Wuhan virus: China says death toll rises to 563
KUALA LUMPUR (Feb 6): China said today 563 people had died from the 2019 novel coronavirus (2019-nCoV) outbreak as of yesterday (Feb 5) after 73 new deaths were reported across the country.
Najib asked to leave court hearing of Rosmah’s graft trial
KUALA LUMPUR (Feb 6): Datuk Seri Najib Abdul Razak was asked to leave court hearing of his wife Datin Seri Rosmah Mansor’s graft trial.
Saloma Link opens: Bridging the old and new
KUALA LUMPUR (Feb 6): Gone are the days when pedestrians from Kampung Baru had to meander through busy streets to get across to KLCC.
Two executive directors step down from Heng Huat board
KUALA LUMPUR (Feb 6): Heng Huat Resources Group Bhd announced the resignations of its two executive directors, Datin Khor Mooi Kim and Lim Ghim Chai, effective yesterday.
Ex-Goldman Sachs executive banned from banking field for life
PETALING JAYA (Feb 5): An ex-executive from Goldman Sachs Group Inc has been permanently barred from the banking industry by the US Federal Reserve, for his involvement in the 1Malaysia Development Bhd (1MDB) corruption case.
MoF to discuss economic stimulus package with stakeholders amid Wuhan virus outbreak
KUALA LUMPUR (Feb 5): The Ministry of Finance (MoF) is in the midst of organising a multi-ministry discussion with stakeholders for the planning of an economic stimulus package amid the coronavirus outbreak, said Finance Minister Lim Guan Eng.
Genting Malaysia cancels Chinese tour bookings for February
PETALING JAYA (Feb 5): Genting Malaysia Bhd has taken several preventative measures to protect guests and staff at Resorts World Genting from the Wuhan virus by cancelling all tour bookings from China for the month of February.
Coronavirus: Infected Malaysian and South Korean attended Singapore business meeting
KUALA LUMPUR (Feb 5): The Malaysian who was infected by the novel coronavirus (2019-nCoV) and a 38-year-old South Korean who has now tested positive for the Wuhan virus attended business meetings in Singapore, reported Reuters today.
Zuraida takes leave of absence from all party posts
KUALA LUMPUR (Feb 5): PKR vice-president Zuraida Kamaruddin (pictured) has taken a leave of absence from all party posts, reported The Malay Mail today.
