Special panel to address economic fallout of MCO
KUALA LUMPUR: The government said it will establish a special cabinet committee to develop strategic measures to safeguard Malaysia’s economy and labour market impacted by Covid-19.
Continuation of large-scale infra projects to provide additional lift to economic growth: BNM
KUALA LUMPUR (April 3): Bank Negara Malaysia (BNM) said the continuation of large-scale infrastructure projects will provide additional lift to the economic growth amid the challenging economic conditions.
BNM Annual Report 2019: Risk of loan repayment defaults remains low among M'sian households
KUALA LUMPUR (April 3): Although household debts expanded faster in the second half of 2019, the risk of Malaysian borrowers defaulting on their loan repayment remains low, according to Bank Negara Malaysia (BNM).
WHO expects Malaysia's COVID-19 cases to peak in mid-April
KUALA LUMPUR (April 2): The number of COVID-19 cases in Malaysia is expected to peak in mid-April and there are signs of a flattening of the infection curve, the World Health Organization said today according to an article by Reuters.
Hijab-wearing Malaysian wrestler named in Forbes' 30 under 30 Asia list
KUALA LUMPUR (April 2): Malaysian professional wrestler Nor “Phoenix” Diana has been featured on the cover of Forbes magazine among other honorees selected for its “30 under 30 Asia Class of 2020”.
COVID-19 & MCO: 10 key tax questions answered
In light of the Movement Control Order (MCO), the Inland Revenue Board (IRB) and the Royal Malaysian Customs (RMC) have made various announcements in respect of managing our tax affairs.
Over 2,300 volunteers join COVID-19 frontline but MoH seeks more
KUALA LUMPUR (April 1): Over 2,300 volunteers have joined health and medical support teams to combat the COVID-19 outbreak in Malaysia, but the Ministry of Health (MoH) wants more.
Genting’s associate Landmarks suspends resort ops due to COVID-19 disruptions
KUALA LUMPUR (April 1): Genting Bhd’s associate Landmarks Bhd has announced that it will be temporarily closing its resorts and leisure operations in Malaysia and Indonesia, starting today.
COVID-19: Malaysia sees highest daily jump of 108 recovered cases, infections continue to climb
KUALA LUMPUR (April 1): Malaysia today reported its highest daily jump in the number of patients who have recovered from Covid-19 at 108, pushing the recovery tally to 645 since the first coronavirus case was detected in the country over two months ago in late January.
Ramadan bazaars in S'gor cancelled, MB moots online sales
KUALA LUMPUR (April 1): The Selangor government has decided to cancel Ramadan bazaars until the Health Ministry and Health Department says otherwise, Malaysiakini reported today.
