REUTERS, July 16 — The 2021 Tournament of Roses Parade, an annual spectacle held each New Year's Day since 1891 in Pasadena, California, has been called off due to the coronavirus pandemic, its first cancellation in 76 years, organizers said on Wednesday.

SINGAPORE, July 16 — Resorts World Sentosa, one of Singapore's biggest private sector employers, said on Wednesday it was laying off staff to cut costs as the coronavirus pandemic batters the city-state's tourism industry.

KUALA LUMPUR, July 16 — The situation of congestions in flood relief centres (PPS) due to flood disasters can carry the risk of transmission of Covid-19 infection among flood victims and staff.

REUTERS, July 15 — Singapore Airlines Ltd on Wednesday flagged a hit to its revenue making ability in full-year 2021 on seeing a slower than expected recovery as the ongoing coronavirus crisis saps demand for air travel.

KUALA LUMPUR, July 15 — Five new Covid-19 cases were reported in Malaysia today, four of which are local transmissions and one imported case.

KUALA LUMPUR, July 15 — The government has so far brought home 23,955 Malaysians stranded in 82 countries due to the Covid-19 pandemic, said Foreign Minister Datuk Seri Hishammuddin Tun Hussein.

KUALA LUMPUR, July 15 — The authorities detained 1,598 illegal immigrants, 526 skippers, and 110 smugglers between May 1 and yesterday in ‘Op Benteng’, said Senior Minister (Security Cluster), Datuk Seri Ismail Sabri Yaakob.

TANAH MERAH, July 15 — The Education Ministry will hold discussions with all parties concerned in determining the standard operating procedures (SOP) on school maintenance involving teachers.

SHAH ALAM, July 15 — Selangor’s population density is the reason behind the developed state being among those recording the highest number of Covid-19 cases in the country.

KUALA LUMPUR, July 14 — The government has permitted the installation of tents in mosques and surau to allow more space for congregational prayers, Senior Minister (Security Cluster) Datuk Seri Ismail Sabri Yaakob said.

KUALA LUMPUR, July 14 — Stern action will be taken against the 255 people who refuse to abide by the government’s order to take the second test of Covid-19 on the 13th day of their home-quarantine period, Senior Minister (Security Cluster) Datuk Seri Ismail Sabri Yaakob said.

KUALA LUMPUR, July 14 — Malaysia and Singapore agreed to implement the Reciprocal Green Lane (RGL) and Periodic Commuting Arrangement (PCA) with a targeted implementation date of Aug 10, 2020, to address the needs of different groups of cross-border travellers between both countries.

SINGAPORE, July 14 — Singapore's economy suffered a record contraction in the second quarter, tipping it into recession and putting the trade-reliant city-state on course for its worst ever slump this year as the coronavirus outbreak extracts a heavy toll on business.

HONG KONG, July 14 — Hong Kong will impose strict new social distancing measures from midnight Tuesday, the most stringent in the Asian financial hub since the coronavirus broke out, as authorities warn the risk of a large-scale outbreak is extremely high.

KUALA LUMPUR, July 14 — Schools nationwide are set to reopen fully next week after a nearly four-month-long shutdown due to the Movement Control Order (MCO) that was imposed to address the Covid-19 crisis.

KUALA LUMPUR, July 13 — A total of 787 out of 793 Malaysians returned home via the Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KLIA) and Kuala Lumpur International Airport 2 (klia2) yesterday have been ordered to undergo mandatory home quarantine while six individuals were taken to hospitals.

SINGAPORE, July 13 — Singapore and Malaysia have agreed that their governments should continue to work together to overcome the common challenges posed by the prevailing Covid-19 pandemic.

KUALA LUMPUR, July 13 — The Perikatan Nasional government had to take immediate action to curb the spread of the Covid-19 pandemic without first tabling it in Dewan Rakyat.

PUTRAJAYA, July 10 — The hosting of local tournaments and championships for non-contact sports without an audience will be allowed beginning July 15, says Senior Minister (Security Cluster) Datuk Seri Ismail Sabri Yaakob.

PUTRAJAYA, July 10 — Family entertainment outlets including game arcades and karaoke centres are allowed to reopen for business starting from July 15.