China reports 406 new COVID-19 cases
The National Health and Health Commission has received a total of 78,064 confirmed cases.
Agong needs PM's advice to dissolve parliament: Ex-federal judge
"The parliament can only be dissolved upon the Agong receiving the advice of the Prime Minister under Article 40(3) of the Federal Constitution."
Global recession is likely if COVID-19 becomes a pandemic, says Moody’s Analytics
In a commentary today, Moody’s Analytics chief economist Mark Zandi said the US economy is more insulated from the impact of the virus, but it is not immune, and it too would likely suffer a downturn in this scenario.
Mega First net profit more-than-doubles on construction, energy sales gains
Earnings per share for the quarter ended Dec 31, 2019 (4QFY19) rose to 20.67 sen, from 7.92 sen previously.
MMC Corp sees 43% fall in 4Q profit with slower SSP work progress
It also saw lower work progress from the Langat Sewerage project.
Property development and investment, quarry biz pull Sunway net profit up 10.5% in 4Q
The higher net profit was despite a 6.83% decline in revenue to RM1.35 billion during the quarter, from RM1.45 billion, due to lower contributions from its other divisions.
Minda Global disposes of Hulu Langat education campus for RM30m
The property comprises 15 contiguous units of four-storey terrace blocks, a single storey auditorium and 18 units of shop offices and a car park area.
BN, PAS call for snap election as they retract support for Dr M
This is because they do not agree with Dr Mahathir's proposal to form a unity government, which will include DAP.
IOI Properties 2QFY20 net profit down 7%
In a bourse filing today, IOI Properties said operating profit of its property development segment fell 30% year-on-year in 2QFY20, mainly due to lower revenue contribution from its Johor and China operations.
PMO confirms Dr M met with party leaders today
Among those in attendance were Gabungan Parti Sarawak (GPS) chairman Datuk Patinggi Abang Abdul Rahman Zohari Abang Openg, Parti Pribumi Bersatu Malaysia (Bersatu) president Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin, PKR president Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim, DAP secretary-general Lim Guan Eng, Umno president Datuk Seri Zahid Hamidi, PAS president Datuk Seri Abdul Hadi Awang and Parti Amanah Negara president Mohamad Sabu.
