KUALA LUMPUR, June 28 — Bursa Malaysia opened the new week in negative territory as sentiment was affected by the extension of the movement control order 3.0 (MCO 3.0) At 9.05am, the benchmark FTSE Bursa Malaysia KLCI (FBM KLCI) slid 7.88 points to 1,551.80 from Friday’s close of...

By Muhammad Basir Roslan KUALA LUMPUR, June 24 — In Malaysia, workplaces are among the biggest contributors to Covid-19 cases, with the manufacturing sector alone accounting for 639 clusters and 95,156 positive cases as of June 14 this year. The nation is in the midst of the second phase of...

KUALA LUMPUR, June 21 — A total of 150 construction sites nationwide have been ordered to close since June 1 for failing to comply with the stipulated standard operating procedure (SOP) of the movement control order (MCO) 3.0.

KUALA LUMPUR, June 14 — The ringgit kicked off the week on a negative note against the US dollar following the extension of the third movement control order 3.0 (MCO 3.0).

PUTRAJAYA, June 13 — All public transport services including taxis and e-hailing are allowed to operate, in accordance with strict standard operating procedures (SOP), during the implementation period of the movement control order (MCO) 3.0 which has been extended until June 28.

KUALA LUMPUR, June 12 — The letter of approval obtained by companies via the Covid-19 Intelligent Management System (CIMS) for the movement control order (MCO) 3.0 since June 1 will be valid throughout the extension period of the MCO 3.0.

KUALA LUMPUR, June 11 — The third movement control order (MCO 3.0) scheduled to end this Monday has been extended for another two weeks until June 28, following the high number of daily Covid-19 cases.

KUALA LUMPUR, June 4 — Malaysia Airlines Bhd will operate limited service with 85 per cent reduction across its network during the movement control order (MCO) 3.0 but will continue to facilitate essential domestic and international travels as well as cargo movement.

KUALA LUMPUR, May 25 — The Institute for Democracy and Economic Affairs (IDEAS) believes a targeted approach works better at this stage of the Covid-19 pandemic as the government has the difficult task of balancing public health with economic concerns.

KUALA LUMPUR, May 24 — Unlike the usual scenes on weekdays, the atmosphere at shopping malls these days is quieter due to concerns over the increase in Covid-19 infections in Malaysia.

KUALA LUMPUR, May 24 — Counter services at all 123 Tabung Haji Board (TH) branch offices nationwide will be open via appointment from Tuesday (May 25), in line with the government’s bid to tighten the movement control order (MCO) 3.0.

By Mustakim Ramli SERDANG, May 15 — The state government has not ruled out the possibility of helping the people through a new economic stimulus package if the movement control order (MCO) 3.0 is prolonged. Selangor Menteri Besar Dato' Seri Amirudin Shari said the current situation on...

KUALA LUMPUR, May 6 — The ringgit reversed its gains to open slightly lower against the US dollar today, as traders were seen adopting a wait-and-see approach due to the enforcement of the movement control order (MCO) 3.0, a dealer said.

KUALA LUMPUR, May 5 — All economic sectors including the manufacturing sector in six districts in Selangor placed under the movement control order (MCO) are allowed to operate as usual except for certain activities listed under the negative list under the MCO 3.0 general standard operating procedures (SOPs).

KUALA LUMPUR, May 5 — The ringgit extended its gains against the US dollar for the second consecutive day, buoyed by the stronger Brent crude oil price, a dealer said.

KUALA LUMPUR, May 4 — The ringgit has opened stronger against the US dollar today, thanks to the rise in Brent crude oil price, dealers said.