News by Surin Murugiah

According to IHS Markit, both output and new orders were scaled back in January as the pandemic undermined demand, while export sales also lost further momentum as some external markets also battled a resurgence in infections. International restrictions introduced to slow the spread of Covid-19 presented significant disruptions to supply chains, as manufacturers reported difficulties sourcing and receiving inputs.

Ismail Sabri yesterday said under the implementation of the Emergency Ordinance, the authority held by the police and army are the same.

The report said casino operator Landing International Development Ltd had asked police to look for the female employee from Malaysia who had been in charge of the cash but hadn’t returned to work after leaving for a vacation at the end of December.

In a joint statement today, CCC-ECRL and MRL said they had reached out to Pahang Local Disaster Operations Control Centres (PKOB) in Maran, Temerloh and Kuantan to offer flood relief assistance.

Mustapa’s office said the minister had undergone a Covid-19 screening upon arriving in Kuala Lumpur from Kota Bharu yesterday morning.

MRLSB chairman Tan Sri Mohd Zuki Ali said from the implementation of the project from 2017 until Nov 30, 2020, a total of RM3.39 billion worth of ECRL work contracts (including permanent and temporary civil works) had been awarded to almost 2,000 local companies comprising contractors, suppliers and consultants.

The new plots are located near AME Elite’s i-Park @ SiLC industrial park, which was completed in 2013, and approximately 30 minutes from its ongoing integrated industrial park developments, namely i-Park @ Indahpura and i-Park @ Senai Airport City.

Retail Group Malaysia: Reduced take-home pay during the period also limited the purchasing power of Malaysian consumers

Rajiv Rishyakaran: To register for this Covid-19 test, share your details — name, address, IC number and contact number — via WhatsApp to 016 306 4104.

MBSB said B40 individuals who are recipients of Bantuan Sara Hidup (BSH) can obtain a three-month deferment of monthly payments or reduction in monthly payments by 50% for a period of six months.