New estimate puts coronavirus death rate at 1%
PETALING JAYA (Feb 11): A new report by researchers at the Imperial College London said the mortality rate from the coronavirus is an estimated 1%, Bloomberg reported yesterday.
Wuhan virus: Mainland China death toll rises to 1,016
KUALA LUMPUR (Feb 11): As of Feb 10, 108 more people died from the 2019 novel coronavirus (2019-nCoV) outbreak, bringing the total death toll in Mainland China to 1,016, the Chinese government said.
Hotels in Malaysia report loss of RM40m in revenue due to Wuhan virus
KUALA LUMPUR (Feb 11): Hotels in Malaysia reported a total of 95,972 room cancellations due to the fast-spreading 2019 novel coronavirus (2019-nCoV), resulting in a loss of revenue of over RM40 million as of last Saturday (Feb 8).
Ambank offers temporary payment deferment for customers affected by Wuhan virus
KUALA LUMPUR (Feb 11): Ambank Group announced yesterday that it will offer a temporary deferment or restructuring of instalment repayments for individuals and SME customers who are affected by the novel coronavirus (2019-nCOV) outbreak.
Compugates gets MPSp nod to jointly develop RM900m-GDV project in Dengkil
KUALA LUMPUR (Feb 11): Compugates Holdings Bhd has finally received approval from the Sepang Municipal Council (MPSp) to jointly develop Phase 1 of a 25.
Ex-chairman Ooi Chieng Sim quits Heng Huat's board amid drug charges
KUALA LUMPUR (Feb 11): Ooi Chieng Sim, the former chairman of Heng Huat Resources Bhd, has resigned from his position as non-independent and non-executive director of the company.
Bank Pembangunan joins growing list of banks helping customers affected by Wuhan virus outbreak
KUALA LUMPUR (Feb 11): Bank Pembangunan Malaysia Bhd (BPMB) has joined a growing number of banks to provide assistance to customers whose business operations may be financially impacted by the 2019 novel coronavirus (2019-nCoV) outbreak.
Public Bank offers clients affected by coronavirus six-month moratorium on loans
KUALA LUMPUR (Feb 10): Public Bank Bhd and Public Islamic Bank Bhd are offering a six-month moratorium on monthly instalment payments of loans and financing for its customers who are affected by the outbreak of the novel coronavirus (2019-nCoV).
Ex-education minister denies receiving RM50,000 bribe from Jepak
KUALA LUMPUR (Feb 10): Former education minister Datuk Seri Mahdzir Khalid today rebuffed Datin Seri Rosmah Mansor's suggestions that he allegedly received a bribe of RM50,000 from Jepak Holdings Sdn Bhd managing director Saidi Abang Samsudin.
Witness: Najib was the one who told me Saudi donation was for election
KUALA LUMPUR (Feb 10): The fourth witness in Datuk Seri Najib Abdul Razak's RM42 million SRC International Sdn Bhd trial, former Malaysian Ambassador to the Kingdom of Arab Saudi Professor Datuk Syed Omar Alsagoff, told the court that he was informed by the former premier — and not by the palace — of the purpose of the Saudi donation.
