According to the report entitled “The Economic Impact of Airbnb in Malaysia”, between 2015 and 2019, Airbnb guests spent a total of RM11.8 billion, growing at an annual rate of 79.6% in Malaysia.

Deputy Finance Minister Datuk Abdul Rahim Bakri said the A- ratings by Fitch, S&P and Moody’s reflect their confidence in Malaysia’s ability to support its economy via the PRIHATIN and PENJANA stimulus packages.

Buildings closed for months to stem Covid-19 spread provided a perfect environment for the Legionella bacteria and other waterborne pathogens to grow

Sold for: RM730,000 (RM442 psf based on land size); Concluded by: John Oh Ewe Hock (REN 07002) (012-298 6266) of Oriental Real Estate Sdn Bhd;  When: June 2020

Boustead had been subject to criticism due to high debt strain from its expansion exercises.

The project is part of the integrated waterfront mixed development project in Penang known as The Light City.

The RM11.97 billion figure comprises RM7 billion in supply expenditure and RM4.97 billion in development expenditure

The Covid-19 infections related to the Sivagangga cluster were found in Kedah, Perlis and Penang.

The World Health Organisation data showed that there are more than 100 possible vaccines being developed around the world to stop the spread of the Covid-19 pandemic. At least four are now in final Phase III human trials.

Total recoveries now stand at 8,809 after six more Covid-19 patients have been discharged from the wards today