35-year-old dies from COVID-19, bringing total to 24
The deceased was a Malaysian aged 35, who had travelled to Indonesia earlier this month.
Resorts World Genting, Awana, Kijal, Langkawi to be closed until April 14
In a filing today, the group said Resorts World Genting, Resorts World Awana, Resorts World Kijal and Resorts World Langkawi will remain closed during the extended MCO period.
UDA Holdings donates supplies worth RM100,000 for additional COVID-19 wards
The donation was channelled to the Ministry of Health via Sungai Buloh Hospital, which has been facing an increasing number of cases.
MITI: Companies producing essential goods can continue to operate with approval
In a statement today, MITI said the same applies to companies that have received the approval to keep their factory machineries in “warm idle” mode.
PM to announce comprehensive stimulus package on March 27
Regardless of occupation, the prime minister said “no one will be left behind”.
MoF announces tax deductions for donations to COVID-19 Fund, Health Ministry
"... the MOF has approved a tax deduction for contributions and donations in cash and in kind by individuals and corporates to the COVID-19 Fund and the MOH.”
AirAsia independent internal inquiry clears bosses Tony, Kamarudin of bribery allegations; posts reinstated
Following this, Fernandes and Kamarudin have been reinstated to their posts as group chief executive officer (CEO) and executive chairman of AirAsia respectively.
BNM lowers SRR ratio from 3% to 2%, in move to release RM30b into banking system
"This flexibility to the principal dealers is available until March 31, 2021. These combined measures will release approximately RM30 billion worth of liquidity into the banking system."
No reprieve for Bursa construction stocks as Malaysia imposes movement control order
"A two-week stop-work order on all construction works nationwide (under the MCO) is likely to be effected and commence on March 18. This will be negative for property developers and pure contractors.”
Rock-solid Public Bank sinks to seven-year low
The six consecutive days of drop has wiped off RM16.62 billion market capitalisation from Public Bank.
