Malaysia’s new Covid-19 cases climb to 5,244 with 83 deaths
KUALA LUMPUR (June 23): Malaysia’s new Covid-19 cases climbed to 5,244 today – after two straight days of staying below the 5,000 level – with 2,545 infections coming from the Klang Valley.
Rail network is safe although KVDT2 project still up in the air — KTMB
KUALA LUMPUR (Jun 23): Keretapi Tanah Melayu Bhd (KTMB) has given the assurance that its 265km rail network affected by the Klang Valley Double Tracking (KVDT) rehabilation project is safe and can be used for passengers and freight train operations.
South Korea’s emart24 launches its first store in Bangsar South
PETALING JAYA (June 23): emart24, one of South Korea’s biggest convenience stores, launched its first outlet in Malaysia in Bangsar South yesterday.
End full lockdown immediately, MEF tells Putrajaya
KUALA LUMPUR (June 23): The Malaysian Employers Federation (MEF) has urged the government to end the full movement control order (FMCO) with immediate effect "to stop causing further damage to the national economy and individual livelihoods".
Lagenda Properties expands landbank with 500 acre purchase in Kuantan
PETALING JAYA (June 23): Lagenda Properties Bhd (via its wholly-owned subsidiary, LPB Development Sdn Bhd) has entered into a Sale and Purchase Agreement (SPA) with SST Development Sdn Bhd to acquire 500 acres of land in Kuantan, Pahang.
AEON earmarks RM251m capex for FY21, aims to expand 13 new specialist stores
KUALA LUMPUR (June 23): AEON Co (M) Bhd has allocated RM251 million as capital expenditure (capex) for the year, with 40% of the budgeted amount to be allocated to further strengthen the group’s technology and IT infrastructure, according to the retail group’s managing director Shafie Shamsuddin.
Malaysia's Covid-19 vaccination rate climbed to new high of 250,529 doses on June 22
KUALA LUMPUR (June 23): Malaysia set another record with 250,529 doses of Covid-19 vaccines administered yesterday (June 22), compared with the previous day's 235,623 doses, according to latest data from the Covid-19 Vaccine Supply Access Guarantee Special Committee (JKJAV).
Pekat Group builds ‘zero net energy’ integrated facility in City of Elmina
PETALING JAYA (June 23): Solar photovoltaic (PV), earthing and lightning protection (ELP) specialist Pekat Group Bhd will be building a “zero net energy building” that comprises the new head office and operational facility in Elmina City, Sungai Buloh.
Falling scaffolding from crane damages cars, no injuries reported
PETALING JAYA (June 23): An iron scaffolding being hoisted by a crane came loose and fell on seven cars that were parked at a nearby construction site in Pudu yesterday, reported FMT.
Singapore: Keppel Corp ‘exploring’ floating city project
SINGAPORE (June 23): The island republic might just see a floating city as part of its skyline if things work out.
