According to a source, ex-minister Khairy signed the extension. Putrajaya has purportedly granted another extension to Lynas Rare Earths to … More
Tag: Movement Control Order (MCO)
Malaysia’s unemployment rate jumps in June, no thanks to total lockdown
AS Malaysia continues to endeavour in flattening the surge of COVID-19 cases, the country’s unemployment rate has climbed by 4.8% … More
PM: Green light for home quarantine; interstate travel for spouses
KUALA LUMPUR : The government has approved travelling and home quarantine for both Malaysians and permanent residents who have completed … More
Duo looking forward to flying ‘wau bulan’ again after MCO
KOTA BARU: Two best friends, Shafawi Kamaruddin, 39, and Mohd Nafaqis Razlan, 31, have been taking part in international kite … More
Why target Umno alone on party polls deferment, Umno asks ROS
UMNO information chief Shahril Hamdan scoffed at the Registrar of Societies (ROS) for singling out the party over its decision … More
Commentary: Malaysia’s coffers run dry as COVID-19 pandemic worsens
The Malaysian government has limited fiscal space for COVID-19 relief, after running budget deficits for over 20 years, says a … More
MEF: Accelerate NRP to phase 3 and 4 to ensure non-essential sectors survive
KUALA LUMPUR : The Malaysian Employers Federation (MEF) has called on the government to urgently accelerate the National Recovery Plan … More
Confusion still reigns supreme in interpretation of ‘essential services’
ASK any casual observer about the type of essential services that are allowed to operate during the full movement control … More
Record new COVID-19 cases in Malaysia for second consecutive day
KUALA LUMPUR : Malaysia reported a record number of new COVID-19 cases for a second consecutive day on Saturday (Jul … More
After weeks of lockdowns, Malaysia’s new Covid-19 cases hit record high of 9,180
KUALA LUMPUR : Malaysia today recorded its most ever new Covid-19 cases in a single day with 9,180 cases, surpassing … More
Malaysian business groups warn of mass unemployment as Covid-19 lockdown stretches on
KUALA LUMPUR : A coalition of over a hundred Malaysian business and trade groups has warned of mass unemployment in … More
Zahid lists the govt’s ‘seven deadly sins’
PETALING JAYA: In announcing that the party had decided to withdraw its support for Muhyiddin Yassin as prime minister, Umno … More
Malaysia’s latest Covid-19 lockdown beset by policy missteps, lack of testing, say experts
KUALA LUMPUR : Too many exemptions and too little testing amid far more aggressive variants have derailed Malaysia’s latest lockdown … More
Malaysians rise up
Rather than feel powerless in Covid-19, Malaysians are responding and are taking power into their own hands. COMMENT | As … More
Hotels too are resorting to ‘white flag’
But they are asking for financial aid for their ailing industry. As the “white flag” movement spreads throughout the country, … More
From success to crisis, it’s been a year to rue
PETALING JAYA: A year ago today, congratulatory messages poured in for the health ministry and the government. Malaysia recorded zero … More
Double standards must be avoided at all costs: Dr Mahathir
THE practice of double standards must be avoided at all costs when the government implements certain rules, regulations and standard operating … More
How much longer must we suffer under ‘half-baked’ MCO 3.0, Khaled asks govt
Umno veep joins chorus of anger at industrial clusters, slams Putrajaya for forcing total lockdown on rakyat KUALA LUMPUR : … More
‘Uncertain’ Muhyiddin slammed over late comprehensive aid roll-out
Opposition members wonder why PM delaying announcement date, say it is proof of ‘incompetent, indecisive’ govt KUALA LUMPUR : Despite … More
Financial aid to be announced soon: Tengku Zafrul
FINANCE Minister Tengku Datuk Seri Zafrul Aziz said the announcement on financial assistance will be announced in the near future, … More
Ismail Sabri: 11 sectors given pre-approval to operate during Phase Two of recovery plan
KUALA LUMPUR : The government has announced a list of pre-approved sectors allowed to operate when the country eventually transitions … More
MCO 3.0 will not end tomorrow
KUALA LUMPUR: The current movement control order (MCO 3.0) will not end as scheduled tomorrow (June 28). This was announced … More
Withdrawal of Account 1 shook EPF to its core, says Amir
IN his first interview as CEO of the Employees Provident Fund (EPF), Datuk Seri Amir Hamzah Azizan talks about the … More
Bosses group calls for immediate end to total lockdown
The Malaysian Employers Federation says there comes a time when livelihoods must take priority. The Malaysian Employers Federation (MEF) today … More