Economists laud move to extend moratorium for targeted groups
“The fact that it's targeted also means that the impact to the banking sector is minimised.”
Face masks mandatory at Resorts World Genting from Aug 1
Resorts World Genting said anyone who does not wear a face mask will be denied entry to the resort.
KIP REIT 4Q NPI up 17%, declares DPU of 1.53 sen
The growth, KIP REIT said, was largely underpinned by 11 months’ income contribution arising from the acquisition of AEON Mall Kinta City (AMKC), but partially offset by the amortisation of rental rebates. The rebates were given to eligible non-essential tenants during the Movement Control Order (MCO) period which amounted to RM1.6 million, KIP REIT’s statement showed.
Covid-19: Malaysia’s new cases drop to 13, no new clusters reported
The number of active cases rose to 220 from 212 yesterday. There were two patients in intensive care unit and one of them needed ventilator support.
Ta Win, Terengganu state agency to develop ecocycle park at cost of RM2.4b
In a bourse filing today, Ta Win said it has entered into a JV agreement (JVA) with Perbadanan Memajukan Iktisad Negeri Terengganu (PMINT) for the proposed development likened to the Kitakyushu Eco-Town project in Fukuoka, Japan.
Airbnb says Malaysian hosts broadly welcome its MMA-endorsed enhanced cleaning protocol
Airbnb said this is a comprehensive programme offering the first overarching standardised guidelines for cleaning and sanitisation in the home-sharing industry and is now available in 75 countries and regions worldwide.
Over 4,500 businesses ceased operations during MCO period — ministry
According to Deputy Domestic Trade and Consumer Affairs Minister Datuk Rosol Wahid, a total of 278 businesses ceased operations in April, followed by 1,565 in May, 1,595 in June and 1,107 in July.
Malaysia to only allow foreign workers in construction, plantation, agriculture sectors
According to Deputy Human Resources Minister Awang Hashim in Parliament today, other sectors that currently use foreign workers will be required to employ locals instead.
Prosecutor: Najib's appeal process to take a year
Datuk V Sithambaram: We don't know when Najib will be put into prison. It all depends on the decision of the Federal Court and the Court of Appeal. We estimate that both Appellate Court and Federal Court will take four to five months each, so if the records are ready and judgement is ready, approximately a year's time.
SRC Trial: Najib disappointed with judge's decision, determined to appeal
"I am very disappointed with the court's decision regarding this case because our defence team led by Tan Sri Shafee has given arguments that can lead to many doubts in this case. But [they were] not accepted by the judge.
"Nevertheless, the appeal to the Court of Appeal will be made as soon as possible and I hope that this appeal will be heard as soon as possible. Because I want to continue the effort to clear my name and I shall continue this struggle."
