Covid-19: Malaysia reports 17 new infections, second lowest since March 12
KUALA LUMPUR (May 16): Malaysia recorded 17 new Covid-19 cases as at noon today, marking the second time since March 12 that new daily cases stood below 20.
More than 500 cars in 'balik kampung' attempt turned back
KUALA LUMPUR (May 16): A total of 508 vehicles that attempted to travel across state lines using an excuse to balik kampung were ordered to turn back yesterday, according to Defence Minister Ismail Sabri Yaakob in a Malaysiakini report today.
Tesco finds abuses in Malaysia in modern slavery review
KUALA LUMPUR (May 16): Multinational supermarket chain Tesco, in a review to ensure that modern slavery does not take place within its operations and supply chain, has found evidence of abuses in Malaysia, Malaysiakini reported today.
Foreigners under MM2H programme can return
KUALA LUMPUR (May 16): Foreigners under Malaysia My Second Home (MM2H) programme will be allowed to reenter the country beginning tomorrow, according to the Tourism, Arts and Culture Ministry in a Malaysiakini report today.
MTUC: One-off test not enough to keep workplaces free of Covid-19
KUALA LUMPUR (May 16): The Malaysian Trades Union Congress (MTUC) has called on the government to come out with clear guidelines and directives on the screening of workers for Covid-19, saying a lot of confusion remains on the ground.
Youtuber's video on Malaysia's fight against Covid-19 goes viral
PETALING JAYA (May 16): Malaysia’s strategy to break the chain of the Covid-19 outbreak in the country has inspired Youtuber Dr Dustin Pfundheller to create a video titled “Malaysia’s Incredible Covid-19 Story”, which has gone viral with over one million views and more than 55,000 shares on Facebook since it was uploaded a few days ago.
Covid-19: Malaysia reports 36 new cases today, with majority again involving non-citizens
KUALA LUMPUR (May 15): The Ministry of Health (MoH) has confirmed 36 new cases today, bringing the cumulative cases in Malaysia to 6,855.
EdgeProp.my Survey: Malls can never be the same again
The Covid-19 Movement Control Order (MCO) had been eased into a Conditional MCO until June 9 (at the time this article was written), allowing most retailers to resume operating including in shopping malls, but it is clear that most people remain wary of visiting such public spaces.
EPF no longer a substantial shareholder of Eco World after nearly five years
KUALA LUMPUR (May 15): The Employees Provident Fund (EPF) has ceased to be a substantial shareholder of Eco World Development Group Bhd after nearly five years.
Covid-19: MoH reports 40 new cases today, mostly involving foreign nationals
KUALA LUMPUR (May 14): The Ministry of Health (MoH) has confirmed 40 new cases today, bringing the total infections in the country to 6,819.
