Order announced by the Prime Minister’s Office on Monday night, 1 Utama Shopping Mall in Bandar Utama, Petaling Jaya will be closing all non-essential shops in the mall from March 18 to March 31 2020.
